Carrie Underwood, Jay DeMarcus and Gary LeVox perform onstage during Brooks & Dunn’s “The Last Rodeo Show” in Las Vegas

Singer Carrie Underwood, musicians Jay DeMarcus and Gary LeVox perform onstage during Brooks & Dunn’s The Last Rodeo Show at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 19, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images). Content © 2010 Getty Images All rights reserved.

Singer Carrie Underwood speaks to members of the media during the Pregame Show for Super Bowl XLIV media week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Singer Carrie Underwood speaks to members of the media during the Pregame Show and National Anthem Press Conference held at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center as part of media week for Super Bowl XLIV on February 4, 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images). Content © 2010 Getty Images All rights reserved.

“Earth Song” performance/Michael Jackson tribute at the GRAMMY’s

One of the coolest performances from last night’s GRAMMY Awards was the Michael Jackson tribute with Celine Dion, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson singing “Earth Song”. The performance was in 3D, thus the audience were donning their 3D glasses.

Facebook’s New Vitaminwater Flavor from 50 Cent and Carrie Underwood

Way back in September, vitaminwater asked its Facebook fans to pick the newest flavor of vitaminwater and to help create a unique design for the label.  Now, after months of waiting, the winning results are finally in!

Say hello to vitaminwater connect – a black cherry-lime flavor made with caffeine and 8 key nutrients.  You can check out the images of the winning design here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1646988/vitaminwater_connect_images.zip

One grand prize winner and four finalists were chosen whose labels all inspired the finished product, (Sarah from Illinois (grand prize winner), David from Ohio, Regina from Ohio, Leah from California, Angie from Florida).   The grand prize winner and four finalists were chosen with a little help from some friends of vitaminwater – Carrie Underwood and 50 Cent.

All five winners were each awarded a $5,000 prize.  vitaminwater connect will be available in stores nationwide in March 2010 – so until then, stay thirsty – and keep your eyes on www.facebook.com/vitaminwater <http://www.facebook.com/vitaminwater>  for news, information, and special offers for connect, including a possible sneak tasting opportunity.  LMK if you need any more info or if you have any questions about the winning design.

Also, this video with Steve Nash and 50 Cent about the contest is pretty hilarious, if you haven’t checked it out already I highly recommend giving it a watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxZkaEge0R8

Carrie Underwood at the 2009 CNN Heroes Awards in Hollywood

Musician Carrie Underwood attends the 2009 CNN Heroes Awards held at The Kodak Theatre on November 21, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images). Content © 2009 Getty Images All rights reserved.

Carrie Underwood feat. Randy Travis – I Told You So (a J!-ENT Digital Single Review)

“A beautiful collaboration between Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis.  An amazing hit from 1988 gets a modern treatment with Underwood’s beautiful vocals!”

ARTIST:  Carrie Underwood feat. Randy Travis

SINGLE:  I Told You So (Digital Version)

LABEL: 19 Recordings Limited / Arista Nashville

DURATION: 4:18

RELEASE DATE: March 17, 2009

1. I Told You So

Back in 1988, country singer Randy Travis had a Billboard chart topping hit on the Country Music Charts for his song “I Told You So” featured in his album “Always & Forever”.  Sure enough, nearly 20-years-later, the song is covered by Carrie Underwood for her second full-length album “Carnival Ride” and was released in Jan. 2009 as her fifth CD single (March 2009 for digital release).

For Carrie Underwood, this is her second digital release in the last week with her other cover song of the popular Motley Crue hit “Home Sweet Home” being used recently for the eliminated “American Idol” contestants.

But as for “I Told You So”, I truly enjoy this rendition by Underwood.  Her beautiful vocals has warmth and works well in the cover.  And as Randy Travis made this song such a big hit back in 1988, the country legend is featured in this duet.  I enjoyed the musical arrangement with the acoustic guitar and almost a nostalgic old school country musical style that I grew up listening to.

Although a very enjoyable and really good duet by both amazing talents, of course, both vocal styles are quite different from each other, so I suppose it depends on one’s interpretation of what they get from the song.  Personally, I enjoyed this track and it’s one thing to hear Underwood’s vocals but to hear Randy Travis singing this song again especially both in a duet together, that’s pretty special.

All in all, a digital single release definitely worth having on your playlist.

Carrie Underwood performs during the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 08: Singer Carrie Underwood performs during the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images). Content © 2009 Getty Images . All rights reserved

Carrie Underwood attends the Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills.

Carrie Underwood attends the Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills. Pictured: Carrie Underwood Picture by: Ciao Hollywood / Splash News. Content © 2009 Splash News . All rights reserved.

Carrie Underwood poses with her wax figure at Madame Tussauds in NYC

PicApp: Country singer Carrie Underwood unveils her wax figure at Madame Tussauds in New York City. Pictured: Carrie Underwood Picture by: Blink / Splash News. Content © 2008 Splash News. All rights reserved.

Carrie Underwood – Magazine photoshoot

Remember when you first saw Carrie Underwood on “American Idol” and seeing her now.  She just looks incredible.  Anyway, check out photos from her photoshoot from People Magazine. Thanks Duff!  Courtesy of Celebutopia.net.

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