Carrie Underwood Makes History at the ACM Awards
The American Country Music Awards, held last April 18, 2010 at Las Vegas, heralded the return of Carrie Underwood as she reclaims the spotlight by making history that night. Not only did Underwood win the much coveted Entertainer of the Year Award, edging out fellow artists Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, the Zac Brown Band, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, George Strait and Keith Urban, she also became the first female artist to win the same award twice. He recent win sent the entire country music blog scene into a tizzy, heralding her return as America’s country music sweetheart.
The Entertainer of the Year Award cemented Underwood’s place in country music history, as she is only the 7th female to take the award in ACM’s 40-year history. She joins the ranks of previous winners such as Loretta Lynn (1975), Dolly Parton (1977), Barbara Mandrell (1980), Reba McEntire (1994), Shania Twain (1999), The Dixie Chicks (2000) and Underwood herself since she won the same award last year (2009).
Since she first came into the country music scene via her heart-warming renditions of pop and country songs as the winner of the 4th season of Fox’s hit TV show, American Idol, Underwood has continued to make her mark by bringing in a fresh sound in the music scene, making her one of the biggest selling country music stars of all time. Her debut album “Some Hearts,” which included her breakout hits such as “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” “Wasted,” and “Before He Cheats,” was certified seven times platinum and the fastest selling debut country album in Nielsen SoundScan history since 2006. In addition, it was hailed as the best-selling solo female debut album in country music history, as of February 2008.
In 2007, riding high on the success of her debut album, she released her successful sophomore effort, proving that she is no flash in the pan. Her second album, “Carnival Ride,” produced hit country songs such as “So Small,” “All-American Girl,” “Last Name,” “Just a Dream,” and “I Told You So”. Then, in 2009, she released another album of country songs entitled, “Play On,” bringing in an edgier sound exemplified by the first single, “Cowboy Casanova.” The album has since sold over 11 million copies in the US alone, surpassing her fellow Idol champion, Kelly Clarkson. Just recently, Underwood performed her single “Play On” at the 2009 CNN Heroes Awards held at The Kodak Theatre on November 21, 2009.
Apart from Underwood’s success as a country music artist, Underwood has also become a role model for young girls everywhere with her squeaky clean image and big heart. In addition, she is also a mainstay of one country music blog to another thanks to her much publicized relationship with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. Now, she is happily engaged to Ottawa Senators hockey center Mike Fisher.
With her much publicized personal and professional pursuits, Underwood has gained popularity both here and abroad, making her one of the hottest country music artists of her generation. With her recent win at the recently concluded 45th Annual ACM Awards, Underwood has, no doubt, left an indelible mark in the industry.
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