Carrie Underwood Stuns With Two-Song Performance, Sports Denim & Rhinestones at ‘CMA Fest’

Carrie Underwood proved she’s worthy of a CMA Entertainer of the Year trophy with a her show-stopping CMA Fest performance….

Lauren Jo Black

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August 3, 2022

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Carrie Underwood; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Carrie Underwood proved she’s worthy of a CMA Entertainer of the Year trophy with a her show-stopping CMA Fest performance.

The country superstar brought the house down with her impeccable vocals with performances of her chart-topping hit “Good Girl” and latest chart-climbing single, “Ghost Story.”

Fresh off her iconic run in Las Vegas, Underwood dazzled on stage with pristine vocals and high-energy as she worked the stage.

Underwood kept with her Denim & Rhinestones theme around her new album for her outfit, dazzling in a red rhinestone encrusted Akira vest and corset, paired with customized Current Mood black cut off shorts, and over-the-knee black and silver Azelea Wang boots.

The performance was filmed just one day after the release of Underwood’s buzzed-about new album, which includes “Ghost Story” and fan-favorite tracks like “Pink Champagne,” “Crazy Angels,” and “Velvet Heartbreak.”

Underwood’s CMA Fest set gave fans a glimpse of what to expect from her much-anticipated Denim & Rhinestones Tour, launching this fall.

CMA Fest ABC Special was filmed in Downtown Nashville at Nissan Stadium during the star-studded, four-day festival, which took place Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12.

The three-hour music event of the summer featured 30+ performances and surprise collaborations from some of Country music’s hottest stars, including Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Russell Dickerson, Lady A, Parker McCollum, Darius Rucker, Cole Swindell, Luke Combs, Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, and Zac Brown Band and more.

The Music Event of Summer, which marked the 49th year of the festival, was hosted by first-time hosts Dierks Bentley and Elle King.

“I think Elle brings so much to the table,” Bentley shared. “Onstage she’s just a riot and also super talented – a great combination of talent with comedic humor. A lot of spontaneous moments between the two of us and just a lot of laughs.”

“I am co-hosting this whole shebang,” King added. “Not only do I get to do it with my buddy Dierks, I also get to see all these incredible performances and be a part of a big party!”

The CMA Fest special aired at 8/7c on Wednesday, Aug. 3 via ABC Network and will stream via Hulu on Thursday (Aug. 4).

Additionally, CMA Fest will return to Nashville in 2023 for its 50th anniversary. The event will take place June 8-11 and tickets are on sale now.

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Lauren Jo Black

Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.