Fresh off the Idol win, the lyrics of this one helped many draw inspiration, even during the worst of times, by leaning on a higher power. Showing her faith has never been something the Oklahoma native has shied away from, as evidenced by the nature of her very first hit single. The fans fell instantly for the soulful groove of the cut, which featured Sam Hunt on harmony vocals.Ĥ. Carrie Underwood – “Jesus, Take the Wheel” This was perhaps her most versatile single to date, a seamless mix of country, pop, and R&B. Her Storyteller album was a sales and artistic triumph for the singer, and the singles from the disc were a reflection of her ongoing growth as an artist. The song – written by Paisley along with Chris DuBois and Kelly Lovelace – provided both artists with chances to use their talents to maximum effect, with Underwood sounding particularly strong in this dramatic ballad of a once-remarkable love turned ordinary. Underwood has had such an undeniable chemistry with Paisley as host of the CMA Awards that it only made sense for the two to pair their talents on record. Carrie Underwood – “Remind Me” (with Brad Paisley) 1 from Randy Travis. Making this song even more special was the fact that Travis added his vocals to the single version, making for a classic moment for both artists.Ħ. She answered that question in style with this cut from her second disc, Carnival Ride, which was a re-cut of a 1988 No. Underwood’s rise to stardom was so sudden – and spread across so many musical formats – that traditional-minded country music fans might have wondered if she could handle a song in that fashion. It didn ’t hurt that listed on this cut as a writer – with Underwood and Chris DeStefano – was none other than her musical right hand woman, Lindsey.ħ. Carrie Underwood – “I Told You So” (with Randy Travis ) The lyrics – about finding the time and opportunity to take a breather - made this the Carrie Underwood song with the most first-week adds at country radio in her career.
With the message of the song that this life isn’t permanent, the record also crossed over to the top 40 on the Christian chart.Ī fter giving birth to son Isaiah, Underwood returned to radio with the first single from Storyteller, which revealed a bit more of an organic sound than fans were used to from the singer. On the other end of the Underwood spectrum are records that show the singer’s spiritual side, and this co-write (with Luke Laird and Zac Maloy ) definitely tugged on many heartstrings upon its release in the fall of 2009. The dark music video also played a critical role in the success of the track, which she co-wrote with Josh Kear and Hillary Lindsey. While some might debate the tragic part of this story, with the cheater getting his just desserts from the two women he scorned, this million-selling single definitely captured the imagination of any woman who had been in that situation. Going back to its beginnings, country music has always had a fondness for songs of tragedy. "I still enjoy going out on the road and travelling and getting on the bus and hanging out with my guys, I still enjoy that too much to postpone it and kind of just play here, but you know, I think at some point down the road it's something I would be open to and we will kind of just see where it goes.Best Songs: Alan Jackson | Blake Shelton | Brad Paisley | Eric Church | George Strait | Jason Aldean | Johnny Cash | Kenny Chesney | Kenny Rogers | Lady Antebellum | Miranda Lambert | Rascal Flatts | Reba McEntire | Shania Twain | Tim McGraw | Toby Keith | Willie Nelsonġ0. "Maybe, I think that's something that, you know, I would entertain a little bit down the road," he comments.
But it's been great, you know, it's been fun and just a testament to our songs that we have put out throughout the years, the fans and how well they support us and it's been great."Īs for the possibility of a Las Vegas residency in the future, Aldean didn't shut the idea down. "We get to come and be a part of these things and it's just a big honor for me just to still kind of be around and and a lot of times I still feel like I am the new kid on the block, which I know I am not. "Well first of all it's crazy that I have been allowed to make 10 records over the years, you know, and that I am still, you know, out there and can still put out songs that people seem to still react to," he shares.
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