The Country Music Association Awards was one amazing night for American Idol's own Carrie Underwood.  A veteran of the country scene, she shared hosting duties with Brad Paisley during the event.  What's more, she took home an award herself and performed one of her hit singles, “Just a Dream.”  

For the 42nd Annual CMA Awards, Carrie Underwood won the award for Female Vocalist of the Year.  Despite that, she seemed more excited about taking the stage with Paisley for the hosting responsibility. 

“Some of the all-time greats…have hosted this show, so I've got some massive—I mean, huge—boots to fill,” Paisley said.  When he turned to his co-host, he added “And also I believe Dolly hosted this show, so…good luck.” 

“That's way too much for me to live up to,” Underwood admitted.  But during the CMA Awards night, she surely embodied the superstar lifestyle with her wardrobe.  Changing her attire seven times for the occasion, her clothes ranged from a one-shouldered emerald green cocktail dress to a pink Grecian-cut gown. 

Upon receiving the award for Female Vocalist of the Year (her co-host snagged the Male half of the accolade), Carrie Underwood beamed with pride.  “Thank you, country music. I came here through an unconventional way and you guys didn't have to accept me at all.  But everybody in town, everybody in Nashville, everybody in the country music community has been so great.” 

The platinum-selling musician thanked American Idol, her supporters, and her loved ones, especially her mother who was present during the awards night.  Underwood even quipped, “Mama, it's real hard to sing when you're in the second row crying.” 

There's no doubt that Carrie Underwood deserved the honor.  Her album, Some Hearts, is the biggest-selling American Idol album to date.  It managed to gain 7 million records in sales, all across the United States.  Three singles off the album yielded top spots on country music charts, ranking high on Billboard and even in Canadian hit lists. 

Underwood was also recently interviewed by a Bakersfield publication over the phone, and she continued to discuss her career and her music.  “I think that's one of the selling points of country music,” she said.  “There's something in it for everybody and if I'm not your somethin', then that's great, too.  Then there's plenty of other people that you can go out and find out and love.” 

Fans need not worry about Carrie Underwood.  Her CMA Award and American Idol win are proof that she'll be going further in the industry.  However, it's this girl's passion that will enable her to really make it through.

“I love what I do and I really hope to sustain this and I hope that in five years people aren't tired of me.  I want to be able to have a good long career and see where it takes me.  So far, that thought process seems to have worked.  I'm ridin' the wave and seeing where it takes me.”


-Maria Gonzalez, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: E! Online, Bakersfield.com
(Image Courtesy of E! Online)