Carrie Underwood unveils musical allegiance that her fans didn't see coming

Carrie Underwood has recalled how the late Loretta Lynn "smacked [her] on the rear end" the first time they met. The 39-year-old singer has paid tribute to the country legend - who she collaborated with in 2021, along with Reba McEntire, on 'Still Woman Enough', the title track from Loretta's 50th studio album - following her death at the age of 90 on Tuesday (04. 10.

George Strait, LeAnn Rimes, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and more celebrities are mourning the country music icon, Loretta Lynn, who died at 90. "Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills," the family said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.They asked for privacy as they grieve and said a memorial will be announced later. Throughout Lynn's career, which spanned 60 years, she won every music award known to musicians, and was inducted into the County Music Hall of Fame in 1988.

Carrie Underwood enjoys nothing more than spending time at home with her family, consisting of husband Mike Fisher, two sons Isaiah and Jacob, and their pets.MORE: Why Carrie Underwood rarely stays at Nashville family homeFor one of them, it was a time for celebration, as the singer took to her Instagram Stories to share that one of her pet dogs, Zero, had turned four years old.VIDEO: Carrie Underwood jokes she is no longer 'young and carefree'She shared an absolutely adorable photo of the black German Shepherd smiling as she wrote: "Birthday boy…today, he's 4!!!"The country star loves sharing snippets of her life at her Tennessee ranch home, whether they're moments with her kids or the produce of her expansive garden.MORE: Carrie Underwood teases unexpected new look ahead of Denim & Rhinestones tourThe time is one Carrie is not taking for granted, as she departs home in less than two weeks to kick off her nationwide Denim & Rhinestones Tour.Speaking recently with Audacy's Katie & Company, she talked of the prep that went into their tour and how she was ready to take things up a notch after her Las Vegas residency. Carrie celebrated her dog Zero's birthday"There's a lot of things we're doing that we haven't done before.

The country club is coming together to mourn the passing of the legendary Loretta Lynn.

Reba McEntire is honoring the late country star Loretta Lynn. Lynn, a country music icon, was 90 years old. "Mama and Loretta Lynn were four years apart, Mama being the oldest.They always reminded me a lot of each other.

Thania Garcia Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow, Margo Price and many other stars have shared heartfelt tributes to country music pioneer Loretta Lynn, who died Tuesday at age 90. Lynn’s family confirmed the late Country Music Hall of Famer died in her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. “Mama and Loretta were four years apart, mama being the oldest. They always reminded me a lot of each other. Strong women, who loved their children and were fiercely loyal,” McEntire wrote in a statement to Variety. “Now they’re both in heaven getting to visit and talk about how they were raised, how different country music is now from what it was when they were young. Sure makes me feel good that mama went first so she could welcome Loretta into the hollers of heaven. I always did and I always will love Loretta. She was always so nice to me. I sure appreciate her paving the rough and rocky road for all us girl singers.” McEntire joined Lynn’s final album, 2021’s “Still Woman Enough,” singing on the title track along with Carrie Underwood.

Carrie Underwood's marriage is hanging by a thread and her upcoming tour is at the center of the discord, a report claims.A source tells RadarOnline that Carrie's husband, Mike Fisher, is growing tired of being a stay-at-home dad, and wants to pursue a career as a professional hockey coach. The country singer, though, is not a fan of Mike, a former NHL player, traveling so much again. Instead, she wants him to travel with her and their children, Isaiah, 7, and Jacob, 3, on her upcoming 43-date concert tour — her longest tour ever."Carrie says she can't function without her family with her on tour, and she doesn't want to slough the kids off on a babysitter," the source said.

