American Idol winner, Carrie Underwood, has released her newest album, Play On, and from what I’ve heard of it, I would predict that it’s going to make her fans happy and will probably attract some new ones. 
I really like “Cowboy Casanova” but I adore “Mama’s Song” and “Temporary Home.”  I’m so excited for Carrie since it seems like she’s found yet another layer of her talent which almost seems impossible considering how amazing she already was.
Have you heard the album?  If so, tell me what you thought!
Here’s the track listing:

Cowboy Casanova
Quitter 
Mama’s Song 
Change 
Undo It 
Someday When I Stop Loving You 
Songs …read more

Carrie Underwood’s NHL hockey player boyfriend, Mike Fisher, recently talked about what it’s been like to date the country music superstar.  He said that they "always find a way to make it work" despite their hectic schedules.
Mike Fisher said of dating Carrie, "It’s been good!"  He described the first time they met saying that they, "met at a concert in Toronto about a year ago, in October, "through a "friend of a friend.”
He was asked what his favorite song of hers was and he says he loves “Temporary Home” off of her upcoming album, Play On. He gushes, “I like …read more

If you’re interested, Billboard.com has a preview of “Temporary Home” which is a track from Carrie Underwood’s upcoming album Play On which will be released on November 3, 2009.

I have to say that, from what I’ve heard, I absolutely adore this song!  She sounds so beautiful and I really like the vulnerability she shows when she’s singing in the upper register.  I am really looking forward to hearing this whole alum.

Fans of Kris Allen, Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert?  If so, you might want to check out their interview on the Walmart Soundcheck site starting November 1, 2009.

I’m not completely sure why none of them is performing but I am interested in seeing the full interview.  If you like this sort of thing, check out Carrie Underwood’s Walmart Soundcheck performances.  She’s great, of course!
In the meantime, check out this preview of Kris, Allison and Adam’s interview!

American Idol season 8 winner, Kris Allen , has revealed the cover art for his upcoming self-titled album and I’d love to know what you think of it.  Honestly, I know a lot of people think Kris is hot so I don’t understand why this almost looks cartoonish. Why all the photoshop?
Anyway, I’m looking forward to hearing what the finished product sounds like.  The album is expected to be released on November 17, 2009.

Love Carrie Underwood?  If so, you might want to check out her performance on Walmart Soundcheck tomorrow!  Some great exclusive videos will be uploaded which you can watch here.

If you’d like more information, visit any of the following links:

Carrie Underwood’s Soundcheck
Free Soundcheck iPhone Apps
Soundcheck on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook

You can also watch this very cute video of Carrie talking about the performance as well as talking about her new album, Play On.
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If you’ve been hoping to hear a little more from Carrie Underwood’s upcoming album Play On you’re in luck!

Billboard has put up a teaser of “Mama’s Song,” a track that was co-written by Carrie and American Idol judge, Kara DioGuardi.  You can check out the clip HERE but come back and let me know what you thought of it.
Of course, Carrie’s voice is amazing and I can really feel the emotion behind the words.  I’m not completely sold on the actual song but I think I need to hear all of it before I form a real opinion.

Country cutie, Carrie Underwood, was spotted looking adorable in pink (magenta?) with her pup at Los Angeles International Airport.  I wish that I could look that good after traveling!  Looks like the pooch was unfazed by the flight as well!

The original American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, was spotted grabbing a bite to eat at a deli in New York City over the weekend.  She definitely was sporting a casual look but I’m glad she’s trying to live a normal life and almost blends in with the other pedestrians – I wouldn’t have recognized her.
Maybe if she wants to go incognito in the future, she should tone down the shirt.

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Singer and songwriter, Mat Kearney has recently said that he’s happy to be working with American Idol winner, Kris Allen, saying that he’s “the real deal.”
Kearney told MTV News that they joined together in August actually made some great music. He reveals, "We wrote a song and it’s awesome." On how the two started working together, "I think [Kris] was just a fan. What he told me was that he was just picking bands that he liked [to collaborate with].”
When the two finally got to recording the song, Mat says it was like magic. "He sang it in, …read more