Meet David Schipporeit aka Ralphy, this week’s Featured Care Bear! Learn more about David and his Care Bear story below.

Where are you from? Norfolk, Nebraska

What was the very first Carrie Underwood song you heard? Jesus Take the Wheel

How many years have you been a Carrie Underwood fan? 5 years

How many Carrie Underwood shows have you been to? 5 shows

What is the farthest you have travelled for a Carrie Underwood show? 300 miles

What is one thing that sets you apart from other Carrie Underwood fans? I have been watching Carrie since Idol. Must have voted at least a thousand times. I have been to five of her shows and I have been lucky enough to meet her twice. She is so awesome. The real deal.

Tell us your favorite Carrie Underwood related story: Carrie is so kind and giving with her time. At a meet and greet she took time to visit about her shoes (always a favorite subject with my wife and I) and the tour in general. She has such a big heart. We even talked about her dogs.

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The Oklahoma Hall of Fame was founded in 1927 with the purpose of honoring Oklahomans in their lifetime with the state’s highest honor and educating Oklahoma’s youth on it’s rich history. The Gaylord-Pickens Museum, home of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, was opened in 2007 with the intent of giving the public access to the stories of these and other notable Oklahomans.

Along with being honored at the formal induction ceremony, the 2017 Honorees will be recognized in November with the unveiling of their portraits at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum, home of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. In addition, their biographies, photos and fun facts will be accessible through interactive exhibits.

The 90th Oklahoma Hall of Fame Banquet & Induction Ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 16, at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. In celebration of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s 90th induction ceremony, past inductees Vince Gill and Kristin Chenoweth will return home to serve as emcees.

Meet Elizabeth Moultrie aka EMoultrie, this week’s Featured Care Bear! Learn more about Elizabeth and her Care Bear story below.

Where are you from? Birmingham, Alabama

What was the very first Carrie Underwood song you heard? I watched Carrie from the moment she auditioned for American Idol. As soon as her first CD came out after she won, I bought it immediately. You could say her first song on idol was the first song I heard her sing but you could say it was either Independence Day or Inside Your Heaven.

How many years have you been a Carrie Underwood fan? I have been a fan since the very beginning. As soon as I saw her audition on American idol, I knew she was a star. Bo Bice was actually from my hometown so I watched him but when I saw Carrie perform, my allegiance switched immediately from Bo to Carrie.

How many Carrie Underwood shows have you been to? I have been lucky enough to see Carrie twice. I went to her Play On tour and I just saw her in November for The Storyteller Tour. Both concerts left me speechless and I would do anything to go back to those nights.

What is the farthest you have travelled for a Carrie Underwood show? I drove from school to home which is only two hours. I would drive across the country for a Carrie show in a heartbeat.

What is one thing that sets you apart from other Carrie Underwood fans? I have been a fan from the beginning. It is what I’m known for around all of my friends. I love Carrie and everything she stands for. She inspires me everyday to live a healthy life and to just live life to the fullest.

Tell us your favorite Carrie Underwood related story: I remember the day I got the email saying I won a meet and greet. I had never felt that excited in my life. Right after I met Carrie, I stood in the hallway and couldn’t believe what had just happened. I walked and met my sister and started crying because Carrie was just so beautiful and amazing and I couldn’t believe i had just met THE Carrie Underwood.

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CAMERAS

Video cameras, monopods, tripods, and audio recording devices are not permitted inside the Grand Ole Opry House at any time. This policy will be strictly enforced. You may bring in a digital, disposable or 35mm camera. The Opry reserves the right to disallow photography as warranted.

DIRECTIONS

The Grand Ole Opry House and Opry Entertainment Complex are located just off Briley Parkway (TN 155) at: 2804 Opryland Drive (use One Opry Mills Drive for online directions) Nashville, TN 37214

For detailed driving directions from your point of departure, we suggest you visit the mapping website of your choice (i.e., Mapquest.com, maps.google.com, etc.) and input physical address: One Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 as the destination address.

PARKING

The Opry House shares parking with Opry Mills Mall and can be accessed via Exit 11 or 12 off Briley Parkway (TN 155).

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PITTSBURGH (MAY 9, 2017) Today, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and CALIA by Carrie Underwood, a fitness and lifestyle brand created in partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and multi-platinum superstar, Carrie Underwood, announced plans to fully fund girls team sports projects on education crowdfunding platform, DonorsChoose.org. Pledging a $200,000 commitment, together CALIA by Carrie Underwood and The DICK’S Foundation will fund an estimated 100 teams across the country in the month of May.

