Career Timeline of Carrie Underwood: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Carrie Underwood, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Carrie Underwood is an American singer-songwriter who gained fame after winning American Idol in 2005. Her debut single, "Inside Your Heaven," made her the first country artist to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut album, Some Hearts (2005), became the best-selling debut album by a solo female country artist. It spawned crossover hits like "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and "Before He Cheats," earning her three Grammy Awards. Subsequent albums, Carnival Ride (2007) and Play On (2009), continued her success, with singles like "Cowboy Casanova" topping charts. She also returned as a judge in American Idol's twenty-third season.
1988: Randy Travis praises Carrie Underwood's cover of "I Told You So"
In 1988, Randy Travis praised Carrie Underwood's cover of his song "I Told You So", noting her soprano voice was better suited for the song's range and her ability to hold high notes.
1988: Rosanne Cash's singles success
Since 1988 when Rosanne Cash reached number-one, Carrie Underwood became the first woman to score ten number-ones on such a chart in 2010.
1995: Shania Twain's singles success
In 1995, Shania Twain became the last female country artist before Carrie Underwood to have four number-one singles from one album.
1997: Capitol Records Audition
In 1997, when Carrie Underwood was 14, a local admirer arranged for her to audition for Capitol Records in Nashville. Although Capitol Records initially prepared a contract for her, it was canceled due to a change in company management.
2000: "Amazed" reached number one on the Hot 100
In 2000, Lonestar's "Amazed" reached number one on the Hot 100, a feat that hadn't been achieved by a country artist until Carrie Underwood's "Inside Your Heaven".
2000: Since 2000 Album Certification
Since 2000, Carrie Underwood's Some Hearts is certified nine times platinum by the RIAA, the highest album certification of any country artist to emerge since 2000.
2004: American Idol Audition
In mid-2004, Carrie Underwood auditioned for American Idol in St. Louis, Missouri, singing Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me".
March 22, 2005: American Idol Performance
On March 22, 2005, during the top 11 finalists' performance on American Idol, Carrie Underwood sang a rendition of "Alone", and judge Simon Cowell predicted she would win the competition and outsell previous winners.
May 25, 2005: American Idol Win
On May 25, 2005, Carrie Underwood became the season four winner of American Idol, receiving a recording contract, use of a private jet, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
June 14, 2005: "Inside Your Heaven" Release
On June 14, 2005, Carrie Underwood's music career began with the release of her first single, "Inside Your Heaven". The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first country artist to achieve this milestone.
November 15, 2005: Some Hearts Album Release
On November 15, 2005, Carrie Underwood's debut album, Some Hearts, was released, selling 315,000 copies and reaching number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number two on the Billboard 200.
2005: Underwood appears in Skechers advertising campaign.
In 2005, Carrie Underwood appeared in a Skechers global advertising campaign, marking one of her early endorsements.
2005: American Idol win and Debut Single Release
In 2005, Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol, propelling her to fame. Her first single, "Inside Your Heaven" released in 2005, made her the first country artist to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
2005: Carrie Underwood's debut
Since her debut in 2005, Carrie Underwood has received praise from veteran artists and music critics.
April 2006: Carrie Underwood: Live 2006
In April 2006, Carrie Underwood started her first headlined tour, Carrie Underwood: Live 2006, with dates across North America.
2006: "Some Hearts" Success
In 2006, Carrie Underwood's album Some Hearts became the best-selling album of the year in all genres in the United States and also the best-selling country album.
April 11, 2007: "Wasted" Release
On April 11, 2007, Carrie Underwood continued her streak of top Country singles with the release of "Wasted", which peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart.
June 2007: Forbes Report and Sexiest Female Musician Title
In 2007, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood earned over $7 million between June 2006 and June 2007. Also in 2007, Victoria's Secret named Carrie Underwood the Sexiest Female Musician.
June 2007: Forbes Report Earnings
In 2007, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood earned over $9 million between June 2007 and June 2008, being number 79 on the Top Celebrity 100 list.
July 2007: Release of So Small
In July 2007, Carrie Underwood released "So Small", the first single from the album Carnival Ride, and it reached number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs, topping it for three consecutive weeks.
October 2007: Carnival Ride Album Release
In October 2007, Carrie Underwood released her second album, Carnival Ride. It moved over 527,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number one on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums, as well as number one on the Canadian Albums Chart.
