Country music superstar and Season 4 Idol champion Carrie Underwood surprised and delighted fans on September 1, 2014, when she and her husband, former NHL player Mike Fisher, used Twitter to announce that they are expecting their first child. The announcement was playful and family-focused, featuring their two dogs, Ace and Penny, and arriving on Labor Day in a lighthearted post that quickly became a warm moment across social media.
Carrie led the announcement with a brief, cheerful message referencing the holiday and their pets:
In honor of “Labor” Day…Ace & Penny would like to make an announcement. Their parents couldn’t be happier!
The coy format—framing the news through the couple’s dogs—sparked immediate reaction from fans and prompted a bit of playful back-and-forth between Carrie and Mike. Early responses from Mike teased the idea that the new arrival might simply be another member of the household, adding to the initial social media confusion.
@carrieunderwood I knew you would finally cave and let us get another dog
That lighthearted teasing led to a moment of mass confusion online before the pair clarified the true nature of their announcement. Mike followed up to clear things up while continuing the humorous tone, and he even joked about possible baby names as the couple began planning for the new addition.
baby 🙂
We haven’t picked names yet but it’s looking like Fly is gonna fly. #boyorgirl #flyfisher
Carrie took the opportunity to confirm the news more formally on her official fan club blog, making it clear that she and Mike are expecting a human baby, not another dog. The couple has been asked about family plans for years by press and fans alike, ever since their marriage in July 2010, and this announcement ended much of the speculation with a joyful confirmation.
The couple’s representatives also confirmed to entertainment outlets that the baby is expected in spring 2015. The due date places the pregnancy announcement in the early stages of the couple’s public sharing about their family expansion, and it drew warm congratulations from fans, industry peers, and media across the country.
For years, the possibility of a child for Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher had been a frequent topic of tabloid and fan discussion. Carrie has consistently handled questions about family and motherhood with patience and grace in interviews, radio appearances, and on social media. This announcement—made in a playful style that mixed holiday cheer, family pets, and husband-and-wife banter—reflected that same approachable sensibility and brought a genuine, joyful moment to their followers.
Fans of both Carrie’s music and Mike’s athletic career expressed their excitement and support across social platforms. The playful tone of the reveal, combined with the confirmation from Carrie’s fan club blog and the representatives’ statement about a spring 2015 arrival, made the celebration feel both intimate and widely shared. Many responses praised the couple for the creative announcement and sent well-wishes for a healthy pregnancy and happy family life.
Congratulations to Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher on their pregnancy news. The couple, along with Ace and Penny, can look forward to an outpouring of support as they prepare for their first child. As details emerge and the due date approaches in spring 2015, fans will undoubtedly continue to follow their updates, celebrating each milestone along the way.