Carrie Underwood shares emotional statement after Grammy win

Carrie Underwood is always up for a challenge. The country music queen proved that on Monday during her high-flying performance at the 2022 CMT Music Awards.The 39-year-old singer wowed the crowd at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium when she performed her song, «Ghost Story,» amid an acrobatic spectacle.Underwood spoke with ET's Rachel Smith backstage after the show, and reflected on what made her want to try and pull off such a different and exciting sort of number.«Well, we we have these incredible aerialists and dancers in our show in Vegas,, and they were so inspiring,» Underwood said, referring to her Las Vegas residency show.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe lineup for the 2022 CMA Music Festival has been announced, and it’s easier to single out which mainstream country artists aren’t on the bill than which are. More than 150 names have been revealed for the lineup, from the superstars to the obscure, for a festival that’s returning to business as normal after a two-year time-out for the pandemic.Among the headliners who’ll be taking the stage for four nights of shows at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium June 9-12 are Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Alan Jackson, Carly Pearce, Lady A, Zac Brown Band, Parker McCollom, Russell Dickerson, Gabby Barrett and Darius Rucker.The presence of Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean pretty much guarantees a reprise of Monday night’s CMT Award-winning duet “If I DIdn’t Love You” on the big stage; ditto for Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson both being named, and the likelihood of hearing “Never Say Never” again.

The world’s biggest country music awards kicked off in Nashville, Tennesee thsi week, boasting a star-studded guest list.Carrie Underwood, Taylor Lautner, LeAnn Rimes and Miranda Lambert were among the stars flocking to the southern city, famed for its love of music, for the fan-voted awards.American singer-songwriter Carrie made history at Monday’s ceremony as she clinched her 24th and 25th Country Music Television award.The American Idol winner, 39, officially set the record of the most CMT awards ever won by a single person.She won the prize for collaborative video of the year, as well as video of the year for her song If I Didn’t Love You with country music star Jason Aldean.It was Carrie’s 10th time winning video of the year, and Jason’s first in a 17-year career – but it’s hard to say who was more excited as they took to the stage to accept.Speaking to the gathered audience and viewers at home, Jason thanked the fans ‘for loving the song like you have,’ and called Carrie ‘the perfect partner’ for the collaboration.‘I just have to say 17 years in the game, this is the first time I have ever won video of the year so this is pretty amazing to me,’ he admitted.Singer Carrie meanwhile, thanked everyone who worked on the video, as well as the CMT awards and the fans themselves, saying the song ‘belongs to you’.Carrie and Jason had beaten out some major contenders for the music video of the year, with If I Didn’t Love You chosen over the likes of Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves.As if Carrie’s record-breaking wins weren’t enough, the star made the night even more memorable as she soared over the audience for an incredible live performance of her track Ghost Story.The singer, dressed in a purple outfit,

Kelsea Ballerini still participated in the CMT Music Awards on Monday night despite self-isolating with Covid-19. The country music star, who was due to co-host the ceremony with Marvel actor Anthony Mackie, announced hours before the show that she had contracted Covid-19 so could no longer appear in person. While she stayed home and isolated, Kelsea did not bow out of the show altogether.

Carrie Underwood is always up for a challenge. The Country music queen proved that on Monday during her high-flying performance at the 2022 CMT Music Awards.The 39-year-old singer wowed the crowd at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium when she performed her song, «Ghost Story» amid an acrobatic spectacle.Underwood spoke with ET's Rachel Smith backstage after the show, and reflected on what made her want to try and pull off such a different and exciting sort of number.«Well we we have these incredible aerialists and dancers in our show in Vegas,, and they were so inspiring,» Underwood said, referring to her Las Vegas residency show.

A big honor! Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s duet “If I Didn’t Love You” took home the top prize fro Video of the Year during the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11.

A big honor! Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s duet “If I Didn’t Love You” took home the top prize fro Video of the Year during the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11.

Carrie Underwood took her performance to new heights! The 39-year-old singer wowed the crowd at the 2022 CMT Awards on Monday, when she performed her song, “Ghost Story” amid an acrobatic spectacle.

Carrie Underwood gave one of the most impressive performances at the 2022 CMT Music Awards, though it didn’t happen live.

Carrie Underwood and her husband Mike Fisher looked great as the took the CMT Music Awards red carpet.The blonde singer, 39, and former NHL player, 41, walked side by side in complementary outfits.Carrie wore a purple leopard print mini dress and her beau dressed in a black suit. Looking good! Carrie Underwood and her husband Mike Fisher looked great as the took the CMT Music Awards red carpet The entertainer's fashion-forward number was covered in sequins for added glam and had halter and square straps.The cups of the piece were thinly lined in black lace and it also had a thigh-baring slit on one side.

