PLEASE THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS SONG IS JUST SICK.CARRIE UNDERWOOD HAS THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL.THE POWER AND EMOTION IS AMAZING.THE VOICE IS FLAWLESS.THE LISTENER IS IN AWE.JUST LOOK AT ROBIN WILLIAMS RESPONSE IN THE END.TO EVEN THINK THAT KELLY CLARKSONS VERSION HAS THE SAME EFFECT IS LUDICROUS.SHE IS ALL OVER THE PLACE WITH THE PHRASING OF THE SONG.SEEMS A BIT OVER THE TOP.I UNDERSTAND SHE WANTED A DIFFERENT APPROACH,BUT IN MY HUMBLE OPINION IT JUST DOES'NT WORK.FALLS FLAT.
I remember this show. I told ABC to tell Carrie I loved her. She did such an awesome job! I love this song and the way she sings it. I recommended this song for her performance and thoroughly enjoy it EVERY TIME she sings it. Love you Carebear. I called 1000 times :-)
IF YOU THINK LISTENING TO C.U. ON YOU TUBE/RADIO/OR CD IS UNBELIEVABLE YOU MUST SEE HER LIVE.YOUR JAW WILL DROP.THAT'S EVEN BEFORE SHE SINGS.BEAUTIFUL ,CLASSY WOMAN.YOU WILL BE MESMERIZED WHEN SHE DOES SING.BOTH WOMAN AND MEN LOVE HER.YOU CAN SEE SHE JUST LOVES THE AUDIENCE AND GOES ALL OUT WITH EVERY SONG.GO SEE HER IN CONCERT YOU WILL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED.ROBIN WILLIAMS MOST CERTAINLY WAS.
PLEASE TO THE NAYSAYERS GET A HEARING AID.THIS GIRL KNOCKS THIS SONG OUT OF THE BALLPARK.JUST LOOK AT ROBIN WILLIAMS REACTION AT THE END.HE MOUTHS ONE WORD "WOW".TO HEAR THIS RENDITION LIVE MUST HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLE.KELLY CLARKSON BUTCHERED THE SONG.COULD'NT WAIT FOR HER TO FINISH.
@ZEBEDODO butchered? get your ears checked. its natural to like one version over the other but to say kelly 'butchered' it is absolutely ridiculous. you just want to trash kelly.
Carrie Underwood obviously sings this song better. It is in her range. She is wild. Perfect live. Kelly Clarkson sang it well, but different. She had to change it to fit her voice. I don't think there should be a comparison because this is Carrie's song :) I love them both. Completely different artists.
one of the best songs ever written... I'm not talking about the lyrics but more about the MELODY and the HARMONY between the melody and the lyrics.. Carrie, you are a star.
People who say Carrie doesn't sing with emotion have no idea what they are talking about. Just because her voice isn't soulful doesn't mean she doesn't sing from the heart. If you ever watch her live performances, such as this one, you can see she feels what she is singing.
Love love love this song...And the brilliant talent that is Carrie Underwood...Carrie Underwood is simply wonderful...On EVERY level...Clearly the best gift that will ever come from American Idol...I am glad they found her!
No other singer can top this rendition/performance by Carrie Underwood!!! PERIOD. Anyone who declares otherwise must be dreaming or likes another singer. That is understandable and need no response.
@eviLFanTaSY1991 YEAH! i kept on finding the same video because it was in her iHeart performance where she sang this song with SOOOO much POWER!! i think it was "PROTECTED" by the owner of the video.
@slashkeanu The iHeart performance was the first time I ever heard this song...WOW! That's about all I can say... There's a difference between someone that learned to sing and someone that was born to sing...Carrie Underwood was BORN to sing songs like this...You can't teach someone to sing like that...Those vocals are coming from a much deeper place...This girl was clearly born to sing and I am glad we get to listen!
Kelly and Carrie fans should calm down, it's sad to see fans from both side arguing with one another and for what? They're both from American Idol, They're both successful and they both have unique and powerful voices. I don't care who came first, I don't care who sang this song first. They both sang "I know you won't" wonderfully. I agree with some of you though, Carrie does a better job but SO WHAT? That doesn't mean Kelly did a horrible job. I've seen Carrie fans say nothing but nice things
To all Carrie's detractors, including Leann Rimes, Carrie at the age 8 has shown a vocal ability which could be envied by many seasoned artists; at the age 13, Carrie almost got a contract from a recording company but was cancelled due to the takeover of the company by a new owner; all three judges in AI gave unprecedented comments to Carrie, from winning Idol prematurely to selling more records, to perfect performance, to ready for the record charts, etc. Please give all she deserves. Thanks!
@12345678907920 the fan are so use to her giving this type of performance. They figure this normal Carrie performance. Lot of Carrie's fans come to the awards because they can't go to her shows, because they sellout so quickly. That's problem there was no standing ovation.
All this fan bitching cracks me up. I have always loved this version of this song....more so than some of her number 1 hits. I think Carrie would be flattered to know after Kelly heard her sing this song, she had to cover it. Like both singers, prefer Carrie's subtlety. Kelly hits some very emotional notes but can get a little screechy. Obviously, even Kelly liked Carrie's version. We all have our favorites...let it go.
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Obviously Carrie fans would never acknowledge that Kelly make this song her own and disagree with Kelly fans that Kelly did this better.
This is a Carrie video. lol.
I think both did amazing. However, I prefer Kelly's version because her vocal arrangement of the song is much better. It's not as 'monotone scream' as Carrie's.
I wish we would all stop disrespecting Kelly and Carrie. They are bot beautiful women that should be an inspiration for all. They have no issue with each other, so we shouldn't either.
I bought Stronger on it first day of release. I am hardcore Kelly fan; but you gotta give credit where its due: Carrie Underwood owns this song from beginning to end.
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Carrie is nasaly and often a bit off key. Sure she has power to her voice but that alone doesn't make for an exceptional singer. Kelly Clarkson is an exceptional singer whether belting it out or singing softly. Kelly owned this song.
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Kelly Clarkson is by far the better singer, and she did one hell of an arrangement on this piece. She is the reason this song is getting attention now, and half of the people watching this are only doing so because of Kelly's recent retake on the song. Both are brilliant, but Kelly sung the HELL out of this song, and Carrie repeated the same notes constantly. Carrie sang this song with amazing passion and vocality, but Kelly tore the house down with her full voice register.
I like Kelly and Carrie. They are both beautiful singers with different style.
Kelly did nice cover. Carrie is far better at this song. Kelly style takes away from the felling I gets when I hear it. That kind of singing does not sound good on every song.
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@loyestor1951 And lastly, I don't even know which of her performances u've seen since there's more than 1, but Kelly live at the Troubador is the version I think is superior, not her VH1 version. Look it up. I think Carrie sounds great singing this, but if u can watch that vocal performance & call it mediocre (regardless of who's version u like better), than I'll assume 1951 refers 2 the year u were born and u could use a trip to the ear doctor. 2 great artists, 2 great performances. Period.
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@loyestor1951 First off, it's my opinion, no one is ever going to convince me that Carrie is better than Kelly becaue I just don't think so - AT ALL. Secondly, I actually like Carrie a lot! In case you didn't know, it is OK to like 2 artists ; ) Furthermore, awards don't mean anything, Kelly is widely considered by many music critics to be one of the best voices in the industry. Justin Bieber has won a lot of awards too, does that mean he's an incredible and dynamic artist? Don't think so.
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Carrie Underwood is a crazy talented vocalist, there's no denying, but I have to agree with some others that Kelly Clarkson's version of this particular song is way better. Kelly makes it seem effortless, I feel out of breath and tired watching Carrie sing it. Also, Carrie smiles throughout, and this is not exactly a song to smile through, so it loses emotion. Kelly adds so much soul (& no, not just because she does runs) with her slight rasp that it just takes this song to another level.
@bcamporine Please specify how Kelly took this song to another level: is it UP or DOWN! Kelly did not do this song justice, at all. And, What smiles are you talking about? Don't you know that Carrie garnered three awards in this show besting all female singers in all genres and all artists in films, TV, and music? Kelly has never achieved those recognition even just in her chosen genre of music. Carrie won the Grammy's best new artist; Kelly did not! Are you referring to a "mediocre level?"
