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Houston, TX Concert Rescheduled to 4/25
Congrats, Carrie, on two Billboard Music Awards nominations!
Carrie Underwood’s “Church Bells” Is Most-Added As It Officially Impacts Country Radio With 114 Stations On!
NASHVILLE, TN, April 11, 2016 – Country superstar Carrie Underwood stacks up the country radio adds this week with “Church Bells,” the third release from her critically-acclaimed Gold-certified albumStoryteller. The new single, produced by Mark Bright and written by Zach Crowell, Brett James, and Hillary Lindsey, officially impacts country radio today as the week’s most-added new single at Mediabase and tallies 114 stations on board across the Billboard and Country Aircheck reporting panels.
The prime time television debut of “Church Bells” took place recently when the seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner performed it on the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday, April 3 on CBS Television. Underwood’s new single was preceded by the #1 singles “Smoke Break” and “Heartbeat,” which brings Carrie’s #1 singles total to 23, 13 of which she co-wrote.
Announced earlier today, Carrie Underwood received two 2016 Billboard Music Awards nominations for “Top Country Artist” and “Top Country Album” for Storyteller, her fifth studio album. Underwood is the only female in both categories. The awards show, hosted by Ludacris and Ciara, will air live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on ABC on May 22.
Carrie Underwood Joining Keith Urban On Tour in Australia

This will be Carrie’s third trip to Australia, having been there before for extensive album promotion in 2011 and again in 2012 when she also took her “Blown Away Tour” to Melbourne, Tamworth, Brisbane, and Sydney — wrapping with 2 sold-out nights at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
ripCORD World Tour 2016 Australia Tour Dates:
Tuesday, December 6th Adelaide – Entertainment Centre
Thursday, December 8th Melbourne – Rod Laver Arena
Saturday, December 10th Canberra – GIO Stadium
Monday, December 12th Sydney – Allphones Arena
Friday, December 16th Brisbane – Entertainment Centre
Saturday, December 17th Brisbane – Entertainment Centre
Ticketing information
The Telstra Thanks pre-sale, for Telstra customers starts 2pm Tuesday 12th April.
Head to www.telstra.com/music for more details on how to purchase.
Tickets will be available to the general public at www.ticketek.com.au from 2pm, Friday 15th April.
Apr-12 |
Stockton, CA |
Stockton Arena |
Apr-14 |
Phoenix, AZ |
Talking Stick Resort Arena |
Apr-16 |
Las Cruces, NM |
Pan American Center |
Apr-18 |
San Antonio, TX |
AT&T Center |
Apr-19 |
Houston, TX |
Toyota Center |
Apr-22 |
Bossier City, LA |
CenturyLink Center |
Apr-24 |
Lafayette, LA |
Cajundome |
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Tulsa, OK |
BOK Center |
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N. Little Rock, AR |
Verizon Arena |
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Indio, CA |
Stagecoach* |
May-3 |
Madison, WI |
Kohl Center |
May-5 |
Green Bay, WI |
Resch Center |
May-7 |
Grand Forks, ND |
Ralph Engelstad Arena |
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Casper, WY |
Casper Events Center |
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Billings, MT |
Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark |
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Kansas City, MO |
Sprint Center |
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Rosemont, IL |
Allstate Arena |
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Cleveland, OH |
Quicken Loans Arena |
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Buffalo, NY |
First Niagara Center |
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Ottawa, ON |
Canadian Tire Centre |
May-28 |
Toronto, ON |
Air Canada Centre |
May-30 |
London, ON |
Budweiser Gardens |
Jun-18 |
Cadott, WI |
Country Fest 2016* |
Jul-22 |
Monticello, IA |
Great Jones County Fair* |
Jul-29 |
Sweet Home, OR |
Oregon Jamboree* |
Jul-30 |
Duncan, BC |
Sunfest* |
Jul-31 |
Camrose, AB |
Big Valley Jamboree* |
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Spokane, WA |
Spokane Arena |
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Boise, ID |
Taco Bell Arena |
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Seattle, WA |
KeyArena at Seattle Center |
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San Jose, CA |
SAP Center at San Jose |
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Bakersfield, CA |
Rabobank Arena |
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Los Angeles, CA |
STAPLES Center |
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Dallas, TX |
American Airlines Center |
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Nashville, TN |
Bridgestone Arena |
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Columbia, SC |
Colonial Life Arena |
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Roanoke, VA |
Berglund Center |
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Providence, RI |
Dunkin’ Donuts Center |
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Manchester, NH |
Verizon Wireless Arena |
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Hershey, PA |
Giant Center |
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Indianapolis, IN |
Bankers Life Fieldhouse |
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Milwaukee, WI |
BMO Harris Bradley Center |
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Des Moines, IA |
Wells Fargo Arena |
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Sioux Falls, SD |
Denny Sanford PREMIER Center |
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Cincinnati, OH |
U.S. Bank Arena |
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Charlottesville, VA |
John Paul Jones Arena |
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Charlotte, NC |
Time Warner Cable Arena |
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New York, NY |
Madison Square Garden |
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Times Union Center |
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Uncasville, CT |
Mohegan Sun Arena |
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FirstOntario Centre |
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Rockford, IL |
BMO Harris Bank Center |
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Evansville, IN |
Ford Center |
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Memphis, TN |
FedExForum |
Nov-14 |
Birmingham, AL |
Legacy Arena at The BJCC |
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Tampa, FL |
Amalie Arena |
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Sunrise, FL |
BB&T Center |
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Wichita, KS |
INTRUST Bank Arena |
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Oklahoma City, OK |
Chesapeake Energy Arena |
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Las Vegas, NV |
T-Mobile Arena |
Nov-28 |
West Valley City, UT |
Maverik Center |
Fall Storyteller Tour Tickets On Sale Now!
