
Likewise, debut albums by Fantasia and Taylor Hicks never made it to the top, entering the charts at eight and two, respectively. Follow-up albums by Kelly Clarkson and Studdard, the only other champs to top the chart, failed to repeat. Carnival Ride is the year's sixth-best bow overall, following albums by Kanye West, 50 Cent, Linkin Park, the High School Musical 2 cast and Rascal Flatts.Ĭarnival Ride also makes Underwood the first American Idol champ to top the charts since Ruben Studdard's Soulful debut four years ago. Norah Jones' Not Too Late held the previous mark with 405,000 during its opening week back in February. In addition to topping the charts, Underwood scored the best first-week sales of any female artist in 2007. With the 41st Country Music Awards less than a week away, several country artists debuted new albums, but it was the season-four American Idol champ who ultimately ruled the rodeo, selling 527,000 copies of Carnival Ride, according to Nielsen SoundScan numbers released today.
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The “Just Stand Up” single is available for purchase exclusively on the iTunes Store and was produced by Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Antonio “L.A.” Reid.ĬARRIE UNDERWOOD AMONG STAR-STUDDED LINE-UPįOR “STAND UP TO CANCER” CHARITY SINGLE AND TV BROADCASTĪBC, CBS & NBC SIMUL-CAST THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5Ĭarrie Underwood's new single might be "So Small," but her new album is big, big, big! “If by participating in this charity effort I entice just one person to give funds for cancer research, then it will be so worthwhile.” “It seems that everyone has been touched by cancer these days, whether it be a personal experience, a family member or friend, or their families,” says Underwood. The one-hour commercial-free special will be broadcast simultaneously on ABC, CBS and NBC networks. 5th “Stand Up To Cancer” fund-raising event. The all-star line-up of female artists will debut “Just Stand Up” for television audiences during the Sept. Blige, Rihanna, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, and more, in recording the charity single “Just Stand Up,” with all proceeds from the single being donated to the Stand Up To Cancer charity effort. 3, 2008) Three-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood has joined Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Mary J. And I feel like the more I have others’ opinions around me, the more things will be all right.” I live in a bubble, as much as I fight it. Ultimately things are my decision, but you also need people that are in touch with the outside world.

Watch her medley of “Jesus Take The Wheel” and “How Great Thou Art” below.Carrie Underwood last week received CMA nominations for album and female vocalist of the year, and she’s scheduled to play in Topeka at the end of this month. She proved, once again, why she’s one of the best in the business. As she was getting to the climax of the song, her stage lifted her up high in the air.Īt the end of “Jesus Take The Wheel,” she seamlessly transitioned into her powerhouse version of the hymn “How Great Thou Art” that will likely give you the chills. The crowd roared with cheer and applause before singing along with her to the first verse. This is my first single off my first album, and it’s called ‘Jesus Take The Wheel’.” She continued, “I remember exactly where I was when I very first heard this song, and I remember exactly how it made me feel.


“This song is hopefully that one for me.” “I feel like every artist has those few songs that no matter how long they’ve been in the business, people always name that song,” she said to the crowd. While she is known for her string of many hits including “Before He Cheats,” “Cowboy Casanova,” “Blown Away,” and “Church Bells,” she takes gospel music to a whole new level.ĭuring a 2010 concert at the Air Canada Centre for her Play On Tour, Underwood took a break from singing her current hits to perform the song that started it all, but with a twist. Her second single, “Jesus Takes The Wheel,” and first ever number one proved that. Because of her strong faith, Carrie Underwood is not shy when it comes to singing religion-based songs.
