History of Carrie Underwood in Timeline
Carrie Underwood is a prominent American singer and songwriter who gained fame after winning American Idol in 2005. Her debut single, "Inside Your Heaven," made history as the first country artist to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut album, Some Hearts, achieved remarkable success, becoming the best-selling debut album by a solo female country artist and earning her three Grammy Awards. Subsequent albums like Carnival Ride and Play On further solidified her status in the music industry, producing hit singles such as "Cowboy Casanova." She has become one of the most successful American Idol alumni.
1963: Emmy Awards' special tribute honoring the 50th Anniversary
On September 22, 2013, at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, Carrie Underwood was part of the Emmy Awards' special tribute honoring the 50th Anniversary of 1963 Television Milestones, which includes the assassination coverage of President John F. Kennedy and The Beatles' first US appearance. She performed one of The Beatles' iconic songs, "Yesterday".
March 10, 1983: Carrie Underwood's Birth
On March 10, 1983, Carrie Marie Underwood was born. She is an American singer and songwriter.
1988: Randy Travis releases "I Told You So"
In 1988, Randy Travis released the song "I Told You So". Carrie Underwood later covered the song, receiving high praise from Travis, who stated her voice was better suited for the song's range.
1988: Rosanne Cash Scores Number Ones
In 1988, Rosanne Cash achieved a milestone, before Carrie Underwood, she scored number ones on a chart.
1991: Introduction of Accurate Sales Records in the US
In 1991, accurate sales records were introduced in the US, which would later be used to track Carrie Underwood's record-breaking number-one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
1991: Biggest Debut since SoundScan
In 1991, the SoundScan system was established. Carrie Underwood's album, Some Hearts had the biggest debut of any country artist since the advent of the SoundScan system on November 15, 2005.
1991: Nielsen SoundScan Era Record
Since 1991, which marks the Nielsen SoundScan era, Carrie Underwood holds the record as the female country artist with the most number-one hits on the Hot Country Songs chart.
1995: Shania Twain Achieves Four Number-One Hits
In 1995, Shania Twain became the first female country artist to achieve four number-one hits from one album, a feat that Carrie Underwood later matched with her second album, Carnival Ride.
1997: LeAnn Rimes wins Best New Artist
In 1997, LeAnn Rimes won the Best New Artist Grammy Award. Carrie Underwood followed her, winning the Best New Artist Grammy Award in 2007.
1997: Capitol Records Cancels Contract
In 1997, when Carrie Underwood was 14, Capitol Records was preparing a contract for her, but it was canceled when company management changed.
1998: Chart Policy Change
In 1998, there was a chart policy change after which Carrie Underwood became only the third artist to debut in the top slot on the Billboard Hot 100 on June 14, 2005 with the release of her first single, "Inside Your Heaven".
July 2000: "Before He Cheats" hit number one
In July 2000, the band Creed held the record for the slowest climb ever to the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. Carrie Underwood broke that record when her song "Before He Cheats" hit number one.
2000: Highest album certification
In 2000, Carrie Underwood's album, Some Hearts was certified nine times platinum by the RIAA and has the highest album certification of any country artist to emerge since 2000.
2000: "Amazed" topped the Hot 100
In 2000, Lonestar's "Amazed" became the first song from a country artist to go to number one on the Hot 100 since Carrie Underwood's "Inside Your Heaven" reached the same position in 2005.
2000: Lonestar's "Amazed" Reaches Number One
In 2000, Lonestar's song "Amazed" reached number one on the Hot 100, marking a significant achievement for a country group before Carrie Underwood's success with "Inside Your Heaven".
2000: Billboard's Best Country Artists of the 2000 Decade
In December 2009, Some Hearts was named the number-one Country Album of the 2000 Decade by Billboard and Underwood was the top-ranked female artist on Billboard's Best Country Artists of the 2000 Decade list. Overall, she was ranked number 50 on the Artists of the Decade list by Billboard.
2001: Graduation from Checotah High School
In 2001, Carrie Underwood graduated from Checotah High School as salutatorian and initially did not pursue singing.
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, singing Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me".
March 22, 2005: Performance on American Idol
On March 22, 2005, Carrie Underwood sang a rendition of "Alone" by Heart on American Idol, leading Judge Simon Cowell to predict her victory.
May 25, 2005: Winning American Idol
On May 25, 2005, Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol, receiving a recording contract and other prizes.
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.
November 15, 2005: Release of Some Hearts
On November 15, 2005, Carrie Underwood's debut album, Some Hearts, was released, selling 315,000 copies and debuting at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums and number two on the Billboard 200.
