Carrie Underwood to receive Harmony Award today in Nashville
Carrie Underwood (Associated Press photo)
Country music star Carrie Underwood will receive today the 2009 Harmony Award at the yearly Symphony Ball at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tenn.
The Harmony Award is presented annually at the Symphony Ball to individuals who have demonstrated continued interest and support of music in Nashville, according to a news release. The recipients exemplify the unique harmony between the many worlds of music that exist in the city and have contributed significantly to the development and appreciation of Nashville’s musical culture.
A Checotah native, Underwood is a four-time Grammy recipient, the reigning Academy of Country Music entertainer and female vocalist of the year and a three-time Country Music Association female vocalist winner. Last month, she released her third album, “Play On,” which debuted at the top of the country album charts. Earlier this year, Carrie became the first country artist in history to achieve 10 No. 1 singles from their first two albums when “I Told You So” became the fifth consecutive chart-topper from her sophomore effort, “Carnival Ride.” To date, she is the U.S. best-selling “American Idol” winner with album sales of more than 10 million.
Previous recipients of the Harmony Award with Oklahoma ties include Owasso resident Trisha Yearwood; country band Rascal Flatts, which includes Joe Don Rooney of Picher; Oklahoma City-bred Vince Gill and his wife Amy Grant. Other winners include LeAnn Rimes, Michael W. Smith, Tony Brown, Mike & Linda Curb, Lyle Lovett, Dolly Parton, The Judds, Steve Winwood, Chet Atkins and Martina McBride, the 2008 recipient.
Nashville’s Symphony Ball is a white-tie, invitation-only evening benefiting the Nashville Symphony and its music outreach programs. This year marks the event’s 25th anniversary.
-BAM
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