Underwood Performs Greatest Hits As Well As Songs From New Album Play On

NASHVILLE – October 29, 2009 – Superstar Carrie Underwood visits the INVITATION ONLY stage to perform her chart-toppers as well as music from her new album, Play On, on Tuesday, December 1 at 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT. Taped in Nashville, INVITATION ONLY: CARRIE UNDERWOOD features the country sweetheart performing before a small studio audience, taking questions from fans and giving revealing and candid answers.

In this one-hour special, Underwood performs her biggest hits including “Before He Cheats,” “Last Name” and “So Small,” in addition to new, lively and energetic songs “Cowboy Casanova” and “Undo It” from Play On. During a casual question and answer segment with the audience, Underwood discusses how life has changed since “American Idol,” admits to being a sci-fi junkie, confesses she still gets excited when she hears her music on the radio, and more.

In addition to Underwood, upcoming episodes of INVITATION ONLY feature Brooks & Dunn premiering this Friday, October 30 at 10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. and Tim McGraw on Friday, November 13 at 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. All times are ET/PT. Previous episodes have featured Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban.

Underwood will release a new album, Play On, November 3 on 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville with producer Mark Bright. The four-time Grammy winner, 2009 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Entertainer of the Year and three-time reigning Country Music Association (CMA) and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year, wrote seven songs on the album. PLAY ON’s first single, “Cowboy Casanova,” is the fastest rising hit of the year at country radio and exploded with massive first-week sales of 110,236 digital copies. With this achievement, Underwood remains the only solo country artist this year to debut a digital single above the 100,000 mark – a feat she’s accomplished not once, but twice in 2009, having also hit the six digits with her recording of this past season’s American Idol farewell theme, “Home Sweet Home.”

Earlier this year, Underwood became the first country artist in history to achieve 10 #1 singles from their first two albums when “I Told You So” became the fifth consecutive chart-topper from Carnival Ride, which also included the smash, “Just a Dream,” and three hits Underwood co-wrote: “So Small,” “All-American Girl,” and “Last Name.” To date, Underwood is the U.S. best-selling American Idol winner with album sales over 10 million. On November 11, Underwood will co-host the 43rd Annual CMA Awards.

NASHVILLE – Wake up with CMA Awards hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood when they perform on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Tuesday, Nov. 10 live from Nashville on the ABC Television Network.

The “Good Morning America” concert is free and open to the public. The event takes place on the Sommet Center’s outside plaza at the corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue in Nashville and is presented by Chevrolet. ABC’s “Good Morning America” will ramp up the excitement leading to “The 43rd Annual CMA Awards,” airing Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) live from the Sommet Center.

“We can’t imagine a better way to jump start the excitement leading up to the CMA Awards than to have our hosts Brad and Carrie perform on ‘Good Morning America’,” said CMA Vice President of Communications Wendy Pearl. “It’s a wonderful way for America to get a taste of what to expect during ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night.’ We hope everyone comes out to experience these great artists, great music, and a great time in Nashville.”

Underwood has received five CMA Awards in her young career, including three consecutive wins as Female Vocalist (2006-2008), as well as Single of the Year (2007 for “Before He Cheats”) and the Horizon Award (2006).
Underwood, after wrapping her 2008 concert tour with 1.2 million fans in attendance, launched into early 2009 as the first Country artist in history to achieve 10 No. 1 singles from their first two albums, when “I Told You So” became her tenth single to top a key sales or airplay chart and her fifth consecutive chart-topper from Carnival Ride. To date, Underwood, who has also won four Grammy Awards, is the U.S. best-selling “American Idol” winner with album sales over 10 million. Underwood will release a new album Play On on Nov. 3 on 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville with producer Mark Bright, who helmed 2007’s hit-filled Carnival Ride, as well as seven tracks (including four No. 1 singles ) from Underwood’s blockbuster 2005 debut, Some Hearts. Play On’s debut single, “Cowboy Casanova,” is the fastest rising hit of the year at Country radio.

Tickets for the 2009 CMA Awards can be purchased by logging on to www.ticketmaster.com ; calling (800) 745-3000; or in person at the Sommet Center box office, 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in Nashville). Ticket prices begin at $110 for Upper Level. All ticket prices include sales tax, but exclude applicable service/handling fees.

ABC News’ “Good Morning America” is co-anchored by Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts. Chris Cuomo is the news anchor and Sam Champion is the weather anchor. The Emmy Award-winning morning news broadcast airs live Monday through Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 AM/ET on the ABC Television Network. Jim Murphy is the senior executive producer and Tom Cibrowski is the executive producer of ABC News’ “Good Morning America.”

ABC, the official broadcast home of “Country Music’s Biggest Night,™” is getting the festivities started early with programming celebrating the best of Country Music leading up to the big gala, “The 43rd Annual CMA Awards.” The show will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, November 11 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

From Primetime to Daytime, ABC is going Country! Highlights include:

Tuesday, November 3 (7:00-9:00 a.m., ET) – “Good Morning America” – CMA Awards co-host and five-time CMA Award winner and the first Country Music artist in history to achieve 10 #1 singles from their first two albums, Carrie Underwood will be stopping in New York to make an appearance on “Good Morning America.” Her highly anticipated new album, “Play On,” featuring the current smash single “Cowboy Casanova” is being released on November 3.

