Carrie Underwood Responds to Sound of Music Critics

While many praised Carrie Underwood's singing in the Sound of Music TV special, just as many panned her acting. The harsh criticism isn't bringing Carrie down, it's lifting her up.

Plain and simple: Mean people need Jesus. They will be in my prayers tonight... 1 Peter 2:1-25
— Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) December 7, 2013

Kym Karath, who played Gretl Von Trapp in the original Sound of Music, was one of those who wasn't a fan of Underwood's acting.

Love Carrie Underwood but this role is just not right for her. She is lovely her voice is beautiful but acting is wrong. — Kym Karath (@KymKarath) December 6, 2013

To be clear I love Carrie Underwood. Just not as Maria. She was brave to take it on.And this doesn't lessen my respect for her talent. — Kym Karath (@KymKarath) December 6, 2013

Karath's criticism wasn't taken to kindly by Underwood fans or her peers in country music, who tweeted their support.

@carrieunderwood Yes! And some of them need a boot straight to their box. You keep prayin' and I'll keep kickin'. #teamwork ;-) Love!
— Jennifer Nettles (@JenniferNettles) December 7, 2013

We Loved it! N'So did 18million others! :) RT @carrieunderwood: Plain/simple: Mean people need Jesus. They will be in my prayers tonight..
— Chuck Wicks (@chuckwicksmusic) December 7, 2013

Watching The Sound of Music Live and couldn't be prouder of my dear friend @carrieunderwood! Unbelievable performance!
— Hillary Scott (@HillaryScottLA) December 6, 2013

@carrieunderwood Y'all did great! Brandon & I just finished watching & what an intense 3hrs that must have been 4 all of y'all! #singinglive
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) December 6, 2013

. @carrieunderwood Class + Grace + Talented = YOU. #BravoCarrie #PhenominalJob ;)
— kellie pickler (@kelliepickler) December 6, 2013

Wow! The Sound Of Music Live was awesome. @carrieunderwood unbelievable! I can't imagine the work that went into that. Such a talented cast!
— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) December 6, 2013

Criticism aside, Carrie and the TV special brought in 18.5 million viewers.