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Lucio Loves... Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood

Ever since we've known Lucio he's been banging out about how amazing a girl called Carrie Underwood is and how his favourite song ever, ever is her single 'Before He Cheats' . We knew she won American Idol a few years ago thanks to nearly every contestant doing a version of her song 'Jesus Takes The Wheel' but we've actually never bothered to listen to her ... until today! And now? Well now we kind of see what Lucio means and might let him get his way.

Here's some amazing facts about her:

* She's 25 and from Oklahoma.

* She won the 4th season of American Idol and has the best selling album by an AI contestant in the US.

* Not only that but she also has the best selling solo female debut album in country music history.

'Before He Cheat's is Carrie's most successful single and the most downloaded country song EVER.

* It's also the third longest charting single in the history of the American charts.

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  • OMG she is fab have seen her 3 times in the states and have met her twice U must get her albums , they are really good and show how good modern country music can be another great track similar to this is "last name" check the video out. Hope for a uk tour soon!!

    Andrew Hayes
    15 July, 2008
    23:19
  • We want carrie underwood!!!!!!!!!!

    Charlene Smith
    25 May, 2008
    19:44
  • Well im not ashamed to say i am a 'Carrie' freak! i think i probably know all there is to know about here and i have been a huge fan since her first audition on american idol!!! If she came over here to tour would be fantastic!! She already has the coverage over here from appearing on American Idol at various points since winning! SHE IS FANTASTIC!!! Anything that needs doing to get her over here i can do!!!!

    Amy Westney
    21 May, 2008
    15:39
  • Carrie Underwood is amazin! She got inducted in2 the Grand Ole Opry yday which was amazin achievement. If she toured here I think I would dite with excitement! I love her!!!

    james
    11 May, 2008
    21:5
  • OMG Carrie is amazing and she should sooooo come and do a UK tour, would make my year! :D x

    cbw2211
    9 May, 2008
    22:17
  • The best female solo singer EVER! Why her record company don't release her music here is beyond me! She has so many fans, I think that even Carrie would be shocked at how popular she is. Her albums are brilliant, she is brilliant, someone get her to the UK!!

    Ren
    7 May, 2008
    19:18
  • I have followed Carrie since American Idol and absolutely love her. I just can't believe her record company haven't released her music over here. Her 2 albums are brilliant and if you think Before He Cheats is brilliant listen to the rest of her songs!

    Mega Carrie Fan
    7 May, 2008
    19:13
  • for god sake cowell - release her, we love her!!

    Gaaa
    4 May, 2008
    15:21
  • i love carrie underwood i think she's great and it's about time she was released in the uk! i've already got loads of her songs and i think this song is brilliant she's an amazing artist!

    aneesha pancha
    2 May, 2008
    17:8
  • This is about time. I've loved Carrie since Idol <3 She's one of the best female singers in the world so it's only right that she releases here!

    Laura
    30 April, 2008
    22:51
  • I loveeeee Carrie so much. I really wish that she'd release in the UK because I think she would have really great success here, like other Country artists who've made themselves a name in the UK, like Leann Rimes and Faith Hill.

    Danny
    30 April, 2008
    20:29
  • Country music should be released in the UK.

    Morag
    30 April, 2008
    7:44
  • I think Carrie is amazing! Would love 4 her 2 make it big over here. Wanna hear her songs on the radio! Her albums are fab too :D

    Amy Coyne
    29 April, 2008
    19:17
  • It's a yes from me. Good singing and backing. Hopefully this will go up the charts.

    Brian
    29 April, 2008
    18:17
  • This music is something the UK has been missing for such a long time. When last did we hear a decent country song in the charts here? Release Carrie.

    Marjory
    29 April, 2008
    18:8
  • OMG!!!! Howcould this song become any greater????? Have been singin this soooo much! So much that my frends have given me 6 bruises but I don't care cause its such a good song!!!!!

    Jewelz
    29 April, 2008
    17:54
  • 100% agree that more Country music should be released in the UK

    Claire Styles
    29 April, 2008
    12:40
  • If Shazza loves her she must be good!!

    Donna Collie
    29 April, 2008
    11:48
  • It should definitely be released in the UK!!

    Claire
    29 April, 2008
    10:30
  • For Sharon fae peterheid!