@loyestor1951 People's Choice Awards aren't really important awards to be honest. It's more like, "if you show up, you receive an award" which is why only 1 nominee from each category shows up and (big surprise) they end up winning. Both Carrie and Kelly do this song justice. I'm sure the songwriter feels completely blessed to have two vocalists of their class sing their song. Good music is good music.
@chrisgeronimo People's Choice Awards is also important especially to some artists who experienced "drought" during awards nights, then here comes a relatively newcomer in Carrie Underwood receiving a one-time award of Favorite Star under 35 after besting all artists (Hollywood, Music, TV, etc.). I reckon Carrie appreciates this award much more than many of her major awards.
@loyestor1951 i love carrie but to say kelly didn't do the song justice at all is just ridiculous. she did far and beyond giving it justice. whoever's version is "better" is an opinion. and kelly has received quite a good bit of recognition. carrie might have not had a career if it weren't for kelly....kelly gave idol credibility. nobody wanted to take her seriously when she came out with her first record, of course she wasn't nominated for best new artist.its MUCH harder to do well in pop.
@HighNoteFanatic It is "overly" ridiculous to say that Carrie would not have a career were it not for Kelly. AI had the best ratings in TV during Carrie's season; the best attendance during the Idol tour, and Carrie is one of only two AI contestant who topped the voting week after week (was never in the bottom two or three). Kelly had a 4-year head start, but Carrie overtook Kelly's record sales in the US. Carrie is still the top earner among AI alum (even the combined next three earners).
@loyestor1951 It isn't overtly ridiculous, and you're proving my point by saying how high the ratings were for Carrie's season. If Kelly wasn't successful after winning, there might not have BEEN a 4th season. The fact that Kelly showed you can have real success from the show gave it much more credibility, and their rating went up over the next few years.If there wasn't anyone from the show who was successful, it would have faded quickly. kelly is actually the top earner, especially worldwide.
@HighNoteFanatic Country is dominated by male artists Carrie, due to her undeniable talent, is the first ever female artist to win entertainer of the year, not to mention winning the category back-to-back. Grammy's best new artist covers all genres; only one other country artist got it, beside Carrie. Check which artists were bested by Carrie. People's choice is also important; Carrie bested all artists in one category and bested Rihanna and Alicia Keys in another. You're just jealous for Kelly.
@loyestor1951 shania twain? Taylor swift? two of the biggest selling albums ever were from them. And again, kelly wasn't nominated for best new artist because nobody wanted to take her seriously coming off of idol...she didn't have a lot of respect in the industry coming off of a talent show. she had to really prove herself as an artist and didn't get that recognition until she released Breakaway. I'm not jealous by any means, Kelly is listed by Billboard as the most successful winner.
@HighNoteFanatic One more category: Carrie's rendition of the National Anthem is bested only by Whitney Houston's. And, where was Kelly Clarkson all those years? Kelly was "nursing" her wounds inflicted by her arrogance. Humility is very important in this industry. "Don't bite the hands that feed you!" In Carrie's case, AI was not a matter of life and death, considering that Carrie graduated magna cum laude in journalism, a sure career even after losing IDOL. Carrie tops Kelly all the way!!!
@loyestor1951 haha what are you talking about? And for one, Kelly's Superbowl National Anthem got MUCH better feedback than Carrie's. Tons of people were comparing it to Whitney's. I love Carrie but that was one of her weakest national anthems, she sounded really off that day...the last note was flat. Kelly got much better feedback. And Kelly is the definition of humility, the rumors about her trying to separate from Idol are ridiculous...she's said so herself how proud of idol she is.
@loyestor1951 also have to mention, kelly has had ten Top 10 hits on the Hot 100, and 3 #1's. Hot 100 is all genres combined, up against every song in the country. Carrie hasn't had nearly that many Top 10 hits...maybe on country but that isn't nearly as difficult to accomplish. kelly has done two country songs and both of them went #1 and #2 on the country charts.
@HighNoteFanatic Kelly did country (duet), not as a solo artist. I don't know where you studied LOGIC; you are misusing it!!! Carrie has 15 #1 hits, not only top ten. Carrie is even listed in the GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS. And, to prove that Carrie, a country singer tops Kelly, the King of POP, Michael Jackson, was so impressed with Carrie, much so that the family invited Carrie to join Dion, Smokey, Usher, and Hudson in the Grammy's tribute to the KING. Kelly can't sing country, as shown.
@loyestor1951 you misread what i said. she has that many #1s on country, which is a MUCH easier accomplishment. Country fans are dedicated...once carrie established her career, pretty much anything she releases will do well in that market. The Hot 100 includes all genres of music, and Carrie's had like one song hit the Top 10. Kelly has had 10, including 3 #1s. Kelly's had plenty of #1s on HAC and Pop but with all genres included, that's a much tougher feat.
@loyestor1951 um....kelly has broken plenty of records too. she's the only artist in history to have #1s on Pop, AC, HAC, Country, Hot 100, and Dance. And giving a person's opinion doesn't say anything about the argument. Plenty of hugely notable people have praised Kelly just as much. Kelly can sing country, as shown...considering both times she has they went #1 and #2. She went on a whole tour with one of the biggest country artists ever.
@HighNoteFanatic Never heard of the honors/recognition Kelly received that you mentioned. Obviously, you made them up!!! The awards/recognition received by Carrie are all on record. You must be dreaming! Kelly was not invited by legends to do duets with them. Carrie was also invited to headline at the iheart festival. Kelly was not. The Grammy's gave Carrie 5 individual awards; Carrie is the only artist all of whose albums became album of the year at the American Music Awards; and many more.
@loyestor1951 lol no, you just want to pretend they aren't real because you can't face the fact of kelly's success. Kelly's recognitions are very much on record, Billboard tweeted like a few weeks ago the thing about #1s. You can look it up. And yes Kelly has been invited by legends to sing with them....she's sung with Reba, Martina McBride, Melissa Etheridge, Mary J Blige, Jennifer Hudson, and tons of others.
@loyestor1951 continued...you clearly don't know what you're talking about. Kelly also headlined the iHeart Radio Music Festival. She's won her fair share of big awards, including ASCAP awards which carrie hasn't won. Kelly has been named by people, one example is Esquire magazine, the best voice in the history of pop music. Simon said Kelly has the best voice of an idol winner by a mile. again, country is a genre which is MUCH easier to do well in. Pop is a lot more competitive.
@HighNoteFanatic Kelly appeared in one segment of the festival, not as a headliner. Carrie headlined one of the segments. Do you know how many times Kelly auditioned for the first season of idol??? You don't know what you're talking about. Your username is very appropriate: FANATIC (believer of falsehoods)
@loyestor1951 No, Kelly was just as big a part of the festival as Carrie was. Both of them were headliners...you can look it up.
What are you talking about with the "how many times kelly auditioned for idol?" She auditioned once. she didn't even know it was a TV show at first, she was always going on auditions and this was just another one. even when she made it on the show she had no idea that the show was big. if kelly didn't win and become a big star, the show wouldn't have lasted.
@HighNoteFanatic why you compare a country artist with a pop artist ?? you have to compare Kelly with Lady Gaga , Katy Perry and Rihanna , but I guess you compare her with Carrie because all that pop singers are monsters compared with Kelly and all of them destroyed kelly with albums and singles and concerts sells ! lol !
@simonplayon You said it very well and I agree with you. Country music is not even as popular as pop here in the US, but Carrie outsold Kelly, who had a four-year head start. That feat is undeniable.
@loyestor1951 yeah thats true Carrie outsold Kelly with four year head start ! and Carrie have all her 3 albums multiplatinum ! and Kelly have 2 albums with bad sells !
@simonplayon The problem is people talk without even studying their info, truth or falsehood! Carrie's talent is a once in a lifetime phenomenon; it's undeniable and authentic, and, in the words of Simon, combined with "personality!!!" Carrie may not be the "world's sexiest blonde of 2011," but her "wholesome demeanor" bagged the title/award in her favor (i.e. according to the judges)!!!
