Full History Of Carrie Underwood In Timeline From 1983

March 10, 1983: Carrie Underwood's Birth

On March 10, 1983, Carrie Marie Underwood was born, marking the beginning of her life and eventual career as a singer and songwriter.

1988: Randy Travis Released "I Told You So"

In 1988, Randy Travis released the song "I Told You So". Later in her career, Carrie Underwood covered the song and received high praises on her rendition.

1988: Rosanne Cash's Number One Singles

In 1988, Rosanne Cash was the last woman before Carrie Underwood to score ten number-one hits on the Hot Country Songs chart.

1991: Sales Records Introduced

In 1991, accurate sales records were introduced in the US, which later helped Carrie Underwood earn a Guinness World Record for the female country artist with the most number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

1991: Advent of the SoundScan System

In 1991, the advent of the SoundScan system revolutionized the tracking of music sales, setting the stage for Carrie Underwood's debut album's record-breaking sales.

1995: Shania Twain's Success

In 1995, Shania Twain was the last female country artist to have four number-one hits from a single album before Carrie Underwood matched this achievement with her second album, Carnival Ride.

1997: Capitol Records Contract Cancellation

In 1997, Capitol Records prepared a contract for Carrie Underwood but canceled it due to a change in company management, an event she believes ultimately benefited her.

1997: LeAnn Rimes' Grammy Win

In 1997, LeAnn Rimes became the first country artist to win the Best New Artist Grammy Award, preceding Carrie Underwood's win in 2007.

1998: Billboard Chart Policy Change

In 1998, Billboard changed its chart policy, setting the stage for Carrie Underwood's future success.

July 2000: Creed's Record

In July 2000, Creed held the record for the slowest climb to the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, a record that Carrie Underwood later broke.

2000: Country Music Benchmark

Carrie Underwood's album is the highest album certification of any country artist to emerge since 2000.

2000: Last Country Number One

In 2000, Lonestar's "Amazed" was the last country song to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 before Carrie Underwood's "Inside Your Heaven" in 2005.

2000: Lonestar's "Amazed" Reaches Number One

In 2000, the country group Lonestar's song "Amazed" reached number one on the Hot 100 chart, marking the last time a country artist achieved this until Carrie Underwood's success.

2001: High School Graduation

In 2001, Carrie Underwood graduated as salutatorian from Checotah High School, after which she initially set aside her singing dreams to pursue a practical future.

2004: Miss NSU Runner-Up

In 2004, Carrie Underwood competed in numerous beauty pageants at Northeastern State University and was selected as Miss NSU runner-up.

2004: American Idol Audition

In mid-2004, Carrie Underwood auditioned for American Idol in St. Louis, Missouri, marking the beginning of her journey on the show.

March 22, 2005: Idol Top 11 Performance

On March 22, 2005, Carrie Underwood's performance of "Alone" on American Idol led Simon Cowell to predict she would win and outsell previous winners.

May 25, 2005: American Idol Win

On May 25, 2005, Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol, marking a major turning point in her career.

June 14, 2005: Release of "Inside Your Heaven"

On June 14, 2005, Carrie Underwood released her first single, "Inside Your Heaven", which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first country artist to achieve this since the chart policy changed.

November 15, 2005: Release of Some Hearts

On November 15, 2005, Carrie Underwood released her debut album, Some Hearts, which sold 315,000 copies in its first week and became a chart-topping success.

December 2005: Oklahoman of the Year

In December 2005, Carrie Underwood was named Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today, recognizing her contributions to the state.

2005: Debut in 2005

Carrie Underwood's debut in 2005 marked the beginning of a highly successful career, earning her praise from veteran artists and music critics alike.

2005: Skechers Campaign

In 2005, Carrie Underwood appeared in a Skechers global advertising campaign, marking one of her early endorsement deals.

2005: Carrie Underwood Performed at NBA Finals

In 2005, Carrie Underwood performed the "Star-Spangled Banner" at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons.

2005: American Idol Win and Chart-Topping Success

In 2005, Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol, launching her career. In 2005, her single "Inside Your Heaven" made her the first country artist to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Also in 2005, her debut album, Some Hearts, became the best-selling debut album by a solo female country artist.

2005: Billboard Music Awards Wins

In 2005, Carrie Underwood's "Inside Your Heaven" won Top-Selling Hot 100 Song of the Year and Top-Selling Country Single of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards, where she also won Country Single Sales Artist of the Year.

