Carrie Underwood Slams Celebrity Political Endorsements

November 4th, 2008 by Castina

Carrie Underwood has a few choice words for celebrities who toot their horn in support of political candidates.

“I lose all respect for celebrities when they back a candidate,” the multiplatinum-selling singer says in the new issue of TV Guide, on newsstands November 6.

“It’s saying that the American public isn’t smart enough to make their own decisions,” Carrie explains. “I would never want anybody to vote for anything or anybody just because I told them to. Music is where you go to get away from all the BS. Whether it’s from politics or just the world around you, music should be an escape.”

Do you agree with Carrie’s position on celebrity political endorsments?

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On November 4th 2008, Sue wrote:

Finally a Celeb has the guts, to stand up and say..what most of the public believes!! We can make up our own minds!! You go girl!!
On November 4th 2008, Karen wrote:

I’m so happy Carrie stood up and realized we don’t CARE (or at least shouldn’t) what “celebrities” think about politics. They don’t know anything more than we do- in fact, they probably know LESS!
On November 5th 2008, Judy wrote:

Yes, I agree with Carrie 100%! I don’t care which party or for whom she voted. I’m so sick and tired of celebrities using their forum to give their political views. Guess what? Thats not why we watch you or listen to you! Keep your politacal opinions to yourself. Unless your working for a campaign and if that’s the case keep it out of your professional life and be professional!!!!!!!!!
On November 7th 2008, Mandy wrote:

I LOVE Carrie but I cannot agree with that!!!
On November 9th 2008, Bill wrote:

I agree with Carrie. Celebrities may be masters of their craft, be it acting, music, or sports, but they are no wiser than the average citizen when it comes to political issues. When celebrities take advantage of their easy access to the media to promote a political agenda, it is an abuse of their fame and influence.
On November 11th 2008, Eileen wrote:

I LOVE Carrie Underwood, BUT, I can’t agree with this statement. I understand where she’s coming from and she makes fair points, but I think it is important for American people to voice their opinions about politics, especially in a campaign. Now, notice I did not say ‘celebrities’ to voice their opinions, I said ‘American people’. And that’s exactly why I don’t agree with her. I think ironically SHE’S actually the one giving more superiority or power to the celebrity than deserved. American people (which includes celebrities) have the right (under the Constitition) to voice their opinions. Celebrities don’t get that right taken away just because they’re celebrities and they’re special. And if the concern is whether people who listen to free speakers will take what they say to ONLY persuade their opinion… then yes, they’re stupid and they should use their own minds and opinions to decide what they want. But I think it is an important quality of our country to use our free speech especially when it comes to strong beliefs. Isn’t that after all, what our troops are fighting for?
On November 23rd 2008, Ruby wrote:

She’s dumb. A lot of music IS political protest.
On February 19th 2009, Brooklyn wrote:

She’s right. Love you Carrie :)
On April 16th 2009, Pierce L wrote:

I agree with her 100%. I’m completely annoyed with celebrities and their political endorsements. I also don’t think magazines and news papers should do it either. In their capacity as a normal citizen they can express whatever they want. However, on the air or TV they shouldn’t because they have too much influence over their mindless followers.
On August 16th 2009, ian wrote:

SHES (R). Get a brain carrie.

OBAMAAAA!!!!!
On August 20th 2009, Jim wrote:

No, she’s right. It’s an authority fallacy–people confuse the “authority of celebrity” with the “authority of expertise.” If every American had the same access to publicly express their opinions that celebrities have–if everyone’s opinion was reported nationwide on tv and newspapers–then that would be different. And then there is, of course, the idea that everyone has a “right’ to an opinion. Of course, in one sense that’s true–in a Democracy, everyone does. But being “entitled” to an opinion also means someone has earned that right because they are well-informed–they have earned the right to claim a level of expertise. The problem comes when we confuse the two: we’re not obligated to believe someone’s opinion just because it’s their “right” to have one. We have an obligation to be well-informed. This is why some people confuse celebrity opinion with “right” choice. Given that actors spend their careers pretending to be someone else, you have to wonder exactly how comfortable they are in their own skin. Entertainers crave the spotlight for what reason? Low self esteem? They’re pretty. They’re good at pretending to be someone they’re not. How does this make them experts on politics? And why on earth would anyone care what they think?
On November 3rd 2009, Robby Sutherland wrote:

I personally agree with this statement because honestly, no one wants to hear all of these random celebrities trying to get on the news by saying “Yes We Can” after a performance. We shouldn’t be influenced by vh1 or E! anyways so they should just quit making political stands. I love this comment Carrie and I couldn’t agree with you more.