Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams Paisley will star alongside the Sesame Street Muppets in a new Sesame Street special, Growing Hope Against Hunger reports Entertainment Weekly. Sponsored by Walmart, the special will introduce a new puppet, Lily, whose family is faced with ongoing hunger issues.

“Food insecurity is a growing and difficult issue for adults to discuss, much less children,” Brad and Kimberly said in a statement. “We are honored that Sesame Street, with its long history of tackling difficult issues with sensitivity, caring and warmth asked us to be a part of this important project.” Continue Reading

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Carrie Underwood and her Sesame Street character, "Carrie Underworm." Photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville & Sesame Street.

I’m happy and I’m proud to be a worm
I can wiggle I can squiggle I can squirm
And I holler every day, “I’m a worm, hip hip horray!”
Yes I’m happy and I’m proud to be a worm

Are these the lyrics to Carrie Underwood’s latest single? Not exactly — but they are the lyrics to Carrie Underworm‘s new tune. Five-time Grammy Award winner Carrie will soon appear on America’s longest running children’s television show, Sesame Street, as a specially-created character known as “Carrie Underworm.”  Carrie recorded the song, “The Worm Anthem,” specifically for the show. Rolandnote.com reports the episode originally aired on Dec. 28, with  NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon introducing Ms. Underworm’s performance.

The episode in which “Carrie Underworm” performs is currently slated to re-air February 11, March 17, April 8, and April 26 on PBS. But today, DailyMotion.com posted a sneak peek. Click below to see it! Continue Reading

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