2007: Billboard Year-End Charts and American Music Awards Wins
At the end of 2007, Carrie Underwood topped five Billboard Year-End charts, including Billboard 200 Artist of the Year and Country Artist of the Year. Also in late 2007, she won three American Music Awards: Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Country Artist, and Favorite Country Album for Some Hearts.
2007: Underwood in Target advertisements
In 2007, Carrie Underwood appeared in Target advertisements promoting her album Carnival Ride.
2007: Idol Gives Back Performance and Chart Success
In 2007, Carrie Underwood performed "I'll Stand By You", a cover of The Pretenders' hit, at the Idol Gives Back concert. Her version of the song debuted at number six on Billboard's Hot 100 Songs.
2007: Carnival Ride Album Release
In 2007, Carrie Underwood released her second album, Carnival Ride, which sold over half a million copies in its first week.
2007: "Some Hearts" Continued Success
In 2007, Carrie Underwood's album Some Hearts was again the best-selling country album, making her the first female artist in Billboard history to earn back-to-back honors for Top Country Album and best-selling female country album of 2007.
January 2008: Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride Tour
In January 2008, Carrie Underwood embarked on a joint tour with Keith Urban called the Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride Tour, with dates fixed nationwide that continued through April.
February 2008: "Before He Cheats" Certification
In February 2008, "Before He Cheats" became the first country song to ever be certified multi-platinum.
February 2008: Carnival Ride Tour Launch
In February 2008, Carrie Underwood started her headlined tour, the Carnival Ride Tour, with dates across all North America.
March 15, 2008: Invitation to Join Grand Ole Opry
On March 15, 2008, Carrie Underwood was invited by Randy Travis to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
May 10, 2008: Induction into Grand Ole Opry
On May 10, 2008, Carrie Underwood was officially inducted by Garth Brooks into the Grand Ole Opry.
June 2008: Forbes Report Earnings
In 2008, it was reported by Forbes that Carrie Underwood earned over $9 million between June 2007 and June 2008, being number 79 on the Top Celebrity 100 list.
July 2008: "Just a Dream" Release
In July 2008, Carrie Underwood released "Just a Dream", the album's next single, which later peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart, staying there for two consecutive weeks.
August 2008: Recording of 'Just Stand Up!'
In August 2008, Carrie Underwood joined Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Miley Cyrus, and other female artists to record the song "Just Stand Up!" to benefit Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C).
August 2008: "Jesus, Take the Wheel" Ringtone Certified Platinum
In August 2008, the "Jesus, Take the Wheel" ringtone was certified Platinum, making Carrie Underwood the first country artist to have two songs hit Platinum Mastertone status, along with "Before He Cheats".
November 2008: Virtual Duet with Elvis Presley
In November 2008, Carrie Underwood recorded a virtual and posthumous duet with Elvis Presley, on his classic "I'll Be Home for Christmas", for his 2008 album Christmas Duets.
December 14, 2008: End of Carnival Ride Tour
On December 14, 2008, Carrie Underwood ended her Carnival Ride Tour. She played to 1.2 million fans throughout the tour and was named the top-selling country female touring artist of 2008.
2008: Carrie Underwood inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
In 2008, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry for her many accomplishments in country music.
2008: Awards and Hosting Duties
In 2008, Carrie Underwood won Female Vocalist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for the 2nd consecutive time. She received two nominations for the 2008 Country Music Association Awards, co-hosted the awards show with Brad Paisley for their first year as hosts, and won the Female Vocalist of the Year award for the third consecutive year.
2008: European Country Music Association Award
In 2008, Carrie Underwood won her first international award, which was "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the European Country Music Association Awards.
2008: Underwood partners with Nintendo and Vitamin Water.
In 2008, Carrie Underwood worked with Nintendo for the launch of their Nintendo DS, appearing in various television commercials. She also became the spokesperson for Vitamin Water, starring in television and magazine advertisements.
February 2009: "I Told You So" Release
In February 2009, Carrie Underwood released "I Told You So", a duet with the original singer of the song, Randy Travis. It peaked at number two on the Country charts and number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 2009: Mötley Crüe Cover for American Idol
In March 2009, Carrie Underwood tracked a cover of Mötley Crüe's ballad "Home Sweet Home" for the American Idol season eight farewell theme.
May 2009: Forbes' Report on Underwood's Earnings
In May 2009, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood earned over $13 million from May 2009 to May 2010, making her the top-earning Idol.
