Here’s an in-depth look at Carrie Underwood’s longstanding fandom for Guns N’ Roses.
The country singer has made headlines with Axl Rose and GN’R over the years, but her love for the rock band spans decades. Now that she is reportedly working on a rock album with Rose as her mentor, we decided to explore the vocalist’s connections to the band throughout the years.
After years of inviting Rose to perform with her, the Guns N’ Roses frontman joined the country superstar onstage at the 2022 Stagecoach Festival, where they performed “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Paradise City” together. A few months later, the band invited Underwood to sing during two of their shows in London.
When Underwood kicked off her tour in support of Denim & Rhinestones in late 2022, she covered “Welcome to the Jungle” nearly every night while wearing a leather jacket featuring the Appetite for Destruction design on the back.
This fandom is not just a phase for Underwood: she has been covering GN’R as well as other rock bands (Motley Crue, Aerosmith, and Skid Row) during her performances for years. She also released a rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home” a couple of years ago, calling it one of her “all-time favorite songs.”
Not only does the American Idol winner cover songs by rock artists, but she also supports many rock bands and includes their tracks in her gym playlist. Bands like Nothing More, I Prevail, and Shinedown are among those she admires, and she collaborated with Papa Roach on a new version of their song “Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)” in 2024.
Overall, it appears that Guns N’ Roses are at the top of Underwood’s list, as shown by various events throughout her career. Scroll down to take a closer look at Underwood’s fandom for Guns N’ Roses, including where it all began and where it might be headed.
A Closer Look at Carrie Underwood’s Guns N’ Roses Fandom
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