Podcast: "The Grammy Family" (The Backbeat)

In this week's episode of The Backbeat, Marcus and Kyera delve into the 2016 GRAMMY Awards where they talk about their favorite performances of the night as well as some of their disappointments. In addition to their favorite performances, we get into Taylor Swift's clapback to Kanye West's "Famous" from The Life of Pablo. Then we get into a track-by-track review of Kanye's latest LP and then come back to the GRAMMYs to shame them about their lack of inclusion and celebration of Black female artists.

Amazing Cover: "I Know You Won't (Unplugged)" (Kelly Clarkson)

Kelly Clarkson's Vh1 Unplugged episode aired during her 2011 promotional tour for her latest album Stronger and during her set, Kelly opted to perform fellow American Idol winner Carrie Underwood's ballad "I Know You Won't" and transformed the country tinged ballad more into a torch blues ballad.

With that said, I've been holding out for Clarkson to release her own version for awhile now, but since this hasn't materialized yet, you'll just have to settle for re-watching Kelly's sublime cover below!

Amazing Cover: "I Know You Won't (Unplugged)" (Kelly Clarkson)

Kelly Clarkson's Vh1 Unplugged episode aired during her 2011 promotional tour for her latest album Stronger and during her set, Kelly opted to perform fellow American Idol winner Carrie Underwood's ballad "I Know You Won't" and transformed the country tinged ballad more into a torch blues ballad.

With that said, I've been holding out for Clarkson to release her own version for awhile now, but since this hasn't materialized yet, you'll just have to settle for re-watching Kelly's sublime cover below!

Cut: "Change" (Carrie Underwood)

I was jamming to some country music yesterday as I cooked up a storm and of course my girl Carrie Underwood was in the mix. While listening to her third studio album Play On, I was reminded of her phenomenal empowering joint "Change."

Though it was never released as a single, "Change" was co-written by Katrina Elam, Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins and offers an important message that hopefully a few more will discover today. With that said, take a listen below to Carrie's cut "Change" and Enjoy!

New Joint: "Something in the Water" (Carrie Underwood)

Earlier this week, Carrie Underwood released her latest new joint "Something in the Water," which is lifted as the first official single from her forthcoming first greatest hits album Greatest Hits: Decade #1.

Released on September 29, 2014, as the album's lead single through Sony Music Nashville, it was written by Carrie Underwood, Chris DeStefano, Brett James and produced by Mark Bright. "Something in the Water" also samples of Amazing Grace at the closing of the song, sung by Underwood.

With that said, take a listen below to her new joint "Something in the Water" below and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Know You Won't (Unplugged)" (Kelly Clarkson)

Kelly Clarkson's Vh1 Unplugged episode aired during her 2011 promotional tour for her latest album Stronger and during her set, Kelly opted to perform fellow American Idol winner Carrie Underwood's ballad "I Know You Won't" and transformed the country tinged ballad more into a torch blues ballad.

With that said, I've been holding out for Clarkson to release her own version for awhile now, but since this hasn't materialized yet, you'll just have to settle for re-watching Kelly's sublime cover below!

Cut: "Change" (Carrie Underwood)

I was jamming to some country music yesterday as I cooked up a storm and of course Carrie Underwood was in the mix. While listening to her third studio album Play On, I was reminded of her phenomenal empowering joint "Change."

Though it was never released as a single, "Change" was co-written by Katrina Elam, Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins and offers an important message that hopefully a few more will discover today. With that said, take a listen below to Carrie's cut "Change" as we kick off a new month and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Know You Won't (Unplugged)" (Kelly Clarkson)

Kelly Clarkson's Vh1 Unplugged episode aired during her 2011 promotional tour for her latest album Stronger and during her set, Kelly opted to perform fellow American Idol winner Carrie Underwood's ballad "I Know You Won't" and transformed the country tinged ballad more into a torch blues ballad.

With that said, I've been holding out for Clarkson to release her own version for awhile now, but since this hasn't materialized yet, you'll just have to settle for re-watching Kelly's sublime cover below!

Live Clip: "Jimmy Fallon, Rashida Jones & Carrie Underwood Holiday Music Parodies"

Last night on NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, he Rashida Jones and Carrie Underwood performed a sublime top 40 hits medley that took on a holiday parody spin.

Featuring Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas musical parodies of "Get Lucky," "Roar," "Royals," "Wrecking Ball," "I Love It," "Blurred Lines" and "Ho Hey," this is the perfect holiday medley in my book to move us right into the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons.

Therefore, watch Jimmy Fallon, Rashida Jones and Carrie Underwood all belt it out below in this hilarious parodies medley below and Enjoy!

Cut: "Change" (Carrie Underwood)

I was jamming to some country music yesterday as I cooked up a storm and of course my girl Carrie Underwood was in the mix. While listening to her third studio album Play On, I was reminded of her phenomenal empowering joint "Change."