December 2005: Oklahoman of the Year
In December 2005, Carrie Underwood was named Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today.
2005: Billboard Music Awards Wins
At the 2005 Billboard Music Awards, Carrie Underwood's "Inside Your Heaven" won Top-Selling Hot 100 Song of the Year and Top-Selling Country Single of the Year, and she won Country Single Sales Artist of the Year.
2005: Underwood in Skechers Advertising Campaign
In 2005, Carrie Underwood appeared in a Skechers global advertising campaign, marking one of her early endorsement deals.
2005: Performance at NBA Finals Game 4
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: First "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" Award by PETA
In 2005, Carrie Underwood was first voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA alongside Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, recognizing her vegetarian lifestyle.
2005: Winning American Idol & "Inside Your Heaven" Release
In 2005, Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol, which launched her to prominence. Her first single, "Inside Your Heaven", was released in 2005 and made her the first-ever country artist to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her debut studio album, Some Hearts was also released in 2005.
2005: Underwood Debuts and Receives Praise
Since her debut in 2005, Carrie Underwood has been praised by veteran artists and music critics alike for her talent and impact on the music industry.
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.
December 2006: Performances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Kennedy Center Honors
In December 2006, Carrie Underwood performed "For Once in My Life" with Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, and Josh Groban on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Also in December 2006, she paid tribute to Dolly Parton at the Kennedy Center Honors, singing "Islands in the Stream" with Kenny Rogers.
2006: Underwood Begins Accumulating CMT Music Awards
From 2006 to 2019, Carrie Underwood accumulated over 20 awards, leading her to become the most awarded artist in the history of the CMT Music Awards.
2006: Graduation from Northeastern State University
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: Performances at NBA All-Star Game and Thanksgiving Day Football Game
In 2006, Carrie Underwood performed the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the NBA All-Star Game. She also performed at halftime of the Thanksgiving Day football game at Texas Stadium and was friends with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.
2006: Awards in 2006
In 2006, Carrie Underwood received numerous awards, including Top New Female Vocalist and Single of the Year for "Jesus, Take the Wheel" at the Academy of Country Music Awards, the 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 for "Jesus, Take The Wheel" at the CMT Awards.
2006: Best-Selling Album of 2006
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 became the best-selling country album.
April 11, 2007: Release of "Wasted"
On April 11, 2007, Carrie Underwood released "Wasted", which peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart.
June 2007: 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, "So Small", the first single from the album Carnival Ride, was released and reached number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs, topping it for three consecutive weeks.
October 2007: Release of "Carnival Ride" Album
In October 2007, Carrie Underwood's second album, Carnival Ride, was released, debuting at number one on both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums, selling over 527,000 copies in its first week. The album became certified double platinum in December of the same year.
2007: Adoption of Dog, Ace
In 2007, Carrie Underwood adopted her dog, Ace, who became a significant part of her life and family.
2007: Underwood in Target Advertisements for Carnival Ride
In 2007, Carrie Underwood appeared in Target advertisements promoting her album Carnival Ride. A limited edition of the album, including a behind-the-scenes DVD, was sold exclusively at Target.
2007: Idol Gives Back performance
In 2007, Carrie Underwood performed "I'll Stand By You" at the Idol Gives Back concert; this cover of The Pretenders' hit song debuted at number six on Billboard's Hot 100 Songs.
2007: Performance at World Series Game 3
In 2007, Carrie Underwood performed the "Star-Spangled Banner" 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.
2007: Billboard and American Music Awards Wins
In 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: Voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA
In 2007, Carrie Underwood was voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA for the second time, the first being in 2005, highlighting her commitment to vegetarianism.
2007: Awards 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. She also won three awards at the CMT Awards for "Before He Cheats", including Video of the Year. Furthermore, she won two awards at the Country Music Association Awards: Female Vocalist of the Year and Single Record of the Year for "Before He Cheats".
2007: Best-Selling Country Album of 2007
In 2007, Carrie Underwood's album Some Hearts was the best-selling country album, making her the first female artist in Billboard history to earn back-to-back honors for Top Country Album.
2007: Grammy Wins and Performances
In 2007, at the 49th Grammy Awards, Carrie Underwood won two Grammy Awards: Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Jesus, Take the Wheel".
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 ever be certified multi-platinum.
February 2008: Carnival Ride Tour
In February 2008, Carrie Underwood started her headlined tour, the Carnival Ride Tour, across all North America.
