Carrie Underwood supports gay marriage
Carrie Underwood. AP
Carrie Underwood rarely, if ever, gets in trouble for words that come out of her mouth.
While trying to break in to the British market, she told the U.K. Independent she supported gay marriage.
“As a married person myself, I don’t know what it’s like to be told I can’t marry somebody I love and want to marry,” Underwood told the Independent. “I can’t imagine how that must feel. I definitely think we should all have the right to love, and love publicly, the people that we want to love.”
This led to some backlash on some news sites, including Taste of Country.
“My church is also Non-Denominational, however right is right. You cannot argue with the Bible. I love how these big stars twist the word of God to suit them. Sorry, but I’ve lost most of my respect for Carrie on this one,” wrote Kendi Bergdoll.
“If you can not argue with the Bible,” responded Tom Jessie. “Then you as a women should have no public opinion! And as such you should delete your Facebook and any other social media accounts now to follow the Bible literally!”
In an AP interview Tuesday, Underwood was uncomfortable revisiting the topic.
“I was asked a difficult question in the last five minutes of an interview and I answered it the best way I knew how, and after that I do what I do and I love making music and I generally try to stay out of any kind of controversy,” she told The Associated Press in an interview Tuesday.
Meanwhile, her recent No. 1 song “Good Girl” is the top-selling downloaded “Idol” track of the week, moving 46,000 copies for a total of 1.08 million. Her current album “Blown Away” has sold 569,000 copies to date.
At an “Idols” press conference for the upcoming tour, Phillip Phillips said he’s recovering from kidney surgery he had last week:
“I’m good. I’m not 100 [percent], but I’m good,” he says. “I’m doing a lot better than expected, so that’s a good thing.”
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G
June 21st, 2012
2:46 pm
@Harriett. That’s my point. You are dead on target. I don’t see myself on the same page with at least half of my favorite artist. However, I don’t have a problem separating the music from the person. There is no denying the contributions.
Amy Whinehouse was one of my favorite artists, but I was definitely against her drug use.
I’m no gangbanger, but NWA is one of my favorite rap groups.
I don’t agree with R-Kelly’s “alleged dealings with kids, but I truly believe he’s the most gifted r&b composer and artist since Marvin Gaye. I own ALL of his music.
Never saw myself grabbing a beer with Michael Jackson, but he’s one of the greatest of all time. I own ALL of his music.
Heard a couple of stories about GNR, but I’m still a fan.
Rumor has it that Luther was gay. I’m not gay, but I don’t care. Big fan of Luther music.
The list goes on, but I don’t see what the big deal is about Carrie being candid about her views. Its your prerogative to think more or less of her as a person. But the talent is undeniable and her music shouldn’t be punished because of her views.
Rickster
June 21st, 2012
2:49 pm
You can’t make this stuff up, folks.
“Reporter mistakes sex toy for magic mushroom”
http://blogs.ajc.com/news-to-me/2012/06/21/reporter-mistakes-sex-toy-for-magic-mushroom/?cxntlid=thbz_hm
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
June 21st, 2012
2:55 pm
Sam-A, Duets…OY, what a mess! I saw the outcome coming a mile away! Jennifer’s partners are the strongest so she was safe. There was NO way that they would eliminate either John or Robin’s last contestants because they would have been out of the show before they “went live!” That’s what happened last week with Maleana….she was better than Olivia. I don’t think that Jordan was the worst singer last night. Imo, Olivia was tied for last with Jason. Jordan was Kelly’s strongest partner so eliminating her was good strategy. That said, I’m guessing J Rome wins this show. Honestly, the show has potential, but the sketchy, secret scores and manipulations are a total turnoff! And what’s this about going LIVE at Top 5? Really? You have 4 mentors. Either go live at Top 8 or Top 4. Make it an even playing field if you’re that worried that someone will leave early. I’m basically watching for Kelly, so I’m sure I’ll be done soon.
G, we might not agree on some things…but WORD!
Sam-A
June 21st, 2012
3:33 pm
K&CF: OY VEY! That show is a real mess, with the exception of Ms Kelly. And the “voting” is incomprehensible! I only flipped in and out (watched “Dallas” 9-10, “Mentalist” rerun 10-11), but saw enough to know I really don’t like the shows method of elimination. Agree Kelly’s girl was better than some. I do think the tubby guy of Jennifer’s is the best one, but he’ll never win. The creepy gal (can’t remember if she’s Robin’s or John’s) should have gone. I did like Jordan (thanks for help with the name – I’m so uninvested in this show I don’t remember any of the names).
