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Carrie Underwood joined the SiriusXM lineup with her very own year-round channel, CARRIE’S COUNTRY (Ch. 60), back in June. Now, the eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist is creating a second channel: CARR-DIO by CARRIE’S COUNTRY, available to stream anytime exclusively on the SiriusXM app.

CARR-DIO will also be available on satellite channel 105 from January 5th–8th.

What you’ll hear on CARR-DIO by CARRIE’S COUNTRY

Expanding on the popular CARR-DIO show from CARRIE’S COUNTRY, the CARR-DIO by CARRIE’S COUNTRY channel plays high-energy workout tracks alongside fitness advice from Carrie herself. Whether you’re powering through your workout or heading to work, put your best foot forward with CARR-DIO by CARRIE’S COUNTRY.

“One of the easiest ways to spice up a workout is with music,” Carrie said. “If you find the right jam and you get into it and you can dance in between sets and have a good time with it … Listen to music that makes you happy or pumps you up, and go for it!”

Carrie’s favorite workout music

Curating workout songs for CARR-DIO by CARRIE’S COUNTRY was “all about just picking music that makes you feel good,” Carrie shared. “I like stuff that I can either dance to or get mad with — it kind of depends on my mood and what I’m doing.”

One of her personal favorite songs to work out to is “Watch The World Burn” by rock band Falling In Reverse. “It switches gears a lot, and it’s kind of an epic song. Whenever you get a song that is just epic — like, it’s long and visual and switching cadence — I always think that’s cool. So that one gets me going,” she explained.

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Carrie’s fit52 app

With a passion for health and wellness, Carrie’s creation of the CARR-DIO by CARRIE’S COUNTRY channel fits right in with her other ventures. Her community-powered fitness app, fit52 makes it easy to find your path to a stronger, healthier you, 52 weeks of the year. The app follows Carrie’s fitness routines and offers hundreds of delicious, healthy recipes to help nourish your body, mind and soul to achieve your personal wellness goals. New subscribers can get a 30-day free trial here: http://fit52.com/SiriusXM

She also founded and created the fitness and lifestyle brand CALIA by Carrie Underwood, and her first book, FIND YOUR PATH, was an instant New York Times bestseller. In addition, she expanded her lifestyle portfolio with an equity partnership with BODYARMOR Sports Drink in 2021.

“My workout mantra is, ‘Just go!’ It doesn’t have to be some epic, awesome workout every single day. Just get in there. You will not be sorry,” Carrie added. “You will not be disappointed in yourself if you do workout, but you might be disappointed in yourself if you don’t. So get in there, get moving, whatever your best is for the day, give it!”

Carrie is currently making her way up the country charts with “Out Of That Truck.”

Parker McCollum has made no secret of his admiration and idolization of fellow Texan George Strait. The two have teamed up on the golf course once or twice, but Parker would love to collaborate on a song together with King George; and there’s a few other choice artists he’d like to record with one day.

“You know, I mean I hope that at some point in time in my life I get to do a song with George (Strait). That would really something,” he says. “I’d love to do a song with Tim McGraw or Kenny Chesney. I’d love to do a song with (Jason) Aldean. Dolly. That’s never going to happen. But if I was writing names to throw in a hat and draw them, I’d put hers on there.”

Parker wrapped up his 2023 Winter Tour on New Year’s Eve, and he has a couple of weeks off before he hits the road on his Burn It Down Tour kicking off January 18^th in Spokane, Washington.

In the meantime, Parker is burning up the charts with his latest single, “Burn It Down,” which is poised to enter the Top 15 on the country charts.

Ontario native Josh Ross had a big year in 2023, and as he reflects back over the year, the main thing he realizes is that he grew his fan base exponentially.

“I think just building a really good fan base,” says Josh. “Just seeing that we really have built a fan base that is foundational and really exciting, and then on top of that, I feel like I’ve built a really great team and management and label partners and everybody that is very excited for what I’ve got to come in the future. Obviously, moments like playing the Opry was incredible and having all of my family and friends there and being on the Nickelback tour, but definitely, just honestly, seeing what the music has done with fans this year would be to me what stood out the most.”

For this year (2024), Josh wants to continue growing his fan base and having people get to know him better. “I’m still, I believe, in the early stages of, you know, the new artist thing and let people get to know me,” he says. “And I just look forward to kind of taking people on the journey of like this is where I was when I started songwriting, and this is the first song I wrote and then this is when I went through this phase. I think a lot of people can kind of go on that rollercoaster with me of okay, this is a really fun song and we’re partying to this on a Friday, and then now we’re emotional and going through stuff on a Tuesday. That’s just me as a person, and my mom’s always joked that I’m a Gemini and I try to bring that into my shows – there’s two different sides to the emotions and yeah, just give everybody a packed full show of different stuff.”

