Laura Bell Bundy
Birth nameLaura Ashley Bell Bundy
Birth dateApril 10, 1981 (age 45)
Birth placeEuclid, Ohio, U.S.
EducationNew York University
(attended)
Other namesLBB
Laura Bell
Laura Bundy
OccupationActress · singer · dancer · songwriter
Years active1992–present
SpouseThom Hinkle (m. 2017)
Websitelaurabellbundy.com

Laura Ashley Bell Bundy-Hinkle (born April 10, 1981) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. Her career started as a child, when her mother entered her in beauty pageants, where she would sing as a talent. After recognizing her singing ability, her mother took her to New York City, where she found success as a child actress and model, signing with Ford Modeling Agency in 1986. She was cast as the lead in Ruthless! at age 9 in 1991.[1] She later gained wider recognition for her role as the young Sarah Whittle in 1995's Jumanji. Later she played Marah Lewis on the daytime soap Guiding Light from 1999 to 2001.

She is best known for originating the Broadway roles of Amber Von Tussle in the musical version of Hairspray and Elle Woods in the musical version of Legally Blonde in 2007 , for which she was nominated for a Tony Award but did not win any of them . In 2010 she signed to Mercury Records Nashville and released her two country music singles, "Giddy On Up" and "Drop on By". Bundy is a co-founder of Womxn of Tomorrow, a foundation that supports and encourages women and women's rights. In 2023, she returned to Broadway, starring in The Cottage.

Early life

Laura Ashley Bell Bundy was born on April 10, 1981,[2] in Euclid, Ohio, and raised in Lexington, Kentucky.[3][4] Her mother, Lorna Bundy-Jones (née Lorna Ann Bell), is a Lancome Beauty Advisor at Ulta, and her father, Don Bundy, was an electrical engineer. Her parents divorced in 1997 when she was 16 years old; both later remarried. Her father died in 2018.[5][6] She took dance lessons at Town and Village School of Dance in Paris, Kentucky.[7] When she was nine, she appeared in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City. Finding success on stage, she auditioned for roles in Les Misérables and The Will Rogers Follies before landing the lead role in Ruthless!.[8]

In 1991, she moved to New York and attended the Professional Children's School while performing in Ruthless!.[9] Five years later she moved back to Kentucky and graduated from Lexington Catholic High School.[7] She is the niece of Marcia Malone Bell, Miss Kentucky 1978 and 1979 Top Ten Miss America semifinalist.[10] Bell Bundy was diagnosed with celiac disease when she was about 18 years old.[11] In 1995, at the age of 14, Bell Bundy appeared in the film Jumanji, playing the younger version of Bonnie Hunt's character, Sarah Whittle.[12] During this time she began writing songs. Her first band was formed at the age of 18. While performing in Hairspray, she enrolled in NYU as a sociology major, but did not graduate.[13]

Career

Stage

Bell Bundy originated the role of Tina Denmark in Ruthless! The Musical which opened Off-Broadway in 1992.[14] For this role, she was nominated for a 1993 Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. In 2002, at the age of 21, she made her Broadway debut in the musical Hairspray, originating the role of Amber Von Tussle. Amber is a bratty, selfish resident princess of The Corny Collins Show.[15] Bell Bundy was next a Glinda standby for Kristin Chenoweth in Wicked. She starred as Sherrie Christian in the jukebox musical Rock of Ages in Los Angeles.[16]

From 2007 to July 2008, she starred on Broadway in Legally Blonde: The Musical where she originated the lead role of Elle Woods. Elle is a sorority sister, president of the Delta Nu who finds herself at Harvard University studying to become a lawyer. For this role she received her first Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.[17]

Her theatre credits outside of New York City include the national tour of The Sound of Music with Marie Osmond and Gypsy with Betty Buckley and Deborah Gibson at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey (1998).[18]

Bell Bundy reprised the role of Elle Woods in the U.S. national tour of Legally Blonde: The Musical as a temporary replacement for the injured Becky Gulsvig, alongside Lauren Zakrin. Bell Bundy began her brief run on January 13, 2009, and ended on February 22, 2009.[19] She would go on to play Elle again during the Nashville engagement of the national tour from June 23–28, 2009.[20] However, she fractured her arm during the June 27, 2009 performance, finished the show, and was rushed to the hospital immediately after.[21]

On September 27, 2008, she participated in a benefit concert for Anaheim, California's the Chance Theatre with fellow Wicked alum Eden Espinosa and with Spring Awakening alum Lea Michele for the Broadway Chance Style: Up Close and Personal concert.[22]

On June 13, 2010, she was a presenter at the 64th Tony Awards ceremony.