April 2006: Carrie Underwood: Live 2006 Tour Start

In April 2006, Carrie Underwood started her first headlining tour, "Carrie Underwood: Live 2006", with dates across North America.

December 2006: Performances and Tributes

In December 2006, Carrie Underwood sang "For Once in My Life" on The Oprah Winfrey Show and paid tribute to Dolly Parton at the Kennedy Center Honors, showcasing her versatility and respect for fellow artists. Underwood also performed with the USO Christmas Tour in Iraq.

2006: Awards

Carrie Underwood took home over 20 awards from 2006 to 2019, eventually becoming the most awarded artist in the history of the CMT Music Awards.

2006: University Graduation

In 2006, Carrie Underwood graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern State University with a bachelor's degree in mass communication and an emphasis in journalism.

2006: Carrie Underwood Performed at NBA All-Star Game

In 2006, Carrie Underwood performed the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the NBA All-Star Game.

2006: Awards Recognition in 2006

In 2006, Carrie Underwood received accolades such as Top New Female Vocalist and Single of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Horizon Award and Female Vocalist of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards, and Breakthrough Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year at the CMT Awards.

2006: Best-Selling Album of the Year

In 2006, Carrie Underwood's album, Some Hearts, was the best-selling album of the year across all genres in the United States, marking a significant achievement.

April 11, 2007: Release of "Wasted"

On April 11, 2007, Carrie Underwood released "Wasted", which became another chart-topping single.

June 2007: Underwood Named Sexiest Female Musician

In June 2007, Victoria's Secret named Carrie Underwood the Sexiest Female Musician.

July 2007: Release of "So Small"

In July 2007, Carrie Underwood released "So Small", the first single from her album Carnival Ride. The song reached number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.

October 2007: Release of Carnival Ride

In October 2007, Carrie Underwood released her second album, Carnival Ride, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts. It sold over 527,000 copies in its first week.

2007: Carrie Underwood adopted her dog Ace

In 2007, Carrie Underwood adopted her dog Ace, highlighting her love for animals.

2007: Target Advertisements

In 2007, Carrie Underwood appeared in Target advertisements promoting her album Carnival Ride.

2007: Idol Gives Back Performance

In 2007, Carrie Underwood performed "I'll Stand By You" at the Idol Gives Back concert, with her version debuting at number six on Billboard's Hot 100.

2007: Carrie Underwood Performed at World Series

In 2007, Carrie Underwood performed at Game 3 of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies.

2007: Release of Carnival Ride

In 2007, Carrie Underwood released her second album, Carnival Ride, which sold over half a million copies in its first week and won two Grammy Awards, further solidifying her success.

2007: Billboard Year-End Charts and American Music Awards

In 2007, Carrie Underwood topped five Billboard Year-End charts, including Billboard 200 Artist of the Year and Country Artist of the Year. She also won three American Music Awards.

2007: Carrie Underwood voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA

In 2007, Carrie Underwood was voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA for the second time, highlighting her vegetarian lifestyle which began at age 13.

2007: Awards and Recognition in 2007

In 2007, Carrie Underwood won Album of the Year, Video of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, and multiple awards at the CMT Awards, further solidifying her place in country music.

2007: Grammy Wins for Some Hearts

In 2007, Carrie Underwood won two Grammy Awards for Some Hearts: Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Jesus, Take the Wheel."

2007: Top Country Album

In 2007, Some Hearts continued its success, becoming the best-selling country album for the second consecutive year.

January 2008: Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride Tour

In January 2008, Carrie Underwood started a joint tour with Keith Urban called the Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride Tour.

February 2008: "Before He Cheats" Certified Double Platinum

In February 2008, "Before He Cheats" became the first country song to be certified multi-platinum, marking a significant milestone for the song and Carrie Underwood.

February 2008: Carnival Ride Tour Start

In February 2008, Carrie Underwood started her headlining tour, the Carnival Ride Tour, across North America.

March 15, 2008: Invitation to Grand Ole Opry

On March 15, 2008, Randy Travis invited Carrie Underwood to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

May 10, 2008: Induction into Grand Ole Opry

On May 10, 2008, Garth Brooks officially inducted Carrie Underwood into the Grand Ole Opry.

