Podunkian Music Club

Carrie Underwood- Before He Cheats

Tonight on the Music Club we explore that always popular theme of country music, the cheatin’ song.

But unlike the days of the past, today the ladies of country music won’t sit back and stand by their man, nope, they have payback on their mind. And in the world of country music there’s nothing more dangerous than a Carrie Underwood scorned.

Underwood, a former American Idol alumnus (the Queen of 2005 as a matter of fact), has moved onto the country stage in a big way with a couple of country hits over the last year or so. But none have found the cache that Before He Cheats has found.

In the lingo of the music world, she has a monster of a crossover hit. Not only a rising song on the country charts but finding success on the Adult Contemporary and Pop world as well. Her debut album, Some Hearts has met with a warm reception from the critics and it would appear that radio, video and retail are rather fond of her as well.

As for Before He Cheats, It would seem that everyone loves a lady ready for revenge, and Carrie is one chick you had best not cheat on.

Just to give you an idea, here’s a sample of the sass of the lass, a lady who wields a mean set of keys and has a pretty good swing with her Louisville Slugger.

I dug my key into the side of his pretty little souped up 4 wheel drive,
carved my name into his leather seat...
I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights,
slashed a hole in all 4 tires...
maybe next time he'll think before he cheats.

I might've saved a little trouble for the next girl,
cause the next time that he cheats...
oh you know it won't be on me!
No... Not on me...

It’s available at the iTunes Store for those that have revenge on their minds and need a soundtrack for their rage.

Or if you're in a good relationship at the moment and in a travelling mood, hop into your souped up four wheel drive and head for Merritt for the Mountain Music Festival or head for the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, just don't cheat while you're there!

Country music has long been the home of the heartbroken, a genre that the country industry has parlayed into millions maybe billions of dollars over the years, but none have provided the kind of stand up and take no, uh trouble, as the monster hit for Underwood.

She could be the Queen of the country revenge songs with this one and no doubt will have legions following her ways.

Best to go check up on your souped up 4 wheel drive right now, especially if you’re of the straying kind.


Artist- Carrie Underwood
Recording- Some Hearts