Carrie Underwood - “I’m Gonna Love You” #1 All-Genre iTunes

[jenglisbe]

"The Night Before Life Goes" on, too, though at the least the singles for the debut were all smart/obvious singles. It could have used a fifth single at country radio, though lol

[zdm1998]

Part of me is annoyed that they didn't release 1-2 more singles off of each album, with the exception of Cry Pretty. She used to be an absolute beast at radio and likely would've had 5-10 more number 1s if they would've released more.

[zdm1998]

Aug 23, 2022 14:36:30 GMT -5 @underwood said:

ADD BACKSLIDING TO THE LIST!

ugh, I will not get over how Backsliding should’ve been single 2 over love wins.

[taylor is terrified]

Now come on y’all. Let’s not ignore “Low,” “Renegade Runaway,” “I Just Can’t Live a Lie,” “Unapologize,” or “The Night Before (Life Goes On).”

[schnetzka]

It would be easier to say which songs would not have worked well as singles at this point lol.

[daddy]

Aug 23, 2022 14:31:53 GMT -5 zdm1998 said:

Part of me is annoyed that they didn't release 1-2 more singles off of each album, with the exception of Cry Pretty. She used to be an absolute beast at radio and likely would've had 5-10 more number 1s if they would've released more.

Here are my 1st and 2nd choices for additional singles from each album:

SH - The Night Before / Lessons Learned
CR - You Won’t Find This / Flat On The Floor
PO - What Can I Say (if recorded with a bigger artist) / Someday When I Stop Loving You
BA - Wine After Whiskey / Do You Think About Me
ST - Choctaw County Affair / Chaser
CP - End Up With You / Backsliding

I genuinely think most of these songs would have been hits for her with many going #1. With how slow radio moves now, I do wish she had released some of these between eras and garnered some more #1s, but I also understand she had duets and it’s good to give listeners the chance to miss hearing your voice. I’m sure we’ll never know this information, but I’d be so interested in learning what singles Carrie would have released for each album if it had been solely up to her.


ETA - Something I noticed while reviewing my list is it contains some of her more traditional leaning songs that I think would have really rounded out her singles catalogue nicely. If I recall, ITYS was quite a high impact single. I wonder why they avoided releasing her more traditional leaning songs as singles after that.

[kath2833]

Backsliding, That song that we used to make love to & end up with you should've been radio/streaming hits off cry pretty. The entire album is so versatile, emotional, raw & heartfelt. I wish that album would get more love, same with denim & rhinestones.

[carriefan15]

^^ For me, it would be:

SH- The Night Before (Life Goes On), Lessons Learned
CR- Get Out Of This Town, Crazy Dreams
PO- Quitter, Someday When I Stop Loving You
BA- Do You Think About Me, Wine After Whiskey
Storyteller- Renegade Runway, Chaser
Cry Pretty- Ghosts On The Stereo, Low
D&R- Velvet Heartbreak, She Don’t Know (assuming CA, PC, and Burn are getting the prime release spots after GS)

[Carriefan1190]

I love that I just started this whole “missed single” debate for her albums. It’s awesome!

Here’s my input:

SH-Starts With Goodbye
CR-The More Boys I Meet/Get Out of This Town
PO-Someday When I Stop Loving You
BA-Do You Think About Me/One Way Ticket
ST-Renegade Runaway/Like I’ll Never Love You Again
CP-Ghosts on the Stereo/End up with You

All I ask for D & R, is that Burn gets its proper time to shine as a single.

[zdm1998]

Oh I love this
For me it’s

SH: Starts With Goodbye/Lessons Learned/ That’s Where it is
CR: Flat on the floor/ get out of this town/ you won’t find this
PO: Someday When I stop/This Time/ Play On (such a slept on track)
BA: Do you think about me/ good in goodbye/ wine after whiskey
Storyteller: Renegade/ Choctaw/ Relapse/ (id love chaser but not sure how it would’ve done on radio)
CP: Ghosts/ EUWY/ Backsliding
For D&R: I want Velvet and Burn at least to be singles. Would love Crazy angels too.