May 17, 2009: Forbes Report as Top Earning American Idol Alumnus
In 2009, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood was the top earning American Idol alumnus from June 2008 to May 17, 2009. She earned more than twice as much as the second-place finisher, with estimated earnings of $14 million during this time period.
September 2009: "Cowboy Casanova" Release
In September 2009, Carrie Underwood released "Cowboy Casanova", co-written by Underwood, Brett James and hip hop producer Mike Elizondo, which was the first single from the album Play On. It jumped from number 96 to number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its second week.
November 3, 2009: Play On Album Release
On November 3, 2009, Carrie Underwood released her third studio album, Play On. The album debuted atop both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums, selling over 318,000 copies in its first week.
December 2009: Billboard's Recognition
In December 2009, Carrie Underwood's album 'Some Hearts' was named the number-one Country Album of the 2000 Decade by Billboard. Underwood was also recognized as the top-ranked female artist on Billboard's Best Country Artists of the 2000 Decade list and ranked number 50 on the Artists of the Decade list.
2009: Underwood establishes the Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation
In 2009, Carrie Underwood established the Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation. The foundation helps with general causes, needs and services in the area of Checotah to directly impact the community.
2009: CMA Awards and Co-hosting Duties
In 2009, Carrie Underwood received two nominations at the CMA Awards and co-hosted the ceremony with Brad Paisley for their second consecutive year.
2009: Play On Album Release
In 2009, Carrie Underwood released her third album, Play On, which included the chart-topping single "Cowboy Casanova".
2009: Carrie Underwood inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
In 2009, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
2009: Awards and Grammy Win
In 2009, Carrie Underwood won Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the 44th Academy of Country Music Awards, making her the first woman to win the award in ten years. At the 51st Grammy Awards, she won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Last Name".
2009: Checotah Animal, Town & School Foundation Partnership
In 2009, Carrie Underwood's "Checotah Animal, Town & School Foundation" and the Academy of Country Music foundation "ACM Lifting Lives" partnered to donate over $120,000 worth of new instruments to music programs for students in Checotah, Oklahoma. Carrie Underwood held a surprise concert at a local high school and then unveiled the gifts. The instruments were to be shared throughout the Checotah school district.
January 2010: Partnership with Country Cares for St. Jude Kids
In January 2010, Carrie Underwood partnered with Country Cares for St. Jude Kids and visited the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
March 11, 2010: Play On Tour First Leg Start
On March 11, 2010, Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour started its first leg in Reading, Pennsylvania.
March 2010: Appearance on How I Met Your Mother
In March 2010, Carrie Underwood appeared on "How I Met Your Mother," playing the role of Tiffany, a medical sales representative who develops a relationship with Ted. The episode gained 10.48 million viewers.
March 29, 2010: Partnership with Pedigree to Donate to Animal Shelter
On March 29, 2010, Carrie Underwood and Pedigree partnered to donate $10,000 to a New York City Animal Shelter.
April 2010: Entertainer of the Year and ACM Triple Crown Award
In April 2010, at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood was named Entertainer of the Year, making her the first woman to win this award twice. She was also presented with the "ACM Triple Crown Award".
May 2010: Forbes' Earnings Report
Forbes reported in 2010 that Carrie Underwood earned over $13 million from May 2009 to May 2010, making her the top-earning Idol.
September 25, 2010: Play On Tour Second Leg Start
On September 25, 2010, the second leg of Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour started in Portland, Oregon.
October 2, 2010: Sold Out Hollywood Bowl Performance
On October 2, 2010, Carrie Underwood sold out the prestigious Hollywood Bowl.
December 3, 2010: CMT Artists of the Year Special
On December 3, 2010, Carrie Underwood was honored by the CMT Artists of the Year special as one of the 5 top Artists of the year in country music.
December 2010: Play On Tour Ranking
In December 2010, Pollstar.com ranked the Play On Tour one of the Top 50 tours of 2010, at number one on the North American ranking, and number 31 worldwide. Billboard also ranked Underwood's tour at number 24 for all worldwide tours of 2010.
2010: Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration
At the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010, Carrie Underwood won her fifth Grammy Award: the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "I Told You So" with Randy Travis. She also performed during the Michael Jackson tribute.
2010: Billboard names Underwood the top female country artist
At the turn of the 2010 decade, Billboard named Carrie Underwood the top female country artist and seventh overall country artist, recognizing her significant impact on the country music scene.
2010: Underwood named by Guinness Book of World Records
In 2010, Carrie Underwood achieved ten career number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs, leading to her being named by the Guinness Book of World Records as the female country artist with the most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart since 1991, tied with Reba McEntire.
