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	KleerStreem Entertainment	You are soooo right about Carrie & her vocal abilities. She is so gifted....I am sure we are in for many years of 'awesome' music from her. Wishing you the very best of everything in 2009!!!   Posted by KleerStreem Entertainment on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 7:46 PM [Reply to this]

	Christy K	I felt the same way! I've heard the song/songs a million times but I to got chill bumps. It was amazing!   Posted by Christy K on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 7:46 PM [Reply to this]

	Johnny Austin	Saw It! Loved it! You are soooo right, the girl can sing! Happy New Years!   Posted by Johnny Austin on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 7:47 PM [Reply to this]

	gary hayes music	I'll agree she CAN sing.She's great. But she's NOT country she's pop. I think more of you and a few other young ladies that I would PAY MORE to see than Underwood. If you look through my photos on my profile I believe your'e on there performing and Carrie Underwood sure the hell isn't! When she comes on I go use the bathroom! I go to the Opry for COUNTRY! It ain't all about the voice ALL the time Sunny. FORMAT is more important. That's where the industry is mistaken FORMAT AND STEEL GUITAR are more important than vocal ability and appearance of the artist. You asked people's opinions....your'e better than her.   Posted by gary hayes music on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 8:19 PM [Reply to this]

	The Dead or Alives	meh ... so what, she can sing and look good on a video. Carrie CAN sing, I remember seeing her on the Super Sunday halftime show, and she pulled it off super duperly. But she can't write a song and has one tenth of one percent of the soul of Loretta Lynn. You are more deserving of fame and fortune than previously mentioned Trashville created star. She's part of the problem with country music. Vocal talent doesn't equal "aswesome". Part I'd rather listen to Hank Sr. than Jim Reeves. Devin   Posted by The Dead or Alives on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 8:20 PM [Reply to this]

	RonnieB Ronnie Blankenship	Yeah her vocals are awesome...the song about service man dying live was awesome too.....Shes way aboue everyone else......Got goose bumps many times hearing her voice....You have a friend named Jaida Dreyer did me that way first time i heard her sing on here.....And you have a beautiful country voice too...I love listening to people sing no matter what kind of music.......Oh and Natasha Bedingfield, she was on tv last nite new years stuff what avoice too......keep up your dreams   Posted by RonnieB on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 8:20 PM [Reply to this]

	VIRGINIA Virginia Poland	she can sing and everything but ur still my fav. to me your real country music!!! -Virginia   Posted by VIRGINIA on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 8:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Marty Fine Marty Fine	Hi Sunny, Yes Underwood can hit all the notes, and everything, but it just sounds to manufactured and mechanical to me. I'm sure she's a nice person, and everything, but I'd much rather listen to you sing. You are the real deal, and I can feel something from you when you sing. Heart and Soul come to mind. Best Wishes and Happy New Year! Celebrate '09 with Marty Fine.   Posted by Marty Fine on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 8:47 PM [Reply to this]

	Joey B	Honestly I am not a Carrie Underwood fan for several reasons that I'll go into briefly. First, she's a purely country girl from BFE Oklahoma near Lake Eufaula who forgot where she came from apparently. Totally Hollywood Underwood! Second, she's been given everything as though she actaully worked hard to earn them. I'm still pissed that she's a member of the Grand Ole Opry after doing nothing to earn it. Even George Strait had to play all the local bars and clubs all throughout Texas and pay his dues before hitting it big. All that being said, she does have the best voice in all music genres hands down! ps It's about time you brought your ass back to Oklahoma!   Posted by Joey B on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 8:47 PM [Reply to this]