June 2008: Underwood Earns Over $9 Million

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: Release of "Just a Dream"

In July 2008, Carrie Underwood released "Just a Dream" from Carnival Ride, which later peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart.

August 2008: "Just Stand Up!" Recording

In August 2008, Carrie Underwood joined other female artists to record the song "Just Stand Up!" to benefit cancer research.

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.

October 22, 2008: Wax Figure Unveiled at Madame Tussauds

On October 22, 2008, Carrie Underwood unveiled her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York.

November 2008: Virtual Duet with Elvis Presley

In November 2008, Carrie Underwood recorded a virtual duet with Elvis Presley on "I'll Be Home for Christmas" for his album Christmas Duets.

December 14, 2008: End of Carnival Ride Tour

On December 14, 2008, Carrie Underwood concluded her Carnival Ride Tour, playing to 1.2 million fans and being named the top-selling country female touring artist of 2008.

2008: Nintendo Partnership

In 2008, Carrie Underwood partnered with Nintendo for the launch of their Nintendo DS, appearing in various television commercials. That same year, she became the spokesperson for Vitamin Water.

2008: Induction into the Grand Ole Opry

In 2008, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry for her many accomplishments in country music, a prestigious recognition in the genre.

2008: Awards and Hosting

In 2008, Carrie Underwood won Female Vocalist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for the 2nd consecutive time. Also in 2008, she co-hosted the Country Music Association Awards with Brad Paisley for the first time.

2008: Grammy Win for "Before He Cheats"

In 2008, Carrie Underwood won a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Before He Cheats".

2008: European Country Music Association Award

In 2008, Carrie Underwood won her first international award, "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the European Country Music Association Awards.

2008: First Linked to Mike Fisher

In late 2008, Carrie Underwood was first linked to NHL player Mike Fisher after they met at one of her concerts.

February 2009: Release of "I Told You So"

In February 2009, Carrie Underwood released "I Told You So", a duet with Randy Travis, as a single from Carnival Ride.

March 2009: Covers Mötley Crüe's "Home Sweet Home"

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 17, 2009: 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, with estimated earnings of $14 million.

September 2009: Release of "Cowboy Casanova"

In September 2009, Carrie Underwood released "Cowboy Casanova", the first single from her album Play On.

November 3, 2009: Release of Play On

On November 3, 2009, Carrie Underwood released her third studio album, Play On, which debuted atop both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts.

December 2009: Engagement to Mike Fisher

In December 2009, Carrie Underwood became engaged to NHL player Mike Fisher.

December 2009: Harmony Award from Nashville Symphony Orchestra

In December 2009, Carrie Underwood was awarded the Harmony Award from the Nashville Symphony Orchestra for her achievements in music across many genres, highlighting her versatility.

December 2009: Billboard's Country Album of the Decade and CMT Special

In December 2009, Some Hearts was named the number-one Country Album of the 2000 Decade by Billboard, and Carrie Underwood was the top-ranked female artist on Billboard's Best Country Artists of the 2000 Decade list. Also Carrie Underwood had her very own CMT Invitation Only and also hosted a Christmas special.

December 20, 2009: Engagement to Mike Fisher

On December 20, 2009, Mike Fisher proposed to Carrie Underwood in Ottawa.

2009: Checotah Foundation Established

In 2009, Carrie Underwood established the Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation, which supports causes and services in the Checotah area.

2009: CMA Awards Nominations and Hosting

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: Release of Play On

In 2009, Carrie Underwood released her third studio album, Play On, which included the chart-topping single "Cowboy Casanova," demonstrating her continued success in the music industry.

2009: Induction into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame

In 2009, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions to music in her home state.

2009: Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance

In 2009, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Last Name" for the third year in a row.

2009: Instrument Donation

In 2009, Carrie Underwood's foundation "Checotah Animal, Town & School Foundation" and the Academy of Country Music foundation "ACM Lifting Lives" partnered to donate new instruments for music programs for the students in Checotah, Oklahoma.

2009: Decade Milestone

In the decade of 2000-2009, "Inside Your Heaven" remained the only single by a solo country artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

January 2010: Partnership with Country Cares for St. Jude Kids

In January 2010, Carrie Underwood partnered with Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, visiting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

February 7, 2010: Carrie Underwood performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIV

On February 7, 2010, Carrie Underwood performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIV.

