Debut Country Album, SOME HEARTS, Due In Stores November 15

NASHVILLE - (Sept. 30, 2005) - American Idol 4 winner Carrie Underwood will release her new single, "Jesus, Take The Wheel," from her debut album to country radio on October 18. The song was written by Hillary Lindsey, Gordie Sampson and Brett James.

"I loved this song from the first time I heard it, and it happened to be co-written by one of my favorite songwriters, Hillary Lindsey," says Underwood. "It tells a very touching story about asking for help. Everyone's had a point in life where you realize you can't control everything. I think many people will be able to relate to it."

"Carrie sang the daylights out of this song," says producer Mark Bright. "She is an absolute dream to work with in the studio. She has a great sense of herself, where she wants to go, who she wants to be and doesn't know the meaning of the word stress."

Underwood's debut country album, SOME HEARTS, on 19 Recordings/Arista is due in stores on November 15 and is one of the most anticipated albums of 2005. The album launches the day of the CMA Awards, a most fitting target date for Underwood who has clearly established her heart is in country music. The album is being produced by Mark Bright (Sara Evans, Jo Dee Messina, Rascal Flatts,) and Dann Huff (Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban).

Underwood is currently in the studio in Nashville finishing up the album after wrapping the American Idols Live! 2005 43-city tour on Sept. 11.
Underwood, age 22, hails from Checotah, OK and was crowned the American Idol 4 winner in May of this year.