	Dwight K. Sharute	YOU SERIOUSLY HAVE NO FREAKING CLUE!!!!!!!! HOW DARE U CALL OUT CARRIE UNDERWOOD FOR BEING TOO HOLLYWOOD AND FORGETTING HER ROOTS! U SERIOUSLY OBVIOUSLY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT TRUE COUNTRY MUSIC! CARRIE IS A SUPERSTAR AND AS COUNTRY AS U CAN GET! HER AMAZING CHARACTER AND KINDNESS OVERFLOWS AND SHINES OUT WHENEVER SHE PERFORMS OR IS INTERVIEWED! AND SHE NEVER EVER FORGETS WHERE SHE CAME FROM, HELLO! SHE ONLY MENTIONS ALL THE TIME HOW SHE LOVES HER HOMETOWN AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE! PLUS SHE'S HUMBLE AND ALWAYS GIVES CREDIT TO AMERICAN IDOL AND OTHER PEOPLE IN HER LIFE FOR HER GETTING WHERE SHE IS! U PEOPLE SERIOUSLY NEED TO GROW UP AND STOP BEING SUCH IDIOTS! MAYBE NEXT TIME U'LL GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT BEFORE SHOOTING OFF SOME IGNORANT BULL SPIT! I APOLOGIZE FOR THIS GUY'S COMMENT SUNNY.   Posted by Dwight K. Sharute on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 10:07 PM [Reply to this]

	Sweet Lorraine Lori Longoria	AMEN! That's got to be my favorite version of the song. Carrie is amazing. The combination of the message and her voice just speaks to you.   Posted by Sweet Lorraine on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 8:47 PM [Reply to this]

	A55hol™	I'm just wondering why you were sitting at home, and why Sonic is open on NYE? I like the reeses blizzard myself.   Posted by A55hol™ on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 9:05 PM [Reply to this]

	Lonestar	Vocal ability yes, but it doesn't make her country. And compared to a few of the pop divas she is just a mediocre pop singer.   Posted by Lonestar on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 9:31 PM [Reply to this]

	Farawayhills	I'm glad you wrote that, Sunny! You're a pretty awesome artist yourself - and the fact that you can say that about another artist, who generally performs in a field that might not be popular with all your fan base, is another sign of that. Well said.   Posted by Farawayhills on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 9:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Karen	Yep, amazing, she has a beautiful voice, she is a standout. We're not talking Taylor Swift who I think is an embarassment. Carrie Underwood is someone who can really sing, who came to her success on a different type of road, but I enjoy and appreciate her talent. Love the song How Great Thou Art, makes me cry everytime. Happy New Year!   Posted by Karen on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 9:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Lindsay	I haven't seen the show yet but will have to check it out. That particular hymn is a very meaningful one for me for a lot of reasons. I don't know that I would call Carrie a "country artist" either but she has a beauty in her voice that can't be compared with anyone else. And as someone else said, it's good that you can appreciate another artist's work. I'm bummed that you're not coming to Lyons tho. I would have made the trip because it's about half to 3/4 an hour away. :( I think the trip would have been worth it. Come back soon!   Posted by Lindsay on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 10:57 PM [Reply to this]

	John	I found that video of her sing that on the gac website early last year, and immediate sent it to all my friends. Her voice is perfect for that song, and the way she uses her vocals is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!! I have never been a big fan of hers either, but watching that changed my opinion.   Posted by John on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 11:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Pumpkinmedic Kevin Kirkeby	Absolutely awesome!! For those unable to find it or haven't seen it:   Posted by Pumpkinmedic on Thursday, January 01, 2009 - 11:31 PM [Reply to this]

	Randi Randi Redwine	I will agree that Carrie has a wonderful voice, but how can you call her a "country" artist when she won't even perform at a rodeo? She walked away from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and even cancelled her appearance the the Grandaddy of them all....just how country is that?   Posted by Randi on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 12:48 AM [Reply to this]

	April	I was actually there when it was filmed. And I had tears in my eyes when Carrie sang How Great Thou Art. It was AMAZING!!!! I agree with you, I have NEVER heard anyone sing it as good as Carrie Underwood!!! I would recommend buying the CD too! ;-) Happy New Year!!!   Posted by April on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 12:51 AM [Reply to this]

	♥ Jenna ♥ Jennifer Hovis	Just turned on GAC and her video was just starting, talk about timing. Although Carrie is one of very few mainstream country artists that I like, I can't say it gave me chills. No doubt the girl can sing, especially since I think there are very few people that can pull off live performances anymore. I never buy someones album until I hear them sing live. I can definitely remember several times hearing you sing certain songs that made me cry, "Band of Gold", "Mama's Opry" and "Sweet Dance" have all brought tears to my eyes. Not only because of the lyrics, but you know how to deliver a song! Carrie... smoke a cig, ha, I bet she doesn't even burp, fart or cuss..... Does this mean your inspired to kick the habit??   Posted by ♥ Jenna ♥ on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 1:10 AM [Reply to this]