MyPatootie
June 21st, 2012
4:08 pm
“Mercedes S”, well, yes, as a matter of fact in a way, she did “sprout horns”. She raised her antenna and broadcast the fact she supports something where she did not have to. She could have just refused to answer the question, in other words stayed quiet. Many do it now just to feel “accepted” by the music industry, especially the Hollywood elite entertainers. More later in response to others.
Sam-A
June 21st, 2012
4:25 pm
Well, MP, last time I looked, she, along with you, me and everyone else, has every right to express their feelings on a topic that’s in the news. Guess you don’t agree with her opinion, so will we find horns on your head too, as you’re seemingly publicly expressing your opinion here in the AJC?
That said, I will say no more on this matter, other than I totally appreciate you guys, K&CF, Harriett, Mercedes, and yes, even you most of the time, Rickster. Oh, and I cannot forget my twin Jenny (who’s missing in action this afternoon!).
MyPatootie
June 21st, 2012
4:25 pm
“kelly and carrie fan”, CU did not merely show her support for “equality”, she showed her support for an unnatural and deviant lifestyle. Let’s just forget about the Bible here, as that is very minor in my belief and opinion. It’s all about what is normal, natural, and intended to be. Some say well, even straight people have “deviant or unnatural” lifestyles, and that is true, but that doesn’t make it right or OK. I lump them all in the same category, staight or gay when it comes to that. Even a Canadian study by the CMHA(think that’s right, Canadian Mental Health Assoc. or similar) a few years ago did a study(it’s online, google it) that said “faulty wiring or a lack of grey or white matter in the brain” was responsible for things like homosexual, pedolphilic, deviant, bestialic tendency behaviors, etc. I can certainly understand that, and don’t blame them because it’s not their fault, but to try to make it acceptable and as normal as straight people goes over the line, and that’s where I cannot go along. For someone, like CU to do so tells me they are accepting it as NORMAL, and in my book, just like K.D. Lang and Chely Wright, may as well be gay themselves. No one can force or pressure me to believe in, or accept something that I feel so strongly about, and for them to call me a “bigot” actually makes them the “bigot” by the very definition of the word. Look it up.
MyPatootie
June 21st, 2012
4:36 pm
Oh BTW, on a more pleasant subject, if DUETS lasts more than one year I will be surmazed(that’s a combination of surprised and amazed). After watching it last night it’s like someone put AI, The Voice, and X Factor in a bowl and stirred it all up and this is the “cake” that materialized. UGH!
Sam-A
June 21st, 2012
4:41 pm
K&CF: You KNOW you are adored around here, and most of us wouldn’t trade you for a barrel of MPs! I think I may throw up when I get home!
Mercedes S.
June 21st, 2012
4:44 pm
MP, you know we are now living in the 21st century, right?
MyPatootie
June 21st, 2012
4:47 pm
“Sam-A”, did not say she didn’t have the RIGHT to express her opinion as everyone has that right. I was just inferring that if I were in her shoes, as an entertainer knowing it would affect my livelihood, I would just keep quiet, and remain neutral. IF she were gay, it would be a totally different story. I don’t think she was very smart, based on what I know about the country music industry(lived in Nashville 13 yrs.).
One thing she does have going for her is the fact she already has one foot in the “pop” field anyway. It would be real easy for her to leave country altogether and go pop. Shania Twain came close to doing that before just basically calling it quits.
On the note of accepting an entertainer’s lifestyle(several posts), no matter how bad it is, I feel if I do that I am not only condoning it, I am basically helping to promote it by supporting that artist. Just my opinion, won’t hurt me if it’s not yours too!
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
June 21st, 2012
4:50 pm
Against my better judgement I’m going to answer this one, which took me by surprise that it was so long to get here.I can’t even dignify a comment that compares me to a pedophile or someone who engages in bestiality. But, I guess I opened myself for that by discussing the topic. If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen and all…So I will turn the other cheek (”love them more”) and end my contributions to this topic with this:
MyPatootie, best wishes to you…my hope for you is that you never have a child, family member, or close friend who is gay and feels as alone and rejected as words like that can make someone feel. As someone who’s lived it, I don’t wish it on anyone. That said, I sure don’t expect to discuss how much fun I’ll have at Carrie’s concert with you. But I’m okay with that.