2010: Carrie Underwood promotes Pedigree adoption drive
In 2010, Carrie Underwood became the spokesperson for the Pedigree adoption drive, supporting animal welfare.
2010: Launch of Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Temporary Home Fund
In 2010, Carrie Underwood launched the Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Temporary Home Fund to benefit victims of the Tennessee floods. The fund was initiated with grants Underwood received from ACM as Entertainer of the Year. She also collaborated with Brooks and Dunn to record a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to support the new Fund.
January 1, 2011: Play On Tour Second Leg End
On January 1, 2011, Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour second leg ended in Detroit.
January 4, 2011: Top-Ranked Female Country Touring Artist
On January 4, 2011, official statistics revealed that Carrie Underwood played to over 1 million fans throughout the Play On Tour, resulting in her being named again as the top-ranked female country touring artist of the year.
February 2011: Donation to Save the Children
In February 2011, Carrie Underwood donated $140,125 to Save the Children. This charitable initiative was inspired by the "36 cents" mentioned in the lyrics of Underwood's album track "Change" from her album Play On.
April 2011: Film Debut in Soul Surfer
In April 2011, Carrie Underwood made her film debut in "Soul Surfer," playing the role of Sarah Hill, a church youth leader who supports Bethany Hamilton after a shark attack.
April 2011: Opening of Happy Paws Animal Shelter
In April 2011, Carrie Underwood opened the Happy Paws Animal Shelter in her hometown.
May 2011: Forbes' Earnings Report
Forbes reported in May 2011 that Carrie Underwood earned over $20 million between May 2010 and May 2011, being the top-earning American Idol alumnus for the fourth consecutive year.
May 2011: ACM Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country Special
In May 2011, Carrie Underwood was honored by the Academy of Country Music at the Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country special for being the first and only female artist in the academy's history to ever win Entertainer of the Year twice. Her performance of "How Great Thou Art" with Vince Gill went viral.
May 2011: Carrie Underwood named Biggest American Idol Earner
Since May 2011, Carrie Underwood is the Biggest American Idol Earner, with tour revenues and records sales combined. She is the fourth biggest album seller of the past 10 years in the United States.
July 2011: Top-Earning American Idol Alumnus
In July 2011, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood earned over $20 million between May 2010 and May 2011, making her the top-earning American Idol alumnus for the fourth consecutive year.
September 2011: Blue Bloods Performance
In September 2011, Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett sang their duet "It Had to Be You" on the season two premiere of Blue Bloods.
2011: ACM Awards Performance with Steven Tyler
At the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood sang with Steven Tyler both her song "Undo It" and Aerosmith's "Walk This Way".
2011: Underwood expands Guinness Book record
Between 2011 and 2014, Carrie Underwood expanded her Guinness Book record by scoring four more number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs, for a total of fourteen number-ones.
2011: Checotah Schools Donation
During the 2011 holiday season, Carrie Underwood's foundation donated $350,000 to the Checotah schools.
2011: Underwood becomes the brand ambassador for Olay
In 2011, Carrie Underwood became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care, appearing in global advertising campaigns for their facial wash.
2011: Collaborations and Festival Performance
In 2011, Carrie Underwood was featured on "Remind Me", a duet with Brad Paisley that reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs. She also had a duet with Tony Bennett on his 2011 album Duets II and another duet with Randy Travis on his 2011 Anniversary Celebration album. Additionally, she was one of the headliners of the iHeartRadio Music Festival.
January 10, 2012: Rescue of Abandoned Dog
On January 10, 2012, it was reported that Carrie Underwood rescued an abandoned dog along a highway.
February 4, 2012: CMT Crossroads Performance
On February 4, 2012, Carrie Underwood joined Steven Tyler to record CMT's Crossroads at the Pepsi Coliseum during the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam of Super Bowl XLVI. The episode became the highest-rated in seven years.
February 12, 2012: Grammy Awards Performance
On February 12, 2012, Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett performed their duet "It Had to Be You" at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
February 2012: Billboard's Ranking Period Start
February 2012 marked the beginning of the period for which Billboard ranked Carrie Underwood as the 16th money maker.
February 23, 2012: Release of "Good Girl" single
On February 23, 2012, Carrie Underwood's single, "Good Girl", was released.
February 27, 2012: "Good Girl" Officially Released to Country Radio
On February 27, 2012, Carrie Underwood's single "Good Girl" was officially released to Country radio.
