The Story Behind Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher, and Carrie's New $1.3M Ring

By PopEater Staff Posted Dec 22nd 2009 11:59PM

The love story between country queen Carrie Underwood and hockey star Mike Fisher is only in its initial chapters, but with the two announcing this week that they're engaged, they've gotten the interest of both the celebrity and sports world. Also making eyes pop is the fact that Carrie's ring, reportedly weighing in at 12 carats, is worth more than $1 million according to estimates made by diamond expert David Mamane. So, with all the press and bling, let's take a look at how the happy couple met, shall we?

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Carrie Underwood Photos

Carrie Underwood is seen here taking a dip during her Bahamas vacation at The Cove, relaxing by the pool at the resort. More Photos >>

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Country music singer Carrie Underwood shows her new engagement ring as she watches her fiance, Mike Fisher of the Ottawa Senators, and his teammates take on Boston Bruins during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa on Monday, Dec. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sean Kilpatrick)

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FILE-This Feb. 22, 2009 file photo shows singer Carrie Underwood posing on the press line at the Elton John Academy Award viewing and after party in West Hollywood, Calif. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg.File)

Singer Carrie Underwood arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 2009 American Music Awards - Arrivals Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Los Angeles, California United States November 22, 2009 Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com To license this image (17056609), contact WireImage.com

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Carrie Underwood attends the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 2009 American Music Awards - Arrivals Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Los Angeles, California United States November 22, 2009 Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com To license this image (17056281), contact WireImage.com

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Singer Carrie Underwood arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 2009 American Music Awards - Arrivals Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Los Angeles, California United States November 22, 2009 Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com To license this image (17054346), contact WireImage.com

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Diamond expert David Mamane took a look at Carrie's new bling based on the above photo, and estimates that the huge rock is 12 carats, VVS1 clarity and has a color grade of F (take notes, guys about to propose). With all that taken into account, plus the side stones in addition to the main show, Carrie's new addition to the jewelry box is estimated to be worth $1.3 million. That's a lot of slapshots for Fisher, who is making $4 million this year playing center for the Ottawa Senators.

The Ottawa Citizen newspaper reports that Fisher popped the question at his house in front of his parents.

Underwood, 26, and Fisher, 29, met in 2008 at a concert when they were introduced by a mutual friend. Underwood said she was hesitant to date Fisher at first not just because hockey players have notoriously bad (or missing) teeth, but because of her touring schedule and his hockey home in Ottawa.

Fisher addressed their long-traveling union during an episode of 'The Sens Show,' saying "Obviously it's tough with our schedules to see each other ... But we always find a way to make it work." He added that Underwood is "very committed, and she works extremely hard," and that she has less days off than he does.

Carrie's 'Before He Cheats'

Though the two have kept their relationship very private -- hardly ever going out in public together -- Underwood has just recently began to express her love for Fisher. In the liner notes of her new album 'Play On,' she writes directly to her soon-to-be husband, saying: "Thank you #12 ... You are the most amazing addition to my life! You are such a wonderful person and have had such an amazing hand in the building of this album and in the growth of me as a person. I love you so much! You make my life better in every way! I thank God for you every day... xoxo, Carrie."

In November, Underwood went on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' and spoke openly about Fisher, saying that this was by far "the longest relationship I've had. I joke and say my dogs are the longest relationship ever." Underwood also famously dated Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.

Underwood also recently spoke out to Self Magazine about the couple's future, and whether a country crooning and/or hockey stick swinging baby is on the way. "Not that I have a husband to have one with yet, but someday I'd like a family ... Not a big one, but not a small one either. Two kids is good, three is fine. Four? Somebody's getting something done, because we ain't having five!," Underwood told Self.

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Wednesday 23 December

By david

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who cares they will be divorced in 5 years

By maude1223

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First of all Carrie Underwood is not the Queen of Country Music.and second of all she has been getting to much attention so what she got engaged alot of people get engaged this time of year and there are more important more important things going on in this world today than worrying how big her ring is so What

By Scrooged

Kind of a jealous vindictive B**CH aren't you? Merry Christmas

By Chrissy

i wish the coulpe all the happyness in the world ..... and good luck

By jennifer

i wish them nothing but happiness, but i wonder how many babies died or how many families were torn apart for that diamond??

By Linda

Did he get Carrie's ring at Jareds!!! Best of luck to both of them.

By joe

Learn to spell please...Ottowa is Ottawa

By el buitre

this is not important.it's only canadar.

By DJ

I am so happy for Carrie. She truly deserves to be happy.I watched her on Idol, and have followed her recordings in Nashville. Not only is she beautiful, but she is just as beautiful on the inside.
God BLess you Carrie

By John

I don't wish nothing bad for anyone ever, However, I have seen this all to often. They are already setting this relationship up for failure. If they even make it to the alter I bet the whole thing won't last but 2-3 years. Carrie is a wonderful woman, Yet she is also a difficult woman to get along with. It truly is her way or the highway. Tony Romo said goodbye to her before she could very publicly dump him. Smart, but think about that for a moment. Who dumps Carrie Underwood? She'll crush one's heart if you let her. Her video of slicing up seats and bashing headlights just goes to show her mindset. Yes, I know it is only a video, But it is also an indication as to what type of person she really is. She will however make a great Mom and it would be so nice impregnating her!

By Taylorhicksfan

Congratulations, Carrie. You've been working hard for TPTB and deserve a loving relationship and happy life. Best wishes to you and Mike Fisher.

By Terry

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wOW.... he must really love her. 1.2 million dollar ring, mine is only worth 1500 dollars, my husband must not love me as much. :(

By Lisa

Let's flaunt a 12 ct ring when there are people around the country starving or trying to keep their homes. Only in America/Hollywood. Impressive.

By Jo

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na HEY HEY HEY GOODBYE!!! As both walk away from each other after divorce court after just 2 years of marriage.. CHEAT CHEAT CHEAT!!

By Jerry

What a gorgeous woman. Eat your heart out Tony Romo.

By Dee

It would be nice if you knew how to spell Ottawa.

By jerome

Oh Oh. The spelling police are out on patrol again.

By James

On her show she showed pictures of hungry people and asked people to give to the poor etc...Yet she has a Million dollar ring...How many children can she feed with that? Just a little hypercritical wouldn't you say?

Right on James. First of all she is a fraud as a country singer. She should be considered a pop singer. Secondly, for every dollar I would be able to donate, she should be donating 10,000 times that.

Saturday 26 December

By merrychristmas

To the charity guy... its their money if they want to spend it on themselves..LET THEM... they both work hard for what they now have! Stop being haters yall are just mad yall arent with Carrie Underwood! Get a life losers and stop talking about how they will not last its so rude.

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