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Carrie Underwood does not display a haughtiness
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Carrie Underwood in Concert
Last night my wife and I joined thousands of others at the Carrie Underwood concert at the Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center. Years ago, my wife and I saw Reba McEntire in concert and declared that Reba set the standard for a dynamic concert. Last evening, we agreed that Carrie Underwood had matched Reba McEntire in presenting a powerful and exciting concert. Like Reba, she wore four different outfits and utilized videos and other effects. While we might still give Reba slight (ever so slight) edge in concert dynamics, Carrie Underwood certainly has the superior voice.
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know Carrie Underwood as the bright and cheerful young girl from Checotah, Oklahoma who sprang on the scene as the winner of American Idol in 2005. Since that time, Carrie Underwood has dominated the country music scene by topping the charts repeatedly and winning every award available. In fact, Carrie's success has brought about a fair amount of jealousy among other country stars as evidenced by this video.
But Carrie Underwood performed with humility, expressing admiration for Randy Travis, voicing appreciation to the fans for her success, and never acting condescending to the audience. In fact, Carrie's performance was highly audience-centered as she took time to be personal with those who came toward the stage to touch her hand. Carrie was certainly gracious to the audience. Please consider several reasons why I appreciate Carrie Underwood:
1) Carrie Underwood does not display a haughtiness, but a stage humility. Carrie gives credit to her family and her hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma. So far, Carrie has not seemed to climb aboard the left-wing mind set of many popular musicians.
2) Carrie Underwood is truly talented, tying together the best of country and pop sounds. As one country music observer stated, Carrie has the cry in her voice, so essential to stardom in country music.
3) A number of Carrie's songs actually reflect a Christian worldview. This morning, someone laughed at this statement, so hear me out! Carrie Underwood began her career with Jesus, Take the Wheel, a song containing admonitions of prayer, repentance, and surrender. My own heart is stirred by the more recent song So Small, which gives a much more biblical outlook than normally presented by the Me Generation. Even Carrie's latest hit I Don't Even Know My Last Name, was presented as a warning to those who live under the influence of alcohol, called poison in Carrie's song.
Every image of Carrie Underwood is pleasant and positive. As Carrie sang Don't Forget to Remember Me, she spoke of her family and referenced her responsibility as a role model for young girls. Listen to So Small, as performed at the 2007 Country Music Awards and catch the powerful message contained therein.
Generations from now, Carrie Underwood will be listed alongside Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and other women who climbed the top of the mountain in country music. I believe that my wife and I will be able to tell our grandchildren that we heard Carrie Underwood in person.
Posted by John Killian at 7:44 AM
Musings from Maytown: Carrie Underwood in Concert
I have to stay strong.I should not give up.I have to believe in myself because I WANT TO BE ON TOP.I WANT TO BE #1.
Ultimate Carrie Fan
Great review loved it
Carrie Guru
great article; stupid comments.
Obsessed Carrie Fan
Love this John Killian review, and I don't agree with many of the comments posted on "Musings from Maytown". I think Carrie Underwood will be counted among the great country artists. That being said, IMO Carrie sings all genres very well (pop, rock, country, broadway, movies). I can hardly wait to read about her being ranked among the best in relation to Maria Carey & Celine Dion.
Insane Carrie Fan
Originally Posted by Jade_kt
^^haha great review...i loved it!!!
THANK YOU DANIELLE FOR MY SET...YOU ROCK!!!
Obsessed Carrie Fan
VERY awesome review.
if you DO think about it, every message of carrie's songs is positive.
JTTW- hope for the best, let jesus lead the way.
DFTRM- remember those ones that love you
BHC- DON'T CHEAT!! lol.
wasted- move on with your life, and not dwell on one person or a relationship.
so small- remember to keep love in everything you do.
All American Girl- even though something you don't want happens, like having a girl baby instead of a boy, it can powerfully change your life even more than if what you wanted had happened.
Last Name- DON'T GET DRUNK AND GET MARRIED, MAINLY DON'T GET TOO WASTED IN A CLUB.
Insane Carrie Fan
GRREATT REVIEWW...now some of the comments were a bit irritatingg but i LOVEDD the reviewww
Set Made By Courtney<3
Insane Carrie Fan
i love this review!!
With friendship it doesn't matter how long
you've known each other, or how many fights
you got into. what matters is who said
"i'll be there for you"
and who proved it.
Carrie Guru
awesome review!
Thank you for my set Court! Saw And Met The Cast Of Wicked On 10/07/06 And 11/26/06!I Met Carrie On March 22nd!!!! Saw Carrie At Her Fan Club Party In Nashville On 6/03/08! Met Carrie AGAIN October 6th!
Obsessed Carrie Fan
great review!
Carrie Guru
Great review but I guess I won't read the comments.
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Obsessed Carrie Fan
Pretty sure that Last Name is just supposed to be a fun song, I don't think Carrie wrote it with the intention of saying "OOO! Let's educate people about why they shouldn't drink and get everyone sobered up!" In fact I think it's pretty obvious that her main concern is that people will think she herself does things like this, I don't think she's ever tried to use it to preach at people lol.Even Carrie's latest hit I Don't Even Know My Last Name, was presented as a warning to those who live under the influence of alcohol, called poison in Carrie's song.
A very interesting read, thanks for posting!
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Huge Carrie Follower
What a great article....
Ultimate Carrie Fan
When people write negative comments about an artist that is burning up the charts, sings like no other, receives awards of every kind, is respected by the majority of country fans, was just inducted into the Opry, they must be realizing that all the success and all the accolades are all just a fantasy. "This girl can't be that good". Uh, yea she is.
They don't like it, so they hope that by posting all this negativity, things will change. Not gonna happen.
Carrie's Fan
yes, i do think it was written more as a fun song than as a message song. however, the way it was written pokes fun at the absurdity of drunkenness.
i've actually read a few blogs written by Christians that didn't see it this way and actually were not amused that LN was about getting drunk and all. its nice and refreshing to see blog written by presumably a Christian who didnt get all uptight just because the girl in the song got drunk and saw it the way i think most of us do.
May you always have
enough happiness to keep you sweet;
enough trials to keep you strong;
enough success to keep you eager;
enough faith to give you courage;
and enough determination to make each day a good day!"
CONGRATS CARRIE AND MIKE!!!
Obsessed Carrie Fan
Great review.
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Ultimate Carrie Fan
great review. i enjoyed reading it
Carrie Guru
thats really nice!
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Ultimate Carrie Fan
Very nice review. In my opinion, the way Carrie was brought up and where she was brought up has influenced her songs. Carrie was brought up in OKLAHOMA which is considered in politics as "BIBLE BELT STATE". !!!!
Carrie Guru
I also used to feel that way about Michael Jordan & Tiger Woods. Thye just couldn't be that good. But, damn if they didn't prove me wrong. There are just some folks that are put on this Earth with so much more talent than others.
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