Tuesday, November 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) – “In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville.” – ABC News’ Robin Roberts sits down wish some of Country Music’s hottest stars in this hour-long special. In addition to interviews with legendary artists Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, and Rosanne Cash, Carrie Underwood takes Roberts back to her hometown in Oklahoma where Underwood surprises her former high-school with a very big, musical surprise; Tim McGraw takes Roberts horseback riding on his family farm and opens up about his challenging childhood; and Robin Roberts joins Martina McBride and her family in their Nashville home and also spends time with the country superstar at Blackbird Studios.

Tuesday, November 10 (7:00-9:00 a.m., ET) – “Good Morning America” – Returning CMA co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will perform live outside the Sommet Center in Nashville. This concert is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, November 10 – ABCNEWS.com – ABCNEWS.com will feature a special section for “In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville.” The section will feature extended interviews with Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Martina McBride as well as additional photos and music. Viewers will be able to log onto abcnews.com and vote for their favorite country song immediately following the special Tuesday evening. America’s favorite country song will be revealed live on “Good Morning America” the following morning.

Country Music’s superstars and the industry’s elite will gather to recognize and celebrate the best and brightest performers, songwriters, record producers and music video directors on “The 43rd Annual CMA Awards.” Some of the performers will include Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, who are hosting the gala for the second time, Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Billy Currington, Vince Gill and Daughtry, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band. Additional artists and presenters will be added to the lineup and announced soon.

MULTIPLE TELEVISION APPEARANCES PLANNED

OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE AT LINCOLN CENTER ON “GOOD MORNING AMERICA”

Nashville, TN – (October 23, 2009) – Superstar Carrie Underwood will head to New York City to celebrate and promote her new album PLAY ON, due in stores November 3. While in the Big Apple, Underwood will perform on The Late Show with David Letterman on November 2, perform a special outdoor concert at Lincoln Center on Good Morning America on album release day, and will round out her week with a visit to Live with Regis and Kelly on November 5.

After closing out the album release week, Underwood will prepare for her performance and co-hosting duties at this year’s 43rd Annual CMA Awards, airing Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) live from the Sommet Center in Nashville.

A four-time Grammy Award winner, ACM (Academy of Country Music) Entertainer of the Year, and reigning, three-time CMA (Country Music Association) and ACM Female Vocalist winner, Underwood re-teams for the upcoming PLAY ON with producer Mark Bright, who helmed her Carnival Ride collection as well as seven tracks from her 2005 album debut, Some Hearts. PLAY ON’s debut single, “Cowboy Casanova,” is the fastest rising hit of the year at country radio and exploded with massive first-week sales of 110,236 digital copies. With this achievement, Underwood remains the only solo country artist this year to debut a digital single above the 100,000 mark – a feat she’s accomplished not once, but twice in 2009, having also hit the six digits with her recording of this past season’s American Idol farewell theme, “Home Sweet Home.”

Earlier this year, Underwood became the first country artist in history to achieve 10 #1 singles from their first two albums when “I Told You So” became the fifth consecutive chart-topper from Carnival Ride, which also included the smash, “Just a Dream,” and three hits Underwood co-wrote: “So Small,” “All-American Girl,” and “Last Name.” To date, Underwood is the U.S. best-selling American Idol winner with album sales over 10 million.

Get Carrie’s thoughts on dating, fashion, and stardom on her “Guide To…” online video series on GACTV.com!

TOP-SELLING AMERICAN IDOLS OF ALL TIME TO PERFORM AT 37th ANNUAL “AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS” NOVEMBER 22 ON ABC

KELLY CLARKSON, CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND DAUGHTRY

JOIN ADAM LAMBERT ON THE PERFORMANCE ROSTER

Santa Monica, CA (October 22, 2009) – dick clark productions president, Orly Adelson, announced that Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry will each perform at the 2009 “American Music Awards.” They will join another American Idol standout Adam Lambert as well as other previously announced acts including Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and The Black Eyed Peas. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. The show will be broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC. This year’s AMA tickets and VIP ticket packages are now on sale (please visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-877-AEG-TICKETS).

“American Idol continually produces great talent and we are looking forward to hosting Kelly, Carrie, Daughtry and Adam. It’s a great fit for the AMAs,” said AMA producer Larry Klein.

Only available at CarrieUnderwoodOfficial.com, the exclusive ‘PLAY ON’ bundle that includes Carrie’s latest CD and a limited edition 11″ x 17″ print that features brand new art from her ‘PLAY ON’ photo shoot. This exclusive, collectable print is hand-numbered and limited to a run of 5,000. As an added bonus, Carrie has personally signed 500 of these prints at random, so for your best chance to receive one of these extra special prints ORDER NOW!

Nashville, Tenn. (October 20, 2009) – Four-time GRAMMY Award winner, ACM Entertainer of the Year, and reigning, three-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist winner Carrie Underwood was in Singapore last week visiting with Asian media and promoting her upcoming album release, PLAY ON (to be released November 2 in Singapore and various parts of Asia, and November 3 in the U.S.). While in Singapore, Underwood performed for fans as part of the grand opening of ION Orchard, an iconic and luxurious shopping center with futuristic and internationally award-winning architecture, also the largest open-air sheltered venue in the city. The concert was broadcast live throughout the city and was also screened on the ION Orchard’s façade.