She appeared as Trixie Norton in a new musical The Honeymooners, based on the television comedy The Honeymooners. Trixie Norton is a former burlesque dancer and wife of Ed Norton, who wants to get back into show business. The musical premiered at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Milburn, New Jersey on September 28, 2017, running through October 29. Directed by John Rando, the musical also starred Michael McGrath as Ralph Kramden, Michael Mastro as Ed Norton, and Leslie Kritzer as Alice Kramden.[23]

Bell Bundy appeared in the lead role of Sweet Charity staged and directed by Kathleen Marshall in June 2018 in Los Angeles.[24] She returned to Broadway in the 2023 play The Cottage, which ran at the Hayes Theater from July through October 2023.[25]

Film and television

Bell Bundy has appeared in films including The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993),[26] Life with Mikey (1993),[27] and Jumanji (1995) as Young Sarah Whittle.[28] In 1999, she debuted in the role of rebellious daughter Marah Lewis on the CBS daytime soap opera Guiding Light and playing the character until 2001.[29] She appeared in the 2006 film adaptation of Dreamgirls.[30]

Bell Bundy was a judge at the Miss America 2009 pageant.[31]

She had a recurring role on the sixth season of CBS's How I Met Your Mother as Becky, a hyperactive, obnoxious girl and Robin's co-anchor.[32] She reprised the role in the spinoff, How I Met Your Father.[33]

Bell Bundy had a recurring role as Shelby on The CW's Hart of Dixie from 2012 until 2015. Shelby is the newcomer in town who was introduced as a love interest for George Tucker, however, later begins a relationship with Brick.[34]

She starred as Dr. Jordan Denby on the FX sitcom Anger Management in 2013. She's a new psychologist, business partner for Charlie and alcoholic, who attends Alcoholics Anonymous. Bell Bundy also played Jordan's twin sister, Jessie.[35]

In 2015, she starred in Becoming Santa, a Lifetime TV movie with Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter.[36]

She starred as Rachel Raskin on The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder, a live action sequel series to The Fairly OddParents, which premiered March 31, 2022 on Paramount+.[37]

Country music

Bell Bundy released her debut country music album, titled Longing For a Place Already Gone, in 2007.[38]

After leaving Legally Blonde: The Musical in July 2008, she moved back to Nashville to work on her second album, Achin' and Shakin.[39] Achin' and Shakin was released on April 13, 2010. It debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart as well as number 28 on the all-genre Billboard 200. As of June 26, 2010, the album has sold over 70,000 copies in the United States.[40] It also charted internationally, where it reached number 34 on the Norwegian Albums Chart. Her two songs "Giddy On Up" and "Rebound" was featured on the video game series Rock Band. Bell Bundy also appeared in fellow country artist Miranda Lambert's music video for "Only Prettier," as one of Lambert's friends alongside Kellie Pickler and Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum. Bell Bundy began as the spokesperson for the Selected Chevrolet Dealers of Middle Tennessee in September 2011. Bell Bundy released a new single, "That's What Angels Do", in 2012.[41]

In mid-2013, she signed with Big Machine Records and released the single "Two Step", a duet with Colt Ford. This song was peaked at number 59 on the US Country Airplay.[42] Her third album Another Piece of Me was digitally released in June 2015.

