Carrie Underwood in Sideswept Messy New Sophisticated Half Up-do

Upon her American Idol success and Grammy wins, Carrie Underwood has access to many top leaders in the music industry and, evidently, the hairdressing industry, too.

Within a brief time in 2007, Carrie went to a special event looking great with her long hair down (see side bar); and here with her hair up, she also looks very sweet, too.

Many half up-dos have hair at the back tied tightly for a neat, conservative look. But the more carefree formal style Carrie wore also looks good, too, and suits her personality, a free spirit.

Pictures: February 8, 2007