MyPatootie
June 21st, 2012
4:55 pm
“Mercedes S” my opinions and feelings as to what is wrong and what is right do not change from day to day, year to year, nor century to century. Some people do change with whatever is being pushed by the Hollywood elite or the politically correct crowd, even though they once felt otherwise. I do not compromise my beliefs or feelings or opinions based on the current “wave”. If someone thinks I am a “bigot” just because I don’t see it their way or disagree with a “current fad” lifestyle(will it be multiple partners next?) then so be it, doesn’t bother me. BUT as I said before, most who call you a “bigot” are themselves “bigots” based on the very definition of the word. I DO NOT have to accept what YOU believe is right and newly acceptable by society.
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
June 21st, 2012
4:57 pm
To Sam-A, Mercedes, and those who were respectful with their sweet comments, thank you! Your kindness is appreciated more than you know! Everyone’s entitled to feel the way they do, I can deal with the “hate” and rejection…as it’s nothing new. As many fans as Carrie may have lost, I’m sure she’ll be perfectly fine.
Sam-A
June 21st, 2012
4:58 pm
K&CF: you have a wonderful evening and we’ll see you back here tomorrow. I think this is the first time our little “home away from home” has made me cry, and I’ve got to get my eyes dried up since I’ll be doing 75 on I75 is about 5 minutes!
MyPatootie
June 21st, 2012
4:58 pm
“K&C fan”, I did not do that research, and I DID NOT compare you to that, the medical organization in CANADA did that. Sorry, not on me! Just passed it on. I know it is hard to accept but that’s life.
Harriett
June 21st, 2012
4:59 pm
Ok, MP, I am going to chime in here in defense of our beloved gay friend, K&CF. Everything horrible you just said is meant to apply to her lifestyle and her God-given orientation. And, I believe that with all my heart. Just chill and it will be fine, but we consider what you said a direct affront to our friend. Just chill, ok?
MyPatootie
June 21st, 2012
5:00 pm
“Sam-A” hope you don’t throw up when you get home but if you do maybe you will feel better. Would hate to know that someone I disagreed with made me feel like throwing up. It’s really not that important. The world has bigger problems. HE is sitting in the White House.
Harriett
June 21st, 2012
5:01 pm
Time for me to run. Un-freakin’-believable!!!
♥ kelly&carriefan ♥
June 21st, 2012
5:01 pm
Oh, and Duets’ ratings continue to drop…last night was 4.2mil/1.1 so I’m fairly sure that the show won’t come back. It’s a shame for Kelly, but I never understood why she even did it in the first place as it came at a time when her career has been doing extremely well.
Harriett
June 21st, 2012
5:02 pm
Ok, MP, you just offended again. Bye.
MyPatootie
June 21st, 2012
5:48 pm
Well, guess that makes me not only a “hater”, and a “bigot”, but also an “equal opportunity offender”, simply because I hold true to my convictions, do not compromise my conscience, and state some facts. So be it, I’m peaceful and serene. Be good, and be careful.
Rickster
June 21st, 2012
6:00 pm
I’m off tomorrow so I’ll leave you all to suffer the slings and arrows while I’m safely ensconced in the top secret, undisclosed, heavily armed, highly secure but oh-so comfy bunker.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Highlander
June 21st, 2012
6:38 pm
Happy Birthday, RoHo! And Happy Belated Birthday, WP!
I applaud Carrie for answering a question honestly and not deflecting it. Huge props!!
To all the folks bashing Carrie for her viewpoint and the vitriol we still hear from some people regarding gays (as Mercedes said, “in the 21 century”), I immediately think of comedian Ron White’s tag line, …”You can’t fix stupid.”
Highlander
June 21st, 2012
6:39 pm
MP, people like you always spout off about what’s not “normal or natural” and usually back it up by referencing the Bible. So how do you reconcile the fact that God has “made” some of us straight and some of us gay? And in your heart of hearts, do you think God made some mistakes?
Or are you one of those folks who actually believe that “a gay lifestyle” is “a choice”?
Because who of us wouldn’t “choose” to be ridiculed, reviled and discriminated against?!?