Director

In July 2017, Bell Bundy co-directed Lexington Theatre Company production of Legally Blonde: The Musical at Lexington Opera House.[43] On November 12, 2017, she directed a concert of Double Standards at The Town Hall.[44]

In 2018, she wrote and directed music videos for a Barefoot Wine campaign.[45]

She also directed several sketches and music videos, includes parodies and covers of hit songs. Her most well-known sketch comedy web series is a Cooter County and Skits-O-Frenic.[46]

Podcasts and Women of Tomorrow

On October 5, 2020, she and music producer Shea Carter launched their podcast Women of Tomorrow,[47] an extension of their album of the same name that allows "Bundy and Carter to dive deep into [the issues of women's rights] that were so hard-fought."[48]

Her fourth album Women of Tomorrow was released in May 2021. This album was received well by critics and it has over 1 million streams on Spotify and other streaming services.[49]

Bell Bundy has been a guest on many podcasts to promote the podcast and album, one of the most notable being The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales.[50]

Personal life

In December 2015, she announced her engagement to TBS executive Thom Hinkle after four years of dating. They were married on June 3, 2017, in Arcadia, California.[51] On February 25, 2019, she announced that she was pregnant with her first child.[52] Their son was born in May 2019.[53]

Bell Bundy is an activist focused on women's rights and equality. She is the founder of Double Standards Organization and Womxn of Tomorrow.[54]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US Country
[55]
US
[56]
NOR
[57]
Longing for a Place Already Gone[58]———
I'll Be Home for Christmas[59]
  • Release date: June 4, 2007
  • Label: The LAB Records
  • Formats: CD
———
Achin' and Shakin'52834
Live at Jazzfest 2013[60]
  • Release date:
  • Label: Homegrown Music Network/MRI
  • Formats: CD
———
Another Piece of Me[61]———
Women of Tomorrow[62]
  • Release date: 2021
  • Label: ONErpm
  • Formats: Music download
———
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
US Country
[63]
US Country AirplayUS Bubbling
[64]
US Dance
[65]
2010"Giddy On Up"31—743Achin' and Shakin'
"Drop On By"48———
2012"That's What Angels Do"————Another Piece of Me
2013"Two Step"—59——
2020"Get It Girl, You Go"
(with Shoshana Bean and Anika Noni Rose)[62]
————Women of Tomorrow
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Cast recordings and soundtracks

Other recordings

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
2010"Giddy On Up"Shane Drake[66]
"Drop On By"Kristin Barlowe[67]
2012"That's What Angels Do"Laura Bell Bundy/Becky Fluke[68]
2013"Two Step" (with Colt Ford)
"Kentucky Dirty"[69]
2015"I Am What I Am"[70]Becky Fluke
2017"You Can't Pray the Gay Away"[71]Laura Bell Bundy
2020"Get It Girl, You Go"
(with Shoshana Bean and Anika Noni Rose)[72]
Laura Bell Bundy/Shea Carter/Jeremy Adelman
"Girls Just Want To Have Fun"[73]Ariel Zucker
2021"American Girl" (with Shea Carter)[74]Laura Bell Bundy
"Money Ho (Let’s Get Down To Business)"[75]Laura Bell Bundy/Shea Carter/Jeremy Adelman