March 15, 2008: Invited to join the 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: Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
On May 10, 2008, Carrie Underwood was officially inducted by Garth Brooks into the Grand Ole Opry.
July 2008: Release of "Just a Dream"
In July 2008, Carrie Underwood released "Just a Dream", the next single from her album Carnival Ride, 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!" for Cancer Research
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). The proceeds led to $73.6 million awarded towards cancer research. The song peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Hot 100 Songs.
August 2008: "Jesus, Take the Wheel" 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 together with "Before He Cheats".
October 22, 2008: Unveiling of wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York
On October 22, 2008, Carrie Underwood unveiled her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York.
November 2008: Recorded a 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, at the request of Presley's ex-wife, Priscilla Presley.
December 14, 2008: End of Carnival Ride Tour
On December 14, 2008, Carrie Underwood's Carnival Ride Tour ended, after playing to 1.2 million fans throughout the tour and being named the top-selling country female touring artist of 2008.
2008: Underwood Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
In 2008, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry for her accomplishments in country music, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the genre.
2008: Awards and CMA Hosting Debut
In 2008, Carrie Underwood won Female Vocalist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for the 2nd consecutive time. She also co-hosted the Country Music Association Awards with Brad Paisley for their first year and won the Female Vocalist of the Year award for the third consecutive year.
2008: Won First International Award
In 2008, Carrie Underwood won her first international award, "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the European Country Music Association Awards.
2008: Underwood Works with Nintendo and Vitamin Water
In 2008, Carrie Underwood worked with Nintendo for the launch of their Nintendo DS, appearing in various television commercials. That same year, she became the spokesperson for Vitamin Water, starring in television and magazine advertisements and hosting a guide to a healthy lifestyle on Vitamin Water's website.
2008: Grammy win
In 2008, at the 50th Grammy Awards, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Before He Cheats".
2008: Meeting Mike Fisher
In late 2008, Carrie Underwood first met NHL player Mike Fisher at one of her concerts. This meeting eventually led to their engagement and marriage.
February 2009: Release of "I Told You So"
In February 2009, Carrie Underwood released "I Told You So", a duet with Randy Travis, which peaked at number two on the Country charts and number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 2009: Tracked a cover of 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 2009: Forbes Reports Underwood's Earnings
In 2010, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood earned over $13 million from May 2009 to May 2010, making her the top-earning Idol.
September 2009: Release of "Cowboy Casanova"
In September 2009, "Cowboy Casanova", co-written by Carrie Underwood, Brett James and hip hop producer Mike Elizondo, was released as the first single from the album Play On.
November 3, 2009: Release of "Play On" Album
On November 3, 2009, Carrie Underwood released her third studio album, Play On, which debuted atop both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums, selling over 318,000 copies in its first week.
December 2009: Billboard Names Some Hearts Top Country Album
In December 2009, Billboard named Carrie Underwood's album Some Hearts as the number-one Country Album of the 2000 Decade. Additionally, Carrie Underwood was recognized as the top-ranked female artist on Billboard's Best Country Artists of the 2000 Decade list.
December 2009: Engagement to Mike Fisher
In December 2009, Carrie Underwood and NHL player Mike Fisher became engaged after meeting at one of her concerts in late 2008.
December 2009: Underwood Receives Harmony Award
In December 2009, Carrie Underwood was awarded the Harmony Award from the Nashville Symphony Orchestra for her achievements in music across many genres.
December 20, 2009: Fisher's Proposal to Underwood
On December 20, 2009, Mike Fisher proposed to Carrie Underwood in Ottawa with a yellow diamond engagement ring valued at $150,000.
2009: Co-hosted the CMA Awards
In 2009, Carrie Underwood co-hosted the CMA Awards with Brad Paisley for their second consecutive year.
2009: Underwood Establishes Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation
In 2009, Carrie Underwood established the Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation to support causes, needs, and services in the area of Checotah, directly impacting the community. Underwood expressed her gratitude for the support from her hometown and her desire to give back.
2009: Release of Play On and "Cowboy Casanova"
In 2009, Carrie Underwood released her third studio album, Play On, which included the chart-topping single "Cowboy Casanova".
2009: Underwood Inducted into Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
In 2009, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame for her achievements in country music.
2009: Won ACM and Grammy Awards
In 2009, Carrie Underwood won for Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the 44th Academy of Country Music Awards. At the 51st Grammy Awards, she won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, for "Last Name", and performed the song at the ceremony.