March 11, 2010: Play On Tour First Leg

On March 11, 2010, Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour started its first leg in Reading, Pennsylvania.

March 2010: How I Met Your Mother Appearance

In March 2010, Carrie Underwood appeared on How I Met Your Mother, playing the role of Tiffany. This episode was the second highest rated episode for season five.

March 29, 2010: Donation 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: Academy of Country Music Awards

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. Host Reba McEntire presented Underwood with the "ACM Triple Crown Award".

May 2010: People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People List and Sexiest Legs

In May 2010, Carrie Underwood was selected on People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People List for 2010 for the 4th year in a row. Also in May, Victoria's Secret named her legs the Sexiest Legs in Hollywood.

July 10, 2010: Wedding to Mike Fisher

On July 10, 2010, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher were wed at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Greensboro, Georgia.

September 25, 2010: Play On Tour Second Leg

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

On October 2, 2010, Carrie Underwood sold out the prestigious Hollywood Bowl.

December 3, 2010: CMT Artists of the Year

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 Ranked

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.

2010: Top Female Country Artist

At the turn of the 2010 decade, Billboard named Carrie Underwood the top female country artist.

2010: Pedigree Adoption Drive Spokesperson

In 2010, Carrie Underwood became the spokesperson for the Pedigree adoption drive.

2010: ACM 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 of early 2010.

2010: Guinness World Record

In 2010, Carrie Underwood reached ten career number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs chart, 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: Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals

In 2010, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "I Told You So" with Randy Travis.

January 1, 2011: Play On Tour End

On January 1, 2011, Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour 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 11, 2011: Ottawa radio station banned Carrie Underwood's music

On February 11, 2011, Ottawa radio station 105.3 KISS-FM announced it would stop playing Carrie Underwood's music due to her husband's trade to the Nashville Predators, but apologized later due to fan backlash.

February 2011: Donation to Save the Children

In February 2011, Carrie Underwood donated $140,125 to Save the Children, inspired by the "36 cents" lyric in her song "Change".

March 2011: Sings "Instant Karma!"

In March 2011, Carrie Underwood sang John Lennon's "Instant Karma!" at the NBC's special All Together Now – A Celebration of Service, which honored former President George H. W. Bush.

April 2011: Film Debut in Soul Surfer

In April 2011, Carrie Underwood made her film debut in Soul Surfer, playing Sarah Hill, the church youth leader.

April 2011: Happy Paws Animal Shelter Opened

In April 2011, Carrie Underwood opened the Happy Paws Animal Shelter in her hometown.

May 2011: ACM Girls' Night Out Special

In May 2011, Carrie Underwood was honored at the Academy of Country Music's Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country special for being the first and only female artist to win Entertainer of the Year twice.

May 2011: Biggest American Idol Earner

Since May 2011, Carrie Underwood is the Biggest American Idol Earner, with tour revenues and record sales combined.

June 2011: Rolling Stone's Queen of Pop

In June 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Carrie Underwood as the number 11 Queen of Pop.

July 2011: Forbes Top-Earning American Idol Alumnus

In July 2011, Forbes reported 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.

2011: Academy of Country Music Awards Performance

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: Number One Singles

Between 2011 and 2014, Carrie Underwood expanded her Guinness Book record by scoring four more number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs chart, for a total of fourteen number-ones.

2011: Donation to Checotah Schools

During the 2011 holiday season, Carrie Underwood's foundation donated $350,000 to the Checotah schools.

2011: Olay Brand Ambassador

In 2011, Carrie Underwood became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care, appearing in the global advertising campaign for their facial wash.

2011: Collaborations and iHeartRadio Music Festival

In 2011, Carrie Underwood was featured on "Remind Me" with Brad Paisley, which hit number one on Billboard Hot Country Songs, marking her eleventh number-one single. She also had duets with Tony Bennett and Randy Travis. Additionally, she headlined the iHeartRadio Music Festival, which took place on September 23 and 24, 2011.

January 10, 2012: Dog Rescue

On January 10, 2012, Carrie Underwood rescued an abandoned dog along a highway.

February 4, 2012: CMT Crossroads with Steven Tyler

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, which became the highest-rated episode in seven years.

February 12, 2012: Grammy Performance with Tony Bennett

On February 12, 2012, Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett performed their duet "It Had to Be You" at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

February 23, 2012: Release of 'Good Girl' Single

On February 23, 2012, Carrie Underwood released "Good Girl" as the first single from her album "Blown Away". It was officially released to Country radio on February 27, 2012.