March 12, 2012: "Good Girl" Music Video Premiere
On March 12, 2012, the music video for Carrie Underwood's "Good Girl" premiered on Entertainment Tonight and on VEVO.
May 1, 2012: Release of 'Blown Away' Album
On May 1, 2012, Carrie Underwood's fourth album, 'Blown Away', was released, featuring songs with a "darker storyline." The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, the Country Albums Chart, and the Digital Albums chart in the US, selling more than 267,000 copies in its first week.
June 2012: Start of Forbes' Celebrity Earnings Period
June 2012 marked the beginning of the period in which Forbes tracked Carrie Underwood's earnings, eventually placing her at number 46 on The Celebrity 100 list in June 2013.
June 21, 2012: Start of Blown Away Tour
On June 21, 2012, Carrie Underwood's Blown Away Tour commenced at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which sold out in 90 minutes.
July 9, 2012: Release of "Blown Away" as a Single
On July 9, 2012, the song "Blown Away" was released as the second single from Carrie Underwood's album of the same name. It achieved significant success, selling over 2 million copies and reaching high positions on various Billboard charts.
July 2012: Public Support for Same-Sex Marriage
In July 2012, Carrie Underwood publicly supported same-sex marriage, mentioning that her church, GracePointe Church in Nashville, was gay-friendly. She emphasized the importance of the right to love publicly and not judging others.
October 2, 2012: VH1 Unplugged and Behind The Music Premieres
On October 2, 2012, Carrie Underwood had her own VH1 Unplugged episode, called "VH1 Presents: Carrie Underwood Unplugged", and VH1 Behind The Music episodes, which premiered on the same date. For the Unplugged episode, Underwood included a cover of the Coldplay song "Fix You".
2012: Billboard names Carrie Underwood Country Music's reigning Queen
In 2012, Billboard magazine referred to Carrie Underwood as Country Music's reigning Queen, acknowledging her significant impact and success in the genre.
2012: Blown Away Tour Ticket Donation
In 2012, Carrie Underwood donated $1 from every ticket sold on the North American leg of the Blown Away Tour to the Canadian and American Red Cross.
2012: Blown Away Album Release
In 2012, Carrie Underwood released her fourth album, Blown Away, which achieved the number-two best-selling female release of the year.
2012: CMT and American Music Awards
In 2012, Carrie Underwood won the awards for Video of the Year, for "Good Girl", and Collaborative Video of the Year, for "Remind Me", her duet with Brad Paisley at the CMT Music Awards. She also won the award for Favorite Album – Country, for Blown Away, at the American Music Awards.
January 21, 2013: Release of Aerosmith's Single with Underwood
On January 21, 2013, "Can't Stop Lovin' You", a song by rock band Aerosmith featuring vocals by Carrie Underwood, was released as a single.
February 2013: End of Billboard Ranking Period
February 2013 marked the end of the period for which Billboard ranked Carrie Underwood as the 16th money maker.
February 2013: Second Leg of Blown Away Tour
In February 2013, Carrie Underwood started the second leg of the Blown Away Tour, with shows in Ireland, England, and North America. The dates were sold out, breaking records.
February 2013: Awards and Performance in Early 2013
In February 2013, Carrie Underwood won the prize for Top Selling International Album of the Year at the 41st Country Music Awards of Australia and her sixth Grammy Award, for Best Country Solo Performance, for "Blown Away". She also performed a medley of "Blown Away" and "Two Black Cadillacs" at the Grammy Awards ceremony, wearing an LED-powered dress.
February 22, 2013: Billboard's Top Money Makers
On February 22, 2013, Billboard ranked Carrie Underwood as the 16th money maker for the period from February 2012 to February 2013, earning close to $12 million. She was recognized as American Idol's Top Earner and the second-highest-earning female country artist.
March 2013: Release of "See You Again" as a Single
In March 2013, "See You Again" was released as the fourth single from Carrie Underwood's album 'Blown Away'. It peaked at number 2 on the Country Airplay chart and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
May 2013: Conclusion of Blown Away Tour
In late May 2013, Carrie Underwood wrapped the Blown Away Tour, playing to one million fans across three continents and six countries.
May 24, 2013: Blown Away Tour Proceeds Donation
On May 24, 2013, Carrie Underwood donated $1 million in proceeds from her Blown Away Tour to the Red Cross for relief efforts in response to the Oklahoma tornado.
