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APRIL 2006 NEWS April 30, 2006 Pride Shows in Checotah (Source: Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK) CHECOTAH -- On the official state map of Oklahoma, N-4 will never be the same. Checotah once enjoyed national attention about 3.8 seconds at a time as its bulldoggers tossed steers at the National Finals Rodeo en route to World Champion gold buckles. Then Carrie Underwood won "American Idol" in 2005. Now it seems everyone's heard of this Interstate 40 town of about 4,000, found at the crosshairs of N and 4. "The ice storm in 2000 and the homecoming celebration for Carrie after the three finalists were named have been the two most stressful events in my 11 years on the job as mayor," said Checotah Mayor J. Hayes, 35. But that's just a fact, not a complaint. In fact, Hayes counts that experience and what has come since her win as a blessing. Why else would the mayor of Albemarle, N.C., be calling him with a "what should we expect" question? Matt Vandiver was more than happy to discuss his hometown with the friend of a cashier in a Florida grocery store in June. And Checotah native Stephanie Shelton, who lives near Spiro and has a special connection to Underwood, had to laugh when someone said, "Oh, you're from Carrie Underwood country." It's absolutely true Checotah is a one stoplight town specifically the intersection of Gentry Avenue and Broadway Street. And stories of life since Underwood's win nearly a year ago on the most-watched show on television can be found up and down both streets and beyond. On Gentry Avenue It doesn't take long to make an Underwood connection at City Hall, 414 W Gentry. A stack of fliers on the utility services counter provides the obvious link. "Reasor's Presents The 4th Annual Country Fever." The mega country music event June 8-11 in Pryor has a special significance this year as one name on the list of entertainers indicates. Listed right there before Brooks & Dunn is 2001 Checotah High School salutatorian Carrie Underwood. Around the corner, down the hall is the office where Hayes fielded the call from Elbert L. Whitley Jr., mayor of Albemarle, hometown of 2006 contestant Kellie Pickler. Hayes sent a manila envelope packed with clippings and general information as that city of about 16,000 people waits and hopes. The "Idol" cut is made to the final three on a Wednesday night, and the homecoming is Friday. But the people of Checotah began planning about a week ahead. They put together a parade, presentations in the park and an autograph session by Underwood at the high school. Looking back, Hayes said with the hard work of everyone, the day came off "better than we could have ever imagined." "When it was over Simon Lythgoe said, 'Mate, I've been doing this since the show started and this is the best homecoming I've seen,'" one of the "Idol" producers told the mayor. Then Lythgoe asked, "Where did you get all the horses?" Hayes responded, "They live here." On Broadway Street Hands on her hips, Underwood is smiling widely on the poster that reads "Carrie Underwood, Reaching for the Stars" posted in the window of GLN Inc., 207 S Broadway St. Vandiver, director of information technology/management information systems for GLN, is running at a feverish pitch before heading off to the dentist. But the subject is Underwood, a good friend of his son Jordan and the entire family. So he'll cut the appointment a little close. He's passionate "divine intervention" had a lot to do with him being among those encouraging Underwood's mother, Carole, to take her daughter to St. Louis for an "Idol" tryout. And he's so proud when people link Underwood to Checotah and care enough to ask. "When we were checking out at the grocery store, the cashier saw Checotah on my license and said I didn't watch 'American Idol' but my friend over here did," Vandiver said. "Her friend came over and I asked her, 'Who did you vote for?' and she said Carrie Underwood. Then the cashier told her we were from Checotah and she freaked out." And beyond Stephanie Shelton goes to church in Fort Smith, Ark. Since she's more than 60 miles from where she was raised with a different last name, people don't often realize Shelton has known Underwood for a lifetime. Shelton and Shanna Means are Underwood's sisters. Shelton is extremely proud of her sibling but doesn't throw the connection "out there" in conversations. But sometimes she'll just happen to mention she's from Checotah. "At church in Fort Smith, I mentioned to someone that I was from Checotah and he said, "Oh, you're from Carrie Underwood country,'" she said. Shelton laughed and then answered, "Well, actually ..."
Diverse lineup, from Carrie Underwood to Lynyrd Skynyrd coming to SunFest beginning May 4 (Source: TCPALM.COM) WEST PALM BEACH — There are lots of things to recommend about the annual SunFest, which begins Thursday and runs through May 7 on the Flagler Avenue waterfront. There's a major arts and crafts show. A huge kids' area. Rides, fireworks, even a peel 'n' eat shrimp-eating contest.
This year's SunFest has a better-than-ever assemblage of top-drawer talent, from pop to jazz to reggae. Here's all you need to know about the headliners. CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Second Round of Performers & Presenters Set for the 41st ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC(R) AWARDS, Country's Night to Shine(TM). (Source: PR NEWSWIRE) Telecast to Air Live From MGM GRAND in Las Vegas Tuesday, May 23rd at 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS Television Network Kelly Clarkson, Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride Set to Perform Along With Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Carrie Underwood.............. These artists and presenters listed above join previously announced 41st ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS performers Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Carrie Underwood and previously announced presenters Dr. Phil & Robin McGraw and Kathryn Morris. The Academy of Country Music was founded in 1964 with a mission to support, promote, and enhance the advancement of the country music industry worldwide.
April 25, 2006 Carrie @ The Opry Part II
April 22, 2006 Carrie @ The Opry
Checotah High Dedication
Coca-Cola Couch on Ebay The acutal bidding price is preety cheap, just over $200. Go check it out, it's kinda neat :) There is a reserve on the auction, but if your a fan memorabilia collector then I suggest to head on over! Heart Concert Taping Debut (Source: rollingstone.com)
Small town Oklahoma girl makes good (Source: http://www.adaeveningnews.com/)
April 19, 2006 Carrie and Clear Channel (Source: Business Wire)
CMT Music Awards Photos Added
Carrie and Kenny Just released today, Carrie Underwood will be with Kenny Chesney and Dierks Bentley on Sept 3 7pm at Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville Indiana. Tickets are not yet on sale! Also, Carrie will be with Brad Paisley @ Riverbend! Brad Paisley with Carrie Underwood
Carrie Thinks a Guy Will Win American Idol This Year (Quote: - Source: Scripps Howard) And stars connected with both shows say it's not so much that the men are more talented, but, rather, they have stronger fan bases. "I think a guy is probably going to win it this year," "Idol" 2005 winner Carrie Underwood said recently. "I don't know which one, but I think the guys are having a really strong fan base this year. It's kind of been proven by how many guys are left now as opposed to the number of girls."
April 13, 2006 New Photo of Carrie's Band
April 11, 2006 Carrie Underwood Wins Two CMT Awards (source: ksat.com) Carrie won an Award for: Female Video of the Year: "Jesus Take the Wheel," Carrie Underwood. April 7, 2006 Site Updates I would also like to mention that since March 21, my webmaster email has been down. I will try to get it fixed today so I have not been able to recieve any emails since that time. More updates coming today!
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October 18th, 2005 - Single "Jesus Take The Wheel" Released
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I was thumbing through ebay when I came across an interesting auction. The acutal couch that Carrie and others sat on during the 2005 American Idol season is up for grabs by the person who won it through a contest. 