March 12, 2012: Premiere of 'Good Girl' Music Video

On March 12, 2012, Carrie Underwood's music video for "Good Girl" premiered on Entertainment Tonight and on VEVO.

May 1, 2012: Release of 'Blown Away' Album

On May 1, 2012, Carrie Underwood released her fourth album, "Blown Away", which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, the Country Albums Chart, and the Digital Albums chart in the US.

June 21, 2012: Start of Blown Away Tour

On June 21, 2012, Carrie Underwood started the first leg of her Blown Away Tour 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, Carrie Underwood released "Blown Away" as the second single from the album.

July 2012: Endorsement of Same-Sex Marriage

In July 2012, Carrie Underwood publicly endorsed same-sex marriage, expressing her belief that everyone should have the right to love and marry the person they want.

October 2, 2012: VH1 Unplugged and Behind The Music Episodes Premiere

On October 2, 2012, Carrie Underwood's VH1 Unplugged episode (titled "VH1 Presents: Carrie Underwood Unplugged") and VH1 Behind The Music episode premiered, featuring her cover of Coldplay's "Fix You".

2012: Billboard Names Underwood Country Music's Reigning Queen

In 2012, Billboard magazine referred to Carrie Underwood as Country Music's reigning Queen, acknowledging her dominance and influence in the genre.

2012: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher purchased a cottage outside of Nashville

In 2012, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher bought a cottage outside of Nashville for weekend getaways, which was later toured by Oprah for an interview on Oprah's Next Chapter.

2012: Blown Away Tour Ticket Donation

In 2012, Carrie Underwood donated $1 of every ticket sold on the North American leg of the Blown Away Tour to the Canadian and American Red Cross.

2012: Release of Blown Away

In 2012, Carrie Underwood released her fourth album, Blown Away, which was the second best-selling release by a woman in 2012 and won a Grammy Award.

2012: CMT and American Music Awards

In 2012, Carrie Underwood won Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards and Favorite Album – Country at the American Music Awards.

January 21, 2013: Release of "Can't Stop Lovin' You"

On January 21, 2013, "Can't Stop Lovin' You", a song by Aerosmith featuring Carrie Underwood, was released as a single.

February 2013: Second Leg of Blown Away Tour

In February 2013, Carrie Underwood began the second leg of her Blown Away Tour, with shows in Ireland, England, and North America.

February 2013: Grammy Award and Performances

In February 2013, Carrie Underwood won her sixth Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance for "Blown Away" and performed a medley of "Blown Away" and "Two Black Cadillacs" at the awards show ceremony.

February 22, 2013: Billboard Ranking as a Top Money Maker

On February 22, 2013, Billboard ranked Carrie Underwood as the 16th money maker for the period from February 2012 to February 2013.

March 2013: Release of 'See You Again' as a Single

In March 2013, Carrie Underwood released "See You Again" as the fourth single from her album "Blown Away".

April 2013: Carrie Underwood voices disapproval of Tennessee "Ag Gag bill"

In April 2013, Carrie Underwood publicly opposed the Tennessee "Ag Gag bill," which restricted the videotaping of animal cruelty, leading to a debate with state lawmakers on Twitter.

May 2013: End of Blown Away Tour

In late May 2013, Carrie Underwood wrapped up the Blown Away Tour, playing to one million fans across three continents and six countries.

May 24, 2013: Donation to Red Cross

On May 24, 2013, Carrie Underwood donated $1 million in proceeds from her recent Blown Away Tour to the Red Cross for relief efforts in response to the Oklahoma tornado.

June 2013: Forbes Ranking on The 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.

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 content, interviews, and music videos from the album "Blown Away".

August 2013: Planning New Album

In August 2013, Carrie Underwood confirmed she began planning a new album and would start prep work sometime in 2014.

September 22, 2013: Emmy Awards Tribute Performance

On September 22, 2013, Carrie Underwood performed "Yesterday" at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards as part of a special tribute honoring the 50th Anniversary of 1963 Television Milestones.

November 10, 2013: End of "Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition"

On November 10, 2013, "Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition" at the Country Music Hall of Fame closed. It had opened on June 5, 2013.

December 5, 2013: The Sound of Music Live!

