Underwood works on new album during break
Carrie Underwood is lying low this year; there's no tour on the schedule and you can count on one hand the times she's performed in public so far in 2009. But that doesn't mean she's taking it easy. The reigning Academy of Country Music entertainer of the year is at work on a new album, due to be released Nov. 3 on 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville. A new single is planned for late summer.
"I can't multitask that well, I suppose," she said of taking time off from touring to record. "I like to be focused on one thing and do the best possible job I can, no matter what that one thing is, whether I'm completely touring or completely writing or completely recording. That's how I operate. Right now, it's been really nice. I'm still working very hard, but I get to go home to my own bed at night, which is really nice."
Carrie says she's still in the writing stage, working with tunesmiths here in Nashville to create the songs that will comprise the follow-up to Carnival Ride, an album on which she co-wrote four songs. Mark Bright is producing; he also worked on Carnival Ride and Carrie's debut, Some Hearts.
"I've definitely been writing a lot more, and I'm getting more comfortable in my writing abilities, kinda branching out and writing with people who aren't necessarily in country music," she said. "I'm not planning on changing the kind of music that I sing, but it's nice to bring a different flavor into it."
Carrie will take a break from her touring break to headline the Week of the Eagles concert series at Fort Campbell in August.; it's one of only a handful of concerts scheduled this year. For details, see page 1A.
Underwood works on new album during break | tennessean.com | The Tennessean
i am going to die waiting for this. haha.
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.
I am soooo excited about this!
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!
Nice to get a little insight into "how she works".
It makes sense looking back that she focuses on whats on her plate at any given moment and does not have the many pots boiling all at once.
Thats how she works.
It helps some of us to know that she chooses to be busy or not so busy, instead of us thinking she just has no gigs.
Can't wait to see what all this focus brings. And aren't we so lucky to follow an artist who cares so much about the material she releases. That it be good and quality and that she has worked her hardest to make it as good as she can.
I don't know how you out-do SH and CR (two hugely influencial albums) but I am sure excited to find out.
i think this album will blow everyone away.
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Wow! I am super excited! I cannot wait! Thanks for posting! Carrie Rocks!
2x ACM Entertainer of the Year 2009 & 2010
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This album is gonna be HUGE!!!!
3/18/09 - All I can say about tonight is that for the first time I really want Carrie's music to continue progressing more to the traditional side of country music and I think it will. I don't care if it doesn't sell as well or all go #1, it's beautiful with Carrie's voice. Tonight I saw her as a Country legend for the first time.
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!!!
i cannot wait 'til November 3rd!!
This is so exciting
Sweet!
shweet!
i cant wait to hear the diff "flavors" haha