2009: Partnership with ACM Lifting Lives
In 2009, Carrie Underwood's foundation, "Checotah Animal, Town & School Foundation," partnered with the Academy of Country Music foundation "ACM Lifting Lives" to donate new instruments valued at more than $120,000 to music programs in Checotah, Oklahoma. Underwood also held a surprise concert at a local high school to celebrate the donation.
2009: Only solo country artist to reach number one
In the decade of 2000–2009, Carrie Underwood became the only solo country artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her song "Inside Your Heaven".
January 2010: Partnership with Country Cares for St. Jude Kids
In January 2010, Carrie Underwood partnered with Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, and she visited the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as part of this initiative.
February 7, 2010: Performance of National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIV
On February 7, 2010, Carrie Underwood performed the National Anthem for Super Bowl XLIV.
March 11, 2010: Start of Play On Tour
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 as Tiffany, a medical sales rep who forms a relationship with Ted. The episode was the second highest rated of the season with 10.48 million viewers. An IGN review praised her acting.
March 29, 2010: Partnership with Pedigree for Animal Shelter Donation
On March 29, 2010, Carrie Underwood and Pedigree partnered to donate $10,000 to a New York City Animal Shelter, supporting animal welfare.
April 2010: Named Entertainer of the Year and received ACM Triple Crown Award
In April 2010, Carrie Underwood was named Entertainer of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, making her the first woman to win this award twice. She also received the "ACM Triple Crown Award".
May 2010: Forbes Reports Underwood's Earnings
In 2010, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood earned over $13 million from May 2009 to May 2010, making her the top-earning Idol.
May 2010: People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People List
In May 2010, Carrie Underwood was selected for People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People List for the fourth consecutive year. Also in May 2010, Victoria's Secret named Carrie Underwood's legs as the Sexiest Legs in Hollywood.
July 10, 2010: Wedding to Mike Fisher
On July 10, 2010, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher were married at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Greensboro, Georgia, with over 250 people in attendance.
September 25, 2010: Second Leg of Play On Tour
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: Honored by the 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 Recognized by Pollstar
In December 2010, Pollstar.com ranked Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour as one of the Top 50 tours of 2010.
2010: Billboard Names Underwood 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 and success in the genre.
2010: Purchase of Mansion Near Ottawa
In 2010, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher bought a mansion on eleven acres near Ottawa in the luxurious Spruce Ridge district. They later put the mansion up for sale.
2010: Underwood Becomes Spokesperson for Pedigree Adoption Drive
In 2010, Carrie Underwood became the spokesperson for the Pedigree adoption drive, using her platform to promote pet adoption.
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. She kicked off the fund with grants received from ACM as Entertainer of the Year and teamed up with Brooks and Dunn to record a Public Service Announcement (PSA) in support of the Fund.
2010: Won Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
In 2010, at the 52nd Grammy Awards, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "I Told You So" with Randy Travis.
2010: Underwood Achieves Ten Career Number-One Singles
In 2010, with singles from her third album, Play On, Carrie Underwood achieved ten career number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs chart, earning her a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.
January 1, 2011: End of Play On Tour Second Leg
On January 1, 2011, the second leg of Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour ended in Detroit.
January 4, 2011: Underwood Named Top 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 Controversy
On February 11, 2011, an Ottawa radio station, 105.3 KISS-FM, announced it would ban Carrie Underwood's music after her husband, Mike Fisher, was traded to the Nashville Predators. The station later apologized after fan backlash, calling it a joke. Fisher criticized the station's implication that Underwood was involved in the trade.
February 2011: Donation to Save the Children
In February 2011, Carrie Underwood donated $140,125 to Save the Children. This donation was inspired by the "36 cents" lyric in her song "Change" from the album Play On.
March 2011: All Together Now – A Celebration of Service
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 who helps Bethany Hamilton overcome the obstacles 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, providing a haven for animals in need.
May 2011: Forbes Reports Underwood's Earnings
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.
May 2011: Honored by the Academy of Country Music
In May 2011, Carrie Underwood was one of the seven women to be honored by the Academy of Country Music at the Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country special, and was recognized for being the first and only female artist in the academy's history to ever win Entertainer of the Year twice.
May 2011: Underwood Named Biggest American Idol Earner
Since May 2011, Carrie Underwood has been recognized as the Biggest American Idol Earner, based on combined tour revenues and record sales.
June 2011: Rolling Stone's Queen of Pop
In June 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Carrie Underwood as the number 11 Queen of Pop, based on various criteria from 2009 until 2011.
July 2011: Forbes Reports Underwood's Earnings
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 "It Had to Be You" on the season two premiere of Blue Bloods.
