God put us here, on this carnival ride. We close our eyes never knowing where it'll take us next.
Carrie UnderwoodI respect country music because I feel like it's more about the talent and the songwriting and I put on a big show and we have a lot of stuff, but I feel confident in myself enough as an artist and a singer that I can have all of those fun toys and know that we don't need all the bells and whistles either.
Carrie UnderwoodEverything's completely different, and it's been hard. Fortunately, I have a lot of wonderful people around me, and I think I'm handling things pretty well.
Carrie UnderwoodIt wouldn't be a Carrie Underwood album without a revenge song on it. People really like when I do that. I don't mean to. I don't hate men that much. But it turns out so well!
Carrie UnderwoodI've never been one for doing remixes. Then I've gotta decide which version am I gonna be tonight: country Carrie or pop Carrie? I'd rather just make country music that anybody can get into no matter what they listen to.
Carrie UnderwoodAt first, it was hard to sit down and read the things that people were saying. A lot of people would've worked their way up to this position and would've gotten a thick skin over a few years' time. For me, though, all this happened in a few months.
Carrie UnderwoodI do not like people touching my underwear. That's just weird! I travel with a washer and dryer, and I like cooking on the bus, too.
Carrie UnderwoodI stopped eating beef at 13 and stopped eating all meat a few years ago. I would feel guilty that what was on my plate was walking around yesterday. Either I could live with that or stop eating meat. I choose the latter, and I'm happier for it.
Carrie UnderwoodI'm not worried. I'm just so grateful to be in the position that I'm in. I'm just going with the flow right now, and I think my album will come together quite nicely because I think everybody is on the same page.
Carrie UnderwoodAbove all, God wanted us to love others. We have to love each other and get on with each other, she added. It's not up to me to judge anybody.
Carrie UnderwoodI love being able to perform in front of people. I like potentially making a difference in somebody's day or somebody's life.
Carrie UnderwoodEvery Wednesday, my husband and I have a study group with our friends. I attend church. We try to devote time in the morning, say a prayer.
Carrie UnderwoodI'm a private person, and I don't want people knowing what kind of underwear I like. It's creepy!
Carrie UnderwoodI have been called the human jukebox, yes. But karaoke is not meant for people who can sing!
Carrie UnderwoodI feel like since I've had a child I've become a better problem-solver, because you just have to! I have to be positive for him for sure, but it's not even about thinking about it. It's just how to make this work, and it can get pretty nutty, but it's fun too!
Carrie UnderwoodSometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain of sand, and what you've been up there searching for forever, is in your hands. When you figure out love is all that matters after all it sure makes everything else seem so small.
Carrie UnderwoodCause' I don't wanna' spend my life jaded, waiting to wake up one day and find that I've let all these years go by wasted. Oh I don't wanna' keep on wishing, missing, but still every morning the color of the night, I ain't spending no more time wasted.
Carrie UnderwoodIt's nice to know you have support. Last night I got a marriage proposal. I just laughed.
Carrie UnderwoodTechnically I have siblings, but they are quite a bit older than me - I was the accident - so I have the only-child syndrome going on. I'm a little more selfish, a little more independent, a little closed. I do wish I were softer. I wish I were able to form relationships better.
Carrie UnderwoodAnd make sure you tell daddy That I'm still his little girl Yeah I still feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be But don't forget to remember me
Carrie UnderwoodI love being on camera. And I love knowing what's going on in the world. Diane Sawyer is my favorite. She never seems to lower herself to get the job done. She just always carries herself well. I really admire her.
Carrie UnderwoodI consider myself not a celebrity. I'm a normal person that likes [doing] things on stage.
Carrie UnderwoodI wouldn't go so far as to say I am a feminist, that can come off as a negative connotation. But I am a strong female.
Carrie Underwood[Carnival Ride] is part of a line from my favorite song on the album, "Wheel of the World." It sums up everything that's happened to me. It's nuts to think of where I was a couple of years ago.
Carrie UnderwoodBefore bed, I read a book or flip on the radio - I'm not picky, I'll just turn it on and see what comes up. I burn a yummy lavender- scented candle.
Carrie UnderwoodEverybody knows what's going on. Even if they don't watch it they know what's happening.
Carrie UnderwoodPlay on, when you're losing the game. Play on, cuz you're going to make mistakes. It's always worth the sacrifice, even when you think you're wrong.
Carrie UnderwoodMy mom had a job, and she also took care of us, and she also took care of Dad - I always saw her pulling triple duty, doing more than I ever felt like she needed to. I made a promise to myself that it would be more of a team effort in my family someday. And because of that, I became more independent.
Carrie UnderwoodIt's kind of impossible not to, especially in such a media-driven world.... But, yeah, I'll go home and one of my friends will say, "Oh my gosh, those shoes are so cute." And I'll say, "Oh, they're Christian Louboutins." And they're like, "What?" So yeah, I've definitely learned more names.
Carrie Underwood*Oh, I know I could say were through And tell myself I'm over you But even if I made a vow I promise not to miss you now And try to hide the truth inside I fell cause I, I just can't live a lie *
Carrie UnderwoodWhen I'm on stage, I feel like a performer for sure. I know people are looking at me and taking pictures. That part's wonderful. But, I live the most boring life away from what you see me on camera doing. The other 300 days out of the year I'm just the most normal person in the universe. I'm a wife. I'm a mother to my doggies. I'm a maid - I clean the house.
Carrie UnderwoodI've learned this, that haters wanna hate. You could sing a song perfectly, you could write the songs perfectly, and some people are absolutely going to hate you.
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