Carrie Underwood reveals exciting cause for celebration with fans

Carrie Underwood wasn't looking for marriage when she met former NHL player Mike Fisher. MORE: Carrie Underwood marks Fourth of July in bittersweet postThe Canadian sportsman was friends with Carrie's bass player Mike Childers, who invited the hockey star to one of their shows. Carrie and Mike hit it off, but living in different countries and having busy careers meant they didn't see each other for another three months.WATCH: Carrie Underwood's love story with husband Mike Fisher is so romantic                The two finally enjoyed their first date on New Year's Eve 2008 and a year later Mike proposed at Carrie's parents home with a stunning halo setting ring with pavé diamonds along the sides.

Wynonna Judd and Carly Pearce are honouring Naomi Judd’s memory during the “CMA Fest Special”.

Lady A has postponed their tour, sharing the emotional news that band member Charles Kelley was beginning a "journey to sobriety".MORE: Inside country music singers' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert + moreHillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles said in a statement on social media that the decision to push their Request Line Tour to 2023 was "hard but important" as they are a "family".WATCH: Miranda Lambert shares surprising news about CMA performance"We have decided to postpone our Request Line Tour until next year. Being on the road with our fans is our greatest joy, so it was a hard but important decision to make," it began."We are a band, but more importantly…we’re family.

Lady A has hit pause on their upcoming fall tour to support one of their own. The band announced in a statement on Thursday that they would be postponing their planned Request Line Tour while Charles Kelley embarks on «a journey to sobriety.» The trio said that they plan to push the tour to 2023.«Being on the road with our fans is our greatest joy, so it was a hard but important decision to make,» the statement reads.

Carrie Underwood's husband Mike Fisher is not very active on social media – so when he does post, it's always for a reason close to his heart.READ: Carrie Underwood's troubling weight loss journey revealedThe former ice hockey player – who was captain of the Nashville Predators – took to Instagram to make an impassioned plea to his followers in which he urged them to vote in the election for Tennessee State Senate District 27 when the polls open on 4 August.WATCH: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's love storyMike has thrown his support behind candidate Gary Humble, officially endorsing him for State Senate to represent Williamson County. Posting on his Stories, Mike shared a photo of him in his Predators jersey alongside the message: "State Senate Gary Humble Tennessee. Now endorsed by Mike Fisher."Mike also wrote a personal message, which read: "If you are in TN state senate district 27.

ABC and streamed on Hulu, featured many surprises and breathtaking performances marking the 49th year of the festival.Hosted by first-time hosts Dierks Bentley and Elle King, the three-hour special featured over 30 performances from the world’s top country music artists.The night kicked off with Kane Brown’s stunning rendition of his mega-hit, “I Love You Like I like Country Music.”His performance was followed by Bentley, who teamed up with Billy Ray Cyrus to sing the hit 1992 track, “Achy Breaky Heart.”During the night, the crowd took a moment to honor Grammy-winning Country Music Naomi Judd, who died in April.Her daughter Wynonna Judd then teamed up with Carly Pearce for a rendition of “Why Not Me,” and subsequently received a standing ovation in honor of Wynonna’s mother.Kelsea Ballerini was another showstopper during the night, treating fans to not one, but two of her tracks.Rocking out with a guitar on stage, Ballerini performed “Heartfirst” as well as her latest chart-topping single, “Half Of My Hometown.”Lainey Wilson also performed, singing “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell.

Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and more for CMA Fest. The three-hour special airs Wednesday, Aug.

Barbara Mandrell has been retired for over two decades, but she remains an essential member of the Grand Ole Opry, 50 years later. The Grammy award winner celebrated her 50th anniversary of becoming a member of the coveted community, by making a rare appearance at the venue.  The country music singer was graced by a rendition of her notable song, "I Was Country Before Country Was Cool," by eight-time Grammy Award winner, Carrie Underwood.

