Report: Underwood, Crawford break up

LOS ANGELES, March 27 (UPI) -- U.S. country music star Carrie Underwood and TV actor Chace Crawford have broken up, sources told Usmagazine.com.

The former couple started dating last July, but did not go public with their relationship until October.

Underwood is an "American Idol" winner. Crawford stars on the TV show "Gossip Girl."

Usmagazine.com said Crawford shot down rumors he is romantically involved with his friend, singer/songwriter J.C. Chasez during an interview with KISS-FM, Los Angeles, Wednesday.

"For the record, we're both straight. We're not dating," Crawford said.