"Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett tie for top prize at ACM awards, Taylor Swift performsNASHVILLE -- In surprise twist that fit an unexpected year of firsts, Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett tied for entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, the first time the top prize has been split between two artists. It began airing on August 6, 2006 with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, which opened that year's preseason. This is an award that I never expected to win,” said the new mother, who thanked her husband and baby boy, Hayes, before blurting out “Oh my God, I have to pee!”Underwood sang a tribute to iconic female Opry members, including Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Barbara Mandrell, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton. Speaking in an interview earlier in the day, Lambert spoke out on Garth Brooks withdrawing himself from the Entertainer of the Year nominations for the 2020 CMA awards being held on November 11.Why it's more than OK to celebrate the Emmys right now She also doesn’t have the number of pop culture-penetrating hits that recent Super Bowl halftime show headlines the Black Eyed Peas or Bruno Mars do – only “Before He Cheats” crossed over, although “Blown Away,” “Jesus Take The Wheel,” “Good Girl” and “Cowboy Casanova” have all sold more than 2 million downloads. By Kristin M. Hall The Associated Press Don't miss the big stories. 50+ videos Play all Mix - Carrie Underwood Halftime Show YouTube Carrie Underwood, Kristin Chenoweth, & Christina Applegate Medley - Duration: 6:46. Additionally, I occasionally do long-form chart analysis that has been cited by Entertainment Weekly, Pitchfork, The Guardian, The New Republic, NPR, and more. The Women's Health cover star recently shared her workout in the April 2020 issue. Underwood appeared right after him remarking, “2020, right?” before adding, “I am more than happy to share this with Thomas Rhett.”Sign up for our free daily Morning and Afternoon Update newsletters.Westgate developing ‘Superoke’; Vegas legends Santa Fe returningHyped for weeks and a tribute to an early pandemic Netflix phenomenon, the “Tiger King” exhibit at Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum is now open to the public.Carrie Underwood accepts the entertainer of the year award during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)Zak Bagans opens ‘Tiger King’ exhibit in Las VegasNotoriety owner Ken Henderson says, “Comedy and magic are not ambient. But Carrie runs a pretty tight, generally leak-free ship and it’s a little hard to imagine her informing her band about what would be the biggest gig of her career yet without strict instructions to keep quiet. Her leg workout consists of six supersets of three moves, each done for three or four sets. Carrie Underwood to play Super Bowl Halftime Show…..possibly August 14, 2014 patknightradio Leave a comment For years I have been keeping my fingers crossed that a country artist would be the headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show. https://t.co/7RJAc9dnqh https://t.co/L3MNrbWc53” The Bachelorette Promo Hints at Clare Crawley Season Twist (Video) American Idol’s Sophia James Drops Bluesy “Somebody New” (Audio) That’s not an isolated showing for Carrie either. “Who wants to see @carrieunderwood take on the #SuperBowl halftime show next year? IF this happens, there’s no understating what a HUGE career milestone this would be for Carrie.

It’s a gig that has gone to rock legends like Prince, the Rolling Stones,Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, The Who, and Bruce Springsteen, and pop icons like Madonna and Beyonce. Headlines: Adam Lambert Set for Moonbase 8, Kat McPhee Back to Country Comfort And for anyone who questioned casting of Carrie Underwood: Last Wednesday, sports gossip blog Terez Owens Talent Show Alums Live Stream Schedule – April 6-April 12 Katy Perry Granted Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker America’s Got Talent 2020: Semifinals 2 Results Live Blog (Video) Carrie’s fiddle/mandolin player and backup singer So then there’s the question of whether Carrie is popular enough to rate a Super Bowl halftime slot. her 2013 ACM performance of “Two Black Cadillacs” America’s Got Talent 2020 Semifinal 2 POLLS: Vote for your Favorites Watch Carrie Underwood ACMs Tribute to Country Legends (Video) Carrie’s no stranger to high pressure live moments, and that sets up well for a performance that will receive as high a viewership and as much scrutiny as the Super Bowl halftime show. 1 song “Bluebird,” at the Bluebird Cafe in a blue fringed shirt and a sparkly belt. Carrie Underwood is a busy mom these days! Joan Jett – Whose “I Hate Myself for Loving You” Was the Basis for Original SNF Open Music – Appears with Underwood for First Time in NBC SNF Show Open. Coincidentally, a woman hasn’t won that award since 2011 when Swift last won it.‘Monday Night Football’ has big plans for Allegiant debut“They are some of my heroes and I am so honored to stand alongside them as a fellow member of the Opry,” said Underwood, who sang her heart out to a venue that flickered with lights where people should have been.Vegas club launches COVID-safe ‘Ambient Music Hang’Vegas Trump impressionist teams with the ‘Soup Nazi’The awards show aired from empty venues in Nashville with no fans and no applause, even when winners got up live to accept their awards. Carrie, while undeniably successful and talented, doesn’t have the megastar status of a Beyonce, who headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2012, or the legendary status of Prince, Bruce Springsteen, or Madonna.