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By Jill Serjeant NEW YORK (Reuters) - Despite just a handful of acting roles to date, country singer and "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood was the first choice to play the coveted lead role of Maria in a new live version of "The Sound of Music" for television. Since winning "Idol" in 2005, Underwood, 30, has taken the country music scene by storm with hits like "Before He Cheats," and "Jesus, Take the Wheel," winning six Grammys and more than 100 other music awards. Underwood spoke with Reuters ahead of the December 5 broadcast about taking on a challenge like Maria.
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A direct descendant of Maria von Trapp would prefer this Oscar winner.
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Carrie Underwood's latest single 'See You Again' has taken on new meaning since her home state's devastating tornado last month
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Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' was named Video of the Year during the 2013 CMT Music Awards
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Not only did Carrie Underwood take away Video of the Year honors at the 2013 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night (June 5) in Nashville, she also gave one of the night's most powerful performances
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