@simonplayon kelly had one album with bad sales, because her label didn't support it. she didn't have any promo after the initial release...they basically killed it.
@loyestor1951 3 years, not four. And if you're counting albums, it would be a 2 year head start since kelly's first came out in 2003 and carrie's in 2005. again, country fans are more dedicated. country albums typically sell more than pop albums, that's not hard to see. Pop fans will be MUCH more inclined to buy a song off of iTunes instead of buying a whole album. But when you bring worldwide sales into effect, there's really no contest.
@HighNoteFanatic You're still talking nonsense!! I hope more people read your comments. You're embarrassing yourself, big time. Kelly may, eventually, disown you!!!
@HighNoteFanatic You don't understand what "legend" and "headliner" mean. American Idol is in its 11th season now; what keep it going are the fans, like you and me, not a single contestant or champion.
@loyestor1951 Can you please tell me how Carrie was a headliner but Kelly wasn't? Both were clearly headliners at the event, I don't know how you can say otherwise. And Reba is a country legend, hands down.
As of now, yes the fans keep Idol going. But the very first seasons? It didn't have a lot of fans yet. Kelly was who brought in fans. Simon himself has said Kelly gave the show credibility.
I LOVE EVERYTHING about this performance except for no one standing up at the end! Nothing annoys me more than an audience not knowing when a standing ovation is deserved! She was amazing as usual.
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I love Carrie Underwood, but she sounds better on other performances. I think Kellys' version is better because it is more emotional and mature. Carrie belted too much of this song and it doesn't work as well. Go watch How Great Thou Art with Carrie and Vince Gill if you want to see Carrie at her best.
Okay I had to come over here because I just watched Kelly singing it, and she should not have went there. I love Kelly and she has wonderful songs on her new album there was no need for her to be bringing out other people's stuff and doing it or she should have changed it up more because Carrie blew her out the water.
that was something special about this carrie underwood performance, I can't put my finger on it. I've heard her perform even better, but this is my overall favorite.
OMG nobody in the world can say that Kelly performance is better than Carrie performance !!!!! THIS IS PERFECTION ! her voice is so clear and powerfull!!!!! her notes are out of this world!! BEST SINGER IN THE UNIVERSE!!!! NO DOUBT !!!
To those who prefer (exaggerated, IMO) emo injection, go watch yr favorite artists...lol
Aside from a skilful vocal, I like how Carrie adds soul to her voice in a subtle way. It's not my fault or anyone's that you fails to see (or chooses to ignore) the emotion in this performance :p
@RainHNg her emotion on this song gets to me more than Kelly's and I was expecting the opposite. Watch the iheartradio performance(her best one), the way she says "but IIIIIII know you!" breaks my heart into a million pieces. With Kelly I feel like something is about to happen...then it doesn't(emotionally). They both have beautiful voices though.
Kelly and Carrie have the utmost respect for one another. I adore both. It's so refreshing to hear people like them who can sing even better live they will in the studio. I disagree with both die-hard fans. Both have an incredible amount of emotion they poor out of their souls when they sing. When I saw Carrie in concert, there was a great deal of vulnerablity and sassy edge. And those astonishing vocals! Very different but none the less a mind blowing experience. Both should be celebrated!
@carshe209 I love both Carrie and Kelly~~I think both them are amazing.Why you have to critisize one to make the other better? They,re both great,Why not love them at the same time?Stop comparing them~
I'm a fan of both artists. Carrie is more of a technical singer..sure she hits the right notes but I just don't get any emotion from her. Kelly's version was absolutely phenomenal because you could feel her when she was singing. Carrie just sounded loud...
I prefer Kelly's version but I like Carrie's version as well.It's ok you all don't have to like the same thing just don't fight over it or insult the other artist.
Heh...Since when adding bunch of variations & shits to the original song is instantly considered more soulful & such...(I guess ppl were brainwashed by those R&B singers...lulz)
Also, last time I checked, I don't go find & watch vids of singers that I don't like & start spamming my B.S. OPINION there. So I expect the same here. I also don't give a crap about who sell more that who, so keep those # 4 yourself
@RainHNg brainwashed? We are talking about vocal arrangement. Just because this bitch belts and hit high notes , she is better in emanating emotions? NO. Its just like Christina Aguilera yapping yapping to show off vocal prowess and the song entity loses its soul. Country singer can be fun. Thats about it.
@cepacol06 Sorry! She's the original for this song. Cannot simply tell her where to sing it. If you have nothing else to do, please don't do it here!!!
I agree with you. Kelly is one of my other favorites Carrie being one of them of course. I'm so sick of people thinking every song sounds good with that type of singing style. I like Kelly cover of this song. It is not anywhere near as beautiful as Carrie original version. Carrie always sings from her heart.
My mom even said she would like to hear Carrie in concert because of how beautiful her vocals are. I have only heard her say that about Alison Krauss.
Shut up about Kelly Clarkson... she messes up the words and can't hold a 15 second note, Carrie fans can fight back but we won't. Kelly and Carrie are good in their own ways but leave THEIR songs to THEM and go watch her version if you want don't bring shit here
@KnowYourEnemys haha.. sure kelly can hold the note that carrie holds here.. its just a pathetic sustained BB4, not even a c5.. lmfao.. while kelly on her cover held multiple notes.. nicely shifted for 8 seconds peaked at e5.. she sang this song in higher key.. with more resonance fluidity and power.. so stay mad.. stay deluded.. you will never admit that kelly sang it better of course she's not your idol.. as simple as that.. but the wholeworld knows that kelly is better in every way
@carshe209 i don't think messing up the words, not being able to properly transform to a nice throat note, and Kelly just stands there, Carrie about cries which adds WAY more sympathy to her song. So no, the whole world knows Carries prettier, a better song writer, and just as good as a singer. Simon, Randy, and Paula agree with the rest of America
@KnowYourEnemys HAHAHA.. KELLY IS SINGING INFRONT OF A AMSALL CROWD, SANG 6 HARD HIG SONGS BEFORE SHE SANG THAT.. SHE WORE A PAIR OF SIMPLE SHIRT AND JEANS.. NO PREPARATIONS.. SHE MESSES THE WORDS OBVIOUSLY SHE'S NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE LYRICS AND INDICATION THAT SHE DIDNT EVEN PRACTICE THE SONG.. BUT STILL SHE MANAGE TO KILL AND BELT IT IT.. DISAGREE IF YOU WANT.. BUT KELLY IS BETTER IN ANY FORM OF MUSICALITY FACTS.. SHE'S JUST BETTER.. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
@KnowYourEnemys a better song writer? oh god.. kelly wrote BECAUSE OF YOU, an WORLDWIDE HIT.. AND COWROTE ALMOST ALL OF HER SONGS.. SHE EVEN WROTE ENTIRE SONGS IN ONE OF HER ALBUM, prettier? oh god her fake tanned skin? her hair extensions? her fixed bridge? her fake lash? fake nails. no comment puhlease.. just as good? darling way back on idol simon and randy compare kelly to celine and mariah, and simon SAID KELLY IS THE BEST IDOL WINNER ''BY MILE" and ON PAR VOCALLY WITH CELINE, CARRIE WHO?
@KnowYourEnemys lmao kelly has way more stage presence carrie is like a damn robot simon randy and paula dont agree on none of that shit hahaha but nice try and dont even get me started on the belting
@KellyFan4Lyfe08 right, Cuz in Carrie's performance of 'Alone' and 'Angels Brought Me Here' Simon DEFINITELY never said that she was the best contestant ever to join on idol. Also look up 'Simon comments on Carrie Underwood' where he says that she's the 'most successful contestant on AI' and her profits agree. Sure Kelly has more worldwide sales, but she also has a 3 year headstart and 4 more albums. If you average the album sales Carrie's average is 3,333,333.33 while Kelly's is 2,857,142.86...
