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Country music star and former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood is engaged to Ottawa Senator Mike Fisher. Underwood, 26, has been dating Fisher, 29, for more than a year. They were introduced by one of her band members.

Mike popped the question in front of friends and family on Sunday. He texted the exciting news to his close friends soon after.

"He was pretty excited," said a source. "She's a great gal and I think they're made for each other."

A wedding date has not yet been set, but it seems as though the couple will exchange wedding rings in the near future. A rep for the couple confirmed the engagement: "I'm happy to confirm that Carrie Underwood is engaged to Mike Fisher, and the couple couldn't be happier. No wedding date has been set at this time."

Fisher recently discussed his relationship with Underwood on The Sens Show, a web news show run by his team: "Obviously, it's tough with our schedules to see each other, but we find a way to make it work. She doesn't get too many days off — a lot less days off than I get. She's always going. She's talented and she's getting rewarded for it. That's good to see."

In the liner notes of her newest album Play On, Carrie wrote a sweet sentiment to her man: "Thank you #12. You are the most amazing addition to my life. I thank God for you every day. . .  xoxo Carrie." The #12 refers to Fisher`s jersey number.

Underwood is a devout Christian. One of her biggest hits was a song called Jesus Take The Wheel. Fisher is also a Christian. During the off-season he devotes his time to hockey camps in his hometown of Peterborough and in Kingston through Hockey Ministries International.