Mary J. Blige wasn’t the only artist giving props to Jesus last night at the Grammy Awards. The 2006 American Idol winner Carrie Underwood collected two awards–the first, off-screen for Best Female Country Vocal Performance–and the second in front of millions of viewers for Best New Artist. (The writers of her hit single, “Jesus, Take the Wheel” also won a Grammy yesterday.)
When the stunning and poised Underwood arrived at the podium to accept her award, breathless from having just belted a series of covers with the Rascal Flatts just moments before, her first thanks went to God, but her God-gratitude was quickly followed up by her acknolwedgment that she “owes everything” to “American Idol.” She may indeed owe God for her gorgeous voice and looks, but she certainly wasn’t about to slight the show that made her a star.
Though I am not a fan of “American Idol”–I find it painful to watch and I loathe the way it always seems to humiliate at least one person every night it’s on–I can’t help but be happy the show unearthed the likes of Underwood. She’s impressive in all sort of ways, whether it’s her perfect country twang when she sings ballads or that honky-tonk tone she hits when singing rock, or the fact that she appeared tastefully dressed (aka, fully dressed) last night despite her many costume changes.
It’s nice to see a young woman reach this level of pop stardom without going through a Britney or Christina phase–at least so far.
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posted February 13, 2007 at 12:50 pm
I completely agree with you about the exploiting of female talent. They become stars and then they start dressing in less & less clothes. It is nice that Carrie hasn’t fallen into that trend. I to, hope she remains the good girl. I believe she will, but we’ll see as time goes by. She is my favorite in all the American Idol winners.. Jeannette
posted January 17, 2008 at 10:36 am
I also agree with you, and I also applaud Carrie for saying on national tv that she didn’t condone the actions talked about in her song about having a cheating boyfriend, taking a Louieville Slugger to both headlights, slashing a hole in all four tires, etc. At least she has the right principles and morals, and hopefully she will not trade her values for super-stardom. We need more celebrities like Carrie to give our children the right kind of role models, because God knows they have more than enough wrong kinds!
posted January 19, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I believe there’s a reason CARRIE UNDERWOOD won American Idol. I’m glad there’s a music influence “out there” who isn’t into “STUFF” that she shouldn’t be “into”. Somone that’s pure of heart and will be an excellent role model for those who want to make it in the business. I can see that she’s the “type” who will not fall into that “Britney” way of doing things or acting.
Thanks Carrie,and Keep up the great work!!This crazy world needs role models like you.
posted May 27, 2008 at 10:33 am
Carrie Underwood is my favorite American Idol winner not for her looks but my her Faith in God and the way she sings all her songs sound like they come from the heart and that is God speaking in my eyes. I know she has pop songs and has both Country and Pop songs now, but I think and pray that her mother will keep her on the right track. There are millions of teenagers and young adults that love Carrie including an old lady like me so I hope that she follows the path that God has opened for her not American Idol. Teresa Kipps, Christiansburg, Virginia