2011: Donation to Checotah Schools
During the 2011 holiday season, Carrie Underwood's foundation donated $350,000 to the Checotah schools, further supporting education in her hometown.
2011: Underwood Becomes Brand Ambassador for Olay
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: Underwood Scores More Number-One Singles
In 2011, Carrie Underwood began expanding her Guinness Book record, and would later continue to score more number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs chart between 2011 and 2014, for a total of fourteen number-ones.
2011: Duets and Festival
In 2011, Carrie Underwood was featured on "Remind Me", a duet with Brad Paisley that reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs, giving Underwood her eleventh number-one single on such chart and fourteenth overall. 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. Underwood was one of the headliners of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, which took place on September 23 and 24, 2011.
2011: Performed with Steven Tyler at the Academy of Country Music Awards
In 2011, at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood sang with Steven Tyler both her song "Undo It" and Aerosmith's "Walk This Way".
January 10, 2012: Rescue of an Abandoned Dog
On January 10, 2012, it was reported that Carrie Underwood rescued an abandoned dog along a highway, showcasing her dedication to animal welfare. This was previously blogged by Underwood herself on her official fan-site.
February 4, 2012: CMT's Crossroads at Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam
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. It was the highest-rated episode 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 Ranking
On February 22, 2013, Billboard ranked Carrie Underwood as the 16th money maker for the period from February 2012 to February 2013. She earned close to $12 million, being American Idol's Top Earner and second for female country artists.
February 23, 2012: Release of Good Girl Single
On February 23, 2012, the first single from the album Blown Away, "Good Girl", was released.
February 27, 2012: Good Girl Release to Country Radio
On February 27, 2012, Carrie Underwood's song "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 song "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. It 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 in its first week.
June 2012: Forbes Ranking
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, being the top-earning American Idol, and also being one of the ten highest-paid women in music of 2013.
June 21, 2012: Blown Away Tour Start
On June 21, 2012, the first leg of the Blown Away Tour started 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.
July 2012: Public Support for Same-Sex Marriage
In July 2012, Carrie Underwood publicly supported same-sex marriage, emphasizing that her church, GracePointe Church in Nashville, was gay-friendly. She expressed her belief that everyone should have the right to love and marry who they want.
October 2, 2012: VH1 Unplugged and Behind The Music Premieres
On October 2, 2012, Carrie Underwood had her very own VH1 Unplugged (called "VH1 Presents: Carrie Underwood Unplugged") and VH1 Behind The Music episodes premiered.
2012: CMT and American Music Awards Wins
At the 2012 CMT Music Awards, 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. She also performed "Good Girl" at the ceremony. At the 2012 American Music Awards, she won the award for Favorite Album – Country, for Blown Away, and performed "Two Black Cadillacs".
2012: Underwood's earnings in 2012
Carrie Underwood earned $5 million between 2011 and 2012.
2012: Planning Inclusion of See You Again in Fourth Album
In 2011, Carrie Underwood co-wrote and recorded "There's a Place for Us" for The Chronicles of Narnia. It was during this writing session that the trio also wrote "See You Again" for the movie; however, the song was not included in the film and Underwood kept it and pushed for its inclusion on her fourth album in 2012.
2012: Billboard Calls Underwood Country Music's Reigning Queen
In 2012, Billboard magazine referred to Carrie Underwood as Country Music's reigning Queen, highlighting her significant influence and success in the genre.
2012: Purchase of Cottage Outside Nashville
In 2012, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher bought a cottage outside of Nashville for weekend getaways. Oprah toured the cottage and interviewed them for Oprah's Next Chapter.
2012: Donation to the Red Cross from Blown Away Tour
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, achieving the number-two best-selling female release of the year and winning a Grammy Award.
2012: Ranking on The Hockey News' List
In 2012, Carrie Underwood was selected by The Hockey News on its annual list of the 100 People of Power and Influence in Ice Hockey, ranking at number 85.
January 21, 2013: Can't Stop Lovin' You Single Release
On January 21, 2013, "Can't Stop Lovin' You", a song by rock band Aerosmith with featured vocals by Carrie Underwood, was released as a single.
February 2013: Second Leg of Blown Away Tour Start
In February 2013, the second leg of the Blown Away Tour started, with shows in Ireland, an additional show in England, as part of the C2C: Country to Country festival, and several shows in North America.