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1993The Adventures of Huck FinnSusan Wilks[26]as Laura Bundy
Life with MikeyCourtney Aspinall[27]
1995JumanjiYoung Sarah Whittle[28]
2006Surf SchoolDoris[28]
DreamgirlsSweetheart[28]
2008The Drum Beats TwicePeggyas Laura Bundy
2013Watercolor PostcardsSunny[28]
2016After the Reality[76]Kelly
2017Pure Country: Pure Heart[77]Marq DunnDirect-to-video
Beauty MarkLorraine[78]
2022Snow DayLinda Brandston
2026Influenced[79]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996Home ImprovementSharonEpisode: "Mrs. Wilson's Opus"
1999Strangers with CandyKimberly TimothyPilot episode, unaired
1999–2001Guiding LightMarah LewisSeries regular
2003All Grown UpBrendaTelevision film
2005Veronica MarsJulie BlochEpisode: "Green-Eyed Monster"
2006DirtbagsMegTelevision film
2006Cold CaseNora McCarthyEpisode: "Willkommen"
2006Modern MenTyffaniEpisode: "The Homewrecker"
2008Happy HourAliciaEpisode: "Thanksgiving"
2010–14How I Met Your MotherBecky5 episodes
2010Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListHerselfEpisode: "Maggie, the Musical"
2011Trailer TrashPeggy SueUnsold television film
2011Hound DogsGinger LedouxTelevision film
2011To the Mat[80]JaniceTelevision film
2012–15Hart of DixieShelby24 episodes
2013Malibu CountryShaunaEpisode: "Adventures in Babysitting"
2013Royal PainsGina BlackEpisode: "A Trimus Story"
2013Dear Dumb Diary[81]Aunt CarolTelevision film
2013–14Anger ManagementDr. Jordan Denby53 episodes
2015Becoming SantaHolly ClausTelevision film
2016Almost RoyalHerselfEpisode: "The Great Outdoors"
2016Angie TribecaVivian TribecaEpisode: "Murder in the First Class"
2016Scream QueensNurse Thomas3 episodes
2016Documentary Now!Bridget BaileyEpisode: "Mr. Runner Up: My Life as an Oscar Bridesmaid"
2016Fuller HouseGinger GladstoneEpisode: "Fuller Thanksgiving"
2016Season's GreetingsDarcy BlakeTelevision film
2017Liv and MaddieTracey OkahatcheeEpisode: "Voice-A-Rooney"
2017The Christmas CalendarEmilyCanadian television film
2019American GodsColumbiaEpisode: "Donar the Great"
2019–20Perfect HarmonyKimmy Bell3 episodes
2020AJ and the QueenBernadette AndersonEpisode: "Mt. Juliet"
2022How I Met Your FatherBecky2 episodes
2022The Fairly OddParents: Fairly OdderRachel RaskinMain role
2022Call Me KatNicole3 episodes
2022Snow DayLinda BrandstonTelevision film

Theatre

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992–1993Ruthless!Tina DenmarkOff-Broadway – The Players Theatre
1993–1995The Sound of MusicLouisa von Trapp/
Brigitta von Trapp (Understudy)
U.S. National Tour
1998GypsyJune HovickRegional – Paper Mill Playhouse
2002–2003HairsprayAmber Von TussleRegional – 5th Avenue Theatre
Broadway – Neil Simon Theatre
2003–2004WickedGlinda (standby)Broadway – George Gershwin Theatre
2004TarzanJane PorterNew York Theatre Workshop
2005–2006Rock of AgesSherrie ChristianRegional – King King (Los Angeles, CA)
Regional – The Vanguard (Hollywood, CA)
2007–2008Legally BlondeElle WoodsOut-of-town tryout – Golden Gate Theatre
Broadway – Palace Theatre
2008The 24 Hour Plays 2008SingerBroadway – American Airlines Theatre
2009Legally BlondeElle Woods (replacement)U.S. National Tour
2017The HoneymoonersTrixie NortonRegional – Paper Mill Playhouse
2018Sweet CharityCharity Hope ValentineRegional – UCLA Freud Playhouse
2023The CottageSylvia Van KipnessBroadway - Helen Hayes Theater

Demo readings

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
1993Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a MusicalRuthless![82]
Outer Critics Circle AwardOutstanding Actress in a Musical
2007Tony AwardBest Actress in a MusicalLegally Blonde[83]
Drama Desk AwardOutstanding Actress in a Musical
Drama League AwardDistinguished Performance[84]
Broadway.com Audience Choice AwardsFavorite Leading Actress in a Musical[85]
Favorite Diva Performance[86]
Favorite Onstage Pair (with Christian Borle)[87]
2010American Country AwardMusic Video Breakthrough ArtistGiddy On Up[88]
CMT Music AwardBreakthrough Video of the Year[89]
2018Ovation AwardsLead Actress in a MusicalSweet Charity[90]
2021Five Continents International Film FestivalBest Team Performance Feature FilmRed Pill[91]
2024Broadway.com Audience AwardsFavorite Leading Actress in a PlayThe Cottage[92]

