Carrie Underwood one of the most polite people of the year

According to the National League of Junior Cotillions, which recently issued its 10 Best-Mannered People of 2006 list, is Taylor Hicks tops the best-mannered man of the year "his example of humility and politeness," while Carrie Underwood comes in at #9 — behind honorees including "Dancing With the Stars" finalist and football star Emmitt Smith noted for "the graciousness she shows to her fans."

Britney Spears was singled out as the Most Ill-Mannered Person of 2006, charged with "lowering the standards of morality and her negative influence on the behavior of young people."