February 2013: Grammy and Country Music Awards of Australia
In early 2013, Carrie Underwood won the prize for Top Selling International Album of the Year at the 41st Country Music Awards of Australia. Also in February 2013, Underwood won her sixth Grammy Award, for Best Country Solo Performance, for "Blown Away". She performed a medley of "Blown Away" and "Two Black Cadillacs" at the awards show ceremony featuring an LED-powered dress. On February 13, Underwood received two nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards.
February 22, 2013: Billboard Ranking
On February 22, 2013, Billboard ranked Carrie Underwood as the 16th money maker for the period from February 2012 to February 2013. She earned close to $12 million, being American Idol's Top Earner and second for female country artists.
March 2013: See You Again Released as Album's Fourth Single
In March 2013, "See You Again" was released as the fourth single from Carrie Underwood's album Blown Away.
April 2013: Opposition to Tennessee "Ag Gag Bill"
In April 2013, Carrie Underwood voiced her disapproval of the Tennessee "Ag Gag bill", which aimed to criminalize videotaping animal cruelty without promptly reporting it. She publicly tweeted her opposition to the bill and urged the governor to consider the welfare of animals and consumers.
May 2013: End of the 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: Donation to the Red Cross for Oklahoma Tornado Relief
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
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, being the top-earning American Idol, and also being one of the ten highest-paid women in music of 2013.
August 13, 2013: The Blown Away Tour: LIVE DVD Release
Carrie Underwood released The Blown Away Tour: LIVE, a DVD with nearly 100 minutes of performance footage, behind-the-scene looks, interviews, and music videos from the album Blown Away, on August 13, 2013. The DVD is Underwood's first official DVD concert.
August 2013: New Album Planning
Carrie Underwood confirmed in August 2013 that she began planning a new album and would start prep work sometime in 2014.
September 22, 2013: Emmy Awards Performance
On September 22, 2013, at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, Carrie Underwood was part of the Emmy Awards' special tribute honoring the 50th Anniversary of 1963 Television Milestones, which includes the assassination coverage of President John F. Kennedy and The Beatles' first US appearance. She performed one of The Beatles' iconic songs, "Yesterday".
November 10, 2013: End of Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition
Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition", which ran from June 5 through November 10, 2013 at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
December 5, 2013: Role 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. The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization expressed excitement about Underwood's fresh spirit in the production.
2013: Top-Earning American Idol 2013-2014
From 2013-2014, Carrie Underwood earned $10 million, topping Forbes' list of the top-earning American Idols.
2013: Underwood Receives 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.
January 2014: Underwood Signs 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. In the same month, she also signed a deal to serve as Almay's global brand ambassador, appearing in TV and print advertisements for the brand.
December 1, 2014: U2's World AIDS Day (RED) Concert
On December 1, 2014, Carrie Underwood was asked by Bono himself to front U2's World AIDS Day (RED) Concert, alongside U2, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay's Chris Martin, and Kanye West. She was joined on stage by U2 guitarist The Edge during a performance of her song "Change", which received acclaim.
2014: Prep Work for New Album
Carrie Underwood confirmed that she began planning a new album in August 2013 and would start prep work sometime in 2014.
2014: Underwood Scores More Number-One Singles
Carrie Underwood scored four more number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs between 2011 and 2014, for a total of fourteen number-ones.
2014: Awards and Recognition in 2014
In 2014, Carrie Underwood received the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award from the Academy of Country Music and the Milestone Award at the Billboard Music Awards. She was also listed in Time as one of the 100 most influential people and named Favorite Female Country Artist at the American Music Awards. Billboard named her 2014's top female Christian artist.
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 crossover single "Something in the Water".
2014: Underwood Honored with 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 Earnings in 2014
In 2014, Carrie Underwood's song, "Something in the Water," became a crossover success, topping the Hot Country Songs and Hot Christian Songs charts. She became the female country artist with the most number-one hits on the Hot Country Songs chart in the Nielsen SoundScan era. She also earned $10 million between 2013 and 2014, topping Forbes' list of the top-earning American Idols.
2014: Rolling Stone Praises Underwood as the Female Vocalist of Her Generation
In 2014, Rolling Stone described Carrie Underwood as "the female vocalist of her generation of any genre", acknowledging her exceptional vocal talent.
2014: Time names Underwood as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World
In 2014, Time featured Carrie Underwood in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Brad Paisley praised her as a prolific songwriter, trendsetter, and Opry member, calling her the best singer in any format of music.
2014: Listed as one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world
In 2014, Time listed Carrie Underwood as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2014: Underwood speaks on Freddie Mercury
In a 2014 interview, Carrie Underwood spoke about her admiration for the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, stating she has always been a fan and lover of his work and voice.
