Not only isCarrie Underwoodone of CMT’s Artists of the Year, but she’s also a glowing mom-to-be!
On Wednesday, the pregnant “Cry Pretty” singer swapped her glitter tears for two glittery dresses at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, where she was honored alongside fellow winnersKelsea Ballerini,Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman, Lady Antebellum’sHillary ScottandLoretta Lynn.
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“We need more things like this,” Underwood began her acceptance speech, acknowledging her fellow female honorees. “You are not here because you are women, you are here because you’re dang good. It is an honor to get to share tonight with you.”
After making her heartfelt remarks, Underwood performed a medley of female anthems with country duo Maddie & Tae, who will be serving as an opening act on Underwood’s Cry Pretty Tour 360, which kicks off in May 2019.
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And for her grand finale, Underwood belted out the lyrics of her own hit, “Cry Pretty.”
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The CMT Artist of the Year Awards event comes over two months after she announced she’s expecting her second child with husbandMike Fisher, with whom she already shares 3-year-old son Isaiah Michael.
“I’m not sure if he quite realizes how his life is going to change, but right now he’s very sweet,” she said about her son during the AMAs red carpet.
Underwood’s pregnancy follows years of heartbreak and disappointment: In September, Underwood revealed in an emotional interview withCBS Sunday Morningthat before this pregnancy, shesuffered three miscarriagesin the past two years.
source: people.com
