The honor will commemorate Underwood’s 13-year-career in the music business, which has seen the Oklahoma native win dozens upon dozens of awards — including seven Grammys, six CMAs and 14 ACMs.
It all began back in 2005, when Underwood appeared on season 4 ofAmerican Idol.She’d go on to win that competition and gain massive crossover success. Her debut LP alone smashed records, becoming the best-selling solo female debut in country music history.
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American IdoljudgeSimon Cowellwill be on hand to give a speech at the ceremony, which will take place at 11:30 a.m. local time on Sept. 20 in front of the famed Capitol Records building,the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said.
Cowell, himself,received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in August(IdolalumsKelly ClarksonandAdam Lambertwere on hand).
In addition to Cowell, Underwood’s ceremony will also feature a speech fromBrad Paisley— her longtime CMA Awards cohost — and Leron Gubler, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
“Fans ofCarrie Underwoodwill be thrilled when they see their favorite performer accept her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. People from all over the world have been asking when she will be honored, and we are proud to say, the time is now,” Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies said in a statement. “We welcome everyone to Hollywood to cheer her on!”
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In August, the singer announced that she was pregnant with her and husbandMike Fisher‘s second child, saying in an Instagram video that “Mike and [son Isaiah Michael, 3] and I are absolutely over the moon and excited to be adding another little fish to our pond.”
The Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonycan be streamed or viewed live on their official site.
source: people.com