Kelly Ripa is well and truly on vacation mode as the TV favorite has some much-deserved time off work.MORE: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' son lives a very different life to his famous parents The Live host was subbed on Monday's show by country star Luke Bryan, who kept her seat warm alongside regular co-host Ryan Seacrest.Kelly is no doubt enjoying some time with her husband Mark Consuelos and their family, likely jetting off somewhere for a summer holiday.VIDEO: A look at Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' love story The Generation Gap host has been presenting Live since 2001 and has co-hosted the morning show alongside the late Regis Philbin and Michael Strahan, before being joined by current co-host Ryan in 2017.MORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola set for big change as she has plans to study abroadMORE: Kelly Ripa reunites with son Joaquin - but he's not impressed!From time to time, Kelly's husband Mark has also acted as the perfect temporary replacement when Ryan has taken vacation.Kelly and Ryan have a great on-screen chemistry and are good friends in real life too. In an interview with ET in 2020, Ryan got emotional as he spoke about his co-star.A post shared by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan (@livekellyandryan)Kelly Ripa's sub on Monday's Live was country star Luke Bryan"I'm using every ounce of my energy to fight back tears right now, while she's saying that," he said.

MORE: Carrie Underwood posts rare photo of sons in heartfelt family update: 'I feel the need to share'"Can't wait to honor one of my heroes, @barbaramandrellmusic, at the @opry in celebration of her 50th Opry anniversary! Watch live tonight on @circleallaccess, YouTube or Facebook at 8/7c," announced Carrie.WATCH: Inside Carrie Underwood's fun date night Carrie looked very young, wearing an orange strapless dress and her signature blond locks were styled in a bouncy blowdry, very different to the boho waves she rocks these days.Barbara is one of the original country stars, and her now-famous tagline is: "She was country when country wasn't cool!"Fans of Carrie had nothing but love for the singing duo. "She’s so INCREDIBLE.

Carrie Underwood is one of the most dynamic stars in the country music industry, and also one of its busiest, frequently appearing on some of the biggest stages around the country and world.MORE: Carrie Underwood’s incredible acoustic performance sends fans into a tailspinHowever, above all, she enjoys spending time with her family, including husband Mike Fisher and her two young sons, Jacob and Isaiah.VIDEO: Carrie Underwood supported by son after armadillo invades Nashville homeThe singer is preparing to leave them for an extended period of time, though, as she prepares to embark on a nationwide tour in about two months.While delivering other grand performances and dropping music, Carrie is getting ready to kick off her long-awaited Denim & Rhinestones Tour.MORE: Carrie Underwood shares never-before-seen video that gets fans talkingThe show, in support of her latest album, will feature 43 dates spanning across the United States, starting on 15 October and ending in March 2023.The first show takes place in Greenville, South Carolina, and will hit up states like Texas, New York, Minnesota, and even her home state of Tennessee, with Jimmie Allen being her supporting act throughout.A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood)Carrie will embark on the Denim & Rhinestones Tour on 15 OctoberWhile it's an exciting time for the American Idol winner, it will mean that she will be spending a great deal of time away from her family.Her sons and husband have, on occasion, joined her on tour, though, flying out for a couple shows at a time, especially being there to support Carrie during her Las Vegas residency.MORE: Carrie Underwood shares incredible view of endless garden on 400-acre family farmMORE: Carrie Underwood and

Carrie Underwood has been tremendously busy, giving fans a wide range of songs to include in their summer playlists and a handful of live performances to enjoy.MORE: Carrie Underwood posts rare photo of sons in heartfelt family update: 'I feel the need to share'Twelve new songs are included on her ninth studio album, one of which is the classic country song Ghost Story.The American country singer was one of the newest performers on Apple Music Sessions, covering Ozzy Osbourne's Mama, I'm Coming Home and performing hits from her most recent discography. Apple Music's brand-new, cutting-edge studios in Nashville, Tennessee, was where Carrie recorded her songs.WATCH: Carrie Underwood is unrecognizable in incredible 1990s videoShe is sporting a cropped, oversized black denim jacket with a gold sequined mini skirt for a sophisticated glam country style, and she looks simply stunning while singing an acoustic version of Ghost Story.MORE: Carrie Underwood shares never-before-seen video that gets fans talkingCarrie accessorizes with several rings, a huge black choker, and large round gold earrings.