@KnowYourEnemys lol get over it u make no sense simon i just checked and anyone can check for themselves nice try hahaha in angels brought me here all simon said was she done enough to win the competiion and in alone simon said shed sell more records then any previous record and whether you like it or not 12-13million is not more then 23 million kelly sold more in her second album 12 million which is now 14million then carrie has with all 3 albums so dont try that bs lol u got owned give it up
@KnowYourEnemys and simon never said she was the most succesful lol so stop the lies all these proof is on youtube face it carrie will always come 2nd to kelly and simon likes kelly more
@KellyFan4Lyfe08 look up 'alone - Carrie Underwood with Judges Commentary' and 'Carrie Underwood / praying for time (Live Performance)' where he said "I remember a few years ago, saying on American Idol that a certain contestant would sell more records than any other contestant, and as usual, I got it right, ladies and gentlemen, the incredible.. Carrie Underwood" and tell me he never said she was the most successful. So why don't you stop all the lies dumb ass.
@KellyFan4Lyfe08 Carrie received three awards in this show. Obviously, your deaf and blind. The three awards are: fav. star under 35, best country song, and best female singer! Ask your friend to read these comments to you, so you would understand!
i LOVE kelly and love her version also, but like they say NEVER MESS WITH THE ORIGINAL, they are both amazing vocally if you guys wanna make one look like shit your getting nowhere, cause they are always gonna put amazing performances so dont waste your time FIGHTING and go make other bad singers like TAYLOR SWIFT or KATY PERRY look like crap
Just shut up everyone.. if you guys like Kelly's version better... go and watch her video.. why wasting ur time here.. what a jobless poeple... .They both are good in their own way.. what ever it is.. I always prefer the original version.. If carrie sings Kelly's song.. I wud prefer Kelly's version and vice versa.. simple as that!!
Everybody needs to calm down. Both Carrie and Kelly are amazing singers and performers! They are just different and spectacular at what they do!Apparently there is no beef between them or else Kelly wouldnt have sang Carries song!
carries highest head voice note - D5 which were very brief...kelly singing this her highest head voice note was a F5...carries highest chest note was a D5 kellys high chest note was a F#5 carrie sustained a Bb4 for 9 seconds kelly sustained a C#5-D5-E5 for 9 seconds plus kelly actually put emotion into it :)
Ok, we get it, you can hold a note carrie. Can you try putting in some emotion please? I hate to turn this into a battle, but seriously, KC's version DESTROYS this. Carrie is an amazing technical singer and I really respect her ability, but in terms of overall performance, Kelly's was in a different league.
Nobody can sing this song as nearly-perfect as Carrie Underwood!!!
loyestor1951 14 hours ago
PLEASE THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS SONG IS JUST SICK.CARRIE UNDERWOOD HAS THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL.THE POWER AND EMOTION IS AMAZING.THE VOICE IS FLAWLESS.THE LISTENER IS IN AWE.JUST LOOK AT ROBIN WILLIAMS RESPONSE IN THE END.TO EVEN THINK THAT KELLY CLARKSONS VERSION HAS THE SAME EFFECT IS LUDICROUS.SHE IS ALL OVER THE PLACE WITH THE PHRASING OF THE SONG.SEEMS A BIT OVER THE TOP.I UNDERSTAND SHE WANTED A DIFFERENT APPROACH,BUT IN MY HUMBLE OPINION IT JUST DOES'NT WORK.FALLS FLAT.
ZEBEDODO 3 days ago
@ZEBEDODO I agree with you, totally!!!
loyestor1951 2 days ago
what a flawless performance... she's so amazing!
peeui 3 days ago
JEREMY ROSADO DID A GOOD RENDITION OF THIS SONG IN AMERICAN IDOL , SO GOOD !!!!
bernztekz69 3 days ago
a guy named Jeremy Rosado nailed this song better than her, he's a contestant of american idol 2012
mellterry1989 5 days ago
@mellterry1989 Did the contestant land in the final 13???
loyestor1951 2 days ago
@mellterry1989 Jeremy sing a 1:30 minute of the song !! lol
simonplayon 15 hours ago
carrie vs kelly .... who is better ?
mellterry1989 5 days ago
Wow. This bitch is crazy good. I am now a big Carrie Underwood fan!
bittybettie 5 days ago
I'm addicted to this song! Clarkson's performance is great too but still I feel more emotion when I listen to Carrie singing!
arielgrushka 5 days ago 2
I remember this show. I told ABC to tell Carrie I loved her. She did such an awesome job! I love this song and the way she sings it. I recommended this song for her performance and thoroughly enjoy it EVERY TIME she sings it. Love you Carebear. I called 1000 times :-)
BellaGartenLLC 6 days ago
IF YOU THINK LISTENING TO C.U. ON YOU TUBE/RADIO/OR CD IS UNBELIEVABLE YOU MUST SEE HER LIVE.YOUR JAW WILL DROP.THAT'S EVEN BEFORE SHE SINGS.BEAUTIFUL ,CLASSY WOMAN.YOU WILL BE MESMERIZED WHEN SHE DOES SING.BOTH WOMAN AND MEN LOVE HER.YOU CAN SEE SHE JUST LOVES THE AUDIENCE AND GOES ALL OUT WITH EVERY SONG.GO SEE HER IN CONCERT YOU WILL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED.ROBIN WILLIAMS MOST CERTAINLY WAS.
ZEBEDODO 6 days ago
and that is why she won American Idol <3
acciorupertweasley 1 week ago
HOLY CRAP! SHE'S EVEN BETTER LIVE! I LOVE CARRIE!
lossie101 1 week ago
wat is everyone on? this is atrocious wow. carrie underwood totally does not live up to her reputation..she's all over the place.
rastanoodlesable 1 week ago
Amazing! She deserved a standing ovation!
crobles8706 1 week ago 3
She sang the hell out of that song!! Awesome!!!
papasmrf3737 1 week ago
She's so beautiful and has such an amazing voice!
elikatta08 1 week ago 3
COME TO BRAZIL
paulbritney 1 week ago
PLEASE TO THE NAYSAYERS GET A HEARING AID.THIS GIRL KNOCKS THIS SONG OUT OF THE BALLPARK.JUST LOOK AT ROBIN WILLIAMS REACTION AT THE END.HE MOUTHS ONE WORD "WOW".TO HEAR THIS RENDITION LIVE MUST HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLE.KELLY CLARKSON BUTCHERED THE SONG.COULD'NT WAIT FOR HER TO FINISH.
ZEBEDODO 1 week ago
@ZEBEDODO How the Hell did you catch Robin Williams say that? I watched for it and damn you got good eyes
JackSparrow81689 1 week ago
@ZEBEDODO butchered? get your ears checked. its natural to like one version over the other but to say kelly 'butchered' it is absolutely ridiculous. you just want to trash kelly.
HighNoteFanatic 3 days ago
wheres the freaking i heart version!! -_-
Lover93music 1 week ago
@Lover93music YEAH! :) her iheart version was the BEST version. However, this is very good. :)
slashkeanu 6 days ago
Carrie Underwood obviously sings this song better. It is in her range. She is wild. Perfect live. Kelly Clarkson sang it well, but different. She had to change it to fit her voice. I don't think there should be a comparison because this is Carrie's song :) I love them both. Completely different artists.
SegalMaddy 2 weeks ago 7
5:13 stand the fuck up bitches. Like really.
bflyvh 2 weeks ago 5
AMAZING................ THE NEW WHITNEY HOUSTON WATCH WHAT I SAY
djames17101 2 weeks ago 3
Here's the real deal........... the vanilla Whitney.
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Carrie Underwood owns this song from beginning to end. (2)
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higgobraga 2 weeks ago
one of the best songs ever written... I'm not talking about the lyrics but more about the MELODY and the HARMONY between the melody and the lyrics.. Carrie, you are a star.
ozbilege123 2 weeks ago
I'm sorry all I hear is ... AHHHHHHH ... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH,,, AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Not pleasant to their ears.
Kellys version is much more beautiful and soulful in my opinion.
xtopher 2 weeks ago
So, what did he say? I forgot.
