Leann Rimes opens up a new can of worms for the Faith/Carrie feud.
After Faith Hill and her management reps tried their best attempt at damage control after Monday night's Carrie Underwood incident, Faith's friend Leann Rimes has opened back up a can of worms that may have closed quickly on its own. Directly after the CMA broadcast, blogs and message boards were abuzz with outrage and shock over the way Faith, normally a down to earth, friendly woman, handled losing to American Idol alumnus Carrie Underwood.…
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— go to most recent comments76 - Dawn
Congratulations to all of the women nominated for the Female Vocalist of the Year. I think that Carrie fully deserved that award. I too, voted for her on American Idol. She was the one person on that show that ALMOST always seemed to give flawless (or near flawless) performances. She was born to be a country singer. Comparing her to Faith, Leann, Sara, Martina or any other "veteran" country music singer is unnecessary. She is not better or worse than any of them (now or in their debut year). When Leann first came out, everyone thought she was so amazing, does she (Leann) not remember that (I personally never cared for Leann)?! I feel she should have just stayed out of this particular situation. It does her absolutely no good getting involved. Her comment was read on the radio and all over the internet! People are astonished that she would say some of the things she did. "Leave it alone! Leave Carrie alone, and be certain....you're not helping Faith out!" Carrie's year has been amazing! She has worked extremely hard to put out her album and videos. Been going like crazy, doing everything she has probably ever dreamed and things she may have never thought about! I don't believe that there are 'rules and/or regulations' surrounding the ability to be nominated (and win) the 'female vocalist of the year' award. She did have the most amazing year statistically. That's what "qualified" her for the award in the first place. With the fan base Carrie has it's no wonder she won! America (most of America) has fallen in love with her, her voice, and the songs she sings! So "way to go"!
I like Carrie, and her personality. Same for Faith. I think she is my all-time favorite female country singer, however, currently Carrie has put out the songs that I love most these days. Faith's reaction to Carrie winning the award doesn't affect me negatively. I think one of two things obviously happened 1.) She was joking (bad timing) 2.) She was serious (that's ok). I can understand why there is so much media attention surrounding this. I mean, really...Faith, acting like that! Unimagineable!
But, the first thought that crossed my mind when I saw the clip was "Wow - she's human, she had a natural reaction to Carrie winning that award" (that's ofcourse saying that it was real and not staged or a joke). I hope this all blows over for both of them. I hope that Carrie continues to do well and suceed in the country music industry. She is amazing and has an amazing voice. I believe she has enough fans to do that!
I believe Faith is truly a good person. This moment should not define her or her opinion of Carrie. She is an amazing country singer, as well. She is "classic". There is no doubt in my mind that her fans will stand by her and she will continue to suceed as well! God Bless both of them, and may this quickly be put behind them.
77 - CK
Love Faith, but her actions sure created a reaction! Carrie, is a great singer, and her winning just made it official, The country diva's are going to have to work harder for the younger diva's headed into the spotlight. Just like Madonna, Whitney Huston, Diana Ross, etc...all number one at one time, all diva's...
Faith's reaction may have been 'just joking' which I don't believe. What she says and what she feels are two differnt things. So exactly what was her joking way? The reaction, or the action?
oh, and for all of those who would care to know, ONLY another woman, can see the true feelings of other women in their eyes. I seen it in Faith's eyes. She was livid!
78 - Tem
If you say that LeAnn Rimes wouldn't make it past top 12 then you need to go to youtube and watch her sing....I've heard carrie sing "unchained Melody" at 13 and i've heard LeAnn Rimes sing her version, and Rimes blasts carrie out of the water. LeAnn Rimes has one of the best voices out in music.
79 - Ge
Why are we attacking leAnn Rimes, no doubt that she has one of the best voices around, but she is merely defending her friend's actions as a joke. And when you watch it again on youtube, you can clearly tell it was a joke because you don't see anger in her face at all. That sort of experssion you can tell.
80 - Amanda
First of all, leann was on star search when she was 8 but she wasn't given a contract for winning. She got hers at 12. LeAnn also paid her dues. She made 3 independant albums by the age of 11, did over 300 shows at Jonnie High's in Texas, she sang at countless opry's around Texas, at 7 sang the national anthem at Dallas Cowbay football games several times, and much more. LeAnn worked very hard at a young age to get where she is and has by far one of the best voices. Everybody needs to remember whats most important the music. All LeAnn was doing was defending a friend and stating her opinion. Get over it.