MORE: Anna Nicole Smith's teenage daughter looks so grown up in new picturesProud dad Larry Birkhead shared an incredible photo featuring 16-year-old Dannielynn – and her face says it all! WATCH: Larry Birkhead talks to 20/20 about raising daughter with late Anna Nicole SmithFather and daughter had headed out together in Cincinnati to watch Janet Jackson in concert. And they later got to meet the pop icon in person.READ: Dylan Dreyer reveals her son's adorable resemblance to Prince GeorgeMORE: Carrie Underwood posts rare photo of sons in heartfelt family update"After hours of singing, dancing and sweating through the @cincymusicfest we got to hang with @janetjackson," Larry revealed as he shared a snapshot of the trio.A post shared by Larry Birkhead (@larryanddannielynn)Dannilynn can be seen beaming in the photograph"She killed it, managed to include all of her hits, sing and dance in the heat and still find time for two of her fans.

Carrie Underwood's country roots never stray too far, even while she is on vacation with her family!MORE: Carrie Underwood shares never-before-seen video that gets fans talkingShe took to Instagram to reveal her latest getaway with her husband, Mike Fisher, and their two kids, Isaiah Michael and Jacob Bryan, and it doesn't get more country than this.The star took her family and spent a couple days in none other than Dollywood, Dolly Parton's iconic theme park in the Pigeon Forge area of Knoxville, Tennessee.

Carrie Underwood shared the most epic throwback video on Friday as she posted a never-before-seen clip of her singing from what appeared to be 1993 when Carrie was 10. With permed hair and wearing a black and white patchwork shirt with zig zag detailing, the young Carrie paired the look with tapered black pants, a classic for the time.SEE: Carrie Underwood's sprawling $3million forever home is so unexpectedShe was singing Blame It On Your Heart, the 1993 hit for Patty Loveless, and the video then cut to 2022, with Carrie singing the song on stage as part of the Grand Ole Opry's Opry Loves the 90s event which airs Saturday 23 July on Circle.WATCH: Carrie Underwood is unrecognizable in incredible 1990s videoShe tagged the video with the meme phrases "how it started" and "how it's going" and fans loved the video, calling it a "full circle" moment for the 39-year-old."Remarkable then, remarkable now!" added another while many praised her singing voice.READ: Carrie Underwood reveals her biggest regret in life – and it may surprise youMORE: Carrie Underwood opens up about her very normal life at home with her sonsIn the 2022 video, Carrie wore her blonde hair in her now classic straight style with a middle parting, and rocked a feathered purple gown.Opry Loves the 90s is a special one-off event airing at 9/8c with performances from the likes of Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson and Chris Young. Kelsea will be singing the 1999 Chicks hit Cowboy Take Me Away, while Keith will take on Sold (Grundy County Auction) by John Michael Montgomery from 1995.

Luke Bryan doesn’t like to see roughhousing at his shows.

Carrie Underwood and her husband Mike Fisher are both famous in their own right and have a legion of fans around the world - but when it comes to their personal life, they are relatively private.MORE: Carrie Underwood marks Fourth of July in bittersweet postHowever, the award-winning singer made a surprise revelation about their differences when it comes to socialising in a recent interview on Today's Country Radio With Kelleigh Bannen.The former American Idol star revealed that while she prefers to stay at home, Mike loves nothing more than socialising with friends.VIDEO: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's love storyShe said: "He's got a million friends and we're always hanging out with them. So yeah, I feel like we balance each other out.

Carrie Underwood has shared a cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s song, ‘Mama I’m Coming Home’ – check it out below.The song was performed by Underwood as part of Apple Music Sessions, which sees artists pairing their own songs with their favourite covers in an intimate live setting.“It’s one of my all-time favourite songs,” Underwood said of ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home.’ “I’ve always thought it felt a lot like a country song, and I’ve wanted to cover it for a long time.”Underwood also performed a rendition of Lemmy Kilmister’s 1991 song ‘No More Tears’ at the event and her own songs ‘Ghost Story’ and ‘Blown Away.’Watch Underwood deliver the performance in Nashville here:A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood)Last month, Osbourne announced his new album ‘Patient Number 9’ with the release of its title track, which also featured work from Jeff Beck, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, Zakk Wylde, and producer Andrew Watt.Set to be released on September 3, the album also includes contributions from Eric Clapton, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready. Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan and Jane’s Addiction’s Chris Chaney also supplied some session work for ‘Patient Number 9’ alongside the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.Ozzy recently updated fans on his current health condition as he recovers from a recent major operation.

Celebrity Gogglebox fans accused him of being 'mean' to his mum Linda on the show. The mother and son appeared on the hit Channel 4 programme last night (Friday, July 15) for the last episode of the series.