Carrie Underwood's triumphant return to the stage at the ACM Awards earned her a standing ovation and the admiration of her colleagues -- including Miranda Lambert.
"I'm just proud of her and know how strong she is and how hard she's worked for a long time to be here together and carrying torches. I'm just proud of her and thrilled to call her friend."
Carrie recently opened up about her fall, saying that the injury that required 40 stitches was around her mouth.