[jenglisbe]

If Carrie continues to perform, accept awards, etc with these idiots, I really just cannot be a fan anymore.

[carriefan15]

^ I see no reason at all for this to be posted in Carrie’s album thread??? Miranda also had a duet with Jason not too long ago…should we post this in her thread too? Oh and what about Kelly Clarkson’s?

[musicfan134]

I never got the impression Carrie was a huge fan of Jason Aldeans. Do we think it's possible it was a contractual obligation she perform a duet with him? I know that happens sometimes with newer artists, Carrie was/is on a new label. I don't think it's entirely outside the realm of possibility she had to perform with him.

[carrieidol1]

Aug 26, 2022 22:59:07 GMT -5 musicfan134 said:

I never got the impression Carrie was a huge fan of Jason Aldeans. Do we think it's possible it was a contractual obligation she perform a duet with him? I know that happens sometimes with newer artists, Carrie was/is on a new label. I don't think it's entirely outside the realm of possibility she had to perform with him.

Nah… Carrie is far past the point where decisions are controlled by others. When Carrie is on a duet, it’s because she wants to be. So I don’t think she was in any way contractually obligated to release a duet with Jason, or has she ever been obligated in that way. I obviously can’t confirm that, I just highly doubt it.

I think Carrie is really good at separating her personal beliefs from her public life. I have plenty of people in my life who say similar things, and it’s because they’re clueless… hopelessly ignorant. But I don’t automatically assume every person they associate with shares the same beliefs. Carrie may have been sucked into a universe of alternative facts, but at least she leads with faith, not hate. She goes out of her way to be kind, compassionate, and downright angelic. If anyone is willing to cast aside someone who exudes such humanity based on presumed beliefs (by association), it seems like a waste of energy to me.

Carrie isn’t the problem. No fan, no matter who, has ever been made to feel lesser or unaccepted by Carrie on the basis of who they are or what they believe. She works with everyone from AXL Rose to John Legend; people from all over the social and political spectrum work with Carrie and always have great things to say. The readiness to lump Carrie in with the likes of Aldean in terms of anything but their shared profession is just a grossly misplaced judgement, imo.

[14887fan]

Sure hope y’all are holding this same energy towards Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, and other artists who he’s had huge hits with that aren’t anti-Biden, transphobic people. Otherwise, there’s really zero purpose of putting that in this thread beyond some singular, simple-minded fallacy.

Let’s not equate the Aldeans being fucking idiots as “Carrie must be too since she did a song with him once.”

[jenglisbe]

Aug 26, 2022 21:51:56 GMT -5 carriefan15 said:

^ I see no reason at all for this to be posted in Carrie’s album thread??? Miranda also had a duet with Jason not too long ago…should we post this in her thread too? Oh and what about Kelly Clarkson’s?

Aug 27, 2022 2:08:53 GMT -5 14887fan said:

Sure hope y’all are holding this same energy towards Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, and other artists who he’s had huge hits with that aren’t anti-Biden, transphobic people. Otherwise, there’s really zero purpose of putting that in this thread beyond some singular, simple-minded fallacy.

I don't follow Miranda, Eric, whomever so why would I post in their threads? We all listen to the music we like and post in the threads of the artists we like, it's how this works.

Additionally, Carrie is the one who had a recent duet with Aldean that could very well be up for the CMAs this year. So, she would be potentially be sharing the stage with him (again).

Considering the rampant sexism, racism, and anti-LGBTQ+ current in the country music industry, it's very important that artists who have a real voice use that voice. Artists staying silent is what allows the status quo to continue, and obviously the Aldeans have no problem saying vile s**t all of the time. I understand that it's risky for Carrie and others to say something, but it's even riskier for people in country music to be gay, trans, Black, etc. I'm past sympathizing with major artists who don't want to hurt their own career (assuming that's why they don't say anything; the other possibility is they agree with the Aldeans, which is just as bad).