Highlander
June 21st, 2012
6:40 pm
Lastly, let’s remember that the basic question asked of her was whether Carrie supported the right of gays to marry.
I still don’t understand what the big deal is with some people. “Oh, no! …It’s going to ruin the institution of marriage!”
With the divorce rate we have, it seems to me that we heteros have done a fine job of that on our own!
Deirdre
June 21st, 2012
6:46 pm
First…a very happy birthday to my friend Rodney! Sorry I wasn’t here for the beginning of the festivities.
And Rodney, did you post this particular topic just to liven up your birthday?
k&cf…you have my full support and affection as always! Hang in there. There are fewer and fewer people out there who would stand by what MyPatootie said. The world is changing!
Deirdre
June 21st, 2012
6:49 pm
I have just returned from 3 glorious days on Grand Cayman Island where I played with sting rays(the fish, not the cars) snorkled through beautiful reefs with gorgeous coral formations, amazingly colorful fish and one frickingly scary bright green with big teeth moray eel!
bknsty14
June 22nd, 2012
2:50 am
“As a married person myself, I don’t know what it’s like to be told I can’t marry somebody I love, and want to marry. I can’t imagine how that must feel. I definitely think we should all have the right to love, and love publicly, the people that we want to love. Our church is gay friendly. Above all, God wanted us to love others. It’s not about setting rules, or [saying] ‘everyone has to be like me’. No. We’re all different. That’s what makes us special. We have to love each other and get on with each other. It’s not up to me to judge anybody.” – Carrie Underwood.
Now, someone please point out to me where in that quote CU says she supports gay marriage. There is no direct comment saying that. Sure, if you read between the lines you can come up with that thought, but she never once says it directly. Re-read it and you’ll see. She is getting bashed for saying something that she actually did not say. And what if she had said she was against gay marriage? Then she would be called a bigot.. The only way she could have won here was by saying nothing at all, and even then people would be tearing her down for not answering the question at all. What is she hiding? There was no way for her to win here. She answered the question the best she could, considering it is a question she never should have been asked at all.
I am not remotely religious. What two people want to do is their own business. It does not affect my life in the least. Who am I to tell them otherwise? I’m pretty sure religions are against adultery and divorce, but many marriages end in divorce and so many of those stem from adultery. Politically, I should be against gay marriage, but again, how does it affect me personally? It doesn’t. When the day comes that it affects my life and my well being, I will have an opinion about it, one way or another, but until then, who cares. Just let people be happy together, because that is a really hard proposition these days.
I’m single. I haven’t been in love in a long time, but if someone were to come along and blow me away, I would want to be able to spend the rest of my life with that person and not have anyone else tell me I wasn’t allowed to for one reason or another. It is simply not their business.
If the day should come that this issue affects my lifestyle or my way of life, then, on that day, I will choose a side, but until that day comes, what is so wrong with just letting people be happy with their life and their lifestyle? This is not something that is hurting anyone. If a gay couple were to marry tomorrow, my life would not change in the least, just as I imagine no one else’s life would. So what, beyond an archaic religious belief, is the problem? (just opened a whole new can of worms)
Carrie did nothing wrong here and the fact that people would stop buying her music or supporting her for something she really didn’t even say shows how far we haven’t come. Let’s all try to put ourselves in that situation and think about how we would have answered that question. I’m sure we wouldn’t have answered it in such a classy and bipartisan way as Miss Underwood did. Good for her for her honesty and for approaching a subject with such dignity that most people would tip toe around and disgrace the people they were ultimately talking about.
Deirdre
June 22nd, 2012
7:11 am
Morning!
bknsty14: thumbs up to you.
I hope today brings a more openminded crowd.
Mercedes S.
June 22nd, 2012
7:33 am
Thanks to 14 for posting Carrie’s complete answer to that “Have you stopped beating your wife question” – I thought she answered well. And thanks, 14, for decent and heartfelt thoughts.
And thank goodness Deirdre is back – she doesn’t suffer fools AT ALL!
Morning, everybody! Hope to bring movie reports later.
Deirdre
June 22nd, 2012
7:49 am
Looking forward to the reviews, Mercedes. I’m still a little put off by the whole Abe Lincoln/vampire thing but I’ll try to keep an open mind.
Harriett
June 22nd, 2012
8:19 am
Good morning!
