for winning American Idol’s fourth season, and later going on and winning multiple Grammy and Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood has been able to live and is still living a successful life. Carrie Underwood is an American Country singer, songwriter, and actress! Since becoming the winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005, she has become one of the most successful artists in music genre! Underwood was born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was born and raised
to country music are demonstrated by her career and proves beyond a doubt that the Country Music Hall of Fame should induct this singer. She has shown her value through her major works, charities and influences, and professional morals. First of all, Carrie Underwood should receive this award because her large amount of major works. Across the world, she has sold over fourteen million albums and has had fourteen number one singles. Winning five Grammys, Carrie has also "won 6 American Music Awards
When country music began in America, there were no professional musicians. The typical musician sang only to entertain himself, his family or at local events. There is evidence of square dance-like events as far back as the 1830s (with origins in European country dancing). At first, most country music was either sung by itself or played on a lone fiddle or banjo. A good fiddler was a very popular person and was often asked to perform at events ranging from weddings to cattle drives. There was no
Country music has changed since it began. Country and pop can be mixed but you have to do it correctly. Girls that sing country usually sing higher notes and are from the south. Carrie Underwood is a famous country music star. She has taken the world by storm one song at a time. Carrie Underwood, an amazing role model, has been singing for four years. Carrie Underwood was born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee Oklahoma. She was born and raised on her farm. Underwood had two older sisters that inspired
season in 2005. After that, her career set off. She went on to win several Grammy’s, country music association and academy of country music awards. In 2008, she became the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry at just 26 years old. She is one of the most popular country music singers today. Before Carrie Underwood became famous, she sung in church, school plays and local talent shows. According to Oxford Music Online, “Underwood was only 10 when she first started performing in public and made her
Of all musical genres country music is perhaps the one most influenced by a male presence. Country music is often associated with the classic cowboy strumming a guitar around a campfire or riding his horse with a guitar strapped to his back. Even the politics of country music is inclined towards a male-dominated, republican, conservative, pro-war stance (Spong 184). The stereotypical women of country music “behave properly” and passively follow the same values as men do. Therefore, in 2003 when the
Music today has changed from the generations before us. Of course, music is always changing and adapting to what the listeners like. Country music, for example, has gone from talking about the land to expressing family matters. When I am talking about the country music and our generation I want to clarify; I am not talking about the singers and their age. I am talking about the lyrics that they are singing about to this generation compared to the last. Country music, possessing a broader generation
Williams, Jr. was destined to become a star. Tragically, his father died on New Years day, 1953, at the young age on twenty nine ("Official Home Page," Biography). However, his mother, a country singer in her own right, helped Hank Jr. start one of the earliest, and most successful, childhood careers in country music history. Hank appeared on stage for the first time at the young age of eight. Hank appeared on the Grand Ole Opry at the age of eleven, singing his father's songs in his father's style
songwriter and actress. Throughout her career as a singer, she is well known for winning American Idol, Grammies, Billboard Music Awards, American Music awards. She grew up in a farm in Oklahoma, where she didn’t become a believer until she was a teenager. As a winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005, Underwood started off her Christian path while entering the music industry. However, she went through struggles of becoming a singer prior to her success in being recognizable. She sang
The song I selected is “Hey Mama” by Kanye West. The reason I selected this song is because it reminds me of my mother, the most influential person in my life. The song’s based on West’s own experiences he shared with his mother who has since passed away. In the song he is showing his appreciation and love he has for his mother even though all the hardships they faced together. The lyrics really show that not only does West love his mother as a mother but also as a best friend which you can see in
more. I will be covering the following topics on how Taylor Swift continues to excel in her everyday career of music; she is heavily involved in various different communities and demonstrates extreme respect. To begin with, Taylor is such an incredible singer-songwriter at such a young age. In fact, she is a seven time Grammy winner and is notorious for being the youngest awardee for the music industry’s highest honor. Swift has been honored by the song writer’s hall of fame for the Hal David Starlight
there are issues of racism in politics, crime and media. One form of media that can be looked into specifically is music. Kembrew addresses this in lecture by stating, “Music and culture flow across racial, socioeconomic, and geographic boundaries” (McLeod Week One). Recently a particular Brad Paisley song featuring LL Cool J has sparked some controversy for acknowledging racism in a country song. The song is titled “Accidental Racist” and is featured on Brad Paisley’s new album Wheelhouse. The song brings
1980’s-2000’s Country Music Country music has recently become more radical. In the past country tunes were sluggish and slow, but a group of up and coming artists would revolutionize the music industry forever. These new artist did more for the southern/western genre than anyone in the past. They sold millions of record. Cumulatively they made billions of dollars! Artists had gigantic concerts that attracted hundreds of thousands of spectators. Their songs began to do something no country artist had
Carrie Marie Underwood is an American vocalist that has inspired millions of people all over the world. Most of Carrie’s music is specified as being country, however she is well known for the “pop,” spin she adds in her songs. The thirty three year old goes on tour, writes her own songs, stars in movies, is featured in commercials, makes a net salary of over thirty million dollars every year, all while managing her everyday life and family. Often times, famous celebrities have a hard time handling
life would change forever on January 18th, 2005. She went from being a regular Oklahoma girl to the winner of American Idol’s season 4. As Carrie began her new life of stardom she would later become one of the top artist in country music. It has been 13 years of tours, new music, new fans and a new journey at a new life. Carrie Underwood was born on March 10th 1983 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Carrie was raised on a farm and had a typical childhood full of everything a child would love. She enjoyed playing
In Carrie Underwood’s song “Jesus Take the Wheel,” she talks about how someone she knows is losing control of her life because of a very bad car crash and she needs help from Jesus to help her recover. The girl that was in the car crash nearly died and her boyfriend (now her husband) wrote a song about how it was really difficult for her to improve her health and how she needs Jesus to help her through this time. In hopes that his wife would soon get better, he wrote the song “Jesus Take the Wheel”
Country music has been around for many decades as well as Christian music. Country and Christian music are both very influential on people everywhere. Country music has great effects on society today. Christian music also has many effects on society today. Christian music and Country music have many similarities. Over time electrical guitars replaced more traditional instruments and country music became more acceptable to a national urban audience. Country music has many great influences on the artists
with the times so has country music. American country music lovers have went from Loretta Lynn and Waylon Jennings, just two of the many classic oldies, to Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan, two very appealing country music artists. However, it is not only the tune of the music that has changed, it is the image, the appeal, and overall the type of icons the media is portraying these modern music stars as. Icons such as Lynn and Jennings had identifiable features within their music as well as their appearance
infamous country legend Kenney Chesney. Kenney Chesney is a leading artist in the country music industry. Earlier in his life, he experienced several set backs and disappointments on his way to becoming a country singer. Nashville, TN was very difficult on this young song writer, as it was the same to others. However, with persistants and dedication, Kenny Chesney finally made a name for himself, and is now a “Big Star.” Country Music History Unlike other genres of music, country music did not
Samuel Timothy McGraw born May 1st, 1967. He was raised in Louisiana in a tiny town in Richland Parish. The town was called Delhi. McGraw is fifty years old. McGraw is the only child he is a country singer. McGraw spent a good deal of time on the road in the can of Smith’s 18 wheeler. He would sing along to country artist like: Charley Pride, George James. McGraw also would sing in his church and he was in school plays in elementary school. An influence of McGraw’s was his stepfather, his name is Smith