Though it was never released as a single, "Change" was co-written by Katrina Elam, Josh Kear, Chris Tompkins and offers an important message that hopefully a few more will discover today. With that said, take a listen below to Carrie's cut "Change" and Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "I Know You Won't" (Carrie Underwood)

Carrie Underwood released her first ever live concert DVD The Blown Away Tour: Live last month and one of the numerous highlights from her set has to be her encore rendition of "I Know You Won't." Originally featured on Carrie's sophomore album Carnival Ride, "I Know You Won't" is a powerhouse ballad from Underwood that never received, though clearly deserved the single's treatment.

With that said, Carrie thrills with her powerhouse vocals on "I Know You Won't" after an already vocally intensive hour-and-a-half set during her Blown Away Tour. Watch Carrie belt "I Know You Won't" after the jump and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "Blown Away" (Kelly Clarkson)

During Kelly Clarkson's tour stop in Perth, Australia last year, the original American Idol of course offered another round of her fan request and this time it was Carrie Underwood's title track and second single "Blown Away" that received the covers treatment. While Kelly has covered Carrie's material before ("I Know You Won't"), this is the first time she's performed "Blown Away" and Kelly's raw vocal interpretation adds another vocal dynamic to the already powerful Underwood ballad. Take a listen after the jump and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Know You Won't (Unplugged)" (Kelly Clarkson)

Kelly Clarkson's Vh1 Unplugged episode aired during her 2011 promotional tour for her latest album Stronger and during her set, Kelly opted to perform fellow American Idol winner Carrie Underwood's ballad "I Know You Won't" and transformed the country tinged ballad more into a torch blues ballad. With that said, I've been holding out for Clarkson to release her own version for awhile now, but since this hasn't materialized yet, you'll just have to settle for re-watching Kelly's sublime cover below!

New Video: "Two Black Cadillacs" (Carrie Underwood)

A few days late on Carrie Underwood's latest video, but the haunting official visual for her latest single "Two Black Cadillacs" is a twisted tale compiled effortlessly by Carrie and her team. Lifted as the third official single from her platinum-selling fourth album Blown Away, "Two Black Cadillacs" is a thumping big vocal number from Carrie Underwood and you can peep the official video for it below.

Live Clip: "Two Black Cadillacs" (Carrie Underwood)

Carrie Underwood shut it down earlier tonight at the American Music Awards with her latest single "Two Black Cadillacs," which is lifted from her current LP "Blown Away." While a lot of the acts during the show opted for elaborate staging and dancing to attempt to cover for their lack of vocal ability, Carrie belted out "Two Black Cadillacs" like the true vocalist she is. Watch it all go down below and Enjoy!

Live Clip: "Blown Away" (Carrie Underwood)

Carrie Underwood co-hosted the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards this past Thursday night and in addition to helping host the show, Underwood performed her current single and title-track of her new album "Blown Away." With that said, watch Carrie Underwood's sublime powerhouse performance of "Blown Away" below and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "Blown Away" (Kelly Clarkson)

During Kelly Clarkson's recent tour stop in Perth, Australia, the original American Idol of course offered another round of her fan request and this time it was Carrie Underwood's title track and second single "Blown Away" that received the covers treatment. While Kelly has covered Carrie's material before ("I Know You Won't"), this is the first time she's performed "Blown Away" and Kelly's raw vocal interpretation adds another vocal dynamic to the already powerful Underwood ballad. Take a listen below and Enjoy!

Live Clip: "Nobody Ever Told You" (Carrie Underwood)

Carrie Underwood hands down has one of the best voices to emerge during the 2000s thus far and I would really love to hear her take on some traditional soul material as I have a feeling her voice on a classic soul ballad might be out of this world. Either way you might feel, there is no denying her pipes and below you will find her recent performance during the MDA telethon where she performed her joint "Nobody Ever Told You," which is lifted from her latest LP "Blown Away." Peep it all go down below and Enjoy!

Playback: "See You Again" (Carrie Underwood)

I recently picked up Carrie Underwood's fourth album "Blown Away" as I am a huge fan of vocalists and Underwood has some serious pipes. With that said, while listening to her album this week, I stumbled upon what I think is one of my favorite cuts from the LP besides her current hit singles. Entitled "See You Again," the country flavored mid-tempo "See You Again" showcases both Underwood's incredible range as well as a bit more of a rocker edge to the country darling. Take a playback to her joint "See You Again" below and Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Fix It" (Carrie Underwood)

I was talking to my friend recently about some of the top vocalist currently in the game and I brought up Carrie Underwood and how phenomenal her pipes are. Though I am not much of a country fan, I am mesmerized by Underwood's sheer vocal control and power. With that said, Carrie recently performed a sold-out show at the famed Royal Albert Hall in London and during her set, Carrie opted to perform a cover of Coldplay's "Fix It." Peep her sublime cover below and Enjoy!