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    QUICKQUOTE: CARRIE UNDERWOOD

    By The Associated Press | Associated Press – Mon, Feb 11, 2013 12:02 AM EST

    "I just wanted it to be kind of artful and dramatic. There's so many big performances at the Grammys, and I just like to stand still and sing sometimes. This seemed like the best way to do that and kind of create something visually captivating and beautiful." Carrie Underwood, explaining the projection-covered dress she wore during her Grammy performance.

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