	Buckyhawg	Yeah she does have a great voice, but for me that is not everything. I'll take someone like you any day of the week just on heart and honesty. And you're probably right she has never had a cigarette or maybe even a shot of Jim Beam to cut down on that wind and roughen up those chords. Have a great 2009 hope to see you in Atlanta.   Posted by Buckyhawg on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 1:10 AM [Reply to this]

	Teri Joyce	Oh yeah, she GITS it. And she GETS it, 'cause you can tell it's not the first time she's sung the song, and didn't just learn it for some 'tribute show'. Girl got spirit! BUT, for my money, this one's the winner...   Posted by Teri Joyce on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 2:18 AM [Reply to this]

	Carries Dawg!	OMG! I knew I liked you from the start! You and I met at the opry because of Carrie, and you are right. Not even Elvis could do that song as well as Carrie did. so many ppl agree! I really appreciate you saying that! don't know if you remember me here but you always do when you see me. You got my name wrong! LOL I think you're awesome too. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!   Posted by Carries Dawg! on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:05 AM [Reply to this]

	Crysta	So, just one thing... A "blizzard" is from Dairy Queen. The "Blast" is from Sonic. Which by-the-way I'll take a Reeses Sonic Blast. Thanks!   Posted by Crysta on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 7:52 AM [Reply to this]

	Rob Rob Crawford	We're off to a good year already! I guess the reason there is all kinds of music is...there's all kinds of folk to listen to it. Carrie can sing that's for sure, but so can Celine Deon and Mariah Carey ~shrug~ This is a really good arrangement of "How Great Thou Art" but for my money.....I'll take Willie's version any day. Happy Yew Near Sunny 8-)   Posted by Rob on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 3:47 PM [Reply to this]

	Karen	Sunny, Also just wanted to say thanks for posting nice things about Carrie even though you didn't need to. Thanks for being open minded. Anyways, there is a thread over on carriefans. com and your comments have been posted over there. Here is the direct link to it if you like to check it out http://www. carriefans. com/carrie-underwood-times/131508-sunny-sweeney-carrie. html   Posted by Karen on Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 3:43 PM [Reply to this]

	Karen	Sunny, Yes, Carrie gave me goosebumps singing How great thou art. She also gives me chills singing The First Noel and O holy Night. You can check it out on youtube if you like. Anyways, I love blizzards from Sonic too:D Yummy.   Posted by Karen on Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 3:43 PM [Reply to this]

	Britany	I have it recorded on my DVR because my 5 month old LOVES that show! We have been watching it over and over for the past month. its one of the few things that will calm him down! He also enjoys watching the regular Grand Ole Opry!!!! I have to agree that she did an awesome job!   Posted by Britany on Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 6:09 PM [Reply to this]

	Jude	I was too hearing Dierks Bentley singing "House of Gold" than to even realize Carrie was on :)   Posted by Jude on Monday, January 05, 2009 - 4:48 AM [Reply to this]

	♥ Karie Jensen ♥	I'm not crazy about everything she sings, but she does have about the best voice on the planet. Maybe even better than me. That whole non-smoking thing goes a long way. I head she is really sweet and humble, so I doubt she goes to bed saying she's awesome, but maybe she should start. LOL! That being said, perfect technique like Carrie has is not the only thing that's important. A little bit of Texas Spirit and an amazing personality goes a long way too!   Posted by ♥ Karie Jensen ♥ on Monday, January 05, 2009 - 7:19 PM [Reply to this]

	John	When somebody who can sing as beautiful as you do compliments somebody else's singing, you know they're good.   Posted by John on Tuesday, January 06, 2009 - 7:25 AM [Reply to this]

	Dakota	She's very good, but I don't think anyone's version can compare to Martina McBride's.   Posted by Dakota on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 - 6:45 AM [Reply to this]