Wade C. Miller - age 87 formerly of Nashville was born July 7, 1933 in Johnson City, TN and moved on to rest and enjoy dessert on Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Knoxville, TN. Wade graduated from Science Hill High School in 1952 where he ran track and played baseball. He graduated from East Tennessee State College (University) in 1956. While at ETSU, he was a member of the ROTC and served in the US Army Reserves, was president of the junior class, and was a founding member of the East Tennessee chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After graduation, Wade served in the US Army and was stationed at Ft. Benning, GA and Ft. Lewis, WA. He served in the Army from November 25, 1956 through March 17, 1964 where he rose to the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Upon returning from active service, he made it his mission to track down the beautiful girl who had caught his eye before he left for the Army. He married Tresa Lynn Underwood on June 4, 1959 at Trentville Methodist Church in Strawberry Plains, TN. T
No matter how famous they get or how many fans are screaming their names, country s biggest stars always have a place in their heart for dear ol Mom.
Many of these moms have supported their sons and daughters on their road to fame, whether that included stints on
American Idol or just moving to Nashville to try and make it. They ve inspired songs, as is the case with Brantley Gilbert s Indiana s Angel, and they add great value to music videos, which Carrie Underwood learned when she put her mom, Carole Underwood, in Mama s Song. They even make great awards show dates! Jake Owen calls his mom a hottie, and we can t disagree it s easy to tell where he gets his charming good looks.
Column: Why you should take your children to church Harris Blackwood
This is a thank you note to some parents who dedicated themselves to the accomplishments of their children.
This is particularly true for Steve and Carole, who had their little girl singing at church about the time she was out of diapers. Their daughter’s name is Carrie. Their last name is Underwood.
I was traveling out of town on Easter weekend, something I usually don’t do. I saw a story on TV about an online concert by Carrie Underwood. It was part of the debut of her new album, “My Savior,” which is a collection of some of the great old hymns of the church.
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Carrie Underwood has always had a strong musical side, but she has not always had the desire to perform in public. In a new interview, Underwood s mother Carole reveals that although Underwood competed in talent shows from an early age, she sometimes disliked it so much that she d be in tears beforehand.
Carole Underwood spoke to
Today for a segment called Through Mom s Eyes, which recounts Underwood s journey from small-town Oklahoma girl to country superstar. Carole says she saw that her daughter had a gift from God early on and pleaded with a friend who headed up the local Chamber of Commerce in Checotah, Okla., to secure spots for Underwood in various talent shows.