On December 5, 2013, Carrie Underwood played Maria von Trapp in NBC's The Sound of Music Live!.

2013: Artist Achievement Award

In 2013, Carrie Underwood received the Artist Achievement Award at the 38th Annual New York Honors Gala held by the T.J. Martell Foundation.

2013: Carrie Underwood began performing the theme song for NBC Sunday Night Football

In 2013, Carrie Underwood started performing the opening theme song for NBC Sunday Night Football, replacing Faith Hill.

January 2014: Deals with Nicole by OPI and Almay

In January 2014, Carrie Underwood signed a deal with Nicole by OPI to launch 14 new nail lacquers and also signed a deal to serve as Almay's global brand ambassador.

December 1, 2014: U2's World AIDS Day (RED) Concert

On December 1, 2014, Carrie Underwood fronted U2's World AIDS Day (RED) Concert, alongside U2, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay's Chris Martin, and Kanye West.

2014: Number One Singles

Between 2011 and 2014, Carrie Underwood expanded her Guinness Book record by scoring four more number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs chart, for a total of fourteen number-ones.

2014: Awards and Achievements in 2014

In 2014, Carrie Underwood received the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award from the Academy of Country Music, won the Milestone Award at the Billboard Music Awards, was listed by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and won Favorite Female Country Artist at the American Music Awards.

2014: Release of Greatest Hits: Decade #1

In 2014, Carrie Underwood released her compilation album, Greatest Hits: Decade #1, which broke multiple chart and sales records and featured the Grammy-winning single "Something in the Water."

2014: Release of Greatest Hits: Decade #1 and Chart Success

In 2014, Carrie Underwood released her first greatest hits compilation, Greatest Hits: Decade #1. The lead single, "Something in the Water", became a crossover success, reaching number one on the Hot Country Songs chart.

2014: Freddie Mercury Influence

In 2014, Carrie Underwood spoke about her love for Freddie Mercury and Queen. She said she would listen to him when she was a kid and that people with incredible voices always drew her in.

2014: Featured in TIME's 100 Most Influential People

In 2014, Carrie Underwood was featured in TIME's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, with Brad Paisley praising her as a prolific songwriter, trendsetter, and the best singer in any format of music.

2014: 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: Rolling Stone Praises Underwood

In 2014, Rolling Stone described Carrie Underwood as "the female vocalist of her generation of any genre", solidifying her reputation as a leading vocalist.

2014: Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2014, Time listed Carrie Underwood as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact beyond music.

2014: Top-Earning American Idol Alum

Since 2014, Carrie Underwood has been the top-earning American Idol alum of all time.

February 2015: Release of 'Little Toy Guns'

In February 2015, "Little Toy Guns" was released as the second single from the compilation album Greatest Hits: Decade #1.

February 27, 2015: Birth of First Son

On February 27, 2015, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's first son was born.

March 2015: CALIA Clothing Line Release

In March 2015, Carrie Underwood released a fitness clothing line named CALIA by Carrie Underwood in collaboration with Dick's Sporting Goods.

October 23, 2015: Release of 'Storyteller' Album

On October 23, 2015, Carrie Underwood's fifth studio album, Storyteller, was released.

2015: Forbes Ranking

In 2015, Carrie Underwood earned $26 million, ranking among Forbes' list of highest-paid country music acts.

2015: Release of Storyteller

In 2015, Carrie Underwood released her fifth studio album, Storyteller, making her the only country artist to have her first five studio albums reach number one or two on the Billboard 200 chart.

2015: Launch of Calia by Carrie

In 2015, Carrie Underwood ventured into fashion by releasing her fitness clothing line, Calia by Carrie.

2015: Grammy and CMT Music Awards

In 2015, Carrie Underwood won Best Country Solo Performance for "Something in the Water" at the 57th Grammy Awards and three awards at the CMT Music Awards, including Video of the Year for "Something in the Water".

2015: The Guardian Calls Underwood Leader of Country Music

In 2015, Grady Smith of The Guardian praised Carrie Underwood, stating she "has emerged as the leader of country music".

January 2016: Launch of the Storyteller Tour

In January 2016, Carrie Underwood launched the Storyteller Tour, her fifth headlining tour. Billboard named it the top country tour for the first half of the year.

