November 23, 2015

Carrie Underwood Scores Her 22nd #1 Single with “Smoke Break”

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22:  Recording artist Carrie Underwood, winner of Favorite Country Female Artist, poses in the press room during the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 22: Recording artist Carrie Underwood, winner of Favorite Country Female Artist, poses in the press room during the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Described by The Guardian as “refreshingly smart and bold,” “Smoke Break,” was produced by Jay Joyce and written by Carrie Underwood, Hillary Lindsey, and Chris DeStefano, and has become an anthem for those who need an escape every now and then from the challenges of daily life. When Storyteller debuted at #1, the 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville entertainer made history being the first artist to have all six of her first albums debut at the top of the Billboard Country Albums Chart. Of Underwood’s 22 #1 hits, “Smoke Break” is her 12th co-write.

With last night’s win for Favorite Female Artist – Country, Carrie Underwood increases her total AMA award wins to nine. Her Some Hearts, Carnival Ride, Play On, and Blown Away albums all have been honored with American Music Awards for Favorite Country Album.

With a stunning performance last night, Underwood treated millions of viewers to the television debut of her new single “Heartbeat” on the AMAs. Officially impacting country radio on November 30, she co-penned the romantic song with Zach Crowell and Ashley Gorley; Crowell also produced the track.

Carrie Underwood - Heartbeat

Underwood recently announced the launch of her highly anticipated Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round, which will hit arenas across North America this January, her first tour “in the round.” For more information on the tour visit www.carrieunderwood.fm.