Carrie Underwood may be taking her music in a very different direction. The country star has recently explored rock during her live shows. Her next musical adventure may take that change to the extreme. A familiar rock star may also have a hand in her new sound. A familiar rock star may also have a hand in shaping her new sound and upcoming musical plans.
Carrie Underwood is reportedly diving into rock music with Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose
According to TMZ, Underwood has been working on new music that sounds very different from her usual country style. Sources told the outlet that Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose is mentoring her as she explores rock music. The two stars have been friends for years. They have even performed together on stage several times.
In 2022, Underwood and Rose were performing together at Stagecoach. They also had another performance together in 2023. The outlet reported that Underwood planned to attend a Guns N’ Roses show in Atlanta that weekend. A source also said she might join Rose and the band onstage.
Underwood has released eight albums during her career. Her most recent album, Denim & Rhinestones, arrived in 2022. Her albums have focused on country music. Her recent stage choices, however, have shown a different side of her musical taste.
Underwood recently drew attention after covering a Limp Bizkit song during a live performance. That moment came as she started adding more rock sounds to her shows. Now, her reported work with Rose could take that experiment into her new music. TMZ reported that the singer “dabbles in rock” as she works on the new material.
The reported change could mark a new chapter for Underwood’s music. Rose now appears to be helping her learn more about the rock world. Underwood’s past performances with Guns N’ Roses have already given them a musical connection.