I am glad you had such a good time, Deirdre. I think we did a pretty good job of keeping things going in your absence. We could have used your voice of reason, but there was plenty of that from those of us who chose to join the fray. KCF knows how loved and appreciated she is by her blog family, and I am happy about that.
Deirdre
June 22nd, 2012
8:26 am
Harriett, the world would be a pretty dull place if everyone agreed about everything but sometimes we all may wish it was that way.
And, from what I’ve read, I think y’all did a great job!
Deirdre
June 22nd, 2012
9:05 am
Apparently Taylor Hicks found himself a date last night on The Choice. ugh
Deirdre
June 22nd, 2012
9:26 am
Spent a little more time reading the previous thread and would just like to make one point. I’m a political conservative. I am NOT anti-gay or a far right Christian. I would request that people stop associating one with the other. It is stereotyping in much the same was as saying all Muslims are terrorists. Most political conservatives are not on the bigotry bandwagon but people assume we are. I could make a few assumptions about political liberals but they would also be stereotyping.
All I’m saying is we don’t all fit in a convenient mold. There are many fiscally conservative liberals and also many socially liberal conservatives. Labels do not tell us who someone really is.
Pitchy
June 22nd, 2012
9:30 am
Good morning.
EXCELLENT post bknsty14!!!
I finally saw The Choice for the first time. I don’t know why any sane woman would want to sleep with nasty behind The Situation. He’s going to grow to be a ugly old man looking like a shriveled up Popeye.
Ok, I’m sorry for that, but that dude truly irks me.
Sam-A
June 22nd, 2012
9:41 am
Deirdre: I think all us regulars know you’re very fair and open-minded on this issue. Thankful, especially for at least one of our “flock”, that most of us can speak up about it and keep some sanity here. And, did you notice that Woodpappy also celebrated a birthday this week? Easy to miss some stuff in the chaos.
Wish RoHo would come up with a new thread to take us away from all this stuff
Rodney Ho
June 22nd, 2012
9:44 am
@Sam-A sorry. A bit buy right now. Will find something “Idol” related to post before the day is out.
Sam-A
June 22nd, 2012
9:44 am
Pitchy: agree – I have NEVER watched “Jersey Shore”, but from what I’ve seen on “Ellen”, E!News”, et al, he really seems to be a nasty piece of work. Hope his “inside” is a whole lot nicer than what he presents on the outside (and TV sscreen). Same for all those seemingly immoral, scatter-brained young people. Sad to think that culture is perpetuated in real life and on tv.
Sam-A
June 22nd, 2012
9:44 am
Thanks, RoHo – we’ll be eternally grateful!
Deirdre
June 22nd, 2012
9:55 am
Thanks for the reminder Sam.
A very belated happy birthday to Woodpappy!!!!
Rodney
June 22nd, 2012
9:56 am
INCREDIBLE … of course, it’s clear to see that the major opponent in this thread (naming no names) is not only a fundamentalist gay-hater but, a racist as well. Their last post proved that … something about the White House. Anyway –
For the record, I’m gay, and I can only look forward to the day when people like that poster are even moreso in the minority than they currently are. For they are going away, either through attrition (re: dying off) or a true change of heart and mind.
Sadly, attrition is probably what’ll do it – these folks couldn’t change their mind if someone invented a mind-changing hat.
Moral Person
June 22nd, 2012
9:57 am
I personally will not support anyone who supports gay marriage. It is Biblically wrong. That includes Carrie, Obama (never supported him anyway), Ben & Jerry’s, Target, and whoever else.
Harriett
June 22nd, 2012
10:01 am
Oh, my. I think I am going back to the days of “iggit”
Sam-A
June 22nd, 2012
10:03 am
Moral: You’ll find yourself left with a ever-narrowing life, few places to shop, eat, spend any time in public. Sad you can’t just “live and let live”.No one asks you to live or support a gay life – just “let it be” and do your own thing!
Deirdre
June 22nd, 2012
10:03 am
I forgot all about iggit, Harriett!!! Probably a very good idea.
Harriett
June 22nd, 2012
10:09 am
Right, Deirdre. And, it worked!
Pitchy
June 22nd, 2012
10:18 am
What’s “iggit?” Is it slang for ignorant????
Sam-A
June 22nd, 2012
10:24 am
Help! Either I don’t know, or don’t remember, “Iggit” please illuminate me and Pitchy.