The best date night in Music City! Country music’s hottest couples hit the red carpet at the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11, at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium.

Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde sadly missed out on the best Collaborative Video of the Year award at the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday night.MORE: 2022 CMT Music Awards' best-dressed stars: LeAnn Rimes, Maren Morris + moreCarly and Ashley were nominated for their duet, Never Wanted To Be That Girl, but were beaten by Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood who scooped the prize for their song, If I Didn't Love You – and Carly had the perfect response to missing out on the accolade.WATCH: CMT Music Awards introduce 2022 performersSpeaking exclusively to HELLO! US, Carly revealed that the category was so tough this year, that anyone was deserving of the award."I think a lot of people put out really great songs in terms of collaborations, so I think that there are plenty of them who deserve [the award] in some form of fashion," she told us ahead of the ceremony.Exclusive: Carly Pearce teases exciting tour update that fans will loveMORE: CMT Music Awards 2022: The most stylish couples on the red carpet"Of course, I don't want to [lose out to one of them] but I would be fine with it," she added. VIEW GALLERY Carly performed at the 2022 CMT Music AwardsCarly looked stunning for the ceremony at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium, rocking a beautiful, sparkly green dress with a daring thigh-split.The night saw some incredible performances from some of country music's biggest stars, including Carly who admitted she was "very excited" to be performing by herself.Other performers included Mickey Guyton and Black Pumas, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd, Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson, and Keith Urban, who opened the show.

Carrie Underwood took her performance to new heights! The 39-year-old singer wowed the crowd at the 2022 CMT Awards on Monday, when she performed her song, «Ghost Story» amid an acrobatic spectacle.The pre-recorded performance was filmed at the Resorts World Theatre, home of Underwood's Las Vegas residency, while the singer herself was at the Nashville, Tennessee, ceremony.Underwood, CMT's most decorated artist of all time, sported a purple jumpsuit with a lengthy train as she belted out her latest single. She ended things on a high note, joining her dancers in an aerial performance as she delivered the last lines of her emotional song.The singer scored two nominations this year.

Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood walk away with the first award of the night - and her record-breaking 24th of all time - for Collaborative Video of the Year as the 2022 CMT Music Awards kicks off in Nashville.Anthony Mackie hosts this year's ceremony with Kelsea Ballerini, who will be appearing from home after testing positive for COVID-19 just hours before the ceremony, with Kane Brown stepping in as a new in-person host.Comedian Rob Corddry presented the award, joking that no one in comedy is on his level to present with him... or someone failed COVID test before announcing Aldean and Underwood as the winners. First winners:Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood walk away with the first award of the night - and her record-breaking 24th of all time - for Collaborative Video of the Year as the 2022 CMT Music Awards kicks off in Nashville Rob presents:Comedian Rob Corddry presented the award, joking that no one in comedy is on his level to present with him...

Carrie Underwood rocked a purr-fect purple animal print mini dress for the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday (April 11) at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn.

Carrie Underwood has a string of hits under her belt and has amassed a huge fan following since finding fame on American Idol. MORE: Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert among top nominees for 2022 CMT AwardsBut what may surprise you, is that despite her many ballads, the country music singer – who is nominated for Collaborative Video of the Year with Jason Aldean at the CMT Music Awards – admitted she doesn't sing love songs.WATCH: Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert duet at 2014 CMT Music AwardsSpeaking on the Country Heat Weekly podcast, Carrie – whose hits include Before He Cheats and Two Black Cadillacs – revealed the unexpected reason behind her lack of romantic anthems."I don't sing love songs," she stated.

Carrie Underwood undoubtedly has the most loving fanbase as well as the best support system, and her husband, Mike Fisher, just proved it.MORE: Carrie Underwood shares exciting album update - and fans are obsessedThe country singer is booked and busy these days, and has lots to celebrate, including a new album, a successful Las Vegas residency, and multiple award show wins.Now her husband is honoring all of his wife's major accomplishments with an adorable tribute on Instagram, and while they are notoriously private about their personal and family life, Carrie's successes are too special not to praise.WATCH: Carrie shares behind-the-scenes of the making of her albumMORE: Carrie Underwood makes very lucky discovery at family homeThe former professional hockey player married the songstress in 2010, and the two share sons Isaiah Michael, seven, and Jacob Bryan, three.He took to Instagram to share a stunning photo of his wife fresh off her Grammy win on Sunday, 3 April, which pictures her holding the iconic award, clad in a strapless black dress polka-dotted with rhinestones.The 41-year-old captioned the post with: "This one is special! Couldn't be more proud of @carrieunderwood for her Grammy win for 'My Savior.'" A post shared by Mike Fisher (@mfisher1212)The sweet tributeThis is the star's eighth Grammy win, for Best Roots Gospel Album.

