HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Carrie Underwood is riding one heck of a wave.

The 26-year-old country star has landed her first movie role in Soul Surfer, the true-life story of surfing champion Bethany Hamilton, who defied all odds after having her left arm bit off by a shark at age 13.

Underwood will portray Sarah Hill, a youth counselor at Hamilton's church.

The movie also stars AnnaSophia Robb as Bethany Hamilton, Helen Hunt as Bethany's mother Cheri and Dennis Quaid as Bethany's father Tom.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Carrie Underwood says her southern influence will be in full force whenever her wedding day rolls around.

"I like big hair and eyeliner. I want my wedding day to be me, so I'll probably be rocking some big hair and some eyeliner," the newly engaged country star told People at the People's Choice Awards held Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Underwood, 26, got engaged last month to hockey star Mike Fisher. With both stars frequently on the road, the "Cowboy Casanova" singer said the couple stays in touch thanks to some handy technology.

LOS ANGELES — Carrie Underwood and her hockey beau Mike Fisher are getting married!

"I'm happy to confirm that Carrie Underwood is engaged to Mike Fisher, and the couple couldn't be happier," Underwood's rep confirmed Monday. "No wedding date has been set at this time."

According to the Ottawa Sun, Fisher popped the question on Sunday, but he declined to offer any other details about the proposal during a morning news conference.

"We're both obviously excited and very happy," he said.

LOS ANGELES — Carrie Underwood is grateful for a holiday special that afforded her the chance to share the stage with Dolly Parton.

"It was a dream come true," Underwood tells People of performing alongside Parton on the former American Idol star's two-hour variety special, airing tonight on Fox. "[It was] such a special moment for me in the show to be able to perform with her."

On the program, Underwood will perform previous hits, holiday classics and songs from her recently released third album, Play On. In addition to Parton, she will be joined on stage by her CMA Awards co-host Brad Paisley, fellow Idol alum David Cook, and Kristin Chenoweth.