Carrie Underwood woke up early in Colorado Springs, Colorado this morning, where shell perform in nearby Pueblo tonight, to learn she received 4 nominations for the Country Music Association Awards. Her categories include: Female Vocalist, Single of The Year (Jesus, Take The Wheel?), Music Video of The Year (Jesus, Take The Wheel?) and Horizon Award. Her four nominations make Underwood the most nominated female.

This is my first time to be nominated for the CMA Music Awards, so to be recognized for four is a big surprise and an amazing honor!? says Underwood. I'm extremely excited and can't wait until November!"

Since her albums release Underwood has become one of the most dynamic success stories to emerge out of Nashville. Her 19 Recordings/Arista Nashville album, SOME HEARTS, is now triple Platinum for sales over 3,000,000 units. Underwood placed both her first two country singles at #1- Jesus, Take The Wheel? (#1 for six weeks) and Dont Forget To Remember Me.?

The 40th Annual CMA Awards can be seen live from Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville on November 6 on the ABC Television Network.

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