81 - Chris Evans
She made 3 independant albums by the age of 11, did over 300 shows at Jonnie High's in Texas, she sang at countless opry's around Texas, at 7 sang the national anthem at Dallas Cowbay football games several times, and much more.
Carrie's done essentially the same. What dues does she have left to pay?
82 - geo
stop attacking LeAnn....its over. LeAnn was not being mean or personally attacking carrie by saying she sucks. It was a joke!
83 - Sandra
I have to disagree with those who say Carrie does not deserve the title "Vocalist of the Year" because she has not paid her dues. The award is just that--an award for a female vocalist who has been outstanding for the year.
I think Carrie deserved that award as much as any of the other nominees. I would think differently if it were a "Vocalist of the Decade" award or some other honor specifically intended for a seasoned artist who has "paid her dues". But we all know Carrie has had an outstanding year. Her album is one of if not THE best-selling of the past year (and not just among country albums) and she has released at least three hit singles.
I know a lot of us will say she owes that success to Idol. She definitely owes a great deal of it to Idol, but she also is a really great country artist. I personally didn't care for her when she was on Idol, but she has totally impressed me as a country artist.
Carrie's not as seasoned or experienced as Leann or Faith, but I think this year has proven (even to doubters like me) that she is very capable of one day becoming as great an artist as both of these ladies.
84 - matt
lets be honest..carie underwood should not have won female vocalist of the year her 1st album out its just the truth. look at miranda lambert and julie roberts they have worked through the business to get where they are, and shes been sweeping all the newcomer awards away fom them aswell.however she did win it, and faith hill and leanne rhymes should deal with it..thats the music business. they have enough awards and money, things that most people will never see or have themselves so they need to chill out and be gratefull as hell they have what they do..as far as who is a better vocalist...the truth is carie underwood has more talent than both of them she has both great control of her voice and vocal range. second would be leanne, she is a decent voice, but she is nothing with out all that reverb or (echo) she uses live or on an album..hill wood be the last of the three ..she is a horrible singer she has no control of her voice and no real range to speak of she cant even carry a solid bravado through evenly..i have heard all of them live and in concert..and faith is a perfect example or what we in the music business call..making some studio magic happen..if you ever see her life watch her face and you can see her struggle to make the notes and control her voice..last but not least im not saying hill was being rude or not. leanne was if her comments really were posted on her site..but lets face it we all want to believe that celebrities are so nice and gracious,but lets be honest..and just say that celebrities are a different breed..most of which are not what we would like them to be when the cameras on not ont them..or when they think there is no camera on them
85 - Lorrie P.
I just want to say that Faith Hill clearly is jealous. She absoultely was not joking. Leann Rimes is no good. And Carrie Underwood can out sing ANYBODY anyday. I'm not saying this because she's new, it's the truth.
Just for the record. I was a Faith Hill fan until her success went to her head. Don't say it didn't. We all know it's true.
86 - Diana
A few of the posts were not sure that the comments attributed to Leanne were really posted by her on her fansite. I can say for a certainty that they were because I logged in and read it before she removed it. As a matter of fact, in response to Leannes post, one of her fans said "be careful Leanne or you might be Dixie Chicked". 2 posts later Leanne replied, "why do you think that? I never said anything against carrie. Someone posted the link to leannes blog on cmt.com message board and I happen to be on the board and read it. Then I went to Leanne board. Since then several columnist who also read the post have written re. it.
87 - Kelly
Hi! I was just reading everyone's posts...wow, lots of Carrie fans out there! I love the music of all of these ladies, although I do prefer LeAnn.
Anyway, I think it is unfortunate that this happened and I'm a sure it was a "half-joke," meaning that Faith was sending out a message in a joking way. I don't believe that Faith even wanted to win herself. I just think she felt that Carrie was too new to deserve it. And you can absolutely bet that MOST of the entertainers in that room felt exactly the same way!
I agree...Carrie had an awesome, whirlwind year, but she is very new to that business. If I were her, I would have been tickled pink to have been nominated and horrified to have won. You have to be careful not to step on toes!
Imagine...you have been working your tushy off in your job for years and someone new swoops into a similar position and suddenly gets all of these awards and praises...maybe you even worked on a project with this person and were more deserving of the praise, but you weren't as "bubbly, pretty, likeable, or NEW." Would you be jealous, bitter?? Sure you would! Think about it! It is human nature!
Any business in the public eye is a just popularity contest...the one with the most talent doesn't always win! At least, in the case of these ladies, they were all talented!