References

  1. ^ Bjorke, Matt (January 22, 2010). "Laura Bell Bundy: Making Old School New Again". Roughstock. Archived from the original on July 26, 2023. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  2. ^ Riggs, Thomas, ed. (2011). Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television. Volume 104. Farmington Hills, MI: Gale. p. 28. ISBN 978-1-4144-4616-5.
  3. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy". Universal Music Nashville. Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved November 17, 2010.
  4. ^ Bialas, Michael (June 8, 2010). "Cowgirl Power: 10 Reasons to Root, Root, Root for Laura Bell Bundy". HuffPost. Archived April 3, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Taste on Broadway Archived October 4, 2023 at the Wayback Machine 7-25-23
  6. ^ "The Official Website of Laura Bell Bundy :: Bio" Archived January 1, 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Official Website of Laura Bell Bundy. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
  7. ^ "Lex's Laura Bell Bundy hits big-time (again) with lead role in TV's Anger Management". KyForward.com. 2013-08-07. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Breaking Broadway with Laura Bell Archived July 25, 2023 at the Wayback Machine accessed 7-25-23]
  9. ^ Talkin Broadway Archived July 25, 2023 at the Wayback Machine accesses 7-25-23]
  10. ^ Richardson, Ann (February 19, 2013). "The Business at Hand >> Welcome home, Miss America". Ocean City Gazette. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  11. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy Shares Her Struggle With Wheat!". FitPerez.com. November 1, 2010. Archived from the original on November 14, 2010.
  12. ^ "Jumanji Overview and Cast" tcm.com, retrieved August 7, 2018
  13. ^ Talkin Broadway Archived July 25, 2023 at the Wayback Machine 07-25-23
  14. ^ Holden, Stephen. "Theater in Review" Archived August 26, 2019 at the Wayback Machine The New York Times, May 13, 1992
  15. ^ Brantley, Ben. "Theater Review. Through Hot Pink Glasses, a World That's Nice" Archived March 2, 2022 at the Wayback Machine The New York Times, August 16, 2002
  16. ^ Gans, Andrew (November 30, 2005). "Laura Bell Bundy to Star in Rock of Ages Musical". Playbill. Archived February 13, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  17. ^ Hetrick, Adam (July 20, 2008). "Laura Bell Bundy Exits Broadway's Legally Blonde July 20". Playbill. Archived October 7, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  18. ^ Klein, Alvin. "Theater Review. When a Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose Indeed" Archived October 7, 2017 at the Wayback Machine The New York Times, September 20, 1998
  19. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy to Join LEGALLY BLONDE Tour as Temporary Replacement". BroadwayWorld. January 10, 2009. Archived February 14, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  20. ^ Hetrick, Adam (June 22, 2009). "Bundy to Headline Nashville Engagement of Legally Blonde Tour". Playbill. Archived April 13, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  21. ^ Soltes, Fiona.'Legally Blonde' star Bundy injured,"The Tennessean, June 30, 2009
  22. ^ Gans, Andrew (September 27, 2008). "Broadway Chance Style Benefit, with Bundy, Michele, Espinosa, Cusick, Presented Sept. 27". Playbill. Archived October 7, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  23. ^ McPhee, Ryan (October 3, 2017). "Watch Footage of Leslie Kritzer, Laura Bell Bundy, and More in The Honeymooners". Playbill. Archived October 6, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  24. ^ McPhee, Ryan (May 17, 2018). "Full Cast Set for Los Angeles Sweet Charity, Starring Laura Bell Bundy". Playbill. Archived August 1, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  25. ^ Gans, Andrew (February 16, 2023). "Eric McCormack, Lilli Cooper, and Laura Bell Bundy Will Return to Broadway in The Cottage". Playbill. Archived August 1, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  26. ^ " The Adventures of Huck Finn Cast" tcm.com, retrieved August 7, 2018
  27. ^ Life with Mikey tcm.com, retrieved August 7, 2018
  28. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy Filmography" Archived May 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine allmovie.com, retrieved November 15, 2017
  29. ^ "About the actors". Archived May 5, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  30. ^ Dreamgirls tcm.com, retrieved August 8, 2018
  31. ^ "2009 Miss America Pageant Puts the Spotlight On National Judges". MissAmerica.org. December 1, 2008. Archived April 14, 2013 at the Wayback Machine.