June 2013: Forbes' Celebrity 100 List
In June 2013, Forbes placed Carrie Underwood at number 46 on The Celebrity 100 list, reporting that she earned more than $31 million between June 2012 and June 2013. She was recognized as the top-earning American Idol and one of the ten highest-paid women in music of 2013.
August 13, 2013: Release of The Blown Away Tour: LIVE DVD
On August 13, 2013, Carrie Underwood released The Blown Away Tour: LIVE, a DVD with performance footage, behind-the-scenes looks, interviews, and music videos from the album Blown Away.
August 2013: Planning a New Album
In August 2013, Carrie Underwood confirmed that she began planning a new album and would start prep work sometime in 2014.
November 10, 2013: "Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition" Concludes
On November 10, 2013, "Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition" exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame, came to a close. The exhibition had been running since June 5, 2013.
December 5, 2013: Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music Live!
On December 5, 2013, Carrie Underwood played Maria von Trapp in NBC's "The Sound of Music Live!", a three-hour telecast produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
January 2014: Underwood partners with Nicole by OPI and Almay
In January 2014, Carrie Underwood signed a deal with Nicole by OPI to launch 14 new nail lacquers. In the same month, Underwood also signed a deal to serve as Almay's global brand ambassador, where she would appear in TV and print advertisements for the brand later that month.
2014: Underwood expands Guinness Book record
Between 2011 and 2014, Carrie Underwood expanded her Guinness Book record by scoring four more number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs, for a total of fourteen number-ones.
2014: Awards and Honors in 2014
In 2014, Carrie Underwood received the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award from the Academy of Country Music for her widespread exposure through NFL Sunday Night Football, The Sound of Music Live!, the Blown Away Tour, and charity work. She also won the Milestone Award at the Billboard Music Awards, was listed as one of Time's 100 most influential people, and won Favorite Female Country Artist at the American Music Awards. Additionally, she was named 2014's top female Christian artist by Billboard.
2014: Greatest Hits: Decade #1 Album Release
In 2014, Carrie Underwood released her compilation album, Greatest Hits: Decade #1, which broke chart and sales records and included the Grammy-winning single "Something in the Water".
2014: Carrie Underwood honored with the CRB Artist Humanitarian Award
In 2014, Carrie Underwood was honored by the Country Radio Broadcasters' Board of Directors with the CRB Artist Humanitarian Award at the 2014 Country Radio Seminar.
2014: "Something in the Water" Success and Forbes Ranking in 2014
In 2014, Carrie Underwood's single "Something in the Water" became a crossover success, topping the Hot Country Songs chart and breaking airplay records. With fourteen number ones, she holds the record as the female country artist with the most number-one hits on the Hot Country Songs chart in the Nielsen SoundScan era (since 1991) in the Guinness Book. She also earned $10 million between 2013 and 2014, topping Forbes' list of top-earning American Idols.
2014: "Something in the Water" Chart Performance
In 2014, Carrie Underwood's single "Something in the Water" topped the Hot Country Songs chart in its seventh week, achieving the fastest chart-topper status.
2014: Underwood named top-earning American Idol alum
Since 2014, Carrie Underwood has been the top-earning American Idol alum of all time, showcasing her continued success and financial achievements.
February 2015: Release of "Little Toy Guns" in February 2015
In February 2015, Carrie Underwood released "Little Toy Guns" as the second single from her compilation album. The track reached number six on Billboard's Hot Country Songs and received a Grammy nomination.
March 2015: Underwood releases CALIA fitness clothing line
In March 2015, Carrie Underwood released a fitness clothing line named CALIA by Carrie Underwood in collaboration with Dick's Sporting Goods, designed for both active and casual wear.
October 23, 2015: Release of 'Storyteller' on October 23, 2015
On October 23, 2015, Carrie Underwood released her fifth studio album, Storyteller. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, making her the first country artist to have her first five studio albums debut at numbers one or two on the Billboard 200, and also debuted at number one on the Top Country Albums chart.
2015: Storyteller Album Release
In 2015, Carrie Underwood released her fifth album, Storyteller, making her the only country artist in history to have her first five studio albums reach number one or two on the Billboard 200 chart.
2015: Calia by Carrie Release
In 2015, Carrie Underwood ventured into fashion, releasing her fitness clothing line Calia by Carrie.
2015: Awards in 2015
In 2015, Carrie Underwood won Best Country Solo Performance for "Something in the Water" at the 57th Grammy Awards, Top Christian Song for "Something in the Water" at the Billboard Music Awards, and three awards at the CMT Music Awards, including Video of the Year for "Something in the Water". She also won her ninth American Music Award for Favorite Female Country Artist in 2015.
