the husband of carrie underwood plays for them, right? >> that's right, three years played. >> niemi didn't have it tonight. 3-2 predators. you follow it . have they been married three years? >> i think a little over three years. >> did you see her on the show on live television? she was a little wooden. did you see the show? i'm drawing a blank. >> it's sound of music. i didn't see it. >> she's a great singer and a nice little girl. she's real young and she was a little wooden in her movements but the show drew a big one and they're planning another one to come up on nbc. and in the meantime, caron will counter with me or maybe monk. >>> from subzero to carolina temperatures which could be in the 60s. 49ers starting to pack already for the trip to carolina. vernon davis talked about another opportunity to take on carolina, a team which handled the 49ers 10-9 during the regular season. >> we look forward to the challenge. we don't turn down anything. and like i said before the defense and the offense and the special teams, we all play tog

carrie underwood found an adorable way to spend time when she is not on stage. look at this.lunteering at an animal shelter. >> she's too perfect. i don't like her anymore. >> look at the love for the puppies right there. not only is she talented, she can sing, she can act, she's a humanitarian. >> beautiful too. >> still thinking about the nicole kidman cover aren't you. i'm betty nguyen and this is "early today." we hope it's your first stop of the day on nbc. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ natural energy from tea packed with real juice from delicious fruits and veggies. it's what you need for that extra boost! oh and did we mention it's only 50 calories? need a lift? could've had a v8. in the juice aisle. >>> breakinging his silence. for the first time, virginia senator cree deeds is opening up about the tragic attack that left him seriously hurt and his only son dead. >>> a developing story impacting tens of news west virginia. the chemical spill that has the state's governor warning people to stop using their tapwater. >>> we begin with the threat of more winter weather this morning. we're t

is japan trading day carrie underwood japanese critics believed to be rationed the present and the rest of world wide we seek to realize is that pacifist constitution. and that beefing up in the pre oscars. she knows about the farm is calm for bilateral summit. abizaid he wants to meet tiny announce the dates and talk honestly about issues mutual consent she said toxic these things while they continue to criticize china. ebay has contained in article two chinese language newspapers japan. he stressed the importance of dialogue with chinese tea this time to time speaking the two countries and is committed to peace with the three papers published in japan to celebrate china's lunar new year that begins later this month. it appeared on their websites on thursday. this is as china and japan should join hands to help promote development of the region and in the international community. ibm says that even face the challenge is to get countries need to return to a strategic and me actually beneficial relationship so that ties remain intact. i bet is to chinese protests over his recent visit to

carrie underwood and kelly clarkson became multiplatinum.rkson made an impression on alan krueger. >> kelly clarkson was one of the winners. negative star. she sang at the inauguration. >> she did. i may have stepped on her down. >> way too many with alan. >> i love that. before "american idol," there was mtv's real world, a show that was a kind here in reality television. times have changed in the business. here is the executive producer and cocreator. >> we did research not long ago and the premise was you put seven diverse individuals together and it was unique we had a gay guy living with a black woman from the city and a southern woman very today, diversity is very different. for most young people, it is whether you like to party, whether you hook up to much, not the color of your skin or who you sleep with. it is a very different generation. >> i hope you got some who like to party and hook up to much. then i will watch. >> we of course have that. >> this is part of the issue. viewers like matt are accustomed to seeing a lot more on tv

carrie underwood, kelly clarkson, catherine mcphee or jennifer hudson?we can't say what we think even though we probably know. >> we might know. >> go online and let us know what you think. we'll have the answer when we come back. jenna is going across the street to the kathie lee post. we're going to talk about it when we come back. >>> we are back with more on this wednesday. we're back to play our trivia "who knew." we thought we'd test your knowledge of all things grammy. jenna is across the street filling in for kathie lee today. she's going to hand out $100 to those that get the questions right. the losers get my book. >> they'd rather get your book. >> excellent. >> that's so wrong. >> that is. here in the studio, elvis duran host of the elvis duran morning show. before the break we asked this question, which singer became the first american idol contestant to win a grammy? all right big boy. what's the answer? >> of course the answer is kelly clarkson. she did it. >> 43% of you had it right. they were right on. by the way mr. fancy pants, you are

. >> carrie underwood. >> carrie underwood. ♪ she won "idol" in 2005. as well. >> exactly. >> i thought kelly clarkson would be closer to carrie underwood. kelly clarkson is a huge store. >> but i think carrie underwood managed the crossover to country and the rock world. everybody loves -- i mean, we love all of them. they're all great. >> it pays to win "idol," i guess is the bottom line. >> it's a good thing. >>> so, we've seen the jimmy kimmel celebrities read mean tweets. it's funny, actually. the folks at "now this is news" -- >> we partnered with them. >> we partnered with "now is the news," got them to corral with some politicians. >> paul ryan has such pretty blue eyes, sometimes it's easy to forget he's statane karnit. >> hey, i can't decide whether you're stupid or willfully deceitful. can you help me out? >> chrismurphyct, your ignorance is overshadowed only by your naivete. #lmao, which i assume means legislators make america outstanding. >> @senschumer. yep, you're about as original as an old pair of shoes. >> love their delivery. they did

