Mjsbigblog — Ronnie Dunn and Miranda Lambert announced the Academy of Country Music Awards this morning on the CBS Early Show. Carrie Underwood nominated in only one category–for  Top Female Vocalist of the Year. She was NOT nominated for Entertainer of the Y... more info

Mjsbigblog — Nigel Lythgoe’s day-after spin on last night’s Idol ratings, “I believe it’s amazing that last night after 10 Seasons & the loss of Paula and Simon #AI beat the COMBINED audiences of CBS-NBC-ABC by 61%” *** Country Superstar Carrie Underwo... more info

People.com — The country singer plays a church youth-group leader who helps a surfer recover from a devastating shark attack more info

Mjsbigblog — Cute puppy alert! Carrie Underwood posted a few photos of her new doggie Penny on her official fan site.  See more photos after the jump. And in other news, a big congrats to Carrie. Her album, Play On has been certified Double Platinum.  (Remembe... more info

Mjsbigblog — Oscar winner Mo’Nique and Academy president Tom Sherak announced the 83rd Annual Academy Award Nominations in Los Angeles this morning The Feb. 27 Oscar ceremony will be televised live on ABC from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre 8 pm. See the full lis... more info

Mjsbigblog — Check out a some new photos of Carrie Underwood in her movie debut, Soul Surfer, a true story about surfer, Bethany Hamilton, who prevailed despite losing an arm in a shark attack. Carrie plays Bethany’s counselor. The release date of the film ... more info

Starpulse — Country music darling Carrie Underwood wore a beautiful "One of a Kind Yellow Diamond Leaf" by Johnathon Arndt as a statement piece to compliment her chic updo at the 2011 Golden Globes. This stu... more info

Mjsbigblog — When Carrie Underwood introduced “Dont’ You Wanna Stay” on a country countdown show, she told the host that the tune’s duetters, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson are “two of her favorite people” and Kelly is “an amazing vocalist, fun to... more info

ContactMusic — Carrie Underwood turns to cleaning when her husband is away at hockey games. The country music star tied the knot with ice hockey player Mike Fisher last July and although she loves married life with him in Ottowa, Canada, the 27-year-old beauty admi... more info

People.com — The country star talks about life as a hockey wife, which involves dishes, laundry and lots of time "twiddling my thumbs" more info