KVindicate 3 weeks ago
2:06 Look at the audience turn their head when she did that "I~~~" thing.. lol.
MrTitus93 3 weeks ago
Stop comparing Kelly with Carrie, two different genres, country, pop-rock/pop. Just shut up and listen.
GeorgeShrfan 4 weeks ago
One of my absolute favorite of her songs!! And this performance is literally breathtaking....
sanglee95 1 month ago
Carrie KILLED this song. SLAYED IT! Best performance at an awards show in recent history!!!!!!!!!!!
ejstrayer 1 month ago
I really prefer carrie's version but kelly's cover is awesome too
SantiMuntaner 1 month ago
People who say Carrie doesn't sing with emotion have no idea what they are talking about. Just because her voice isn't soulful doesn't mean she doesn't sing from the heart. If you ever watch her live performances, such as this one, you can see she feels what she is singing.
craigjeffries 1 month ago 4
I could listen to this and Carrie Underwood singing songs like this ALL day EVERY day for the rest of my life...She's incredible...
ChiefReso 1 month ago 4
Love love love this song...And the brilliant talent that is Carrie Underwood...Carrie Underwood is simply wonderful...On EVERY level...Clearly the best gift that will ever come from American Idol...I am glad they found her!
ChiefReso 1 month ago 3
Love her interpretation of this song....so very beautiful and heartfelt not to mention her vocals. My favorite song.
WWETripleG 1 month ago
No other singer can top this rendition/performance by Carrie Underwood!!! PERIOD. Anyone who declares otherwise must be dreaming or likes another singer. That is understandable and need no response.
loyestor1951 1 month ago in playlist CARRIE UNDERWOOD 3
this performance just makes me smile! :) WHY IS CARRIE SO GOOD!?
music4life510 2 months ago 5
Please, does someone have the link the iHeartRadio performance of this song?!?!
eviLFanTaSY1991 2 months ago
@eviLFanTaSY1991 YEAH! i kept on finding the same video because it was in her iHeart performance where she sang this song with SOOOO much POWER!! i think it was "PROTECTED" by the owner of the video.
slashkeanu 2 months ago
@slashkeanu The iHeart performance was the first time I ever heard this song...WOW! That's about all I can say... There's a difference between someone that learned to sing and someone that was born to sing...Carrie Underwood was BORN to sing songs like this...You can't teach someone to sing like that...Those vocals are coming from a much deeper place...This girl was clearly born to sing and I am glad we get to listen!
ChiefReso 1 month ago 6
@eviLFanTaSY1991 No link but that was AWESOME!
ChiefReso 1 month ago
Kelly and Carrie fans should calm down, it's sad to see fans from both side arguing with one another and for what? They're both from American Idol, They're both successful and they both have unique and powerful voices. I don't care who came first, I don't care who sang this song first. They both sang "I know you won't" wonderfully. I agree with some of you though, Carrie does a better job but SO WHAT? That doesn't mean Kelly did a horrible job. I've seen Carrie fans say nothing but nice things
mmusic218 2 months ago 4
@mmusic218 about Kelly Clarkson but Kelly fans just bash Carrie and why? they're both amazing! I hope all this childish fight stops.
mmusic218 2 months ago
were the twilight stars there?
webelonghere 3 months ago
omg, 11s-note
foolguy1360 3 months ago 4
To all Carrie's detractors, including Leann Rimes, Carrie at the age 8 has shown a vocal ability which could be envied by many seasoned artists; at the age 13, Carrie almost got a contract from a recording company but was cancelled due to the takeover of the company by a new owner; all three judges in AI gave unprecedented comments to Carrie, from winning Idol prematurely to selling more records, to perfect performance, to ready for the record charts, etc. Please give all she deserves. Thanks!
loyestor1951 3 months ago 10
She BELTed that song. w/c she seems to be doing it more often nowadays. just like when she sang 'how great thou art'. she have some lungs in her.
Wallykget1 3 months ago 2
This performance is powerful and touching to the heart.
Iwantmorefun1 3 months ago 11
Is it just me or does Carrie Look like Jamie Lynn Spears and Emily Osment in 1?
KristinArmy123 3 months ago
Is it just me or does Carrie look like Jamie Lynn Spears? :)
KristinArmy123 3 months ago
i absolutely love her eyes
KnowYourEnemys 3 months ago 9
not a single one stand ?! what the fuck !!! she should be given a standing ovation for that performance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12345678907920 3 months ago 20
@12345678907920 the fan are so use to her giving this type of performance. They figure this normal Carrie performance. Lot of Carrie's fans come to the awards because they can't go to her shows, because they sellout so quickly. That's problem there was no standing ovation.
row759 3 months ago
4:00 my favorite part
starmeup100 3 months ago 10
All this fan bitching cracks me up. I have always loved this version of this song....more so than some of her number 1 hits. I think Carrie would be flattered to know after Kelly heard her sing this song, she had to cover it. Like both singers, prefer Carrie's subtlety. Kelly hits some very emotional notes but can get a little screechy. Obviously, even Kelly liked Carrie's version. We all have our favorites...let it go.
WWETripleG 3 months ago 3
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Obviously Carrie fans would never acknowledge that Kelly make this song her own and disagree with Kelly fans that Kelly did this better.
This is a Carrie video. lol.
I think both did amazing. However, I prefer Kelly's version because her vocal arrangement of the song is much better. It's not as 'monotone scream' as Carrie's.
JesseLCH 3 months ago
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@JesseLCH Monotone scream! Yeah, those are the words that i've been looking for.
0987654321nv 3 months ago
I wish we would all stop disrespecting Kelly and Carrie. They are bot beautiful women that should be an inspiration for all. They have no issue with each other, so we shouldn't either.
vatonolan 3 months ago 10
I bought Stronger on it first day of release. I am hardcore Kelly fan; but you gotta give credit where its due: Carrie Underwood owns this song from beginning to end.
jkamilo86 3 months ago 79
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Carrie is nasaly and often a bit off key. Sure she has power to her voice but that alone doesn't make for an exceptional singer. Kelly Clarkson is an exceptional singer whether belting it out or singing softly. Kelly owned this song.
nancyxtay 3 months ago
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Kelly Clarkson is by far the better singer, and she did one hell of an arrangement on this piece. She is the reason this song is getting attention now, and half of the people watching this are only doing so because of Kelly's recent retake on the song. Both are brilliant, but Kelly sung the HELL out of this song, and Carrie repeated the same notes constantly. Carrie sang this song with amazing passion and vocality, but Kelly tore the house down with her full voice register.
Musicalbowlrkat300 3 months ago
I like Kelly and Carrie. They are both beautiful singers with different style.
Kelly did nice cover. Carrie is far better at this song. Kelly style takes away from the felling I gets when I hear it. That kind of singing does not sound good on every song.
lizzyvance 3 months ago 17
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@loyestor1951 And lastly, I don't even know which of her performances u've seen since there's more than 1, but Kelly live at the Troubador is the version I think is superior, not her VH1 version. Look it up. I think Carrie sounds great singing this, but if u can watch that vocal performance & call it mediocre (regardless of who's version u like better), than I'll assume 1951 refers 2 the year u were born and u could use a trip to the ear doctor. 2 great artists, 2 great performances. Period.
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@loyestor1951 First off, it's my opinion, no one is ever going to convince me that Carrie is better than Kelly becaue I just don't think so - AT ALL. Secondly, I actually like Carrie a lot! In case you didn't know, it is OK to like 2 artists ; ) Furthermore, awards don't mean anything, Kelly is widely considered by many music critics to be one of the best voices in the industry. Justin Bieber has won a lot of awards too, does that mean he's an incredible and dynamic artist? Don't think so.