88 - geor
If anyone thinks that carrie is a better singer than LeAnn or Hill, then you are sadly mistaken. I like carrie's voice, but she is very pitch in a lot of places. Carrie doesn't have the power that LeAnn has and doesn't have control like Hill does. LeAnn and Hill are tied for first with carrie last.
89 - ted
Carrie's voice is pitchy a lot, if you listen to her sing "o Holy night" on youtube after hearing LeAnn or Faith Hill sing it, you will know that underwood's voice has pitch problems.
90 - AnnaArie
Martina!
Do any of you remember who won Female Vocalist of the Year - last year? Year before that?
Didnt think so!
See?
Who cares!!!
91 - Travis
A few post up someone named Kelly made a comment that said 'Faith just thought that Carrie was to new to deserve it and that MOST of the people in that room felt the same way". Well Kelly I hate to bust your bubble but maybe you should read up on the CMA Awards. The people in that room were the ones who voted. They are the ones who choose Carrie as the FVOTY. So yeah I think its safe to say that you are wrong on that one.
92 - Tiah
I thought I might have been done contributing to this topic but Kelly's statement that Carrie shoud have "been tickled pink to have been nominated and horrified to have won," left me AGAIN wondering if people truly don't understand how the voting process goes for CMA awards. As Travis said, Carrie's peers in the industry voted for her and that is why she took home FVOTY. I posted a link the voting process in a response above.
Carrie doesn't need to worry about stepping on anyone's toes. All she's doing is what she loves, and that's singing country music. She's been very humble about the opportunities she's been given and extremely gracious to all those who've helped her along the way, including fellow artists. It just so happens that she's so good at what she does (and it seems many agree in the country music indsutry) that she excelled well above all others this past year ... which also happens to be her first full year in the industry. So why shouldn't deserved the award, especially if she was VOTED in. I hardly consider her taking home the award stepping on anyone's toes, as being voted in is not malcious in nature and it's not by her choosing anyway, and I think most would agree with me.
93 - FaithfullyYours
"how much easier it is to be critical than to be correct"
all this chaos has taught me alot about perception. How someone can take something that was meant one way and see it in a completely different and incorrect light. And they believe what they saw to be the truth, even if it was not.
I have known Faith for many years now..and know her character..her sense of humor..and her heart. All of which makes me know without a shadow of a doubt that this was a joke gone bad. Faith and Carrie have talked and made their peace about it long ago. The press and the internet has perpetuated this huge big deal out of it. LeAnn and her two cents worth just added fuel to the fire that coulda smoldered out long ago.
I also dont get why you have to hate one artist to like another? i happen to like all 3 ladies involved. I dont think one cancels the other out. Carrie was a very deserving winner this year..no matter how many "dues" she has paid. No one cried a river when Gretchen Wilson came in and did the same a few years back. I think a Faith-Carrie tour next year would be the bomb! I know i would be first in line!
94 - Aislinn
I sure hope this article was not meant to be an unbiased piece - for an up and coming "journalist," Chris - please research your material thoroughly! Thanks to the above commentor who mentioned that LeAnn recorded "How Do I Live" first - ConAir executives thought her voice sounded too young for such a mature song... regardless - anyone who follows country music and watched the awards knew Faith was joking from the start. She and Martina are the only two who deserved to be nominated anyway. LeAnns just trying to get her opinion into the media wherever she can.
95 - Mindy
I totally agree with you Trisha...I too love all three ladies and having met Faith I know that she wouldn't say something to hurt another person...she has too good a heart for that...I do think that LeAnn did stir the pot a little with her comment but people can perceive it differently...I don't think that she was deliberately trying to hurt Carrie but was trying to defend Faith instead...I agree that a Faith-Carrie tour would be great and I would be right there by you in line ;)
96 - Karie
As a fellow performer, I'd like to add my two cents. This award was for Female Vocalist of the YEAR. This year, 2006. It was not the lifetime acheivement award. Carrie had three chart-toppers this year. What did Faith have? All I can think of was the self-serving "Mississippi Girl" which was nothing more than Faith singing Faith's praises. No one was more deserving in 2006 than Carrie, and she deserved to win.
97 - Jill
OKay this was not a LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT award!! It was Female vocalist of the year award and if anyone has listened to Carrie's album it definately has great vocals. Martina has won this award probably more times than anyone and there is a reason for that, as someone said before, when she sings her songs live they sound exactly the same which is hard for most to do. Anyone can sound good after much editing. Carrie is right up there with Martina, Their vocals are both amazing. Female vocalist of the year, If you truly listen to the music and judge it on that then you will see that Carrie is much deserving!