After a short holiday break, the reigning CCMA Breakthrough Artist of the Year, who has been working on new music, will hit the road on his Trouble Tour beginning January 12th in Winnipeg, Ontario. In-between headlining shows, he’ll join Bailey Zimmerman on his Religiously-The Tour starting February 1st.

For more tour information, go to joshrossmusic.com.

Brenda Lee‘s classic holiday standard, “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” jumped back to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. This is her third non-consecutive week atop the chart, first hitting No. 1 in December for the first time, 65 years after its release. It became the icon’s third Hot 100 No. 1, and her first since 1960.

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“As I celebrate this with my fans and everyone who has supported me over the years, I really wish I could celebrate with Johnny Marks, who wrote the song, and Owen Bradley, who brilliantly produced ‘Rockin’,’” she said in a statement when the tune stayed at the top of the chart for its second week near the end of last year. “The song has truly stood the test of time and I am so grateful that this has become my signature song. As I always say, Keep on Rockin’!”

For the song’s 65^th anniversary, the Country and Rock And Roll Hall of Famer released the first ever music video for “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” featuring cameos by country stars Tanya Tucker and Trisha Yearwood. She also released a new EP, A Rockin’ Christmas with Brenda Lee, featuring “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” and other holiday favorites including “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock” “A Marshmallow World” and “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” reimagined by Filous.

According to Billboard, “Rockin'” is just the third holiday No. 1 ever on the Hot 100, with all three having led for multiple weeks. “The Chipmunk Song,” by The Chipmunks with David Seville, also from 1958, spent four weeks on top beginning that December and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” released in 1994, has spent 14 weeks at No. 1.

Darius Rucker will perform during CNN’s New Year’s Eve special with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen. The celebration begins at 8pm ET/7pm CT.

Ring in 2024 with @AndersonCooper and @Andy, and I'll be there too! The celebration starts at 8p ET on @CNN! #CNNNYE pic.twitter.com/lGAyfpadjL

— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) December 31, 2023

ABC will air a shorter version of the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on New Year’s Day (January 1st, 2024). Carrie Underwood and Chris Stapleton were among the artists helping to honor the inductees — George Michael, Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, and The Spinners, along with other award nominees DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, Bernie Taupin and Don Cornelius for their contributions to music. The three-hour ceremony, which originally aired in November 2023, will air on ABC beginning at 8pm ET/7pm CT on New Year’s Day.

Kacey Musgraves and Keith Urban made former President Barack Obama’s favorite songs of 2023. Kacey’s duet with Zach Bryan “I Remember Everything” and Keith’s collaboration with Rita Wilson “Crazy Love” made the list, along with songs by Megan Thee Stallion, Beyoncé, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Lenny Kravitz and Jon Batiste, among others.

Here are some of my favorite songs from this year. Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out. pic.twitter.com/8BaeGxWUsv

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 29, 2023

American Idol has released a new promo for the new season of the competition series, premiering February 18th. The promo features all three judges — Luke Bryan as the Scarecrow, Katy Perry as Dorothy, Lionel Richie as the Lion — as well as host Ryan Seacrest as the Tin Man. They are show traveling the “Golden Ticket Road” in search of new talent, visiting towns of former Idol contestants, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert and Iam Tongi along the way.

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Tune into NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, for a star-studded entertainment special hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated artist Elle King and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Rachel Smith. The celebration to ring in the new year will air LIVE on Sunday, December 31st (7:30-10:00pm ET/PT, 10:30pm-1:05am ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*.

Collaborations throughout the night will include Brothers Osborne with Trombone Shorty, Lainey Wilson with Grace Bowers and Jackson Dean and Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins.

TV and radio host Cody Alan and CBS anchor Lonnie Quinn will be corresponding from New York City’s Times Square, along with Dustin Lynch, who will also be performing live from there.

The full lineup of artists set to perform includes Trace Adkins, Grace Bowers, Kane Brown, Jackson Dean, Old Dominion, HARDY, Elle King, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Trombone Shorty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman. Viewers can also anticipate a special guest appearance from Tennessee Titan and five time all-pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and actor/comedian Rob Schneider (who just so happens to be host Elle King’s father).