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deonzax 3 months ago
my God she is INCREDIBLE!!!!!:)
ifynne1 3 months ago 12
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Carrie Underwood is a crazy talented vocalist, there's no denying, but I have to agree with some others that Kelly Clarkson's version of this particular song is way better. Kelly makes it seem effortless, I feel out of breath and tired watching Carrie sing it. Also, Carrie smiles throughout, and this is not exactly a song to smile through, so it loses emotion. Kelly adds so much soul (& no, not just because she does runs) with her slight rasp that it just takes this song to another level.
bcamporine 3 months ago
@bcamporine Please specify how Kelly took this song to another level: is it UP or DOWN! Kelly did not do this song justice, at all. And, What smiles are you talking about? Don't you know that Carrie garnered three awards in this show besting all female singers in all genres and all artists in films, TV, and music? Kelly has never achieved those recognition even just in her chosen genre of music. Carrie won the Grammy's best new artist; Kelly did not! Are you referring to a "mediocre level?"
loyestor1951 3 months ago 59
@loyestor1951 People's Choice Awards aren't really important awards to be honest. It's more like, "if you show up, you receive an award" which is why only 1 nominee from each category shows up and (big surprise) they end up winning. Both Carrie and Kelly do this song justice. I'm sure the songwriter feels completely blessed to have two vocalists of their class sing their song. Good music is good music.
chrisgeronimo 3 months ago
@chrisgeronimo People's Choice Awards is also important especially to some artists who experienced "drought" during awards nights, then here comes a relatively newcomer in Carrie Underwood receiving a one-time award of Favorite Star under 35 after besting all artists (Hollywood, Music, TV, etc.). I reckon Carrie appreciates this award much more than many of her major awards.
loyestor1951 3 months ago 2
@loyestor1951 i love carrie but to say kelly didn't do the song justice at all is just ridiculous. she did far and beyond giving it justice. whoever's version is "better" is an opinion. and kelly has received quite a good bit of recognition. carrie might have not had a career if it weren't for kelly....kelly gave idol credibility. nobody wanted to take her seriously when she came out with her first record, of course she wasn't nominated for best new artist.its MUCH harder to do well in pop.
HighNoteFanatic 3 days ago
@HighNoteFanatic It is "overly" ridiculous to say that Carrie would not have a career were it not for Kelly. AI had the best ratings in TV during Carrie's season; the best attendance during the Idol tour, and Carrie is one of only two AI contestant who topped the voting week after week (was never in the bottom two or three). Kelly had a 4-year head start, but Carrie overtook Kelly's record sales in the US. Carrie is still the top earner among AI alum (even the combined next three earners).
loyestor1951 3 days ago
@loyestor1951 It isn't overtly ridiculous, and you're proving my point by saying how high the ratings were for Carrie's season. If Kelly wasn't successful after winning, there might not have BEEN a 4th season. The fact that Kelly showed you can have real success from the show gave it much more credibility, and their rating went up over the next few years.If there wasn't anyone from the show who was successful, it would have faded quickly. kelly is actually the top earner, especially worldwide.
HighNoteFanatic 2 days ago
@HighNoteFanatic Country is dominated by male artists Carrie, due to her undeniable talent, is the first ever female artist to win entertainer of the year, not to mention winning the category back-to-back. Grammy's best new artist covers all genres; only one other country artist got it, beside Carrie. Check which artists were bested by Carrie. People's choice is also important; Carrie bested all artists in one category and bested Rihanna and Alicia Keys in another. You're just jealous for Kelly.
loyestor1951 3 days ago
@loyestor1951 shania twain? Taylor swift? two of the biggest selling albums ever were from them. And again, kelly wasn't nominated for best new artist because nobody wanted to take her seriously coming off of idol...she didn't have a lot of respect in the industry coming off of a talent show. she had to really prove herself as an artist and didn't get that recognition until she released Breakaway. I'm not jealous by any means, Kelly is listed by Billboard as the most successful winner.
HighNoteFanatic 2 days ago
@HighNoteFanatic Carrie has 15 Billboard awards; what are you talking about???
loyestor1951 2 days ago
@HighNoteFanatic One more category: Carrie's rendition of the National Anthem is bested only by Whitney Houston's. And, where was Kelly Clarkson all those years? Kelly was "nursing" her wounds inflicted by her arrogance. Humility is very important in this industry. "Don't bite the hands that feed you!" In Carrie's case, AI was not a matter of life and death, considering that Carrie graduated magna cum laude in journalism, a sure career even after losing IDOL. Carrie tops Kelly all the way!!!
loyestor1951 3 days ago
@loyestor1951 haha what are you talking about? And for one, Kelly's Superbowl National Anthem got MUCH better feedback than Carrie's. Tons of people were comparing it to Whitney's. I love Carrie but that was one of her weakest national anthems, she sounded really off that day...the last note was flat. Kelly got much better feedback. And Kelly is the definition of humility, the rumors about her trying to separate from Idol are ridiculous...she's said so herself how proud of idol she is.
HighNoteFanatic 2 days ago
@loyestor1951 also have to mention, kelly has had ten Top 10 hits on the Hot 100, and 3 #1's. Hot 100 is all genres combined, up against every song in the country. Carrie hasn't had nearly that many Top 10 hits...maybe on country but that isn't nearly as difficult to accomplish. kelly has done two country songs and both of them went #1 and #2 on the country charts.
HighNoteFanatic 2 days ago
@HighNoteFanatic ive had the same argument with this person like a year ago
agators212 2 days ago
@HighNoteFanatic Kelly did country (duet), not as a solo artist. I don't know where you studied LOGIC; you are misusing it!!! Carrie has 15 #1 hits, not only top ten. Carrie is even listed in the GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS. And, to prove that Carrie, a country singer tops Kelly, the King of POP, Michael Jackson, was so impressed with Carrie, much so that the family invited Carrie to join Dion, Smokey, Usher, and Hudson in the Grammy's tribute to the KING. Kelly can't sing country, as shown.
loyestor1951 2 days ago
@loyestor1951 you misread what i said. she has that many #1s on country, which is a MUCH easier accomplishment. Country fans are dedicated...once carrie established her career, pretty much anything she releases will do well in that market. The Hot 100 includes all genres of music, and Carrie's had like one song hit the Top 10. Kelly has had 10, including 3 #1s. Kelly's had plenty of #1s on HAC and Pop but with all genres included, that's a much tougher feat.
HighNoteFanatic 2 days ago
@loyestor1951 um....kelly has broken plenty of records too. she's the only artist in history to have #1s on Pop, AC, HAC, Country, Hot 100, and Dance. And giving a person's opinion doesn't say anything about the argument. Plenty of hugely notable people have praised Kelly just as much. Kelly can sing country, as shown...considering both times she has they went #1 and #2. She went on a whole tour with one of the biggest country artists ever.
HighNoteFanatic 2 days ago
@HighNoteFanatic Never heard of the honors/recognition Kelly received that you mentioned. Obviously, you made them up!!! The awards/recognition received by Carrie are all on record. You must be dreaming! Kelly was not invited by legends to do duets with them. Carrie was also invited to headline at the iheart festival. Kelly was not. The Grammy's gave Carrie 5 individual awards; Carrie is the only artist all of whose albums became album of the year at the American Music Awards; and many more.
loyestor1951 2 days ago
@loyestor1951 lol no, you just want to pretend they aren't real because you can't face the fact of kelly's success. Kelly's recognitions are very much on record, Billboard tweeted like a few weeks ago the thing about #1s. You can look it up. And yes Kelly has been invited by legends to sing with them....she's sung with Reba, Martina McBride, Melissa Etheridge, Mary J Blige, Jennifer Hudson, and tons of others.
HighNoteFanatic 1 day ago
@HighNoteFanatic Not one of the artists you mentioned are/were legends, even Reba! Carrie has surpassed Reba in the most #1 country song.
loyestor1951 1 day ago
@loyestor1951 Reba is a country legend, hands down. Melissa Etheridge is huge.
HighNoteFanatic 1 day ago
@loyestor1951 continued...you clearly don't know what you're talking about. Kelly also headlined the iHeart Radio Music Festival. She's won her fair share of big awards, including ASCAP awards which carrie hasn't won. Kelly has been named by people, one example is Esquire magazine, the best voice in the history of pop music. Simon said Kelly has the best voice of an idol winner by a mile. again, country is a genre which is MUCH easier to do well in. Pop is a lot more competitive.