2014: Underwood Becomes Top-Earning American Idol Alum
Since 2014, Carrie Underwood has been recognized as the top-earning American Idol alum of all time, surpassing other contestants from the show's 15 seasons.
February 2015: Release of "Little Toy Guns" in February 2015
In February 2015, "Little Toy Guns" was released as the second single from Carrie Underwood's Greatest Hits compilation. The track peaked at number six on Billboard's Hot Country Songs and was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 58th Grammy Awards.
February 27, 2015: Birth of First Son
On February 27, 2015, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher welcomed their first son.
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. The line features clothing suitable for both active and casual wear.
October 23, 2015: Release of "Storyteller" on October 23, 2015
On October 23, 2015, Carrie Underwood's fifth studio album, Storyteller, was released. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Top Country Albums chart, setting records for Underwood as the first country artist to have their first five studio albums debut at numbers one or two on the Billboard 200 and the first artist to score six consecutive number-one albums on the Top Country Albums chart.
2015: Earnings in 2015-2016
Carrie Underwood earned $26 million between 2015 and 2016, ranking among Forbes' list of highest-paid country music acts.
2015: Release of Storyteller
In 2015, Carrie Underwood released her fifth studio album, Storyteller, becoming the only country artist in history to have their first five studio albums reach number one or two on the Billboard 200 chart.
2015: Release of Calia by Carrie
In 2015, Carrie Underwood ventured into fashion and released her fitness clothing line, Calia by Carrie.
2015: Grammy, Billboard, and CMT Music Awards Wins in 2015
In 2015, Carrie Underwood won Best Country Solo Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards for "Something in the Water". At the Billboard Music Awards in 2015, she won Top Christian Song for "Something in the Water". At the CMT Music Awards also in 2015, she won three awards, including Video of the Year for "Something in the Water", and her ninth American Music Award for Favorite Female Country Artist.
2015: The Guardian Praises Underwood as the Leader of Country Music
In 2015, Grady Smith of The Guardian praised Carrie Underwood, saying she has emerged as the leader of country music.
January 2016: Launch of Storyteller Tour in January 2016
In January 2016, Carrie Underwood launched the Storyteller Tour, her fifth headlining tour. The tour played to over 1 million fans and was named the top country tour for the first half of the year by Billboard.
June 2016: CMT Music Awards Wins in June 2016
In June 2016, Carrie Underwood received three nominations from the CMT Music Awards, winning two honors for "Smoke Break", bringing her CMT Music Award total to 15.
August 2016: Release of "Dirty Laundry" in August 2016
In August 2016, "Dirty Laundry" was released as the fourth single from Carrie Underwood's album Storyteller, eventually peaking 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 and CMA Awards in October 2016
On October 20, 2016, Carrie Underwood was honored as one of CMT Artists of the Year. She also received four nominations for the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards, winning 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, winning Favorite Female Country Artist. She and Keith Urban performed their single, "The Fighter", at the Grammy ceremony.
January 2017: Time Off and Album Planning in January 2017
In January 2017, Carrie Underwood took time off to spend time with family and planned to begin writing for her next album.
March 2017: Signing with Capitol Records Nashville in March 2017
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
In April 2017, Madame Tussauds unveiled a new wax figure of Carrie Underwood when the Nashville location opened.
2017: Earnings in 2016-2017
Carrie Underwood earned $20 million between 2016 and 2017, 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, with whom she began co-producing her new album.
2017: Awards and Nominations in 2017
In 2017, Carrie Underwood received nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, and Teen Choice 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 the American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist – Country.
2017: National Anthem for 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: Underwood Inducted 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.
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. The song debuted at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
September 14, 2018: Release of "Cry Pretty" Album on September 14, 2018
On September 14, 2018, Carrie Underwood's sixth studio album, Cry Pretty, was released. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, setting several records, including Underwood being the first woman to hit the top of the Billboard 200 chart with four country albums.
September 2018: Underwood Receives 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, solidifying her legacy in the entertainment industry.
October 2018: Underwood's Net Worth Estimated at $200 Million
As of October 2018, Carrie Underwood's net worth was estimated at US$200 million, highlighting her financial success as a top-earning artist.
November 14, 2018: CMA Awards Hosting and Win on November 14, 2018
On November 14, 2018, Carrie Underwood hosted the 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards with Brad Paisley and picked up her fifth win as the CMA's Female Vocalist of the Year.
2018: Underwood Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2018, Carrie Underwood received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her achievements in music, recognizing her significant impact and success in the industry.
