[Bob Dole]

The denials make it even funnier. She should run for office.

"The idea that I would act disrespectful towards a fellow musician is unimaginable to me," Hill said in a statement. "For this to become a focus of attention given the talent gathered is utterly ridiculous. Carrie is a talented and deserving Female Vocalist of The Year."

Media outlets and blogs zeroed in on Hill‘s reaction after Underwood‘s name was announced at the ceremony. While other nominees — Sara Evans , Gretchen Wilson , Martina McBride — gave the typical gracious loser smile, Hill, who was standing backstage, turned to the camera and shouted "WHAT?"

However, Hill said it was all a joke, and her manager, Gary Borman, echoed that: "I‘ve worked with Faith for many years now and the idea that she would ever insult or undermine another artist, let alone another human being‘s success is absolutely preposterous. Those who know her know that she‘s incapable of such actions," he said in a statement.

Underwood, the 2005 "American Idol" champ, has become a triple platinum success since releasing her debut album late last year. Hill is a longtime darling of country music with crossover pop appeal.