January 2016: Launch of the Storyteller Tour in January 2016
In January 2016, Carrie Underwood launched the Storyteller Tour, her fifth headlining tour.
June 2016: CMT Music Awards in June 2016
In June 2016, Carrie Underwood received three nominations from the CMT Music Awards, winning two honors for "Smoke Break", expanding her CMT Music Award total to 15.
August 2016: Release of "Dirty Laundry" in August 2016
In August 2016, Carrie Underwood released "Dirty Laundry" from the album Storyteller, which eventually peaked at number two on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
September 2016: ACM Lifting Lives Gary Haber Award in September 2016
In September 2016, Carrie Underwood was the first artist to receive the ACM Lifting Lives Gary Haber Award for her continuous work with charities.
October 20, 2016: CMT Artists of the Year Honor on October 20, 2016
On October 20, 2016, Carrie Underwood was honored as one of CMT Artists of the Year, marking her third year receiving the award. She also received four nominations for the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards, including her first nomination for Entertainer of the Year, and won Female Vocalist of the Year.
December 2016: Collaboration with Keith Urban in December 2016
In December 2016, Carrie Underwood joined Keith Urban for a series of concerts in Australia and New Zealand.
January 2017: People's Choice Award and Grammy Performance in January 2017
In January 2017, Carrie Underwood received her ninth People's Choice award for Favorite Female Country Artist. She and Keith Urban performed their single, "The Fighter," at the Grammy ceremony.
March 2017: Signing with Capitol Records Nashville in March 2017
In March 2017, Carrie Underwood signed with Universal Music Group's Capitol Records Nashville.
2017: Earnings in 2017
In 2017, Carrie Underwood earned $20 million, ranking on Billboard's Top 50 Money Makers list.
2017: Collaboration with David Garcia in 2017
In 2017, Carrie Underwood met songwriter/producer David Garcia and began co-producing her new album with him.
2017: Awards and Nominations in 2017
In 2017, Carrie Underwood received two nominations for the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards, including Entertainer of the Year. She scored three more nominations for the 2017 CMT Music Awards in June, including Video of the Year for "Church Bells". She also received two nominations for the 2017 Teen Choice awards, including Choice Country Artist, which she won for a third consecutive year, and won the Favorite Female Artist – Country category at the American Music Awards.
January 2018: Release of "The Champion" in January 2018
In January 2018, Carrie Underwood released "The Champion", a promotional duet single featuring Ludacris for Super Bowl LII.
September 14, 2018: Release of 'Cry Pretty' on September 14, 2018
On September 14, 2018, Carrie Underwood released her sixth studio album, Cry Pretty. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and set several records upon arrival. The music video for the album's second single, "Love Wins", debuted on September 11.
September 2018: Carrie Underwood receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In September 2018, Carrie Underwood received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her achievements in music.
October 2018: Underwood's Net Worth Estimated at US$200 Million
As of October 2018, Carrie Underwood's net worth is estimated at US$200 million, highlighting her financial success in the music industry.
November 14, 2018: Hosting CMA Awards on November 14, 2018
On November 14, 2018, Carrie Underwood hosted the 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards with Brad Paisley, where she picked up her fifth win as the CMA's Female Vocalist of the Year.
2018: Carrie Underwood receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2018, Carrie Underwood received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating her contributions to the music industry.
2018: Cry Pretty Album Release
In 2018, Carrie Underwood released her sixth album, Cry Pretty, becoming the only woman to top the Billboard 200 with four country studio albums and achieving the largest female album debut of the year.
2018: 2018 CMT Music Awards and Radio Disney Music Awards
In 2018, Carrie Underwood won one CMT Music Award and received the Hero award from the Radio Disney Music Awards for her humanitarian efforts.
May 2019: Cry Pretty Tour 360 and Glastonbury Performance Announced in May 2019
In May 2019, Carrie Underwood announced she would kick off the Cry Pretty Tour 360. It was announced that the leg of the tour would include a performance at the Glastonbury Festival.
July 2019: Glastonbury Festival Performance
In July 2019, Carrie Underwood performed at the Glastonbury Festival as part of her Cry Pretty 360 Tour.
