http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=8335
BREAKING NEWS
[10.12.09 - 04:28 PM]
EXCLUSIVE: FOX SCHEDULES UNDERWOOD SPECIAL, FALL FINALES
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC)
LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- FOX has locked down its December plans, which include a new special from "American Idol" alum Carrie Underwood as well as the fall finales of "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Glee."
"Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special" (working title) is set to premiere on Monday, December 7 at 8:00/7:00c with a rebroadcast also set for Tuesday, December 22 at 8:00/7:00c. The two-hour event will feature appearances by Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley and David Cook with additional performers to be announced.
Meanwhile, "Glee" will wrap its initial 13-episode run on Wednesday, December 9 at 9:00/8:00c. As previously announced, newcomer "Human Target" will assume the show's Wednesday, 9:00/8:00c slot in January. "Glee" then will return for the back half of its freshman season in the spring.
And finally, "So You Think You Can Dance" will conclude its first fall edition with a two-part season finale on Tuesday, December 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET) and Wednesday, December 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET). The former installment will lead into "Gordon Ramsay Cookalong Live!" at 9:00/8:00c, as specified back in August
Full Version: David Will Be Appearing On Carrie's Christmas Special!
David Cook > The Multimedia > Media and Appearances (Current & Upcoming) > Newspaper, Magazine & Internet Articles.
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME
I HOPE THEY DO ANOTHER DUET.
LAST YEAR DAVID SINGING XMAS
SONGS IN N.Y.C. WAS THE HIGHLIGHT
OF THE HOLIDAYS......
I HOPE THEY DO ANOTHER DUET.
LAST YEAR DAVID SINGING XMAS
SONGS IN N.Y.C. WAS THE HIGHLIGHT
OF THE HOLIDAYS......
WOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG, I am so thrilled. I tell you those two should go on tour together. They would be such a hit! This is fantastic.
QUOTE (MaryG @ Oct 13 2009, 12:49 PM) 
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=8335
BREAKING NEWS
[10.12.09 - 04:28 PM]
EXCLUSIVE: FOX SCHEDULES UNDERWOOD SPECIAL, FALL FINALES
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC)
LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- FOX has locked down its December plans, which include a new special from "American Idol" alum Carrie Underwood as well as the fall finales of "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Glee."
"Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special" (working title) is set to premiere on Monday, December 7 at 8:00/7:00c with a rebroadcast also set for Tuesday, December 22 at 8:00/7:00c. The two-hour event will feature appearances by Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley and David Cook with additional performers to be announced.
Meanwhile, "Glee" will wrap its initial 13-episode run on Wednesday, December 9 at 9:00/8:00c. As previously announced, newcomer "Human Target" will assume the show's Wednesday, 9:00/8:00c slot in January. "Glee" then will return for the back half of its freshman season in the spring.
And finally, "So You Think You Can Dance" will conclude its first fall edition with a two-part season finale on Tuesday, December 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET) and Wednesday, December 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET). The former installment will lead into "Gordon Ramsay Cookalong Live!" at 9:00/8:00c, as specified back in August
BREAKING NEWS
[10.12.09 - 04:28 PM]
EXCLUSIVE: FOX SCHEDULES UNDERWOOD SPECIAL, FALL FINALES
By The Futon Critic Staff (TFC)
LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- FOX has locked down its December plans, which include a new special from "American Idol" alum Carrie Underwood as well as the fall finales of "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Glee."
"Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special" (working title) is set to premiere on Monday, December 7 at 8:00/7:00c with a rebroadcast also set for Tuesday, December 22 at 8:00/7:00c. The two-hour event will feature appearances by Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley and David Cook with additional performers to be announced.
Meanwhile, "Glee" will wrap its initial 13-episode run on Wednesday, December 9 at 9:00/8:00c. As previously announced, newcomer "Human Target" will assume the show's Wednesday, 9:00/8:00c slot in January. "Glee" then will return for the back half of its freshman season in the spring.
And finally, "So You Think You Can Dance" will conclude its first fall edition with a two-part season finale on Tuesday, December 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET) and Wednesday, December 16 (8:00-10:00 PM ET). The former installment will lead into "Gordon Ramsay Cookalong Live!" at 9:00/8:00c, as specified back in August
Fantastic. My two favorite Idols on the same show!
