Carrie Underwood Pays Tribute to Axl Rose Before Rocking Out with Guns N’ Roses!
Carrie Underwood is hitting the road once again, but this time as the opener for select Guns N’ Roses shows during their current North American tour leg. The two powerhouse vocalists have been showing mutual admiration and respect for each other, starting with Underwood inviting Rose onstage to sing at her headlining Stagecoach performance in April of 2022. This collaboration led to Rose making a surprise appearance at Underwood’s 2023 concert in Los Angeles. The two artists seem to have developed a liking for performing together, as Guns N’ Roses reciprocated by inviting Underwood onstage during two of their London concerts.
The historic tour kicked off on August 6 in Moncton, Canada, and fans were in for a treat as Underwood rehearsed for the show wearing a special T-shirt with a quirky message. The shirt featured the phrase “Eat the worm!” and an illustrated yellow and white worm in a sombrero. This detail may have gone unnoticed by many, but it was a subtle nod to Axl Rose. The design on the T-shirt is identical to a shirt that Rose famously wore in the late ’80s or early ’90s, creating a cool connection between the two artists.
Underwood’s setlist for her opening performance was nothing short of epic, as she surprised the audience with an array of covers and mash-ups, including songs by iconic artists like Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Heart, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Motörhead. She also performed her own hits and ended the set with a bang by joining Guns N’ Roses on stage to perform “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Paradise City.” The crowd was left in awe of Underwood’s versatility and stage presence, seamlessly blending in with the rock legends.
After the show, Underwood took to social media to express her gratitude to Guns N’ Roses and their fans for the warm reception. She described the experience as living out some rockstar dreams and thanked everyone for making her and her band feel so welcome in a completely different genre’s crowd. Her posts were filled with excitement and appreciation for the opportunity to share the stage with such legendary rockers.
As Carrie Underwood continues to captivate audiences with her powerhouse vocals and dynamic stage presence, her collaboration with Guns N’ Roses serves as a testament to the universal language of music that transcends genres and unites fans from different backgrounds. The unexpected pairing of a country superstar and a rock legend has created magical moments on stage, showcasing the beauty of musical diversity and shared passion for creating unforgettable live performances.