[freeman]

Why is it that Carrie is always guilty by association? Maybe she’s just living her life and not paying attention to stupid social media drama?

[freshgirl]

It is ridiculous that the left wing people ask a country singer to do a cancel culture action. Carrie doesn`t have a cancel culture mind and doesn`t have to follow the left wing`s rule. If the left wing people want to cancel Carrie`s music, they should also cancel Sotify, Apple Music, YouTube from which users can stream Jason Aldean`s music. The left wing people intend to stand on the moral high ground to ask people to do a cancel culture action and Carrie is just their newest target. But Carrie just doesn`t care the cancel culture even from the right wing people who always try to threat to cancel her career when she shows the political correctness. Between the left and the right, being a christian and a country singer, Carrie just follows her heart. That`s all she can do.

[jenglisbe]

Aug 27, 2022 9:50:33 GMT -5 freshgirl said:

It is ridiculous that the left wing people ask a country singer to do a cancel culture action. Carrie doesn`t have a cancel culture mind and doesn`t have to follow the left wing`s rule. If the left wing people want to cancel Carrie`s music, they should also cancel Sotify, Apple Music, YouTube from which users can stream Jason Aldean`s music. The left wing people intend to stand on the moral high ground to ask people to do a cancel culture action and Carrie is just their newest target. But Carrie just doesn`t care the cancel culture even from the right wing people who always try to threat to cancel her career when she shows the political correctness. Between the left and the right, being a christian and a country singer, Carrie just follows her heart. That`s all she can do.

If you can't understand why members of the LGBTQ+ would like to feel support from their favorite artists (whomever they may be) then count yourself fortunate for being so privileged. As it stands you come across as someone who doesn't care about the feelings of others.

[Typo]

Your lambdom survived multiple R Kelly collaborations. You’ve got this.

[carriefan15]

Aug 27, 2022 8:43:23 GMT -5 jenglisbe said:

Aug 26, 2022 21:51:56 GMT -5 carriefan15 said:

^ I see no reason at all for this to be posted in Carrie’s album thread??? Miranda also had a duet with Jason not too long ago…should we post this in her thread too? Oh and what about Kelly Clarkson’s?

Aug 27, 2022 2:08:53 GMT -5 14887fan said:

Sure hope y’all are holding this same energy towards Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, and other artists who he’s had huge hits with that aren’t anti-Biden, transphobic people. Otherwise, there’s really zero purpose of putting that in this thread beyond some singular, simple-minded fallacy.

I don't follow Miranda, Eric, whomever so why would I post in their threads? We all listen to the music we like and post in the threads of the artists we like, it's how this works.

Additionally, Carrie is the one who had a recent duet with Aldean that could very well be up for the CMAs this year. So, she would be potentially be sharing the stage with him (again).

Considering the rampant sexism, racism, and anti-LGBTQ+ current in the country music industry, it's very important that artists who have a real voice use that voice. Artists staying silent is what allows the status quo to continue, and obviously the Aldeans have no problem saying vile s**t all of the time. I understand that it's risky for Carrie and others to say something, but it's even riskier for people in country music to be gay, trans, Black, etc. I'm past sympathizing with major artists who don't want to hurt their own career (assuming that's why they don't say anything; the other possibility is they agree with the Aldeans, which is just as bad).

Yeah, no. Not saying anything on a given topic is NOT the same as agreeing with someone

[zdm1998]

Honestly think Carrie dueting with him was strictly business. Mama saw the song, saw the potential, collected her coin, collected her 28th #1, collected her Video of the Year/Single of the year accolades, and moved on. Carrie doesn’t even follow him on Instagram, which tells me they aren’t that close.

[kath2833]

Aug 27, 2022 16:36:24 GMT -5 zdm1998 said:

Honestly think Carrie dueting with him was strictly business. Mama saw the song, saw the potential, collected her coin, collected her 28th #1, collected her Video of the Year/Single of the year accolades, and moved on. Carrie doesn’t even follow him on Instagram, which tells me they aren’t that close.