Carrie Underwood has delighted her fans with an exciting new update about her upcoming album Denim and Rhinestones which is being released on 10 June.MORE: Carrie Underwood says she 'can't wait any longer' as she shares incredible newsOn Friday, the Before He Cheats singer took to her Instagram account with an exclusive look behind the scenes of the album - and we have to admit it looked amazing!WATCH: Carrie Underwood wowed fans with her sneak peek album video Captioning the exciting video, Carrie wrote: "My new album Denim & Rhinestones is a reflection of many of the different kinds of music that have influenced me as an artist, and we had so much fun making it!MORE: Carrie Underwood delivers emotional message from her Las Vegas residencySEE: Inside country music singers' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert + moreNarrating the clip, Carrie was heard saying: "Here is a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the album! #DenimAndRhinestones Pre-order at the link in bio." Carrie brought the house down with her Grammys performance on Sunday"I feel like with this album we cover a lot of ground, you know, we have a lot of songs that could be kind of kinda considered throwback type songs but they sound so super fresh."These are just influences that are in me and work their way out and I just decided this time not to get in their way and I feel like this one into that being a bigger reflection of me as a person, as an artist."I grew up listening to so many different kinds of music so I feel that is extremely evident in this body of work."We do go there a little bit, it might feel like it's in a real kind of way, it's a way that I believe, which is cool.

Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift will go head to head as the only three nominees for Top Country Female Artist at the 2022 Billboard Awards.Exclusive: Ashley McBryde opens up about making history, Miranda Lambert and new musicThe annual ceremony will take place in Las Vegas on May 15, and this year's nominees include The Weeknd who is nominated for an incredible 17 awards including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top 100 Artist.WATCH: The Weeknd takes top prize at the 2021 Billboard Music AwardsDoja Cat is the leading female artist as a finalist in 14 categories, including Top Artist, Top Female Artist and Top 100 Artist. First-time nominee Olivia Rodrigo was named in 13 categories total — including Top New Artist, Top Female Artist and Top 100 Artist — and her album SOUR is a finalist for Top Billboard 200 album along with Adele's 30 and Morgan Wallen's Dangerous: The Double Album.Carrie is up for four including Top Christian Artist, and Miranda is also nomnated for Top Rock Song for her duet with Elle King.MORE: Where 10 of the most searched for millionaires live - from Taylor Swift to Kylie JennerMORE: Miranda Lambert makes huge career announcement as she reveals Las Vegas residencyDrake holds the record for most number of Billboard wins ever with 29, and he is nominated for 11 this year, but if he wins none and Taylor Swift wins five of the seven she is up for, she may take that record.Top Country Artist nominees this year are Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Morgan, Walker Hayes and Taylor.

Carrie Underwood is feeling incredibly fortunate after finding something rare in the garden of her family home. The singer took to Instagram stories to reveal she'd found a four-leaf clover and she couldn't wait to share her delight.MORE: Carrie Underwood says she 'can't wait' any longer as she shared exciting news Alongside a close-up photo of the flower, she wrote: "Out checking the orchard and found this beauty. Hope it brings me some good luck."WATCH: Carrie Underwood's sons dance at her concert in adorable video Her discovery comes just ahead of Carrie's performance at the CMT Music Awards on 11 April. She's nominated for Best Group/Duo Video of The Year and for Video of The Year for her song, If I Didn't Love You, with Jason Aldean.MORE: Carrie Underwood delivers emotional message from her Las Vegas residencyMORE: Carrie Underwood leaves no stone unturned for dynamite 2022 Grammys performanceCarrie delivered long-awaited news to her eager fans on Thursday when she revealed something very exciting too in a heartfelt post which read: "I can't wait any longer!! I have a new album coming June 10! Get ready for #DenimAndRhinestones! Pre-order beginning at midnight ET." Carrie found a four-leaf clover just ahead of the CMT Music AwardsHer fans went wild for the news and rushed to comment: "Yaaaaaaaaay!!!!! OMG! Best news EVER!!!!! Can’t wait," and "OMG yes.

Carrie Underwoodhas a new album coming! The award-winning country crooner just shared her gorgeous album cover to her Instagram on Thursday, wearing a stunning denim mini dress with varying colors of denim and buckles included. She also sported a denim jacket slung over her shoulders which featured sparkling silver fringe on the sleeves. Standing against a blue and purple-colored room with sparkling details, Carrie paired the look with her signature flowing blonde locks and glowing makeup.