A lot of country super stars have made an appearance or two on the big screen over the years, and Carrie Underwood will soon find her name on that list!

The beautiful blond has landed a spot in her first big screen film project with a supporting role in the upcoming movie “Soul Surfer.”
Carrie has been cast as Sarah Hill, a church youth leader in the movie about the 19-year-old champion surfer Bethany Hamilton, who defied all odds to compete and win professional championships after losing her arm in a tiger shark attack at age 13 in Hawaii.
The film co-stars …read more

Carrie Underwood has released the music video for her current single, “Temporary Home.” The song is the second off her current platinum album Play On.
The video follows Carrie as she takes a ride in a cab, stopping briefly at various points and catching glimpses of the characters in the song, from a young boy going to a new home, a single mom and her daughter trying to make their way in the world, before she’s dropped off at a hospital for the song’s finale.
Though the video won’t debut on CMT and GAC until tomorrow, February 4th, it’s currently available exclusively …read more

Carrie Underwood fans, get your DVR’s ready! The blond bombshell will be performing The Star Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday, February 7th.

In what will no doubt be a beautiful performance, Carrie will be opening the big game between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints at Sun Life Stadium in South Florida. The performance will be televised live on CBS Sports prior to kickoff.
Carrie is joining a list of dozens of great performers who have also been invited to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, including Garth Brooks, The Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill, Charley …read more

Carrie Underwood looked as stunning as always last night as she posed with her award for Favorite Country Performer at last night’s 2010 People’s Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
The newly-engaged Carrie was also up for Favorite Female Artist with Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Britney Spears and P!nk, but ultimately lost out to fellow country singer Taylor Swift.
MORE PICS of Carrie after the cut!

To be honest, I’m not sure how truthful this engagement rumor actually is, but Carrie Underwood’s supposed fiance has apparently confirmed it, so time will tell!

The beautiful blond singer is apparently engaged to hockey player Mike Fisher, who she’s been dating since October 2008 after being introduced by mutual friends. They’ve kept the relationship pretty well under wraps, though there have
Says Mike: “It’s true. We’re both obviously excited and very happy.”
I say take it with a grain of salt until we hear from Carrie, but otherwise, congrats to the happy couple!
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Carrie Underwood has announced dates and cities for her 2010 Play On concert tour! The tour will hit 45 cities, including the U.S. and Canada, starting in March and wrapping up in May.

Please keep in mind that some of these dates and cities may change, and specific venues have yet to be released!
Opening acts so far include Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia (previously known as the Clark Brothers). Carrie has not toured since 2008.
Dates and cities are under the cut!

In a recent interview with Esquire magazine, Carrie Underwood spilled the beans on what she really thinks about American Idol judge Simon Cowell and ex-boyfriend Tony Romo.

About what she really thinks about AI judge Simon Cowell:
“Simon’s obviously very smart. But he’s not the smartest person I know.”
On whether her current hit single “Cowboy Casanova” is about her ex, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo:
“No. I would never immortalize a guy that did me wrong. I would never give him that much credit.”
(Someone tell Taylor Swift to take some notes!)
She also talked about her initial feelings about flying to …read more

Did you catch Carrie Underwood’s All-Star Holiday Special on Fox last night? The two hour variety show featured Carrie with other featured guests like Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, and David Cook.
The video above is Carrie performing her current smash single, “Cowboy Casanova.” I don’t know how Carrie does it — I’d be way too distracted by the dancers to pay attention to the singing! (Are they wearing vampire fangs?)
Carrie was rocking the skin-tight leather pants and thigh-high boots, and hit every note perfectly. After the performance we got a sneak-peak of some “behind the scenes footage” of the hard work …read more

Carrie Underwood is welcoming friends and fans alike tonight as she hosts her All-Star Holiday Special on Fox.

The two-hour variety show begins at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and will include guests like Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, David Cook, and Kristin Chenoweth.
Carrie will be performing music from an upcoming album, as well as previous hits and classic holiday songs. About the special, Carrie says:
“It’s kind of a mishmash special. Christmas, variety, a lot of my new music, a lot of guests coming on and performing with me, so I get to sing some other people’s songs, some skits and stuff like …read more

Carrie Underwood was in Hollywood, California last night for an appearance and performance on the late night “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on ABC.
They talk about Carrie’s rise from being an American Idol winner four years ago to her “Care Bear” fans who hurl Care Bear dolls at her when she’s onstage. She talks about her early crushing on a young celeb, and being vegetarian in Oklahoma and how she became one. Jimmy also surprises her with her own vegetarian turkey.
She then performs “Undo It” from her current hit album, Play On. Carrie will also be appearing at the American Music Awards …read more