2019: Academy of Country Music Awards nomination, Billboard Music Awards win, and CMT Music Awards
In 2019, Carrie Underwood received a nomination for Female Artist of the Year at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards and performed "Southbound". She won Top Female Country Artist at the Billboard Music Awards. At the CMT Music Awards, her video for "Cry Pretty" won Video of the Year, and "Love Wins" won Female Video of the Year. The official music video for "Southbound" also premiered on Underwood's YouTube channel in 2019.
February 2020: 'Cry Pretty' certified Platinum in February 2020
In February 2020, the album "Cry Pretty" was certified Platinum.
March 3, 2020: Release of "Find Your Path"
On March 3, 2020, Carrie Underwood released her debut book, Find Your Path, went on a book tour, and appeared on television shows.
August 2020: XO Radio Show
In August 2020, Carrie Underwood hosted her own Apple Radio Show, entitled XO Radio.
September 2020: Carrie Underwood wins her third Entertainer of the Year award
In September 2020, Carrie Underwood won her third Entertainer of the Year award from the Academy of Country Music, becoming the first woman in history to achieve this milestone.
September 25, 2020: Release of "My Gift"
On September 25, 2020, Carrie Underwood released her first Christmas album, My Gift.
December 3, 2020: HBO Max Holiday Special
On December 3, 2020, Carrie Underwood starred in and executive produced a holiday special airing on HBO Max, performing all of the songs from My Gift.
December 2020: Release of "Tears of Gold" with David Bisbal
In December 2020, Spanish singer David Bisbal released his duet with Carrie Underwood, "Tears of Gold", featuring a music video that was filmed in Los Angeles.
2020: My Gift Album Release
In 2020, Carrie Underwood released her first Christmas album, My Gift.
2020: Find Your Path Book Release
In 2020, Carrie Underwood ventured into writing, releasing her New York Times best-selling lifestyle book Find Your Path.
September 3, 2021: Release of "Only Us" cover with Dan + Shay
On September 3, 2021, Carrie Underwood collaborated with Dan + Shay on a cover of "Only Us" for the soundtrack album of the 2021 film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen that was released as a single.
October 2021: Carrie Underwood scores her 16th number one on Country Airplay
In October 2021, Carrie Underwood scored her 16th number one on the Country Airplay chart with the joint single "If I Didn't Love You".
December 2021: Launch of Las Vegas residency, Reflection
In December 2021, Carrie Underwood's Las Vegas residency, Reflection, launched in collaboration with Resorts World Las Vegas.
2021: My Savior Album Release
In 2021, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album with her first gospel album, My Savior.
March 18, 2022: Release of "Ghost Story"
On March 18, 2022, Carrie Underwood released "Ghost Story" as the lead single from her ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones.
April 3, 2022: Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album
On April 3, 2022, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album. She also gave the debut performance of "Ghost Story" at the ceremony.
April 2022: Extension of Las Vegas Residency
Due to high demand, in April 2022, Carrie Underwood added six more shows to her Las Vegas residency, Reflection, extending it through April 2022.
April 2022: Grammy Award Win for My Savior
In April 2022, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album for My Savior at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
June 10, 2022: Release of "Denim & Rhinestones"
On June 10, 2022, Carrie Underwood released her ninth studio album Denim & Rhinestones.
July 2022: Carrie Underwood joins Guns N' Roses on stage
In July 2022, Carrie Underwood performed with Guns N' Roses at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, collaborating with her idol, Axl Rose. Underwood covered Guns N' Roses songs in the past.
2022: Denim & Rhinestones Album Release
In 2022, Carrie Underwood reinforced her country pop image with Denim & Rhinestones.
March 10, 2023: Release of "Out of That Truck"
On March 10, 2023, Carrie Underwood released a new single, "Out of That Truck".
2023: Underwood Sales Reach 85 Million Records Worldwide
As of 2023, Carrie Underwood has sold 85 million records worldwide, establishing herself as one of the most successful artists across all musical genres.
July 2024: American Idol Judge
In July 2024, it was announced that Carrie Underwood would replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol in 2025.
August 2024: Vegas Residency Extension
In August 2024, Carrie Underwood added 18 more dates for her Vegas residency, Reflection, through August 2024.
September 2024: Duet Release: "I'm Gonna Love You" with Cody Johnson
In September 2024, Carrie Underwood was featured on the duet "I'm Gonna Love You" with Cody Johnson, released to country radio. The single opened at number one on Billboard's Digital Songs sales chart and peaked within the top ten of both Billboard’s Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs.
2025: American Idol Judge
In 2025, Carrie Underwood will be a judge on American Idol.
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