  32. ^ Ausiello, Michael (August 5, 2010). "Exclusive: Laura Bell Bundy joins 'How I Met Your Mother' as [spoiler alert]!". Entertainment Weekly. Archived May 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  33. ^ Schwartz, Ryan (March 8, 2022). "How I Met Your Father EPs Spill on Return of HIMYM Duo in Episode 9". TVLine. Archived March 8, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  34. ^ Ng, Philiana (August 6, 2012). "'Hart of Dixie' Taps Broadway Actress Laura Bell Bundy for Season 2". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  35. ^ Day, Patrick Kevin (August 6, 2013). "Laura Bell Bundy joins 'Anger Management'". Los Angeles Times. Archived August 14, 2014 at the Wayback Machine.
  36. ^ "Becoming Santa". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived December 16, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  37. ^ Romano, Nick (February 23, 2022). "New 'Fairly OddParents' series shows live-action Timmy all grown up". Entertainment Weekly. Archived March 9, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  38. ^ Longing For a Place Already Gone Archived August 8, 2018 at the Wayback Machine, AllMusic
  39. ^ Pastorek, Whitney."Broadway star Laura Bell Bundy kicks off her 'crazy' country career: A Music Mix Q&A" Archived February 25, 2021 at the Wayback Machine Entertainment Weekly, April 12, 2010
  40. ^ "Dierks Leads Four New Albums into Country Top 10 | New Country Music, Listen to Songs & Video". Roughstock.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2012. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
  41. ^ "That's What Angels Do - Laura Bell Bundy - Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Archived August 8, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
  42. ^ "Big Machine Label Group Signs Laura Bell Bundy - Music News Nashville". Archived from the original on May 24, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
  43. ^ "Photo Flash: First Look at Laura Bell Bundy-Helmed LEGALLY BLONDE at The LEXington Theatre Company". BroadwayWorld. July 21, 2017. Archived February 12, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  44. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy is Fired Up About Women's Rights". broadwaywiz. November 9, 2017. Archived February 21, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  45. ^ "All-Star Pop Group, The Slay Team, Returns with Sophomore Single and Music Video Sleighin' the Holidays". prnewswire. November 15, 2018. Archived February 12, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  46. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy Relaunches Comedy YouTube Channel". October 29, 2015. Archived March 3, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  47. ^ "Women of Tomorrow with Laura Bell Bundy". Broadwaypodcastnetwork.com. Archived January 27, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  48. ^ Brunner, Jeryl. "Laura Bell Bundy Celebrates Women In The Most Creative Way". Forbes.com. Archived July 16, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  49. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy Releases 'Women of Tomorrow' Album Today". May 7, 2021. Archived May 3, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  50. ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Podcast Exclusive: Laura Bell Bundy Talks WOMEN OF TOMORROW & More on THE THEATRE PODCAST WITH ALAN SEALES". BroadwayWorld.com. Archived May 28, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  51. ^ Kratofil, Colleen (June 3, 2017). "Laura Bell Bundy Is Married! Get All the Details on Her Custom Sherri Hill Wedding Dress". People. Archived June 6, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
  52. ^ Fierberg, Ruth (February 26, 2019). "Tony Nominee Laura Bell Bundy Is Pregnant". Playbill.com. Archived February 26, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  53. ^ Meyer, Dan. "Tony Nominee Laura Bell Bundy and Husband Thom Hinkle Welcome First Child" Archived June 4, 2019 at the Wayback Machine Playbill, May 21, 2019
  54. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy NWHM Ambassador". Archived January 14, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  55. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy Album & Song Chart History - Country Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on June 2, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
  56. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived November 21, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
  57. ^ "norwegiancharts.com - Norwegian charts portal". Hung Medien. Archived June 6, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
  58. ^ Chisling, Matthew."Longing for a Place Already Gone" Archived August 8, 2018 at the Wayback Machine, AllMusic, retrieved August 8, 2018
  59. ^ "I'll Be Home for Christmas" Archived August 8, 2018 at the Wayback Machine, AllMusic, retrieved August 8, 2018
  60. ^ "Live at Jazzfest 2013", New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Archived December 9, 2021 at the Wayback Machine homegrownmusic.net, retrieved August 8, 2018