98 - mo
Martina has won lots of those awards because she has a great voice, but so does LeAnn, almost a better voice than mcbride, but she has never won one before. Back then Rimes was McBride's toughest competition because she could match her note for note, and can still if country music would give rimes a chance. Listen to her new international album and you will understand.
99 - DS
Why has no one mentioned that Gretchen Wilson won female vocalist of the year in 2005. Had she paid her dues? No offense to Gretchen.
100 - sharon cuneta
i think america is the land of freedom? u can say what u want, express what u want. like the dixie chicks? so dont blame faith hill or leann rimes for what they did. respect every opinion. but im totally pissed out when the wreckers losses to brooks and dunn hehehehehe
101 - Ken
Most likely, Faith didn't realize the camera was on her, and if she did, she has got to be loosing her mind to joke in such a foolish way. She looked mad as hell and most likely was. To have Carrie win so many awards has taken it's toll on these other Divas. One could flip a coin and either Faith of Carrie was deserving. I feel Faith has leaned a little too Pop the past year and that Carrie is loosing her good basic country look on her last hit. Time will tell, and it's too bad Faith lost her cool.
102 - Suzie
Leann Rimes was once a contestant on Star Search.
103 - Estee
I don't think there's anyway of saying for sure which artist is better than another. Sure, Rimes and Hill have sold more records but look at how long they've been around and look at how long Carrie has been around. There's no way you can compare that. It's true that Carrie basically earned a ticket to fame, but she was voted by america to win American Idol. It's basically the same thing with the singles and the CDs Hill and Rimes released; they were voted by america. Either way, they are all very successful artists. There's just one question I have: if it was just a joke, why? Why would you make this type of joke anyway? Have some common sense, people. There's no way a joke like that would get a good reaction. There's really no good way of looking at this. If it was a joke, I'd say that Hill was an attention hog. If it wasn't, then she should learn how to cope with disappointment.
104 - daryl
I think the three should mud-wrestle to see who the best singer is. Oh, wait.....two out of three are......
105 - Sherri
I think the best thing about this is the dead silence out of Carrie and anyone associated with HER.
LeAnn should have just stayed out of it. Do I think there was some truth to Faith's reaction? For sure. Carrie is an "Idol" so not deserving of respect in a lot of people's minds.
I would like to see someone put LeAnn's Star Search moments up on You Tube and remind her of where she really came from. A lot of people didn't think a teenager deserved the accolades she got, either. Yes her song was good... but deserving of the hype she got? Didn't think so then and don't think so now. I like her music now better than I did when she first showed up.
And Faith honey... remember.. the camera is always watching. You got beat out by a newcomer.. suck it up.
106 - theo
LeAnn was surrounded by so much hype because she could sing better than most country artist back then and now, and she was only 13! It's true that LeAnn and Hill have been there longer and they have sold more records, but just because you are out longer doesn't mean anything. Many artists are out there long but don't sell much at all. LeAnn has only been in the music industry for 11 years now and has sold well over 37 million albums. More than hill and underwood combined.
107 - LISA IN PHILLY
realy think **** happens, but the article written here is surely in= bad taste lets call everybody names and get over with
108 - Paul
Why is everone keeping this stupid situation alive? The fact that each faction is in their camp, saying Leann is best; Hill is best; Underwood is best; is just being stupid (and why people are bringing Martina into it is even crazier). Its not about who is best, because who is best rests strictly in the ears of the fans of each artist. People are losing their perspectives.
Ultimately, in a year, none of this will matter. Get on with your lives. Don't hold grudges. You can't have everyone agree with your perspective. Support your fans by buying their albums, not by talking shit about other singers.
109 - Carol
Lmao @ Paul keeping the situation alive himself by even commenting on the article.
Next!!
110 - Leland
I just looked at the video for the forst time. My first impression was that the singers know ahead of time who the awards will go to-Faith being one of them. When Carrie's name was called, Faith was stunned and surprised, caught off guard, like she fully expected her name to be called and at the last minute a change was made. At the same time, I am surprised to see that kind of reaction out of a person like Faith Hill.
111 - Donald
I think people should get the facts right before posting an article on the internet. I wish the days of serious journalism were back instead of this electronic tabloid style writing.
112 - Chris Evans
Donald, you are free to leave your computer and pick yourself up a copy of the New York Times at any point and time. :)
Until then, Viva la Blogcritics.