That's fantastic! I was thinking I wouldn't see much of David in December since he's taking the month off, but of course of he always thinks of others!
QUOTE (Felicity's Mom @ Oct 13 2009, 04:25 PM)
Fantastic. My two favorite Idols on the same show!
Awsome can't wait i love them together TOUR DATES, DUETS, MOVIE AND DATE IN REAL LIFE. David ask her out what are you waiting for. I wish they will have a first movie together.
Aww!!!... On December 7th, my birthday!!! Thanks David, you're such a sweetie! lol =P
Awesommme! Hopefully it plays where I live lol. I hope he gets more time off during x-mas then last year he deserves it!! <3
Micheal Slezak at EW is excited about the Cookwood possibilities too!
http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/10/14/carrie-u...oliday-special/
Carrie Underwood's holiday special: I vote for more duets, fewer skits. You?
by Michael Slezak
Categories: American Idol 2009, Carrie Underwood, Country Y'all!
Happy holidays, PopWatchers, and don’t tell me it’s too early for dropping yule bombs, yo! You can already smell the imminent death of Halloween — and the chemical scent of fauxflakes — at my local Duane Reade, which means that Santa’s on his way. (He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh.) (Sorry. Had to go there.)
Anyway, since you’re going to be waking up Saturday morning to find your next-door neighbor out on her front lawn setting up her Nativity scene, we might as well discuss Fox’s announcement this week that Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special is coming to the network on Monday, Dec. 7, featuring living legend Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, and (yes, yes, y’all!) David Cook. Generally, I’m pretty excited by this news: Much like garlic, the addition of Dolly Parton makes almost every dish a little tastier, and of course, anyone who’s seen the epic duet of “Go Your Own Way” embedded below knows the kind of magic Carrie and Cookie can generate when they pass the mic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdaFbLJaqaw
That said, there was one phrase in the Hollywood Reporter’s writeup of the special that, to me, was the written equivalent of a finding a hair in your salad: “Underwood will perform previous hits, holiday classics and songs from her upcoming album and participate in comedy bits.” Not for nothing, but for my holiday Hess truck, I’d prefer two full hours of music — especially if it involves awesome duets with A-list music acts — rather than a weird variety-concert hybrid where Carrie gets to test out her comic chops in a melange of Mrs. Claus-Harried Shopper-Toymaking Elf skits. Shouldn’t genuine musical chills always trump tepid chuckles and/or unnecessary snack breaks? So here’s a note to directors Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman:
I know you have already hired Seinfeld’s Carol Leifer, Frasier’s Jeffrey Richman, and actor Seth Morris to pen some comedy bits, but I implore you to check out the Kelly Clarkson-Fantasia duet on “Jesus What a Wonderful Child” (embedded below, from 2004’s Kelly, Ruben, and Fantasia: Home for Christmas) for inspiration. Don’t challenge Carrie by trying to turn her into an actress — because, frankly, I think the world could do with fewer multihyphenates and more folks who stick to doing what they do best — and instead challenge her with exciting, unexpected duet partners. I’ll start the brainstorming sesh for dream collaborators right here: Aimee Mann (who’s known for her holiday tour extravaganza and is also awesome), Bo Bice (give your runner-up a little love, Ms. Underwood!), Wynonna, Willie Nelson (the essential onion to Dolly’s garlic), and Mariah Carey (you know you want to hear these ladies tackle “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” no?).
Your turn: If you were producing Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special what would be the music-to-skits ratio? What other special guests would you sign up? And will you be watching come Dec. 7? Holla back in the comments section, and follow me on Twitter @EWMichaelSlezak for all my Idol updates
Edited
http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/10/14/carrie-u...oliday-special/
Carrie Underwood's holiday special: I vote for more duets, fewer skits. You?
by Michael Slezak
Categories: American Idol 2009, Carrie Underwood, Country Y'all!
Happy holidays, PopWatchers, and don’t tell me it’s too early for dropping yule bombs, yo! You can already smell the imminent death of Halloween — and the chemical scent of fauxflakes — at my local Duane Reade, which means that Santa’s on his way. (He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh.) (Sorry. Had to go there.)