  61. ^ Nicholson, Jessica (May 15, 2015). "Laura Bell Bundy To Reveal 'Another Piece of Me' June 9". MusicRow. Archived May 18, 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  62. ^ "ONErpm Signs Laura Bell Bundy For New Album Release". All Access. August 19, 2020. Archived September 23, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  63. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy Album & Song Chart History - Country Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on June 2, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
  64. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2011). Top Pop Singles 1955–2010. Record Research, Inc. p. 127. ISBN 978-0-89820-188-8.
  65. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy Album & Song Chart History - Hot Dance Club Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
  66. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy – "Giddy on Up"". Shanedrake.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2018. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  67. ^ "Rhet Bear - Director of Photography". Rhetbear.com. Archived September 26, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  68. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy". IMVDb.com. Archived August 10, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  69. ^ Wyland, Sarah (November 20, 2013). "Watch Laura Bell Bundy's "Kentucky Dirty" Music Video". Great American Country. Archived from the original on November 21, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2013.
  70. ^ "CMT : Videos : Laura Bell Bundy : I Am What I Am". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
  71. ^ ((800 Pound Gorilla Media)) (February 19, 2017). "You Can't Pray The Gay Away | Laura Bell Bundy". YouTube. Archived March 11, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  72. ^ Bundy, Laura Bell (August 18, 2020). "Laura Bell Bundy - Get It Girl You Go feat. Shoshana Bean & Anika Noni Rose (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Archived January 29, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  73. ^ Bundy, Laura Bell (October 15, 2020). "Girls Just Want To Have Fun | Laura Bell Bundy". YouTube. Archived January 29, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  74. ^ Bundy, Laura Bell (February 19, 2021). "Laura Bell Bundy - American Girl (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Archived January 29, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  75. ^ Bundy, Laura Bell (March 24, 2021). "Laura Bell Bundy - Money Ho (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Archived January 29, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  76. ^ Hipes, Patrick. "The Orchard Picks Matthew Morrison-Sarah Chalke Indie ‘After The Reality' " Archived February 11, 2021 at the Wayback Machine deadline.com, April 7, 2017
  77. ^ Pure Country: Pure Heart tcm.com, retrieved August 7, 2018
  78. ^ "'Beauty Mark' Starring Laura Bell Bundy is Now Available On Digital and On Demand - Watch the Trailer Here!". Broadwayworld.com. Archived July 8, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  79. ^ Grobar, Matt (July 10, 2024). "Jill Kargman, David Krumholtz, Justin Bartha & Christine Taylor To Topline Comedy 'Miracle On 74th Street'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  80. ^ Conaway, Alanna. "Laura Bell Bundy And Ricky Schroder Prepare To Hit ‘The Mat'" Archived August 8, 2018 at the Wayback Machine, Tasteofcountry.com, July 20, 2011
  81. ^ Dear Dumb Diary Archived January 20, 2021 at the Wayback Machine rottentomatoes.com, retrieved August 8, 2018
  82. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy". Iobdb.com. Archived July 2, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
  83. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy – Broadway Cast & Staff". IBDb.com. Archived July 9, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
  84. ^ Gans, Andrew (April 25, 2007). "73rd Annual Drama League Award Nominees Announced". Playbill.com. Archived November 18, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
  85. ^ "2007 - Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards". Archived March 4, 2016 at the Wayback Machine.
  86. ^ "2007 - Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards". Archived March 4, 2016 at the Wayback Machine.
  87. ^ "2007 - Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards". Archived March 4, 2016 at the Wayback Machine.
  88. ^ Anderson, Sara D. "American Country Awards 2010 Winners" Archived June 22, 2015 at the Wayback Machine, Tasteofcountry.com, December 6, 2010
  89. ^ Bobbin, Jay (June 3, 2010). "CMT Music Awards: Miranda Lambert, Laura Bell Bundy hope for another big night". Chicago Tribune. Archived February 28, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  90. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy"
  91. ^ "Laura Bell Bundy Awards". IMDb. Archived March 1, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  92. ^ "The Great Gatsby, The Notebook and Back to the Future Lead Nominations for Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards". Broadway.com. Retrieved May 20, 2024.