“He asked… and she actually said yes.” It started with a handmade sign and a whole lot of courage. In the middle of Carrie Underwood’s sold-out show in Louisville, a young fan stood up and held his message high—and suddenly, the music faded into the background. The crowd quieted. Carrie noticed. And then, with that familiar sparkle in her eye and a grin that could melt stone, she walked right toward him. One kiss. One stunned little boy. One arena bursting into cheers.

During her 2012 “Blown Away” tour stop in Louisville, Kentucky, country superstar Carrie Underwood gave one young fan an unforgettable experience — and a moment that quickly went viral. When a 12-year-old boy in the crowd held up a sign asking for his first kiss, Carrie brought him on stage and surprised everyone by saying yes.

A Bold Sign, A Surprising Response

The fan, named Chase, was sitting close to the front row holding a handwritten sign that read:
“Carrie, be my first kiss?”

Underwood saw the sign and couldn’t resist addressing it. She paused the show, read the sign aloud into the microphone, and said with a laugh, “How old are you?” When Chase responded “Twelve,” Carrie joked, “Well, I won’t go to jail for that!”

The crowd erupted in laughter.

Moments later, Carrie Underwood leaned in and gave the young fan a quick kiss on the lips — a moment that sent the arena into cheers and applause.

The Crowd Loved It — But Reactions Were Mixed Online

Thousands of fans in the audience were touched by the sweet and spontaneous gesture. The moment was captured on video and quickly uploaded to YouTube, where it gathered millions of views in just days.

However, not all reactions were positive. While many viewers called the moment “cute,” others debated whether the kiss was appropriate — given the age gap and public setting.

Some headlines at the time asked:

“Cute or creepy?”

Despite the mixed online reaction, Carrie’s lighthearted gesture was clearly meant to be innocent and fun — a once-in-a-lifetime memory for a young fan who idolized her.

Carrie Underwood: Known for Her Kindness and Fan Connection

Carrie Underwood has long been praised for her kindness, authenticity, and connection with her fans. Whether through social media, charity work, or spontaneous moments like this one, she often goes out of her way to create unforgettable experiences.

This wasn’t the first time she invited a fan on stage — but it may be one of the most talked-about.

Who Is Chase, the Fan?

Little is publicly known about Chase beyond his age and first name, but his request instantly became part of Carrie Underwood’s concert history.
Years later, fans still remember him as “the kid who got a kiss from Carrie Underwood.”