The Sound of Music

Carrie Underwood's 'The Sound of Music Live!' triumphed in the ratings when it aired on NBC on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Carrie Underwood wasn't involved in every performance during Thursday night's (Dec. 5) live theatrical broadcast of 'The Sound of Music Live!' on NBC, but she definitely carried the bulk of the singing. While some were critical of her acting, few can complain about her vocal performances. Each one was a brilliant interpretation that stayed true to the original score but avoiding sounding like Broadway karaoke. Her Top 5 songs include solo moments, and collaborations with others in the show's cast.

NBC's live theatrical broadcast of 'The Sound of Music' was not without mistakes common in live theater, but one would need to be a student of Broadway to have caught them. Carrie Underwood and a cast of theater and television actors stayed true to the spirit of the musical, making seamless adjustments for Thursday night's (Dec. 5) adaptation.

The entertainment business isn't always fun and games -- sometimes, it can even lead to injuries, if you're not careful. But Carrie Underwood won't let a little pain (okay, and embarrassment) stop her from her big role in 'The Sound of Music Live' on Thursday night (Dec. 5).

Another pertinent and pivotal piece of the puzzle has fallen into place for Carrie Underwood's 'The Sound of Music.' The powers-that-be at the NBC production, which will air live on Dec. 5, have cast the von Trapp children.

Carrie Underwood is quite the triple threat. She's not only a talented singer and songwriter, but she also has acting on her resume, with her biggest acting role yet to come.

Julie Andrews' most famous role is that of Maria in the 1965 film version of 'The Sound of Music.' The character was iconic for the English songstress. So how does Andrews, who received an Oscar nomination for her performance, feel about Carrie Underwood taking over the role in the upcoming live NBC adaptation of the story?

Carrie Underwood is inching closer and closer to her performance as Maria von Trapp in NBC's live adaptation of 'The Sound of Music,' set to air this holiday season.

Fans can finally catch a look at country songstress Carrie Underwood as the iconic Maria von Trapp, as the first piece of promotional artwork for 'The Sound of Music' has been revealed. Plus, more cast names have been announced for the highly-anticipated live production.

While everyone is preparing to be "blown away" by Carrie Underwood's role as Maria von Trapp in the upcoming live television broadcast of 'Sound of Music,' she is making sure it's clear that she's not trying to take the place of the iconic Julie Andrews. Instead, she's going to put her own spin on it.