. >> carry underwood. >> it was good the second time around. >> it really was. you saw things you didn't see before. >>> quarter of americans prefer -- drum roll -- a female boss. that's going up. >> but that means three-quarters of people don't. >> still work yet it be done. >> apparently women would prefer not to have a female boss. >> we have a couple of female bosses here. it depends on the person, because we like them all. >> i think it does. and some women feel other women are competitive or being funky that way. >> i don't think i ever worked for a woman i didn't like. >> really? >> i don't think i've worked for too many women. how about you? >> here mainly and, yeah, i've liked our female boss. >> even if we didn't, would we be stupid and say we don't? >> we wouldn't. >>> if your new year's resolution is to lose weight. >> you might blame it on your kitchen. >> blame it on something. >> seven surprising ways you could make this right, right after this. >> you're making yourself fat is basically what we're saying, right? >> let's not say fat. >> okay. >>

his sooner-state sweetheart, chad could have easily been living that song by fellow oklahoman carrie underwood. >> now, he's wrapped around her finger. she's the center of his whole world. >> reporter: she seemed to be perfect. >> she cooked. cleaned. kept up with the laundry. reporter: not one for hemming and hawing, this rustic romeo offered his sweetie a heart necklace for valentines day, and a few months later, hopped in his pickup truck with a diamond ring. >> she was hinting around and she said she knew. so i just gave it to her while i was drivin' down the road. here you go! >> reporter: okay, so it wasn't on bent knee, but tiffiny said yes, and the two mosey down to cozumel, mexico to celebrate. >> we went snorkeling. drove around the island, went shopping, looking at sights. >> reporter: back home in oklahoma, wedding plans are in high gear, chad's parents even have a little fun with a gift -- hinting who'll wear the overalls in the family. >> reporter: it all seems hunky-dory until one morning a few weeks later, when tiffiny puts on a pair of camo shorts, some flip flops and hops int

. >> she has carrie underwood live with the sound of music.g thing is hank williams, jr. they are looking forward to. carrie underwood wouldn't be bad. we will settle for hank williams jr. she flew in from canada to see hank williams. we are expected to talk on stage in a few. 70,000 people are expected tonight. last year i was here it was about 50,000. this is only the 50th year. wow, is it growing. i heard you say you are rocking it out here behind. they excite to the bring in 2014. also here is fireworks. we are expecting that as well. nothing is. >> we will check in with you a little bit. i'm glad you reminded me. >> a lot of people are talking about how you like to rock it out. when i say rock, i think anderson cooper. >> i know. i'm very down and keeping it real. >> you keep it very, very real. how did you prep for tonight? i'm picturing you in your sad cubicle. >> i took a nap. i took a two-hour nap. that's not even a nap. that's a sleep. i had dreams. >> so today while i was doing things like looking up and weird tweets that you sent u

. >>> "american idol" created some superstars, carrie underwood, probably the biggest in its time.be adding a russ congressman to its list of accomplishments. former "american idol" star clay aiken is said to be mulling a run for a seat in the is house of representatives. so if he runs it would be in north carolina's second congressional district, the seat currently held by gop representative renee ellmers. the washington blade reporting that aiken is engaging support and commissioning polling and talking to the democratic national committee. go on, clay. get on with your bad self. >>> more problems for the stranded passengers for the ship stuck in ant arctic can, one of the icebreakers involved fears it may not be able to move through the ice. >>> boeing, union members set to vote whether they will build the next generation plane in washington state. dan springer from fox news has the story. before we look at that, we'll look at how world currencies are i standing up against the dollar. so ally bank really has no hidden fees on savings accounts? that's right, no hidd fees. it's ju

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carrie underwood, neil patrick harris, kristen chenoweth. what about me? no?'m excellent, natalie. hey, i wouldn't be talking, girl. then we thought, who could play my nemesis? all right, what about mr. matt lauer. he tweeted today i'm auditioning for captain hook. and savannah, that means you're tinker bell. what do you think? >> i would love that. >> a very tall tinker bell. >> you're like the broadway fanatic, right? >> not my favorite musical. i'm more of a les mis girl. >> yeah. >> that's a little too -- >> we have to think family friendly. >> exactly. thanks, guys. >> nice job. >> thank you. >>> coming up -- al's going to call in and dish on his big night at the white house. he was there -- >> he got the invite. >> and then, how did leah dunham feel about those decisions to touch up her photos? >>> and the award-winning athlete who may hold secrets to a long, healthy life. and wait until you hear how old a long, healthy life. aactivia tummies, happy people. i won't settle for just anything when it comes to what i eat, because to be at my best... i need t