113 - jb
I wish we could get this type of reaction to something that really matters; because really who cares what her reaction was.
114 - Mike Carolus
Both LeAnn Rimes and Faith Hill are acting like spoiled brats. They both had No. 1 hits with their debut singles, so why the hell are they complaining about Carrie Underwood winning an award for her first single?
115 - Kate
Truthfully, I think that Faith Hill hides her true intentions very well and she finally got caught. I think that Carrie Underwood is a beautiful, talented woman who truly deserves the award. I think that Leeann has a case of "sour grapes" since she couldn't achieve what Carrie has in such a short time, and quite likely, never will. As for Faith, she's used to getting what she wants and it didn't happen this time. Hey Faith...Carrie didn't have to marry someone to get where she is. Dan Hill....hmmmmmm.....
116 - Carrie Fan Dallas
Many folks have seemed to get it correct in this blog. Faith, LeAnn and Carrie are all talented and have successful careers, however, this year was Carrie's first year, yet it was better than Faith or LeAnn's year. The biggest points that have been made is that this by no means says Carrie is better than Faith or LeAnn, it shows that Carrie had a better career year than Faith or LeAnn. Female Vocalist of the Year means just that, voted by her peers, she was selected as the winner, by no means would Carrie win Lifetime Achievement award or anything like that at the present time, but no one can say that she didn't deserve the award for outstanding female vocalist of the year for this 2006 year. Congrats Carrie!
117 - gem
I think that kate really needs to get her facts straight...LeAnn has achieved more than carrie in her first year. When Rimes released her first debut album, "blue" it was the highest selling album figures ever recorded back then. She also won 2 grammies that year, and if you don't know, grammies are 10 times better than a CMA. Get your facts straight before you start saying bad about someone.
118 - jerri
I LOVE Carrie Underwood!!She is the best!!She is the best singer in Country now!!Carrie made country music better.Carrie is WAY WAY WAY better singer that Hill and Rimes!!So just cause u lost from the best singer dont get all bad.We all know that carrie is a way better singer than hill!!!And always will be.I LOVE U CARRIE U R THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED 2 COUNTRY MUSIC!!!
119 - Bob in Blytheville
Too many busy bodies. Get on with your life and don't sweat the small stuff
120 - Carrie bigest fan
Carrie is the best singer!!And no 1 is going 2 take that away ok Hill!I did like hill but now i dont cause what she said 2 carrie,and no 1 is going 2 talk 2 Carrie like that ok HILL!!!!Just cause Carrie is a better singer. That does not mean Hill can get all jealous on carrie!I mean if u think u r a better singer why didnt u win??yeah Carrie won that means everyone likes her better that Hill!!The best Female voices in country music are Grecthen Wilson and Carrie Underwood!!And Grecthen won last year and Carrie won this year cause they both r 2 of the most best singers in country music!!!I now in HELL its not HILL!She singes Bad Compared 2 Carrie!!Carrie I LOVE u so much u r my Idol,I will always like your music.I love all of your songs now why should i stop!!Your Bigest
fan!!
121 - Carrie Love U !!
I LOVE u Carrie u r the best singer in country music!!And way better than
faith i dont know why she got mad i think she just wanted the attition cause she thought that she was going 2 win but u did,i knew u was going 2 win anyways so i was not sweating at all!but i bet Faith was!!LOVE U CARRIE!!Faith i hope u get over loseing from carrie.i mean everyone new Carrie was going 2 win anyways!!
122 - number 3
okay, jerri, carrie's bigest fan, and carrie love u, no need to post 3 times. You write with a 2 instead of 'to' and you have a bunch of 'love' and capital letters. Gretchen wilson is not even that good of a singer, and carrie is good, but no where in the same league of Hill and Rimes. I hate die hard fans like you who aren't willing to accept anything. You tell yourself that Carrie is the best singer but in reality she isn't compared to Rimes and McBride. When you do that, you sound arrogant.
123 - Jenny
Face it...Faith and Leanne, your music sucks!
You're just jealous that someone who's prettier, smarter, and musically talented beat you out! Whooo! Whoo! Go Carrie!
124 - Matt
Carrie Underwood is freakin' hot!
125 - Alexis Jane
Carrie Underwood totally deserved the award! She is very mature and handled the whole situation very well! Hopefully Carrie will win at the people's Choice Awards! I think it is about time that someone who is humble, deserving, and pretty as Carrie wins!