HighNoteFanatic 1 day ago
@HighNoteFanatic Kelly appeared in one segment of the festival, not as a headliner. Carrie headlined one of the segments. Do you know how many times Kelly auditioned for the first season of idol??? You don't know what you're talking about. Your username is very appropriate: FANATIC (believer of falsehoods)
loyestor1951 1 day ago
@loyestor1951 No, Kelly was just as big a part of the festival as Carrie was. Both of them were headliners...you can look it up.
What are you talking about with the "how many times kelly auditioned for idol?" She auditioned once. she didn't even know it was a TV show at first, she was always going on auditions and this was just another one. even when she made it on the show she had no idea that the show was big. if kelly didn't win and become a big star, the show wouldn't have lasted.
HighNoteFanatic 1 day ago
@HighNoteFanatic why you compare a country artist with a pop artist ?? you have to compare Kelly with Lady Gaga , Katy Perry and Rihanna , but I guess you compare her with Carrie because all that pop singers are monsters compared with Kelly and all of them destroyed kelly with albums and singles and concerts sells ! lol !
simonplayon 1 day ago
@simonplayon You said it very well and I agree with you. Country music is not even as popular as pop here in the US, but Carrie outsold Kelly, who had a four-year head start. That feat is undeniable.
loyestor1951 23 hours ago
@loyestor1951 yeah thats true Carrie outsold Kelly with four year head start ! and Carrie have all her 3 albums multiplatinum ! and Kelly have 2 albums with bad sells !
simonplayon 15 hours ago
@simonplayon The problem is people talk without even studying their info, truth or falsehood! Carrie's talent is a once in a lifetime phenomenon; it's undeniable and authentic, and, in the words of Simon, combined with "personality!!!" Carrie may not be the "world's sexiest blonde of 2011," but her "wholesome demeanor" bagged the title/award in her favor (i.e. according to the judges)!!!
loyestor1951 14 hours ago
@loyestor1951 i've clearly studied my email, it seems like you haven't though. And fyi Simon has called Kelly the best Idol winner numerous times.
HighNoteFanatic 10 hours ago
@simonplayon kelly had one album with bad sales, because her label didn't support it. she didn't have any promo after the initial release...they basically killed it.
HighNoteFanatic 10 hours ago
@loyestor1951 3 years, not four. And if you're counting albums, it would be a 2 year head start since kelly's first came out in 2003 and carrie's in 2005. again, country fans are more dedicated. country albums typically sell more than pop albums, that's not hard to see. Pop fans will be MUCH more inclined to buy a song off of iTunes instead of buying a whole album. But when you bring worldwide sales into effect, there's really no contest.
HighNoteFanatic 10 hours ago
@HighNoteFanatic You're still talking nonsense!! I hope more people read your comments. You're embarrassing yourself, big time. Kelly may, eventually, disown you!!!
loyestor1951 9 hours ago
@loyestor1951 I'm just stating facts....
HighNoteFanatic 7 hours ago
@simonplayon We're comparing carrie and kelly because they're both idol winners.
And Gaga/Perry/Rihanna are the pop it girls right now. Let's see them get #1s over the span of 10 years like Kelly has.
HighNoteFanatic 10 hours ago
@HighNoteFanatic You don't understand what "legend" and "headliner" mean. American Idol is in its 11th season now; what keep it going are the fans, like you and me, not a single contestant or champion.
loyestor1951 23 hours ago
@loyestor1951 Can you please tell me how Carrie was a headliner but Kelly wasn't? Both were clearly headliners at the event, I don't know how you can say otherwise. And Reba is a country legend, hands down.
As of now, yes the fans keep Idol going. But the very first seasons? It didn't have a lot of fans yet. Kelly was who brought in fans. Simon himself has said Kelly gave the show credibility.
HighNoteFanatic 10 hours ago
she is perfect.
gopats20092009 3 months ago 7
I love Kelly. I love Carrie. I love when Kelly sings this. I love when Carrie sings this. That is all.
vatonolan 4 months ago 4
I LOVE EVERYTHING about this performance except for no one standing up at the end! Nothing annoys me more than an audience not knowing when a standing ovation is deserved! She was amazing as usual.
paulclark79 4 months ago 12
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I love Carrie Underwood, but she sounds better on other performances. I think Kellys' version is better because it is more emotional and mature. Carrie belted too much of this song and it doesn't work as well. Go watch How Great Thou Art with Carrie and Vince Gill if you want to see Carrie at her best.
MrCruzyou69 4 months ago
Okay I had to come over here because I just watched Kelly singing it, and she should not have went there. I love Kelly and she has wonderful songs on her new album there was no need for her to be bringing out other people's stuff and doing it or she should have changed it up more because Carrie blew her out the water.
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insanitygonemad 4 months ago
DANG! Girl got lungs!
kylie131209 4 months ago
Why people keep comparing Carrie to Kelly? theyr both diferents, and theyr both AMAZING! is OBVIOUSLY!
MiguelFRCable 4 months ago
that was something special about this carrie underwood performance, I can't put my finger on it. I've heard her perform even better, but this is my overall favorite.
ausar02 4 months ago 5
PURE TALENT!! AND THIS IS WHY SHE IS THE BEST AMERICAN IDOL!! said by simon and randy :)
cowboycasanova93 4 months ago 3
wow!!! love her
lilianithaaa 4 months ago
OMG nobody in the world can say that Kelly performance is better than Carrie performance !!!!! THIS IS PERFECTION ! her voice is so clear and powerfull!!!!! her notes are out of this world!! BEST SINGER IN THE UNIVERSE!!!! NO DOUBT !!!
simonplayon 4 months ago 9
Love her. She puts on a great show. Pure talent!!!
erinanne46 4 months ago 3
To those who prefer (exaggerated, IMO) emo injection, go watch yr favorite artists...lol
Aside from a skilful vocal, I like how Carrie adds soul to her voice in a subtle way. It's not my fault or anyone's that you fails to see (or chooses to ignore) the emotion in this performance :p
RainHNg 4 months ago 27
@RainHNg her emotion on this song gets to me more than Kelly's and I was expecting the opposite. Watch the iheartradio performance(her best one), the way she says "but IIIIIII know you!" breaks my heart into a million pieces. With Kelly I feel like something is about to happen...then it doesn't(emotionally). They both have beautiful voices though.
Rosannasfriend 4 months ago 3
Kelly and Carrie have the utmost respect for one another. I adore both. It's so refreshing to hear people like them who can sing even better live they will in the studio. I disagree with both die-hard fans. Both have an incredible amount of emotion they poor out of their souls when they sing. When I saw Carrie in concert, there was a great deal of vulnerablity and sassy edge. And those astonishing vocals! Very different but none the less a mind blowing experience. Both should be celebrated!
Silver54ful 4 months ago 2
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KELLY IS JUST BETTER THAN CARRIE IN EVERY ASPECT DEAL WITH IT.. WANT TO DISAGREE? REPLY ON ME.. AND YOU'LL GONNA DIE HAHA.. I'M WAITING ANYONE?
carshe209 4 months ago
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@carshe209 I love both Carrie and Kelly~~I think both them are amazing.Why you have to critisize one to make the other better? They,re both great,Why not love them at the same time?Stop comparing them~
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IdolReady 4 months ago
I'm a fan of both artists. Carrie is more of a technical singer..sure she hits the right notes but I just don't get any emotion from her. Kelly's version was absolutely phenomenal because you could feel her when she was singing. Carrie just sounded loud...
clavey2004 4 months ago
Kelly messed up this song, big time!!!
loyestor1951 4 months ago 4
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Stop hating at Kelly you fking bitches ! Every comment that says Kelly is good you all flag it as a spam.Pathetic haters.
TheFear1611 4 months ago
I prefer Kelly's version but I like Carrie's version as well.It's ok you all don't have to like the same thing just don't fight over it or insult the other artist.
TheFear1611 4 months ago
Heh...Since when adding bunch of variations & shits to the original song is instantly considered more soulful & such...(I guess ppl were brainwashed by those R&B singers...lulz)
Also, last time I checked, I don't go find & watch vids of singers that I don't like & start spamming my B.S. OPINION there. So I expect the same here. I also don't give a crap about who sell more that who, so keep those # 4 yourself
Consider yourself warned...