June 2016: CMT Music Awards Wins

In June 2016, Carrie Underwood received three nominations from the CMT Music Awards, taking home two honors for "Smoke Break", expanding her CMT Music Award total to 15.

August 2016: Release of "Dirty Laundry"

In August 2016, Carrie Underwood released "Dirty Laundry" as the fourth single from her album. The song eventually peaked at number two on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Billboard ranked Underwood as the top female country artist for the year.

September 2016: ACM Lifting Lives Gary Haber Award

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, 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 she won Female Vocalist of the Year for the fourth time.

December 2016: Australia and New Zealand Concerts with Keith Urban

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, Carrie Underwood received her ninth People's Choice award for Favorite Female Country Artist. She and Keith Urban performed their new single, "The Fighter", at the Grammy ceremony.

January 2017: Time Off and Album Writing

In January 2017, Carrie Underwood took time off to spend time with family and potentially begin writing for her next album.

March 2017: Signing with Capitol Records Nashville

In March 2017, Carrie Underwood signed with Universal Music Group's Capitol Records Nashville after being with Arista Nashville for nearly twelve years.

April 2017: Madame Tussauds Figure Unveiled

In April 2017, Madame Tussauds unveiled a new figure of Carrie Underwood when the Nashville location opened.

2017: Billboard Ranking

In 2017, Carrie Underwood earned $20 million, ranking on Billboard's Top 50 Money Makers list.

2017: Collaboration with David Garcia

In 2017, Carrie Underwood met songwriter/producer David Garcia, with whom she began co-producing her new album.

2017: Award Nominations and Wins

In 2017, Carrie Underwood received nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards and CMT Music Awards. She won Female Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards and Choice Country Artist at the Teen Choice Awards. She also won Favorite Female Artist – Country at the American Music Awards.

2017: Carrie Underwood sang the National Anthem for the Nashville Predators

In 2017, Carrie Underwood sang the National Anthem for the Nashville Predators prior to their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

2017: Induction into Oklahoma Hall of Fame

In 2017, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for her achievements in music, marking a significant honor from her home state.

2017: Inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame

In 2017, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, which is the highest honor one can receive from the state.

January 2018: Release of "The Champion"

In January 2018, Carrie Underwood released "The Champion", a promotional duet single featuring Ludacris for Super Bowl LII, marking her first song under the pop genre.

September 14, 2018: Release of Cry Pretty

On September 14, 2018, Carrie Underwood released her sixth studio album, Cry Pretty, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. This made Underwood the first woman to hit the top of the Billboard 200 chart with four country albums.

September 2018: Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In September 2018, Carrie Underwood received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her numerous achievements in music.

October 2018: Estimated Net Worth

As of October 2018, Carrie Underwood's net worth was estimated at US$200 million.

November 14, 2018: CMA Awards Hosting and Win

On November 14, 2018, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley hosted the 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards, where she picked up her fifth win as the CMA's Female Vocalist of the Year.

2018: Award Nominations and Wins

In 2018, Carrie Underwood received four nominations and one win for the CMT Music Awards, and she received a nomination for Choice Country Artist and "Cry Pretty" received a nomination for Choice Country Song for the Teen Choice awards, winning Choice Country Artist. She was honored with the Hero award from the Radio Disney Music Awards.

2018: Release of Cry Pretty

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 biggest week for any album by a woman in 2018.

2018: "Cry Pretty" Inspiration

In 2018, Carrie Underwood revealed that her song "Cry Pretty" was inspired by her experiences with three miscarriages between the births of her two sons.

2018: Induction into Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2018, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her outstanding achievements and contributions to the music industry.

2018: Carrie Underwood's Sunday Night Football Theme Song Changed to 'Game On'

In 2018, Carrie Underwood's original song, "Oh, Sunday Night", for NBC Sunday Night Football, was changed to an original song, "Game On".

January 21, 2019: Birth of Second Son

On January 21, 2019, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's second son was born.

May 2019: Cry Pretty Tour 360 Announcement

In November 2018, Carrie Underwood announced that she would kick off the Cry Pretty Tour 360 in May 2019, with a performance at the Glastonbury Festival included.

May 19, 2019: American Idol Performance

On May 19, 2019, Carrie Underwood returned to American Idol to perform "Southbound" during the season's finale episode.

July 2019: Glastonbury Festival Performance

In July 2019, Carrie Underwood performed at the Glastonbury Festival as part of her Cry Pretty 360 Tour.

