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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Comments

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Wednesday 23 December

By jtrynoble

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I wish this young couple all the best of luck and best wishes for a life time of joy together.......

Poppa T.

By Bill

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THE BEST THING HE COULD OF DONE AT THIS TIME IS GIVE HER A 200,000 THOUSAND RING AND THE REST TO HELP PEOPLE KEEP THERE HOMES, HUGE WASTE OF MONEY IN MY EYES

By Mike

You have got to be kidding me. There isn't enough "luck" out there...

By elizabeth

a life time for people like that is about a year or two, until one of them cheats

By Fiona

This is how you spell Ottawa.

By Judygreeneyes1

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You are correct..it's OTTAWA, can't understand how they got that wrong, there are several "Ottawa" cities in various states...who does the spell check for these guys?????

By Thom

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Thank you, Fiona! Not only do so-called journalists not know how to report objectively anymore, they can't even spell. Thanks again for helping the anonymous PopEater staff out!

By jay

I know; if it was once I could understand but not three times. Canada isnt that foreign

By KellyinCali

Here's an idea, spellcheck. Or how about this, IT'S THE CAPITAL OF CANADA and you should ensure it is correct before you go to print!!! Don't feel bad,the so-called "PopEaterStaff" person who wrote this, probably doesn't know what the "D.C." in "Washington, D.C." stands for, either.

By Sandra

Thank you!! I was reading it and everytime I saw the mis-spelling of the word, I cringed!! Seriously, it's our nation's Capital! What's wrong with people! Don't they use spellcheck??! Congrats to the happy couple, I agree that it was probably way too much to spend on a ring but, hey to each his own I guess.

By Sylvia

Maybe Mike's Dad owns a diamond mine in Canada

By Sue

I wish them both all the happiness in the world, they deserve it. They have worked hard and should enjoy their rewards and each other.

By jerome

Why do you think they deserve it? Do you know them personally? If not, then you don't know what you are talking about.

By duckinnut

Its OTTAWA,learn to spell!

By Allan

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Ott ahh wah lol chinese version

By lamalanga

they're french-canadians.it's a miracle they can use a keyboard at all.lucky they can utter the name so others know where to find them when they need to be rescued.

By Alicia

*cough* IT'S *cough*

By Laura

I wish them all the best, she deserves it, and hopefully it will last.

By GRRRRR

if they would let them put their name on the story ... instead of popeater staff .... they might try to spell right ....

By julie

Hey Poot:

No, it says "Popeater Staff" because the author is an idiot that doesn't know how to spell or write, and this saves him/her the embarrassment of looking like a fool. Why do you think it would be spelled correctly if the author's name was on it? The author is obtuse

Should that not read "the author is an idiot WHO doesn't know how to spell or write. AND Why do you think it would be spelled correctly if the author's name WERE on it?
The author is obtuse

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