by Molly Oldread ’26 on September 18, 2025
Campus
To kick off another year of Big East basketball, Providence College is hosting its annual Late Night Madness event at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. This year’s main event is set to be a performance from American singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood. This event will include introductions to both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as several performances from student clubs. Student groups like PC A Cappella, Dance Club, and others will gather to showcase the diverse talents of the school’s student body.
Just a couple of weeks ago, the school announced that country singer Underwood will be the evening’s main event. Underwood, most famously known for her songs “Before He Cheats” and “Blown Away,” is set to perform on Oct. 4. As one of the single best-selling touring music artists in history, she has sold 85 million records worldwide and has been named one of the highest-grossing female touring artists. Underwood rose to fame after winning season four of American Idol. Later, she outsold all previous American Idol winners and went on to be a judge of the 23rd season of the show. Her first album, Some Hearts, quickly became the fastest-selling debut country album in history. Underwood, now 42 years old, has 8 Grammy wins and 16 nominations. She was only the second country artist in history to win Best New Artist at the Grammys.
Tickets are still available for purchase for the Oct. 4 concert for students through the Friar Athletic Ticket Office. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.