Agree! Just because Carrie is associated in a way with him based purely off of the duet, doesn't mean it's a complete reflection of her as a person or that she's similar to him personality-wise. I find it mature of her to do a duet with someone she's most likely not eye-to-eye with but understands the potential, as mentioned above. It gives me a sort of respect for her to professionally work with someone like him instead of letting their differences dictate how she feels about him as a collaborator. I do wish there was more of this professional respect & maturity in the entertainment industry between peers.   

[Hil]

Aug 26, 2022 20:31:58 GMT -5 jenglisbe said:

If Carrie continues to perform, accept awards, etc with these idiots, I really just cannot be a fan anymore.

Ridiculous this was brought up in her album thread. She literally doesn't even hangout with them. If you pay attention to her socials she has a very close group of friends she's had for a very long time.This is like when the conservatives freaked out because she did a duet with John Legend lol I say good riddance to anyone who is so small minded they take something that has ZERO to do with her and make it be so.

[taylor is terrified]

From the trans person in this room: there’s no reason for that to be in this thread. This guilt by association mentality where anyone who has even the most distant thing to do with someone problematic has to go, regardless of the good that that other person has done, has got to end. Do I wish she would speak out more? You’re damn straight! But I also wish this of more than the three people in the entire genre who do, and I don’t expect it to come from anyone else besides them, so I certainly don’t see Carrie starting anytime soon. They have that Chicks mindset—don’t speak up, you won’t lose your career.

Until hell freezes over and I see/hear something definitively and undeniably transphobic or otherwise from Carrie herself (not her husband, HER), she has my coins and streams. Well, none for IIDLY anymore only because Jason Asshole doesn’t deserve them, but still.

EDIT: Hil Maren is in NO WAY seeking attention by choosing to speak up and defend me and my brothers and sisters from a transphobic attack by people within the systemically bigoted industry she works in. What an offensive remark there.

[misterscribbs]

Aug 27, 2022 18:05:47 GMT -5 Hil said:

Aug 26, 2022 20:31:58 GMT -5 jenglisbe said:

If Carrie continues to perform, accept awards, etc with these idiots, I really just cannot be a fan anymore.

Of course Maren is right in the middle of everything hoping she can get some attention.They're all clowns thirsty for attention.

Calling out someone who is speaking up for the minorities is not a thirst for attention, it’s advocating. This kind of mindset is what sets us back, so thanks for that.

[Hil]

Aug 27, 2022 18:29:55 GMT -5 misterscribbs said:

Aug 27, 2022 18:05:47 GMT -5 Hil said:

Of course Maren is right in the middle of everything hoping she can get some attention.They're all clowns thirsty for attention.

Calling out someone who is speaking up for the minorities is not a thirst for attention, it’s advocating. This kind of mindset is what sets us back, so thanks for that.

I edited my reply, it's not against the trans community, I totally respect and stand up for them as well. Just because I don't find Maren to be genuine, and to be an attention seeker, doesn't mean she is. I still remember when they uninvited Mickey to that video shoot. Totally different topic, so gonna move on.

[desertfloods]

What a stupid discussion to have here.

[musicfan134]

You can be a fan of Carrie and continue to support her while choosing to not support IIDLY or any other collab that she is part of. Hell, I've been a fan of Carrie's since Idol and I've never even listened to My Savior (a whole ass ALBUM) in full because Christian music isn't my thing.

[robrt30]

Aug 27, 2022 21:38:41 GMT -5 @underwood said:

Aug 27, 2022 16:36:24 GMT -5 zdm1998 said:

Carrie doesn’t even follow him on Instagram, which tells me they aren’t that close.

She does follow Brittany though.

Even though Brittany & Carrie are seemingly polar opposites in class and demeanor, Brittany was on American Idol (and a lot of the American Idol alumni follow each other).