Anyway, since you’re going to be waking up Saturday morning to find your next-door neighbor out on her front lawn setting up her Nativity scene, we might as well discuss Fox’s announcement this week that Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special is coming to the network on Monday, Dec. 7, featuring living legend Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, and (yes, yes, y’all!) David Cook. Generally, I’m pretty excited by this news: Much like garlic, the addition of Dolly Parton makes almost every dish a little tastier, and of course, anyone who’s seen the epic duet of “Go Your Own Way” embedded below knows the kind of magic Carrie and Cookie can generate when they pass the mic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdaFbLJaqaw
That said, there was one phrase in the Hollywood Reporter’s writeup of the special that, to me, was the written equivalent of a finding a hair in your salad: “Underwood will perform previous hits, holiday classics and songs from her upcoming album and participate in comedy bits.” Not for nothing, but for my holiday Hess truck, I’d prefer two full hours of music — especially if it involves awesome duets with A-list music acts — rather than a weird variety-concert hybrid where Carrie gets to test out her comic chops in a melange of Mrs. Claus-Harried Shopper-Toymaking Elf skits. Shouldn’t genuine musical chills always trump tepid chuckles and/or unnecessary snack breaks? So here’s a note to directors Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman:
I know you have already hired Seinfeld’s Carol Leifer, Frasier’s Jeffrey Richman, and actor Seth Morris to pen some comedy bits, but I implore you to check out the Kelly Clarkson-Fantasia duet on “Jesus What a Wonderful Child” (embedded below, from 2004’s Kelly, Ruben, and Fantasia: Home for Christmas) for inspiration. Don’t challenge Carrie by trying to turn her into an actress — because, frankly, I think the world could do with fewer multihyphenates and more folks who stick to doing what they do best — and instead challenge her with exciting, unexpected duet partners. I’ll start the brainstorming sesh for dream collaborators right here: Aimee Mann (who’s known for her holiday tour extravaganza and is also awesome), Bo Bice (give your runner-up a little love, Ms. Underwood!), Wynonna, Willie Nelson (the essential onion to Dolly’s garlic), and Mariah Carey (you know you want to hear these ladies tackle “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” no?).
Your turn: If you were producing Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special what would be the music-to-skits ratio? What other special guests would you sign up? And will you be watching come Dec. 7? Holla back in the comments section, and follow me on Twitter @EWMichaelSlezak for all my Idol updates
Edited
From David on Twitter:
thedavidcook RT @EWMichaelSlezak I've got a few ideas for the Carrie Underwood holiday special: http://bit.ly/40BXFl Thanks for the nice lil" blurb, man
about 1 hour ago from web
thedavidcook RT @EWMichaelSlezak I've got a few ideas for the Carrie Underwood holiday special: http://bit.ly/40BXFl Thanks for the nice lil" blurb, man
about 1 hour ago from web
The Web Nerds have added an update on DCO:
http://www.davidcookofficial.com/us/news/v...ay-special-news
VIDEO: David and Carrie Underwood + Holiday Special News
OCTOBER 15, 2009, 11:30 am
EW.com just did a cool write –up about Carrie Underwood’s upcoming Holiday Special, which will feature David in songs and skits. Pretty awesome, if only for the classic video they posted along with it. Check out David and Carrie’s brilliant version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way” below (ah, memories) ...
(See my post above for the article and video, as well.)
http://www.davidcookofficial.com/us/news/v...ay-special-news
VIDEO: David and Carrie Underwood + Holiday Special News
OCTOBER 15, 2009, 11:30 am
EW.com just did a cool write –up about Carrie Underwood’s upcoming Holiday Special, which will feature David in songs and skits. Pretty awesome, if only for the classic video they posted along with it. Check out David and Carrie’s brilliant version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way” below (ah, memories) ...
(See my post above for the article and video, as well.)
thanks for the video! they rock!
Definitely am excited for this!
OMG David looks H-H-HOT! 
Can't wait can't wait. and esp excited for the skits yayyeee. Christmas is more special than ever!
Can't wait can't wait. and esp excited for the skits yayyeee. Christmas is more special than ever!
Can't wait!