Carrie Underwood's husband Mike Fisher has shared his sadness over the devasting effect Hurricane Ian has had on the residents of Florida.MORE: Carrie Underwood surprises fans with adorable baby video – watchThe former NHL star took to his Instagram Stories to reshare a post from NFL player Tim Tebow, which read: "Please join me in prayer for all those in Florida impacted and in the path of Hurricane Ian." Mike also added a praying hand emoji.WATCH: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's love storyHurricane Ian was downgraded to a tropical storm Thursday morning after causing widespread devastation and flooding that trapped residents in their homes.Described as one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the US, Ian slammed into Florida's southwest coast as a major Category 4 hurricane Wednesday afternoon, bringing 150 mph winds and life-threatening storm surge.SEE: Carrie Underwood floors fans in leg-lengthening shorts - wait 'til you see her bootsMORE: Inside Carrie Underwood's never-ending 400-acre family homeMore than 2.5 million people across Florida have been left without power as the storm is expected to approach the coast of South Carolina on Friday.Mike isn't the only celebrity to react to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. Kerry Washington wrote on Twitter: "For those of you in Florida affected by #Hurricane_Ian, I'm praying for your safety." Mike asked fans for prayersLaw & Order: SVU's Ice-T shared a video of the storm alongside the message: "Wow… Florida is getting hit right now.

Carrie Underwood blocked comedian Billy Eichner on Twitter, and he's still laughing about the snub.In fact, the "Bros" star called it a "great honor."While recounting the spat on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," Billy said Carrie's social media move came during COVID. "There was this thing where she, like, during the height of COVID, she retweeted a speech by some Republican guy [Matt Walsh] and said that kids shouldn't have to wear masks in schools," Billy said.The way the "Billy On The Street" star saw it, Carrie was "letting her political views be known for the first time."Soon after, Billy made several jokes about Carrie and her views, and "she didn't like that," he claimed. "It was one of the great thrills of my life," he said of being blocked by the country superstar.Last year, after realizing he was blocked, Billy tweeted out a screenshot that informed him he's persona non grata on Carrie's Twitter. ICONIC. pic.twitter.com/NBBHLFCpD9"ICONIC," he said at the time. Ryan Grantham, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" actor who was convicted last week of killing his own mother, is scared he'll become a victim of abuse in prison because on his slight stature.His lawyer, Chris Johnson, is now arguing that Ryan shouldn't be housed in a maximum security prison, telling TMZ the actor could be "physically, psychologically and sexually intimidated" by hardened criminals. Although Ryan is 24, he has a slim stature, weighing about 100 lbs and standing 5'2".

Billy Eicher felt some sort of way after being blocked by Carrie Underwood on Twitter.

Billy Eichner revealed that Carrie Underwood blocked him on Twitter, and now the comedian is opening up about how he really feels about the situation — and why he thinks it happened. The 44-year-old actor was a guest on Tuesday's episode of and didn't hold back when asked about the social media mishap.«Carrie Underwood blocked me on Twitter, yeah, which I consider a great honor,» Eichner quipped in response to a viewer's question about it.

Carrie Underwood was a vision in a brand new photo she shared on Saturday - and fans are speechless.MORE: Carrie Underwood's sprawling $3million forever home is so unexpectedTaking to her Instagram feed, the country star shared a sneak peek of her upcoming tour Diamonds and Rhinestones, which kicks off in just three weeks' time. The fabulous snap showed the singer mid-rehearsal.WATCH: Carrie Underwood looks phenomenal in a mini dress for exciting videoCaptioning the photo, the 39-year-old penned: "3 WEEKS AWAY!!! Any guesses on what song I'm rehearsing here? #DenimAndRhinestonesTour."READ: Carrie Underwood steps out in head-turning gown for latest Opry performanceSEE: Carrie Underwood surprises fans with adorable baby video – watchFriends and fans flooded the comments with messages for the star.

