Carrie Underwood will start working on her next album after the Grammys. Carrie told “Billboard” that she’d like to try songwriting, but she doesn’t know if she’d be any good at it. She’s not looking to try other genres, though, so the album will be country.
In the meantime, Carrie’s new single, “Wasted,” is already up to #14 on the Hot Country chart. I’m disappointed that they didn’t go with “That’s Where It Is,” but maybe there’s still time for that one since Carrie plans to play a few dates over the summer.
Don’t forget that Carrie will perform a duet with Rascal Flatts (as she did on “Idol”) during the Grammys as a tribute to country-influenced rock. Carrie is up for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and Best New Artist. “Jesus, Take the Wheel” is up for Song of the Year and Best Country Song, which both go to the songwriters.
So, what are Carrie’s chances of winning? I think she has a great shot at Best Female Country Vocal Performance, but I’m not sure about Best New Artist. The Grammys like to reward less commercially successful artists, so I still think Corinne Bailey Rae has the inside track. And as much of a jinx as that award can be, Carrie may not want it anyway…
The Grammys air Sunday, February 11th at 8 p.m. on CBS…