    Pauline Fraser
    29 April, 2008
    8:54
  • Think that Carrie is great should be alot more American Country music played on our airwaves.

    Sarah Wilken
    29 April, 2008
    7:47
  • Carrie Underwood is certainly the BEST singer and the fact the UK is missing out is a shame. You haven't hear music or lyrics until you've heard Carrie Underwood!

    Ce Ce
    28 April, 2008
    22:14
  • Good on ya Lucio, about time someone stood up for country music. I am a huge Carrie Underwood fan and v passionate about new country. This music has for too long been neglected here in the UK. Let's bring QUALITY tunes to the masses. Maybe she'd bring some mates with her ... Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, Alison Krauss and co? Come on Mr Cowell, please don't let your own personal taste prevent this music coming to the UK market. It's what the fans want. It's amazing stuff. Sharon x

    Sharon
    28 April, 2008
    21:9
  • I've been a fan of Carrie since her Some Hearts album came out. It's such a shame that she hasn't had any major exposure over here, she has the best voice of all the female singers out today and she's also a great songwriter. If people like Carrie were promoted in the UK people would see that Country isn't at all like the stereotypical view of singing about dead dogs and crying in your beer, and it doesn't just appeal to people in the USA, everyone can relate to it.

    David Nisbet
    28 April, 2008
    15:11
  • First heard 'When He Cheats' whilst visiting my then fiance in Pennsylvania back in April last year and it is an awesome song. I was so suprised when I got back home to find no one had heard of Carrie Underwood! Simon Cowell should stop wasting his time with Britains 'lack' of talent and get on with promoting a worthy act to the world stage. Help teach Britain that Country music isn't only Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers!!

    Mike Worssell
    28 April, 2008
    12:50
  • OK, that's enough, this girl has to tour the UK and Europe. She's too talented to keep her in the US only.

    Joey
    28 April, 2008
    6:43
  • This song is amazing. No doubt it would skyrocket up the charts. It's sad that such a talent hasn't been exposed to the UK market. Hopefully one day Sony/BMG will realize what a mistake it's been to hold out for so long. I just hope that day isn't too far away.

    Morgan
    28 April, 2008
    4:26
  • Carrie seriously needs to be exposed to us here! I've heard some of her songs and she's incredible!

    Chris
    28 April, 2008
    1:54
  • Carrie is amazing i've supported her since American Idol I reallly hope she releases in the UK!

    Nick
    28 April, 2008
    0:17
  • been listening to her for years! this is her best song. definately bring carrie to the uk!!

    christina
    27 April, 2008
    23:4
  • This girl can sing anything. Her songs on American Idol Gives Back are always the best and they aren't even originally country songs. They had her sing The Hills Are Alive.. at America's Movies Rock special and she nailed it. Love this girl. Let's get her to the UK.

    robin ann hunt
    27 April, 2008
    22:0
  • This song is amazing! and Carrie is gorgeous! I want this to be a #1 hit here!!!

    Pipi
    27 April, 2008
    21:31
  • Carrie Underwood is amazing. I have followed her career since she deservadly won American Idol in 2005, both her albums Some Hearts and Carnival Ride are amazing. Carrie Underwood would be an amazing act for the UK... lets do everything possible to get her released in the Uk!

    Siobhan
    27 April, 2008
    20:40
  • we need more country music in the uk before he cheats has got to be one of the best songs every i have it playing all the time and her new song American girl is just as good if not better

    matt
    27 April, 2008
    19:51
  • I watched her deservedly win Idol a few years ago and bought her debut and now 2nd Album - she's a fantastic artist - its such a pity you can't get her stuff over here - keep up the good work Lucio - how about a mass emailing to Simon - anyone know his email !!! Andy, Wirral, Merseyside

    Norman Bradshaw
    27 April, 2008
    18:37
  • we are missing out an great music like carrie and others ie rascal flatts just because simon cowell doesnt get country music

    linda
    27 April, 2008
    18:29
  • THIS SONGS AMAZING!!! Why won't anyone release it here????????

    Helena
    27 April, 2008
    18:17
  • This song has to be released over here, such an amzing sond

    Liz
    27 April, 2008
    18:16
  • This is a great song and it definitly should be realesed over here. SIMON COWELL, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!! I think that releasing Carrie will bring simon A LOT of money! COME ON SIMON!

