2S. Carrie Underwood’s Explosive “Paradise City” Cover Proves She Was Born to Rock—Watch the CMA Fest Moment with 420K+ Views

Sometimes the most unforgettable moments happen when artists step out of their lane—and burn the whole highway down. That’s exactly what Carrie Underwood did when she covered Guns N’ Roses’ iconic “Paradise City” at the 2013 CMA Music Festival. In front of a roaring stadium crowd, Carrie didn’t just honor the classic rock anthem—she owned it.

From the moment she struts into frame, snake hips and all, there’s no doubt she’s channeling Axl Rose with her own signature fire. Her voice, fierce and full of grit, slices through the Tennessee air as she nails the legendary whistle intro and powers through the rock-heavy verses. Backed by a live band and a sea of screaming fans, Carrie turns the stadium into her very own rock arena—and the result is electric.

Carrie Underwood [Gun N’ Roses Cover] – Paradise City (CMA Music Festival)

The audience response was pure adrenaline. Tens of thousands of fans inside the Titans’ stadium lit up—hands raised, voices loud and totally caught up in the moment. Online the video has clocked in over 420,000 views with comments praising her ability to blend country soul with rock ‘n’ roll swagger. One fan wrote “This isn’t just a cover, this is Carrie showing the boys how it’s done.”

What’s even cooler? This wasn’t a one-time fluke. Carrie’s love for classic rock runs deep. She’s previously crushed tracks like “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Alone” by Heart with the same power and reverence. Her covers aren’t karaoke they’re reinventions.

Carrie Underwood w Axl Rose Stagecoach – Sweet Child O’ Mine and Paradise City

Every time she takes on a rock anthem, fans rally behind her. Comments call her “a genre-bending queen” and “the female Axl we didn’t know we needed.” Carrie’s performances continue to show that no matter the genre, great music lives wherever passion lives.

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