The pledge marks the third Sports Matter donation on behalf of CALIA by Carrie Underwood and The DICK’S Foundation, as a part of its broader $500,000 commitment to support girls youth sports across the country. Two grants were previously awarded in 2016: $100,000 to Underwood’s alma mater, Checotah (Okla.) School District’s Girls Athletic programs and $100,000 to Aldine Independent School District’s Girls Athletic programs in Houston, TX.

“Sports were a big part of my life growing up, so it’s important to me that girls across the country get those same opportunities,” said CALIA Lead Designer, Carrie Underwood. “Through Sports Matter, CALIA and The DICK’S Foundation, we are empowering hundreds of girls across the country to learn, grow and dream, teaching them to do what they love later in life.”

Through its Sports Matter program, DICK’S Sporting Goods and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation made a multi-year $50 million commitment to raise awareness and support youth sports programs facing budget shortfalls. To date thousands of teams and leagues have been support by DICK’S and its Foundation’s efforts to champion local youth sports.

For more information on Sports Matter and CALIA by Carrie Underwood, visit SportsMatter.org and CaliaStudio.com.

Meet Rebecca Nickels aka BeccaBear18, this week’s Featured Care Bear! Learn more about Rebecca and her Care Bear story below.

Where are you from? Indianapolis, IN

What was the very first Carrie Underwood song you heard? Jesus Take The Wheel

How many years have you been a Carrie Underwood fan? 12

How many Carrie Underwood shows have you been to? 1

What is the farthest you have travelled for a Carrie Underwood show? 1 hour

What is one thing that sets you apart from other Carrie Underwood fans? Carrie got me hooked on country music and helped me pursue my passion for singing. As a result, I’m doing things I never thought possible. I thank Carrie for all of this!! I love you Carrie!

Tell us your favorite Carrie Underwood related story: My favorite Carrie story is her journey on and through American Idol 2005

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Las Vegas, Nevada – April 26, 2017 – Broadcast Music, Inc.®, (BMI®), the global leader in music rights management, honored music superstar Carrie Underwood at the 69 th annual BMI/NAB Dinner held last night at the Wynn Encore in Las Vegas. Underwood was recognized with the BMI Board of Directors Award for the impact her music has had on the broadcast industry, as well as her many contributions as a songwriter. With her string of radio hits, groundbreaking videos and television performances, Underwood was the ideal recipient of the BMI/NAB honor.

In addition, BMI took the opportunity to present Underwood with the latest three of her 14 career BMI songwriting awards for “Heartbeat,” “Little Toy Guns,” and “Smoke Break.” These awards are traditionally given out at BMI’s Country Awards Dinner in November, which Underwood was unable to attend due to her hosting preparation for the CMA Awards. She was also presented with nine BMI “Million-Air” Certificates, which are acknowledgements of songs that have achieved one million or more spins on radio. Underwood now has a career total of 14 BMI “Million-Air” certificates. (Full list below)

Hosted annually by the BMI Board of Directors, the annual NAB dinner salutes the Directors of the

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and celebrates the longstanding partnership between the songwriting community and the broadcast industry.

Mike O’Neill, BMI’s President and CEO, spoke to the room of industry heavy-hitters about Underwood’s impressive career and commented that, “Not every superstar is a songwriter, but Carrie is. She has earned the respect of her colleagues, not only for her singing, but also for her brilliant songwriting and storytelling, and that is an accomplishment that cannot be overstated.”

In accepting the award, Underwood remarked, “I am beyond blessed to get to do what I do, and am grateful that I am surrounded by such incredible people. I love the people that I get to work with – it’s a joy, a pleasure, and a privilege. Thank you so much BMI for everything that you have done for me and my music.” After her remarks, Underwood performed several songs from her impressive repertoire including “Two Black Cadillacs,” “So Small,” “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” and “Smoke Break.”

Past recipients of the BMI/NAB honor include Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Graham Nash, Paul Simon, Carlos Santana, and John Williams, among others.

To enter for a chance to attend the Official Carrie Underwood Fan Club Party:

1. Log in to CarrieUnderwood.fm
2. Go to the Official Fan Club Party event page
3. Click the “Enter Now” button under CONTESTS to enter to win an invitation

Enter to Attend the Fan Club Party

Because Carrie Underwood loves the Opry and the Nashville Predators too… She’s watching how the puck drops to know which night she’ll play the Opry during CMA Music Fest week. Stay tuned and Go Preds!

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