    Bridge
    27 April, 2008
    18:1
  • She's Amazing Pleaseeee Come To The UK!!

    Rebecca
    27 April, 2008
    17:58
  • carrie underwood is so loverly we need her in the uk u would be a FOOL to think any different

    steve longbone
    27 April, 2008
    17:58
  • Carrie Underwood Is Amazing - She Sud Do A Tour In The UK, She'd Be The 1st American Idol Winner With A Number 1 Over Here I Bet! I Have Both Her Albums She's Amazing x

    Re
    27 April, 2008
    17:47
  • Great song Lucio, but it has already been released! You can download the song off iTunes and buy the album in HMV. They made very little attempt to promote it so none of the songs charted, but it seems slightly odd for a radio show to be campaigning for a record company to release a song that is already available. If you want it to make the chart you should be talking to the big boys upstairs to playlist it. Nothing's stopping them from doing that! What's Simon Cowell got to do with it?

    Ben Cook
    27 April, 2008
    17:38
  • release it!!!!!

    cal
    27 April, 2008
    17:37
  • hey, she will never beat kelly clarkson she's the orginal...but she is good! get her too england, see if she can do better than kelly!!

    laura websdale
    27 April, 2008
    17:31
  • Shall we try & get this released in the Uk? YOU BET we will !!

    Bert Johnstone
    27 April, 2008
    17:29
  • Yeah, this should be released BIG TIME! I have both Carrie's albums (Some Hearts and Carnival Ride) and I just love all her songs, she has an ace voice! I rate Wasted and So small as well as Before he Cheats! Simon Cowell usually jumps aboard every band wagon going (lol) so I thought he would have released this song in the UK ages ago!

    Haylz xx
    27 April, 2008
    10:50
  • i luv carrie underwood and found about her not long after as soon as she won american idol so am STILL SUPPORTIN HER whoo! i can't believe how oblivious the uk charts can be to the music in america so i think it's great that we've finally noticed someone worth noticing! Well done for reachin out ther and listenin to a wider range of music lucio! :D

    Gemr
    25 April, 2008
    23:29
  • LOVIN this song!! i can't beleive it hasn't been released here, us english always miss out on the really great american songs. i've had it on my ipod since last summer when i went to the US. we need some raw talent like this in Britain (i'm getting a little bored of leona lewis!) but if you haven't heard this song, then check it out. because seriously...it's the BEST song i've heard in a long while. Come to England Carrie...you rock the house!

    Hollie [x]
    25 April, 2008
    17:8
  • I think that she should release her version of 'I'll Stand By You' here in the UK. 'Before He Cheats' is not bad and maybe it should be released here but it is not the song that really should be released as a single here in the UK.

    Hamid
    25 April, 2008
    16:1
  • WOW carrie! what an amazing vocalist she is. Watched her win American Idol and have every hope she will go all the way as she has everything it takes! go girl*

    jacqueline wall
    25 April, 2008
    11:43
  • I've been a fan of Carrie since she was on American Idol, she is one of the biggest selling country artists ever and her first album that this song is from is amazing. The song and the album should be released over here,there are alot of country/pop fans that would love this

    Sam
    25 April, 2008
    11:28
  • I Think we should try to get it released over here because it sounds really Good and It would do really well over here.

    Jenny
    25 April, 2008
    8:33
  • I heard this song when I was in America in October & I'm still playing it all the time! This should definitely be released in the UK.

    Amanda
    24 April, 2008
    20:42
  • I heard this song when I was in America in October & I'm still playing it all the time! This should definitely be released in the UK.

    Amanda
    24 April, 2008
    20:41
  • I love this song so much! It should definitly be released in the u.k. Release Carrie!!!

    Nikki
    24 April, 2008
    18:3
  • Hell Yeah, Simon Cowell needs to release Carrie's songs, she's ab fab!

    Rod Archer
    23 April, 2008
    14:17
  • I LUV CARRIE UNDERWOOD SHES SUCH A GOOD ARTIST WHO CAN ACUALLY SING AMAZING LIVE!I HOPE SHE COMS 2 THE UK SOON

    laura
    23 April, 2008
    13:41
  • Simon release CARRIE!!!!!!!!!

