London: Country star Carrie Underwood has gone public with her feelings for ice hockey star Mike Fisher in the liner notes of her new album, play on.

The former American Idol winner has yet to speak out about her new romance but she opens up during the thankyous on her new CD, calling the Ottawa Senators star "amazing".

Underwood, who previously dated American football star Tony Romo, writes, "Thank you #12. You are the most amazing addition to my life! You are such a wonderful person and have had such an amazing hand in the building of this album and in the growth of me as a person.

"I love you so much! You make my life better in every way! I thank God for you every day."