Anna Friel is captivating audiences in her new role as Nicolette 'Nicky' Roman in Fox's new drama series Monarch.RELATED: Inside country music singers' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert + moreThe show stars Susan Sarandon (Dottie Cantrell Roman) and Trace Adkins (Albie Roman) as the King and Queen of country music whose reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, leaving their heir to the crown Nicolette to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom.WATCH: Monarch will be your new TV obsession - see the official trailerWhile there's no hiding her private life on-screen, Anna prefers to keep her personal life out of the spotlight, but here's what we know about her love life…Most recently, Anna dated Regimental Corporal Major Mark Jaworski, who previously served alongside Princes William and Harry. However, Anna endured heartbreak in 2020 as the two decided to part ways at the beginning of lockdown. She told The Times: "Going through heartbreak during lockdown hasn't been easy.

Carrie Underwood stunned while performing a beautiful rendition of Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High on That Mountain” that left the country singer feeling emotional.

Carrie Underwood was left completely surprised by her husband, Mike Fisher, in a moment he captured on camera. The former ice hockey player took to Instagram and shared a clip of his sporty wife out for a run. MORE: Carrie Underwood's bikini selfie featured an unexpected guestWhile there was nothing unusual about Carrie working out, she didn't know Mike was there. WATCH: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's love story He was in his truck, following her down the road and ready to surprise her. In the video, the cheeky athlete slowly drove behind his wife who was completely unaware of his presence. He could be heard saying: "Ok, let's see if we can get her."Mike suddenly beeped his horn and scared Carrie who quickly whipped around and was stunned to see who it was as he burst out laughing.MORE: Carrie Underwood reveals incredible insight into family life in fun new videoMORE: Inside Carrie Underwood's never-ending 400-acre family home"Not my best work but still had a good laugh! @carrieunderwood," he captioned the clip.A post shared by Mike Fisher (@mfisher1212)Mike caught Carrie completely off-guard  His fans also found it amusing and commented "Someone’s been retired for too long," and, "she's gonna get you back!! Better watch out".MORE: Carrie Underwood looks sensational in red hot mini skirtMORE: Carrie Underwood shares rare insight into her life as a parentThe couple live in Tennessee, where they are raising their two young sons. While she's often away performing, in an ideal world, Carrie says she's stay at home all of the time. The country superstar revealed that she is a homebody who "gets nervous" in group settings, despite being a multi-award winning singer who has toured the world.

Maren Morris and Carrie Underwood turn hards in their stylish looks for the CMT Giants: Vince Gill taping held at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on Monday (September 12) in Nashville, Tenn.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The lineup for the 2023 Stagecoach Festival includes one very familiar veteran of the festivities, Luke Bryan, who will be making his fourth headlining appearance in the California desert, along with two stars who have made regular appearances at the festival but have moved up into headliner slots for the first time, Kane Brown and Chris Stapleton. Goldenvoice announced the performers and dates for the ’23 gathering Monday morning, just a little more than four months after the 2022 festival took place. The next fest will take place April 28 – 30, 2023, with passes going on sale Friday at 10 a.m. PT. Prices for passes range from $389 for advance general admission to $1,499 for the GA standing pit and $1,999 for prime reserved seating.

Carrie Underwood has wowed her fans on social media after sharing a video of her on stage in a dazzling mini-dress for her appearance on NBC's Sunday Night Football (SNF).MORE: Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson among nominees for 2022 CMA AwardsThe country music star, who has performed at the annual sporting event for the last ten years, shared the video to her official Instagram page. WATCH: Carrie Underwood stuns in a mini-dress for SNF performanceShe could be seen taking to the stage in Las Vegas to perform an updated rendition of her classic SNF tune, Waiting All Day for Sunday Night.Carrie looked incredible with her signature blonde hair in loose waves and wearing a one-sleeved electric blue mini-dress adorned with shards of glass, giving off a mirror-ball effect.The superstar was clearly thrilled to be back performing as she wrote in the caption: "The wait is over! Let’s do this! @snfonnbc #10years." MORE: Carrie Underwood reveals incredible insight into family life in fun new videoMORE: Inside Carrie Underwood's never-ending 400-acre family home The singer has performed at the event for the last ten yearsShortly before posting the video to Instagram, Carrie also shared a series of images from her time performing at SNF over the years.