    Chuck
    23 April, 2008
    12:47
  • i have been a fan for years and i wish she would come to the uk, her songs are brilliant! come carrie!

    chris hamilton
    22 April, 2008
    20:41
  • every1 add my myspace page...it myt not work but lets show carrie how big her fanbase is over here www.myspace.com/bringcarrietotheuk oh check out her song just a dream its fab xx

    katie
    21 April, 2008
    23:58
  • ohh definatly, i first heard her songs wen i was over in the US on country radio, she has done some top songs, id luv to see carrie on uk charts with "before he cheats", as well as some of her other songs that hav been huge hits in the US, shed do really well over here!!!!!!BRING CARRIE TO THE UK!!!

    Tom
    21 April, 2008
    22:38
  • ohh definatly, i first heard her songs wen i was over in the US on country radio, she has done some top songs, id luv to see carrie on uk charts with "before he cheats", as well as some of her other songs that hav been huge hits in the US, shed do really well over here!!!!!!BRING CARRIE TO THE UK!!!

    Tom
    21 April, 2008
    22:37
  • i love this its brilliant defently should be release in the uk my whole family loves this song its amazing love it

    emma burrows
    21 April, 2008
    21:18
  • Yes it should like the style and the words, But its always same both way :-( i wish i had done this to my Ex :-(

    Darren
    21 April, 2008
    20:59
  • carrie underwood is amazing! ive been listening to her for about 2 years now; my american friend britney introduced me to her whilst i was over there a few years ago =] xxx.

    sophie
    21 April, 2008
    20:57
  • I Think Carrie Should Be Released In The UK As It's Better Than Any Song Capable Of Any X-Factor Winner Simon Cowell Should Concentrate On Breaking Carrie Into The UK Rather Than Leona Into The US

    Oliver
    21 April, 2008
    19:13
  • love the tune, get it in the UK!!! xx

    Jodie Carter
    21 April, 2008
    14:53
  • amazing song will be a hit in uk for sure tell simon get it here a.s.a.p.

    paul
    21 April, 2008
    14:47
  • Love this track. Awesome voice, awesome song. Why has Simon Cowell not promoted her here. Get the song released for sure.

    Louise
    21 April, 2008
    13:40
  • Hi:) I LOVE this song and the video!!! Simon has GOT TO BRING HER TO THE UK and when he does i think it will go to number 1 because it is just amazin!!!! wb luff ya xxxxxxxxx

    Lauren Bibby
    21 April, 2008
    13:15
  • This single has got to be released over in the uk not only is she amazing the song is great too.

    Wayne
    21 April, 2008
    10:43
  • hi...im a huge fan of carrie underwood to. and i would love for her to release befor he cheats in the Uk. I have a myspace www.myspace.com/bringcarrietotheuk all focused on gettin her released and mayb coming to the uk. xx

    katie
    21 April, 2008
    1:27
  • Carrie should definatly be released here. I have followed her from AI, I even got to vote for her whilst on holiday. Have both her albums and they are incredible. Release Carrie Underwood!

    Mark
    21 April, 2008
    0:18
  • I heard carries song on the hit 40 today and thought wow that is a really great song.. So i got it up on your site watched the vidieo and think its fantastic, so fantastic in fact that im going to get a friend of mine to mail the album from the states tomo.. Its such a pity that we dont get more great singers like carrie over here in the good old uk.. I listened to alot of country music when i lived in the states and miss it a great deal.. Thanx from one of your best listeners.. Donna Murray...

    Donna Murray
    21 April, 2008
    0:10
  • I Think she should be released in the uk and she is pretty i love her stuey xxx

    Stuart
    20 April, 2008
    22:42
  • She is amazing i love her songs 'Ever, Ever After' and 'Before he cheats' she sould come to the uk!she would do sooo well! x

    zoe
    20 April, 2008
    21:10
  • Shes Awsome, I Love Her Song From Enchanted 'Ever, Ever After' .. Shes Going To Be Huge Definataly Got To Be Released In The UK! :) x

    Eloise
    20 April, 2008
    20:10
  • just love this song must be released in the uk will be a number one

    gail white
    20 April, 2008
    19:19
  • it is a good song and i should be released in the uk

    Adam Sarwar
    20 April, 2008
    19:3
  • I love this song! should be released in the UK! xx

    Abbie
    20 April, 2008
    18:56
  • Carrie Underwood is fantastic my husband and i backed her all the way on American Idol and even had her single Inside your Heaven as our wedding song 3 years ago.Befor he cheats is a fantastic song and should be released in the uk. GO Carrie

    diane burgering
    20 April, 2008
    18:54
  • me n the wife backed Carrie to win American idol definately should be released in UK

    peter Burgering
    20 April, 2008
    18:51
  • I love Carrie, this is her best song by far, my best friend followed her on American Idol and has been praying for release over here!

