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Review: Joan Jett and Carrie Underwood rock the CMA Fest 2019 (Includes first-hand account)

They kicked off their medley at Nissan Stadium with “I Hate Myself For Loving You,” and they picked up the pace with the badass “Bad Reputation,” as Jett nailed the electric guitar.

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood
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Jett and Underwood showcased their powerhouse harmonies and the control in their voices on “Crimson and Clover.” It was followed by the upbeat and liberating newer song “Fresh Start.” They concluded their medley of hits with Jett’s chart-topping signature tune, “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” which was sheer bliss, as everybody in the audience recited the chorus verbatim. “Joan Jett,” Underwood exclaimed, following the performance. “Yes, that just happened,” Underwood added.

In other Carrie Underwood news, she is headlining “The Cry Pretty Tour 360.”

The Verdict

Overall, Carrie Underwood and Joan Jett were able to put on a dynamic live set at CMA Fest. It was high-energy, rocking and fun. Underwood collaborating with Joan Jett was a match made in musical heaven. They proved that they are the queens of country and rock respectively. Their set garnered an A rating.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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