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Carrie Underwood 'Would Rather Encourage Than Criticize'

Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic

Carrie Underwood has sold millions of albums, played to sold-out arenas and taken home dozens of awards, including five Grammys and two ACM awards for Entertainer of the Year -- all since winning "American Idol" in 2005. Yet, while she remains an avid supporter of the hit TV show, the Oklahoma native says we won't find her sitting in a judge's seat anytime soon.

"I'm all about giving unknowns the chance to make it big," she tells Australia's Pop Sugar. "I'm still an 'Idol' girl all the way and will always continue to love and support that show, but any avenues that give people like me a chance to realize their dream are wonderful! I don't know if I could ever be a judge. I might be better as a mentor. I would rather encourage than criticize."

Carrie will head Down Under next month as part of her Blown Away tour, and wants to make sure to give the Aussies credit for one of their most valuable exports. "Keith [Urban] is truly a great guy!" she says enthusiastically. "He's such a cornerstone of country music and you all should be very proud to claim him as your own!"

The songstress promises her upcoming tour, which will include songs from her current No. 1 album, Blown Away, will also be a feast for the eyes. "The great thing about this album is there are so many songs that are so visual," she tells The Boot. "We can do so much with them. We aren't having to try to make up something cool to try to shove in there. We're going to be able to do some really cool things with them."

The singer-songwriter will be featured this week in a one-hour "Dateline" 20th anniversary special, along with Michael J. Fox, Aron Ralston and the McCaughey septuplets. The show will air on NBC on Tuesday, May 22 at 9:00 PM ET.

Carrie's Blown Away tour kicks off on May 26 in Baton Rouge, La. See a complete list of tour dates here.

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Florence

I think Carrie Underwoods is great and I try to keep up with what's going on in her life. American idol is were I first saw her. sence she was so young when she became famious I pray that she doesn't get in the wronge crowd of people,get hurked on drugs etc.

May 22 2012 at 7:22 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
melissiah2o

"Country Music " BS..............Hasn't got a clue what Country Music is! and the list goes on and on........

May 22 2012 at 6:18 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
Dan

Carrie Underwood is the REAL DEAL. Love not just her talent, voice and gorgeous looks, but her DECENCY and CLASS is what sets this young lady apart from alot of the rest! Taylor Swift is good and a super songwriter BUT Carrie Underwood has the BETTER pure voice hands down! ....and she`s steadily improving her songwriting skills as well. Great new album! Give it 5 years and Carrie will be an international music ICON on par with Celine Dion, no question!

May 22 2012 at 4:57 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
Hi Sandra

I personally donot think she can sing. I don't know which is the worst singer, Carrie Underwood or Taylor Swift., just my opinion.

May 22 2012 at 1:39 PM Report abuse -4 rate up rate down Reply
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David

If you can do any better then Carrie or Taylor about putting your money where your mouth is. Lets see you on Tv And let american be the judge. I know for a fact I can not sing.

May 22 2012 at 6:17 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Barbara

There is not one phony bone in her body. She's knows where she came from and doesn't try to be anything else. Taylor S should take some lessons from her but first Taylor needs to learn how to sing and to call her country is a disgrace to country music.

May 22 2012 at 1:32 PM Report abuse +2 rate up rate down Reply
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David

Taylor is getting better, but her last song sucks, That last song is not who she is. She is better than that. She has come a long way.

May 22 2012 at 6:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Steve

You are wounderful Carrie but when are you and you new hubbie going to start to think about a baby it would be such a blessing to you both.

May 22 2012 at 1:11 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
james s

Good for you girl.

May 22 2012 at 12:53 PM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
N2

Underwood is one of a kind. She is truely good inside and out.

May 22 2012 at 11:18 AM Report abuse +4 rate up rate down Reply
Papa Hunk

May the world follow Carrie's lead..

May 22 2012 at 10:49 AM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply

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