Underwood’s critical acclaim continues with high praise descriptions about her vocal prowess and the entire production on the “Play On Tour,” creating a spectacular show for Underwood’s loyal fans all over the U.S. and Canada. Nashville’s Music Row Magazine stated, (the tour) “presents an artist who has grown into her superstar role, and arrives well-armed with a versatile ‘book’ of material with which to showcase her ample vocal talents…the set and costumes designed by Michael Cotten and Soyon An are a monument to the contrast between simplicity and infinite variation.” The Ottawa Sun, said “Everything about Underwood’s new show seemed a lot bigger, from the stunning staging that looked like she’d plucked it off a movie set. It seems that just about every song had a visual storyline that Underwood carefully played out.” “The Play On Tour spared no expense, with hi-def screens, dazzling effects and rapid-fire costume changes, from the black tux to the Oklahoma denim to the satin dress, and everything between,” shared the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette.

The Grand Rapids Press said, “Plain and simple, Carrie Underwood is one of the finest singers in any genre, and she demonstrated her immense vocal talent many times.” “Her most impressive instrument is her voice,” commented the Toledo Blade, and the Sacramento Bee exclaimed, “the key to her success: that amazing voice.” The Lexington Herald Leader noted, “Underwood herself proved a dynamic and tireless vocal artist.” CMT.com expressed, “She’s blessed with a strong soprano that makes even the hardest songs to sing live appear like it’s no big deal. The primary reason to catch this tour is because Underwood is one of the most potent vocalists in country music.”

Underwood will perform a handful of fairs and festival dates this summer and will resume the “Play On Tour,” hydrated by vitamin water® and Presented AEG Live, this fall launching September 25 in Portland, Oregon with special guests Billy Currington and Sons of Sylvia. During the fall leg of the tour, Underwood will donate 36 cents of every ticket sold to Save the Children’s United States Programs. This initiative was inspired by the “36 cents” written in the lyrics of her album track “Change,” which addresses how even the smallest bit of spare change that one might have can add up to make a difference and help “change” the world.

Underwood will perform over 100 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2010.

Underwood is a five-time Grammy Award winner, a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a two-time reigning Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, and three-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist winner. Carrie Underwood has amassed more than 12 million in U.S. album sales since her debut CD in 2005, more than any other American Idol winner. Along the way, she has consistently broken new ground and became the first country artist in history to achieve twelve consecutive #1 singles.

The updated tour itinerary below reflects the summer tour dates as well as the fall leg of the “Play On Tour.” Please go to www.carrieunderwood.fm/events for up-to-date tour information.

Summer festival dates:
|July 3|Provo, UT|Stadium of Fire|
|July 4|Milwaukee, WI|Summerfest (w/opening act Sons of Sylvia)|
|July 31|Fairlea, WV|Greenbrier Classic(co-headline w/Brad Paisley)|
|August 29 |Highland Park, IL|Ravinia Festival|
|August 31|St. Paul, MN|Minnesota State Fair (w/ opening act Sons of Sylvia)|

Fall “Play On Tour” dates:
***Billy Currington and Sons of Sylvia to appear as special guests
|September 25|Portland, OR|Rose Garden|
|September 27|San Jose, CA|HP Pavilion at San Jose|
|September 28|Stockton, CA|Stockton Arena|
|September 29|Bakersfield, CA|Rabobank Arena|
|October 1| San Diego, CA|San Diego Sports Arena|
|October 2|Los Angeles, CA|Hollywood Bowl|
|October 3|Glendale, AZ| jobing.com Arena|
|October 6|Houston, TX|Toyota Center|
|October 7|San Antonio, TX|AT&T Center|
|October 9|Dallas, TX|American Airlines Center|
|October 10|Tulsa, OK|BOK Center|
|October 12|N. Little Rock, AR|Verizon Arena|
|October 13|Nashville, TN|Bridgestone Arena|
|October 15|Moline, IL|i Wireless Center|
|October 16|Kansas City, MO|Sprint Center|
|October 17|Omaha, NE|Qwest Center|
|October 19|Wichita, KS|INTRUST Bank Arena|
|October 20| Oklahoma City, OK|Ford Center|
|October 22|Memphis, TN|FedExForum|
|October 23| Mobile, AL|Mobile Civic Center|
|October 25|Tampa, FL|St. Pete Times Forum|
|October 26|Jacksonville, FL|Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena|
|October 27|Duluth, GA|Arena at Gwinnett Center|
|October 29|Greensboro, NC|Greensboro Coliseum|
|October 30|Charlotte, NC|Time Warner Cable Arena|
|November 1|Cleveland, OH| Wolstein Center|
|November 3|Toronto, ON|Air Canada Centre|
|November 5|Long Island, NY|Nassau Coliseum|
|November 6|Manchester, NH|Verizon Wireless Arena|
|November 12|Roanoke, VA|Roanoke Civic Center|
|November 13|University Park, PA|Bryce Jordan Center|
|November 15|Newark, NJ|Prudential Center|
|November 16|Baltimore, MD|1st Mariner Arena|
|November 29|Auburn Hills, MI|The Palace of Auburn Hills|
|December 1|St. Louis, MO|Chaifetz Arena|
|December 2| Evansville, IN|Roberts Stadium|
|December 4|Des Moines, IA|Wells Fargo Arena|
|December 5|Sioux Falls, SD|Sioux Falls Arena|
|December 7|Rapid City, SD|Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena|
|December 8|Casper, WY|Casper Events Center|
|December 10|Billings, MT|Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark|
|December 12|Bozeman, MT|Brick Breedan Fieldhouse|
|December 14|Yakima, WA|Yakima Valley SunDome|
|December 16|Vancouver, BC|General Motors Place|
|December 18|Edmonton, AB|Rexall Place|
|December 19|Calgary, AB|Pengrowth Saddledome|

If you aren’t able to attend the Nashville Rising concert tonight you can still help raise money for the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee by purchasing a commemorative pass. The pass is being sold for a donation of $5 and you can get yours by clicking here!

Click here to bid on the guitar signed by Carrie! All proceeds will benefit CMT One Country’s local nonprofit partners, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and Hands On Nashville, for Tennessee disaster recovery. This auction ends June 21st.

Carrie has been nominated for a 2010 Teen Choice Award – Choice Music: Female Country Artist
Now is the time to VOTE Carrie! Click here to cast your vote and be sure to vote everyday!
The show will air August 9th at 8pm (ET/PT) on FOX.

THANK YOU! Those two words could never possibly be enough…EVER! But, I’ll say them again…THANK YOU!!!

Congratulations to Carrie! She won 2 Awards last night at the CMT Music Awards–Video of the Year for “Cowboy Casanova” and CMT Performance of the Year for “Temporary Home” from Carrie Underwood’s Invitation Only.

Check out below to watch Carrie’s acceptance speech upon being awarded her CMT Award for Video of the Year.

It’s so hard to believe…

Congratulations to the Best PLAY ON Carrie Video Contest winner–Hope from Wisconsin. She has won a year renewal of her Fan Club membership AND her airline tickets and hotel accommodations for the Official Fan Club Party happening this Tuesday, June 8th in Nashville, TN! Check out her video below

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