Carrie announced as a performer and multi-category nominee for the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards
The 2016 American Country Countdown Awards will air live from the Forum in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, May 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The two-hour event is the first country music awards show to air live from Los Angeles in more than 10 years. Tickets for the AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS at the Forum are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com.
Announcing The Storyteller Tour VIP Packages
THE SIGNATURE VIP EXPERIENCE
- One Incredible Top Price Reserved Lower Level Ticket in the First Three (3) Rows *
Memories to Last a Lifetime - One Individual Meet & Greet with Carrie Underwood
- One Individual Photo Opportunity with Carrie Underwood
- Exclusive VIP Backstage Tour: Enjoy a Special “Behind the Scenes” Escorted VIP Backstage Tour
- Ultra-Exclusive, Autographed, Limited Edition Carrie Underwood Tour Poster.
- Each Limited Edition Tour Poster Autographed by Carrie Underwood.
- Limited Edition Tour Poster Created Exclusively for VIPs
- Entry Into ‘Storyteller’ – The Official VIP Preshow Party **
- Preshow Party Includes a Complimentary Selection of Fresh Foods & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Cash Bar Available) **
- Enjoy Games, Prizes & Giveaways – Includes Memorabilia & Limited Edition Items (Subject to Availability)
- Preshow Party Music Playing Your Favorite Carrie Underwood Hits & More!
- Forget the Lines! Preshow Party Includes Crowd-Free Merchandise Shopping Opportunity
- Dedicated On-Site VIP Management
- Signature On-Site VIP Perks
- VIP Preferred Parking (One Pass Per Order, Where Available)
- VIP Priority Check-In (Where Available)
- Separate VIP Entrance** (Where Available)
- Exclusive Carrie Underwood VIP Gift Bag (Signature VIPs Only)
- VIP Gift Bag Designed Exclusively for Carrie Underwood VIPs
- Includes Special Carrie Underwood Themed VIP Tour Merchandise
- Each VIP Gift Bag Includes a Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate and Matching Lanyard
- Venue seating configurations can vary market-by-market
** You must be of legal age to consume alcohol. Proper identification required for consumption of alcohol; additional local restrictions may apply
THE ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE
- One Amazing Top Price Reserved Ticket in the Lower Level *
- Exclusive VIP Backstage Tour
- Enjoy a Special “Behind the Scenes” Escorted VIP Backstage Tour
- Entry Into ‘Storyteller’ – The Official VIP Preshow Party **
- Preshow Party Includes a Complimentary Selection of Fresh Foods & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (Cash Bar Available) **
- Enjoy Games, Prizes & Giveaways – Includes Memorabilia & Limited Edition Items (Subject to Availability)
- Preshow Party Music Playing Your Favorite Carrie Underwood Hits & More!
- Forget the Lines! Preshow Party Includes Crowd-Free Merchandise Shopping Opportunity
- Dedicated On-Site VIP Management
- On-Site VIP Perks
- VIP Priority Check-In (Where Available)
- Separate VIP Entrance (Where Available)
- One Exclusive Limited Edition Carrie Underwood Tour Poster
- Limited Edition Tour Poster Created Exclusively for VIPs
- Exclusive Carrie Underwood VIP Merchandise
- One Exclusive Carrie Underwood VIP Gift (Created Exclusively for VIP Package Purchasers)
- One Commemorative Carrie Underwood VIP Tour Laminate and Matching Lanyard
- Venue seating configurations can vary market-by-market
** You must be of legal age to consume alcohol. Proper identification required for consumption of alcohol; additional local restrictions may apply
THE GOLD PACKAGE
- One Excellent Top Price Reserved Ticket in the Lower Level *
- One Exclusive Limited Edition Carrie Underwood Tour Poster
- Limited Edition Tour Poster Created Exclusively for VIPs
- Exclusive Carrie Underwood VIP Merchandise
- One Exclusive Carrie Underwood VIP Gift (Created Exclusively for VIP Package Purchasers)
- One Commemorative Carrie Underwood VIP Tour Laminate and Matching Lanyard
- Venue seating configurations can vary market-by-market
THE SILVER (EARLY-ENTRY) PACKAGE
- One Awesome Top Price General Admission Floor Ticket *
- Includes Early Venue Entry & First Access to the Floor!
- One Exclusive Limited Edition Carrie Underwood Tour Poster
- Limited Edition Tour Poster Created Exclusively for VIPs
- Exclusive Carrie Underwood VIP Merchandise
- One Exclusive Carrie Underwood VIP Gift (Created Exclusively for VIP Package Purchasers)
- One Commemorative Carrie Underwood VIP Tour Laminate and Matching Lanyard
- Venue seating configurations can vary market-by-market