It's on my calendar!! Can't wait...
YAY! I'm really looking forward to this. I have a feeling it's going to be fantastic!
I have a feeling it's going to be fantastic!
Here's an MP3 link posted at DCO:
QUOTE
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 13:11
lovethemusic:
Here is an mp3 for Lie from Carrie's Special.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6toyg8
lovethemusic:
Here is an mp3 for Lie from Carrie's Special.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/6toyg8
QUOTE (MaryG @ Dec 7 2009, 11:49 PM)
David's gorgeous performance of "Lie":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJkJqT-FF5E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJkJqT-FF5E
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I am never going to erase that show off my TiVo. I loved it.
Of course, I went looking for reviews & Brian Mansfield from USATODAY Idol blog didn't even mention David Cook's performance at all. What is wrong with that guy?
QUOTE (MaryG @ Dec 8 2009, 04:49 AM)
David's gorgeous performance of "Lie":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJkJqT-FF5E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJkJqT-FF5E
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Just got around to watching this. I loved it, he sounded wonderful.
nobody have the video for download? 
Fox will be rerunning Carrie's special on Dec 22, and now CMT (Country Music Television) will also be airing it:
http://www.cmt.ca/News/NewsItem.aspx?news_id=8810
December 11, 2009
Carrie's Holiday Special coming to CMT
Carrie Underwood marked a major milestone in her superstar career last week when she starred in her own variety network special on FOX. Now, we're very excited to announce that Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special will make its debut on CMT next Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8pm ET/9 pm PT.
Carrie brought together an amazing group of stars to appear on her first television extravaganza. Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, David Cook, Kristen Chenoweth, Christina Applegate and Sons of Sylvia all join Carrie for this two-hour celebration of the season and her music.
Throughout the special Carrie performs brand new music from her latest #1 album Play On and some beautiful holiday classics. Even her dog Ace plays a part. "A couple of my favorite parts in the show...there's one that's, like, all about my dog," Carrie says. "And I know that probably sounds weird. A lot of my fans know that my dog and I have a very close bond. I love him more than anything in the world. And I've always wondered what he thinks, what he thinks about. So we kind of try to answer that question. And Neil Patrick Harris plays the voice of Ace, and they just had a lot of fun with it. And we actually had to kind of tone it down a little bit 'cause they got a little carried away, but it was just a lot of fun, just, you know, kind of seeing Ace come to life."
Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special will premiere next Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8pm ET/9pm PT, with encore airings on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 11am ET and 5pm ET.
ETA:
Sorry, the CMT airings are only in Canada.
Carrie's All-Star Holiday Special will be rebroadcast on FOX next Tuesday (12/22) at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT.
http://www.cmt.ca/News/NewsItem.aspx?news_id=8810
December 11, 2009
Carrie's Holiday Special coming to CMT
Carrie Underwood marked a major milestone in her superstar career last week when she starred in her own variety network special on FOX. Now, we're very excited to announce that Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special will make its debut on CMT next Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8pm ET/9 pm PT.
Carrie brought together an amazing group of stars to appear on her first television extravaganza. Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, David Cook, Kristen Chenoweth, Christina Applegate and Sons of Sylvia all join Carrie for this two-hour celebration of the season and her music.
Throughout the special Carrie performs brand new music from her latest #1 album Play On and some beautiful holiday classics. Even her dog Ace plays a part. "A couple of my favorite parts in the show...there's one that's, like, all about my dog," Carrie says. "And I know that probably sounds weird. A lot of my fans know that my dog and I have a very close bond. I love him more than anything in the world. And I've always wondered what he thinks, what he thinks about. So we kind of try to answer that question. And Neil Patrick Harris plays the voice of Ace, and they just had a lot of fun with it. And we actually had to kind of tone it down a little bit 'cause they got a little carried away, but it was just a lot of fun, just, you know, kind of seeing Ace come to life."
Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special will premiere next Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8pm ET/9pm PT, with encore airings on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 11am ET and 5pm ET.
ETA:
Sorry, the CMT airings are only in Canada.
Carrie's All-Star Holiday Special will be rebroadcast on FOX next Tuesday (12/22) at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT.
I can't get the mp3 to work, can someone put it onm 4shared?
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