    Sam
    20 April, 2008
    18:43
  • Well i Love Carrie Underwood Come on Uk, Let Carrie Underwood in Hit 40 Uk charts, I Love Country music

    Brenton-Lee
    20 April, 2008
    18:37
  • I lovee this song its dead good hope she dose more songs in the UK xxxxx

    Anzi
    20 April, 2008
    18:23
  • she top notch

    Michael
    20 April, 2008
    17:30
  • this is 1 of my all time favourite songs, love it love it love it!!!!!!! she has the most amazing voice!!!!! UK RELEASE definately

    Jane
    20 April, 2008
    17:24
  • Yes try to get released! She's got a great voice, a bit Shania!

    Heidi
    20 April, 2008
    17:20
  • Love it....wish my ex could hear it then he would realise just how lucky he is....I did nothing to him and he cheated many, many times...funnily enough the first time was with a girl named Carrie!!! Am so loving the song!!!

    Natalie Lightly
    20 April, 2008
    17:16
  • Good Voice, Catchy Song .... Good Luck Too Her .. Release Her Music Into The Uk Shed Be quite sucsessful!!!

    Laura
    20 April, 2008
    17:15
  • omg they should totaly be released its amazing i heard it on the show and had to hear it again my sisters already sick of me goin on about it and i only heard it 10min ago get it released plz plz plz XXXXXXX

    courteney L
    20 April, 2008
    17:10
  • Carrie should released the Uk. Would we a shame if she wasn't

    Louise N
    20 April, 2008
    17:9
  • i've been a fan of carrie for about 2 years now and have both of her albums, and i could never understand why none of her singles were never released over here, she has a fantastic voice, and is amazing live!!i think the uk would love her!!!!!

    karron
    20 April, 2008
    17:8
  • Core im with you on this one Lucio.. loved her ever since she won american idol, just seems a shame that shes not as big here than america! Lets get her as big here :] xxxx Love Paige xxxx

    Paige Davey Smith
    20 April, 2008
    17:5
  • she is really good....

    Michelle
    20 April, 2008
    17:4
  • Don't get me wrong she's got a cracking voice but no wonder he's cheating on her.. she's smashing the crap out of his car. I bet he's not cheating on her at all, they probably split up years ago and she's stalking him.. She looks a bit mental.

    Paul Stone
    20 April, 2008
    17:4
  • yup!! She's really good!!!

    Michelle
    20 April, 2008
    17:3
  • Awesome, very catchy, Bring it to the uk !!

    Marky Mark
    20 April, 2008
    17:2
  • This song should be realised in the UK.

    Melissa Lammond
    20 April, 2008
    16:58
  • Simon, introduce Carrie to the UK! One of the best songs I've heard in ages!

    Claire
    20 April, 2008
    16:58
  • Carrie Underwood is amazin! Her first album Some Hearts is a pop/country album that would definitely sell over here in the UK. After listenin 2 that album u fall in love with country music and want to hear her second, Carnival Ride! She has to tour here!

    James Bentley
    20 April, 2008
    16:58
  • At the start of the video she looks like she might be a bit "special". Massive forehead, but somehow her forehead shrinks during the video.

    Tony C
    20 April, 2008
    16:58
  • She rules!!!!!!!!! please get her released

    Aodhan
    20 April, 2008
    16:56
  • Carrie Underwood is amazin! Her first album Some Hearts is a pop/country album that would definitely sell over here in the UK. After listenin 2 that album u fall in love with country music and want to hear her second, Carnival Ride! She has to tour here!

    James Bentley
    20 April, 2008
    16:56
  • Amazing!! Her voice is great and this song is an absolute TUNE!! Loving it!! Get it released over here!!

    Gill
    20 April, 2008
    16:56
  • carrie underwood is great all of her songs . it should be released in uk

    donna
    20 April, 2008
    16:37

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