The five-hour broadcast will feature powerful back-to back performances across multiple time zones, live from Music City. Nashville will count down with the East Coast at midnight and keep the party going through midnight Central Time with the city’s renowned Music Note Drop at the Bicentennial Mall stage.

Those celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nashville are invited to join the free festivities at Bicentennial Park or can purchase tickets to the Official Watch Party at Brooklyn Bowl with special guests Old Dominion; tickets are on sale HERE.

What are some of your favorite stars doing to welcome in the New Year? A few of them are working to help fans celebrate. Several artists have taken the time off around the holidays and will hit it hard when they return to the road in 2024. Some artists have resolutions, some artists look ahead to 2024 and some are very helpful with their own hangover cures for those who imbibe too much on New Year’s Eve.

For several country stars, they’ll be ringing in the new year in Nashville on New Year’s Eve as CBS presents NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH on Sunday (December 31st) at 7:30-10:00pm ET/PT, 10:30pm – 1:05am ET/PT. The special programming will air on CBS and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Originating from downtown Nashville across multiple locations, the star-studded special will be packed with high-energy performances celebrating the excitement and anticipation of a new year. In addition to host Elle King, along with Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith, Jon Pardi, Brothers Osborne, Parker McCollum, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lainey Wilson, Trace Adkins, Grace Bowers, Kane Brown, Jackson Dean, HARDY, Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton, Trombone Shorty, Morgan Wallen and Bailey Zimmerman. TV and radio host Cody Alan and CBS anchor Lonnie Quinn will be corresponding from New York City’s Times Square, along with Dustin Lynch, who will also be performing live.

The five-hour broadcast will feature a staggering hit parade of more than 50 back-to-back performances, live from the home of country music. Nashville will count down with the East Coast at midnight and keep the party going through midnight Central Time with the city’s renowned Music Note Drop at the Bicentennial Mall stage.

Luke Bryan will definitely have a “Beer In His Hand” when he performs one of his last remaining dates during his Las Vegas residency at Resorts World.

Parker McCollum will not only be a part of Music City’s New Year’s Eve Bash, but he’ll be performing a full headlining show at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, along with opening act Catie Offerman.

Priscilla Block will ring in the New Year on stage. She will be in Durant, Oklahoma with pal and duet partner Justin Moore performing at the Choctaw Resort & Casino.

Platinum selling artist, Priscilla Block, cut her teeth in Nashville – as many other artists do – a grueling schedule of playing the bars on Broadway, sitting in rounds night after night and hoping one day to take the big stage in Nashville. For years, Priscilla performed at Pete & Terry’s Tavern located at Bridgestone Arena, telling her bandmates that one-day they would make it inside and play that stage. On Friday, December 15th, Priscilla’s dreams came true as she took the stage in support of Old Dominion during their No Bad Vibes Tour stop at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

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Superstar Carrie Underwood wraps a stellar 2023, with numerous highlights including:

• The Denim & Rhinestones Tour – Carrie’s critically-acclaimed 43-city arena tour kicked off October 2022 and wrapped March 2023 with sold-out performances across the U.S.  The tour featured surprise appearances from special guests including Brad Paisley, Axl Rose and Jason Aldean.  Carrie also announced a donation to Tunnel To Towers of over $420,000 raised by her fans who attended the tour, representing $1 from each ticket sold on the tour that will go directly towards supporting America’s heroes and their families.

“The Best Country Concerts We Saw In 2023…Carrie Underwood brought her wildly successful Denim & Rhinestones Tour to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on March 1. The two-hour show was a jaw-dropping spectacle that found the eight-time GRAMMY winner showcasing her impeccable vocals and commanding stage presence while bringing her biggest hits to life with larger-than-life production elements. There was fire, several eye-catching outfit changes, a giant swing that flew her across the arena, pyrotechnics, stunning visuals, and so much more. Underwood truly outdid herself on this tour.”
– Country Now (12/1/23)

• Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition) – Released September 2023, co-produced by Carrie and featuring 6 new tracks including “Out of That Truck.”  Carrie took over multiple hours of NBC’s Today Show to celebrate the release:

“Carrie rocks out on this defiant stomper (“Out Of That Truck”) addressed to her ex.  She vows that no matter how hard he tries, he’ll never erase her memory from his truck, because they shared so much in it. A winner.”
– MusicRow (5/25/23)

• REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency – Carrie continues to rock Las Vegas with her first residency.  She opened the new state-of-the-art theatre in December 2021, and her ongoing, multi-year run continued with sold-out engagements through 2022-2023, and has extended into 2024:

“Be Blown Away By Carrie Underwood’s Las Vegas Strip Residency…a voice so fierce it fills the space the moment she lets out her first note.  The singer stuns at every moment of this show…she displays her full range of talents to her Vegas crowds….the singer pulls out her final stop, which (spoiler incoming) is an impressive water feature that is unlike anything you could possibly imagine….It’s magnificent and memorable, and it perfectly concludes the over-the-top, Vegas-style spectacle.
– Las Vegas Magazine (12/1/23)

• Carrie launched CARRIE’S COUNTRY, her own 24-hour 24/7 channel on SiriusXM channel 60, in June.

• Carrie joined Guns N’ Roses North America 2023 Tour for three special stadium appearances this Summer.

“Underwood belted out the lyrics to the iconic rock hit (Heart’s “Alone”), proving once again that she is one of the greatest powerhouse singers of this generation.”
– Country Now (8/6/23)
“Living out her ‘rockstar dreams,’ Underwood captivated the capacity crowd with her show-stopping renditions of iconic rock hits. From Joan Jett’s “Bad Reputation” to Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” she flawlessly channeled the spirit and energy of these legendary rockers…The surprises didn’t end there as Carrie Underwood delivered powerful performances of Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses” and Led Zeppelin’s “Rock And Roll,” among others. Each note she hit and every lyric she sang exuded confidence and a deep appreciation for the rock classics…Known for her powerhouse vocals and country anthems, Underwood delivered epic renditions of the rock hits. Her performance allowed fans to see that not only is she a force to be reckoned with in Country music but also a massive fan of rock n’ roll.” 
– Music Mayhem (8/6/23)

• Carrie celebrated her 11^th Season performing the Sunday Night Football anthem.

• In October, Carrie began a collaboration with Allegiant Travel Company, in support of the company’s Allways Rewards Visa® credit card and loyalty program, which kicked off with three national spots, and can be viewed here.

• Carrie brought the house down with her showstopping tribute to inductee George Michael at the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony, which streamed live on Disney TV+ and will air on ABC in January.

“George Michael…was a vocal dynamo, the rare pop star whose celebrity was matched by their vocal prowess. So it only made sense that the night’s most vocally impressive moment came during his homage…Carrie Underwood stole the show with a soul-rending ‘One More Try,’ imbuing it with all the hurt, yearning and quiet grace of Michael’s original.”
– Billboard (11/4/23)

“Carrie Underwood was among the stars who took the stage at the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, delivering a scorching tribute to inductee George Michael by singing ‘One More Try’ in his honor.  The country superstar delivered a note-perfect rendition of the powerful ballad, which served as the fourth single from Michael’s landmark 1987 album, Faith.  Underwood gives a tightly controlled, but emotionally vulnerable performance.
– Taste of Country (11/4/23)

• March 2023 marked the third anniversary of fit52, Carrie’s community-powered fitness app, which makes it easy for users to find their path to a stronger, healthier version of themselves, 52 weeks of the year.

• Carrie was nominated this year for ACM’s Entertainer of the Year, CMA’s Entertainer of the Year, CMT’s Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year, iHeart Radio Music Awards’ Country Artist of the Year, Favorite Tour Style, and Favorite Residency, and for The Female Artist of 2023, The Concert Tour of 2023 and The Social Country Star of 2023 at the inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards.

• Carrie ended 2023 on yet another high note, when she was honored by SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award as one of the most streamed artists in the organization’s 20-year history.

Photo: SoundExchange President & CEO Michael Huppe presents Carrie Underwood with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. (Photo credit: Courtesy of Carrie Underwood)

SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, announced today that country superstar Carrie Underwood has been honored with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award as one of the most streamed artists in the organization’s 20-year history.

“Carrie Underwood made history right out of the gate with her 2005 debut single ‘Inside Your Heaven,’ which made her the first country singer to debut atop The Billboard Hot 100,” said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “Ever since she stole our hearts on American Idol, she has been soaring high, breaking records and excelling across industries. We are thrilled to honor Carrie with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.”

Underwood was presented with her SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award by President and CEO Michael Huppe at Resorts World Theatre during the latest run of her ongoing REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency, which has been extended into 2024.

Photo: SoundExchange President & CEO Michael Huppe presents Carrie Underwood with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. (Photo credit: Courtesy of Carrie Underwood)