2018: Awards and Recognition in 2018
In 2018, Carrie Underwood received four nominations and one win for the CMT Music Awards. She also received a nomination for Choice Country Artist and "Cry Pretty" received a nomination for Choice Country Song for the Teen Choice awards. Additionally, Underwood 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 largest female album debut of the year.
2018: Inspiration for "Cry Pretty"
In 2018, Carrie Underwood revealed to CBS News that her three miscarriages between the births of her two sons served as the inspiration for her song "Cry Pretty," reflecting the challenges of balancing personal struggles with public appearances.
January 21, 2019: Birth of Second Son
On January 21, 2019, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher welcomed their second son.
May 2019: Cry Pretty Tour 360 and Glastonbury Festival Performance in May 2019
In May 2019, Carrie Underwood kicked off the Cry Pretty Tour 360, including a performance at the Glastonbury Festival.
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 to Linda Ronstadt
In December 2019, Carrie Underwood attended the Kennedy Center Honors and paid tribute to Linda Ronstadt by performing two of her songs.
2019: Underwood Becomes Most Awarded Artist in CMT Music Awards History
After taking home over 20 awards from 2006 to 2019, Carrie Underwood became the most awarded artist in the history of the CMT Music Awards.
2019: Academy of Country Music Awards nomination and Billboard Music Awards win
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 also received two nominations for the Billboard Music Awards, winning Top Female Country Artist, bringing her total career wins to 11.
February 2020: "Cry Pretty" Album Certified Platinum in February 2020
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, went on a book tour, and appeared on television shows, including Rachael Ray.
August 2020: Hosting XO Radio on Apple Radio
In August 2020, Carrie Underwood hosted her own Apple Radio Show, entitled XO Radio.
September 2020: Underwood Wins 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. The album achieved number-one status on multiple Billboard charts.
December 3, 2020: Starring in Holiday Special on HBO Max
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 duet
In December 2020, Spanish singer David Bisbal released his duet with Carrie Underwood, "Tears of Gold", featuring a music video filmed in Los Angeles.
2020: Release of Find Your Path
In 2020, Carrie Underwood released her New York Times best-selling lifestyle book, Find Your Path.
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 that was released as a single.
September 24, 2021: Release of My Gift Special Edition
On September 24, 2021, a special edition of Carrie Underwood's album "My Gift" was released, containing three additional tracks, including a version of "Favorite Time of Year".
October 2021: Underwood Scores 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 launched her Las Vegas residency, Reflection, in collaboration with Resorts World Las Vegas.
2021: Release of My Savior
In 2021, Carrie Underwood released her first gospel album, My Savior, winning the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album.
2021: Latin American Music Awards Performance
In 2021, at the Latin American Music Awards, Carrie Underwood joined David Bisbal for the debut televised performance of "Tears of Gold" in Sunrise, Florida; the pair were nominated for Favorite Video of the Year.
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 Win and "Ghost Story" Performance
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 Extension
Due to high demand, Carrie Underwood added six more shows to her Las Vegas residency, Reflection, extending the residency through April 2022.
April 2022: Passing of Dog, Ace
In April 2022, Carrie Underwood shared the loss of her dog, Ace, whom she had adopted in 2007.
April 2022: Grammy Award Win for My Savior
In April 2022, Carrie Underwood won a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album for My Savior at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
June 10, 2022: Release of Denim & Rhinestones album
On June 10, 2022, Carrie Underwood released her ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones.
July 2022: Underwood Performs with Guns N' Roses
In July 2022, Carrie Underwood joined Guns N' Roses on stage during their concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, performing with Axl Rose. After the performance, she acknowledged Guns N' Roses' influence on her singing style.
November 9, 2022: Country Music Association Awards Nomination
Carrie Underwood received three nominations for the Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, airing November 9, 2022.
2022: Release of Denim & Rhinestones
In 2022, Carrie Underwood reinforced her country-pop image with the release of 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 Sells 85 Million Records Worldwide
As of 2023, Carrie Underwood has sold 85 million records worldwide, establishing her as one of the most successful artists across all musical genres.
2023: Rolling Stone Ranks Underwood in Top 200 Singers
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Carrie Underwood at number 158 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
July 2024: Residency Extension and American Idol Judging
In July 2024, it was announced that Carrie Underwood had extended her residency and 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: Release of I'm Gonna Love You duet
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.
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 capella, following complications with the planned musical accompaniment.
2025: American Idol Judging
In 2025, it was announced that Carrie Underwood will be joining American Idol as a Judge.
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