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@RainHNg brainwashed? We are talking about vocal arrangement. Just because this bitch belts and hit high notes , she is better in emanating emotions? NO. Its just like Christina Aguilera yapping yapping to show off vocal prowess and the song entity loses its soul. Country singer can be fun. Thats about it.
cepacol06 4 months ago
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@cepacol06 Kelly should have covered the song on Halloween!! Bitch!!!
loyestor1951 4 months ago
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@loyestor1951 Yeah and Carrie should sing at the national convention of KKK
cepacol06 4 months ago
@cepacol06 Sorry! She's the original for this song. Cannot simply tell her where to sing it. If you have nothing else to do, please don't do it here!!!
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cepacol06 4 months ago
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@loyestor1951 This is youtube. I can say whatever fuck i want. now you go play with your cunt.
cepacol06 4 months ago
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I agree with you. Kelly is one of my other favorites Carrie being one of them of course. I'm so sick of people thinking every song sounds good with that type of singing style. I like Kelly cover of this song. It is not anywhere near as beautiful as Carrie original version. Carrie always sings from her heart.
My mom even said she would like to hear Carrie in concert because of how beautiful her vocals are. I have only heard her say that about Alison Krauss.
lizzyvance 4 months ago 2
Shut up about Kelly Clarkson... she messes up the words and can't hold a 15 second note, Carrie fans can fight back but we won't. Kelly and Carrie are good in their own ways but leave THEIR songs to THEM and go watch her version if you want don't bring shit here
KnowYourEnemys 4 months ago 5
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@KnowYourEnemys haha.. sure kelly can hold the note that carrie holds here.. its just a pathetic sustained BB4, not even a c5.. lmfao.. while kelly on her cover held multiple notes.. nicely shifted for 8 seconds peaked at e5.. she sang this song in higher key.. with more resonance fluidity and power.. so stay mad.. stay deluded.. you will never admit that kelly sang it better of course she's not your idol.. as simple as that.. but the wholeworld knows that kelly is better in every way
carshe209 4 months ago
@carshe209 i don't think messing up the words, not being able to properly transform to a nice throat note, and Kelly just stands there, Carrie about cries which adds WAY more sympathy to her song. So no, the whole world knows Carries prettier, a better song writer, and just as good as a singer. Simon, Randy, and Paula agree with the rest of America
KnowYourEnemys 4 months ago
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@KnowYourEnemys HAHAHA.. KELLY IS SINGING INFRONT OF A AMSALL CROWD, SANG 6 HARD HIG SONGS BEFORE SHE SANG THAT.. SHE WORE A PAIR OF SIMPLE SHIRT AND JEANS.. NO PREPARATIONS.. SHE MESSES THE WORDS OBVIOUSLY SHE'S NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE LYRICS AND INDICATION THAT SHE DIDNT EVEN PRACTICE THE SONG.. BUT STILL SHE MANAGE TO KILL AND BELT IT IT.. DISAGREE IF YOU WANT.. BUT KELLY IS BETTER IN ANY FORM OF MUSICALITY FACTS.. SHE'S JUST BETTER.. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
carshe209 4 months ago
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@KnowYourEnemys a better song writer? oh god.. kelly wrote BECAUSE OF YOU, an WORLDWIDE HIT.. AND COWROTE ALMOST ALL OF HER SONGS.. SHE EVEN WROTE ENTIRE SONGS IN ONE OF HER ALBUM, prettier? oh god her fake tanned skin? her hair extensions? her fixed bridge? her fake lash? fake nails. no comment puhlease.. just as good? darling way back on idol simon and randy compare kelly to celine and mariah, and simon SAID KELLY IS THE BEST IDOL WINNER ''BY MILE" and ON PAR VOCALLY WITH CELINE, CARRIE WHO?
carshe209 4 months ago
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@KnowYourEnemys lmao kelly has way more stage presence carrie is like a damn robot simon randy and paula dont agree on none of that shit hahaha but nice try and dont even get me started on the belting
KellyFan4Lyfe08 4 months ago
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@KellyFan4Lyfe08 right, Cuz in Carrie's performance of 'Alone' and 'Angels Brought Me Here' Simon DEFINITELY never said that she was the best contestant ever to join on idol. Also look up 'Simon comments on Carrie Underwood' where he says that she's the 'most successful contestant on AI' and her profits agree. Sure Kelly has more worldwide sales, but she also has a 3 year headstart and 4 more albums. If you average the album sales Carrie's average is 3,333,333.33 while Kelly's is 2,857,142.86...
KnowYourEnemys 4 months ago
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@KnowYourEnemys lol get over it u make no sense simon i just checked and anyone can check for themselves nice try hahaha in angels brought me here all simon said was she done enough to win the competiion and in alone simon said shed sell more records then any previous record and whether you like it or not 12-13million is not more then 23 million kelly sold more in her second album 12 million which is now 14million then carrie has with all 3 albums so dont try that bs lol u got owned give it up
KellyFan4Lyfe08 4 months ago
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@KnowYourEnemys and simon never said she was the most succesful lol so stop the lies all these proof is on youtube face it carrie will always come 2nd to kelly and simon likes kelly more
KellyFan4Lyfe08 4 months ago
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@KellyFan4Lyfe08 look up 'alone - Carrie Underwood with Judges Commentary' and 'Carrie Underwood / praying for time (Live Performance)' where he said "I remember a few years ago, saying on American Idol that a certain contestant would sell more records than any other contestant, and as usual, I got it right, ladies and gentlemen, the incredible.. Carrie Underwood" and tell me he never said she was the most successful. So why don't you stop all the lies dumb ass.
KnowYourEnemys 4 months ago
@KellyFan4Lyfe08 Carrie received three awards in this show. Obviously, your deaf and blind. The three awards are: fav. star under 35, best country song, and best female singer! Ask your friend to read these comments to you, so you would understand!
loyestor1951 4 months ago
I love kelly clarkson's version and i love this version both are pretty different so no need to compare! Just enjoy both lol
21ctm21 4 months ago 4
i LOVE kelly and love her version also, but like they say NEVER MESS WITH THE ORIGINAL, they are both amazing vocally if you guys wanna make one look like shit your getting nowhere, cause they are always gonna put amazing performances so dont waste your time FIGHTING and go make other bad singers like TAYLOR SWIFT or KATY PERRY look like crap
cowboycasanova93 4 months ago 8
Just shut up everyone.. if you guys like Kelly's version better... go and watch her video.. why wasting ur time here.. what a jobless poeple... .They both are good in their own way.. what ever it is.. I always prefer the original version.. If carrie sings Kelly's song.. I wud prefer Kelly's version and vice versa.. simple as that!!
Love from India
DINPUIA 4 months ago 9
Everybody needs to calm down. Both Carrie and Kelly are amazing singers and performers! They are just different and spectacular at what they do!Apparently there is no beef between them or else Kelly wouldnt have sang Carries song!
dexlee09 4 months ago 3
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carries highest head voice note - D5 which were very brief...kelly singing this her highest head voice note was a F5...carries highest chest note was a D5 kellys high chest note was a F#5 carrie sustained a Bb4 for 9 seconds kelly sustained a C#5-D5-E5 for 9 seconds plus kelly actually put emotion into it :)
OnMyOwn1165 4 months ago
Kelly Clarkson fans are jealous. Bigtime! LOL.
PlayOnBT 4 months ago 4
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@PlayOnBT lmao other way around why would we be jealous lmaolmaolmao
OnMyOwn1165 4 months ago
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Ok, we get it, you can hold a note carrie. Can you try putting in some emotion please? I hate to turn this into a battle, but seriously, KC's version DESTROYS this. Carrie is an amazing technical singer and I really respect her ability, but in terms of overall performance, Kelly's was in a different league.
mk1191291 4 months ago
@mk1191291 If Kelly is that good, then wheres her 5 Grammys, 15 Billborad Awa