December 2019: Kennedy Center Honors Tribute

In December 2019, Carrie Underwood attended the Kennedy Center Honors and paid tribute to Linda Ronstadt by performing two of her songs.

2019: Awards

Carrie Underwood took home over 20 awards from 2006 to 2019, eventually becoming the most awarded artist in the history of the CMT Music Awards.

2019: Award Nominations and Performances

In 2019, Carrie Underwood received a nomination for Female Artist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards and performed "Southbound". She also won Top Female Country Artist at the Billboard Music Awards. At the CMT Music Awards, she won Video of the Year for "Cry Pretty" and Female Video of the Year for "Love Wins".

February 2020: Cry Pretty Certified Platinum

In February 2020, Carrie Underwood's 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, and went on a book tour.

August 2020: XO Radio Show

In August 2020, Carrie Underwood hosted her own Apple Radio Show, entitled XO Radio.

September 2020: 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, making her 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, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

December 3, 2020: My Gift 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.

2020: Release of Find Your Path

In 2020, Carrie Underwood released her New York Times best-selling fitness and lifestyle book, Find Your Path.

2020: Release of My Gift

In 2020, Carrie Underwood released her first Christmas album, My Gift, expanding her discography into holiday music.

September 3, 2021: Release of "Only Us" Cover

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, released as a single.

September 24, 2021: Special Edition Release of My Gift

On September 24, 2021, a special edition of Carrie Underwood's album 'My Gift' was released, containing three additional tracks.

October 2021: 16th Number One

In October 2021, Carrie Underwood achieved 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 launched her Las Vegas residency, Reflection, in collaboration with Resorts World Las Vegas. This marked a significant career milestone, showcasing her enduring popularity and stage presence.

2021: Latin American Music Awards Performance and Nomination

In 2021, Carrie Underwood joined David Bisbal for the debut televised performance of "Tears of Gold" at the Latin American Music Awards. The pair were also nominated for Favorite Video of the Year.

2021: Release of My Savior

In 2021, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album with her first gospel album, My Savior, showcasing her versatility.

March 18, 2022: Release of "Ghost Story"

On March 18, 2022, Carrie Underwood released "Ghost Story" as the lead single from her upcoming 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 and debuted the performance of "Ghost Story" at the ceremony.

April 2022: Residency Extended Through April 2022

Due to high demand, six more shows were added to Carrie Underwood's Las Vegas residency, Reflection, extending it through April 2022, demonstrating its success and popularity.

April 2022: Grammy Win for Best Gospel Album

In April 2022, Carrie Underwood won a Grammy for Best Gospel Album for 'My Savior' at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, recognizing her work in the gospel genre.

June 10, 2022: Release of 'Denim & Rhinestones' Album

On June 10, 2022, Carrie Underwood released her ninth studio album, 'Denim & Rhinestones', marking another milestone in her successful career.

July 2022: Performance with Guns N' Roses

In July 2022, Carrie Underwood joined Guns N' Roses on stage during their concert in London, fulfilling a long-time dream and showcasing her versatility as a performer.

November 9, 2022: CMA Awards Nomination

On November 9, 2022, Carrie Underwood received three nominations for the Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year.

2022: Release of Denim & Rhinestones

In 2022, Carrie Underwood reinforced her country pop image with the release of her studio album, 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", marking a new addition to her discography.

2023: Sales Milestone

As of 2023, Carrie Underwood has sold 85 million records worldwide, solidifying her status as one of the most successful artists in any musical genre.

2023: Ranked on Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers List

In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Carrie Underwood at number 158 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, recognizing her vocal prowess and impact on music.

July 2024: Residency Extended and American Idol Judge Announcement

In July 2024, it was announced that Carrie Underwood had extended her Las Vegas residency and would replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol in 2025.

August 2024: Additional Dates for Vegas Residency

In August 2024, Carrie Underwood added 18 more dates for her Vegas residency, Reflection, extending it through August 2024, signifying its ongoing success.

September 2024: Release of Duet 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 and achieving significant chart success.

January 2025: Performance at Presidential Inauguration

In January 2025, Carrie Underwood performed "America the Beautiful" at the second inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, a performance that sparked both praise and controversy.

2025: American Idol Judging Role

In 2025, Carrie Underwood is set to replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol, marking a new venture in her career.

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