History of Carrie Underwood in Timeline
Carrie Underwood is a prominent American country singer and songwriter who rose to fame after winning American Idol in 2005. Highly regarded for her vocal talent and stage presence, she has significantly impacted modern country music, particularly in promoting and sustaining the presence of female artists. She is considered a pivotal figure in the genre, known for revitalizing the role of women in country music.
1 day ago : Carrie Underwood enjoys cleaning toilets and embraces 'granny hobbies' on her Tennessee farm.
Carrie Underwood reveals her surprising love for cleaning, particularly toilets, and embraces 'granny hobbies' alongside her music career. She finds satisfaction in these activities on her Tennessee farm, showcasing a different side of her personality.
March 10, 1983: Carrie Underwood's Birth
On March 10, 1983, Carrie Marie Underwood was born. She later became a prominent American country singer and songwriter.
1988: Rosanne Cash's Billboard Achievement
In 1988, Rosanne Cash achieved a Billboard milestone that Carrie Underwood later surpassed.
1991: Nielsen SoundScan Era Record
As of 2014, Carrie Underwood holds the record as the female country artist with the most number-one hits on the Hot Country Songs chart in the Nielsen SoundScan era (since 1991) in the Guinness Book.
1991: Start of Accurate Sales Records in US
In 1991, accurate sales records were introduced in the US, which later served as the basis for Carrie Underwood's Guinness Book of World Records achievement.
1991: SoundScan System Debut
In 1991, the advent of the SoundScan system occurred, which allowed Some Hearts to become the biggest debut of any country artist since its creation.
1995: Shania Twain's Billboard Success
In 1995, Shania Twain achieved a significant Billboard milestone that Carrie Underwood later matched.
1997: Capitol Records Cancels Contract
In 1997, Capitol Records was preparing a contract for a 14-year-old Carrie Underwood but canceled it due to changes in company management.
1997: LeAnn Rimes Grammy Win
In 1997, LeAnn Rimes was a country artist who won the Best New Artist Grammy Award before Carrie Underwood did in 2007.
1998: Shania Twain's record
In 1998, Shania Twain became the last female artist to have two consecutive albums each release three number ones on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, before Carrie Underwood equaled the record.
1998: Chart Policy Change for "Inside Your Heaven" Debut
In 1998, due to chart policy changes, Carrie Underwood became only the third artist to debut "Inside Your Heaven" in the top slot.
July 2000: "Before He Cheats" record-breaking climb
In July 2000, "Before He Cheats" broke the record previously held by Creed for the slowest climb to the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
2000: "Amazed" by Lonestar Reached Number 1
In 2000, Lonestar's song 'Amazed' reached number 1 on the Hot 100, marking a significant milestone before Carrie Underwood's success.
2000: "Amazed" by Lonestar before "Inside Your Heaven"
In 2000, prior to Carrie Underwood's "Inside Your Heaven," country group Lonestar's "Amazed" was the last country song to reach number 1 on the Hot 100.
2000: Best-Selling Album Certification
Since 2000, Some Hearts has the highest album certification of any country artist to emerge, being certified nine times platinum by the RIAA.
2001: Graduation from Checotah High School
In 2001, Carrie Underwood graduated as salutatorian from Checotah High School and initially did not pursue singing, choosing a more practical path.
2004: Audition for American Idol
In 2004, Carrie Underwood auditioned for American Idol in St. Louis, Missouri, singing "I Can't Make You Love Me".
2004: Miss NSU Runner-Up
In 2004, Carrie Underwood was selected as Miss NSU runner-up while competing in beauty pageants at Northeastern State University.
March 22, 2005: Simon Cowell's Prediction
On March 22, 2005, during the top 11 finalists' performance on American Idol, Carrie Underwood sang "Alone", and Simon Cowell predicted she would win and outsell all previous Idol winners.
May 25, 2005: Winning American Idol
On May 25, 2005, Carrie Underwood won season four of American Idol, receiving a recording contract, use of a private jet, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
June 14, 2005: Release of "Inside Your Heaven"
On June 14, 2005, Carrie Underwood's music career began with the release of her first single, "Inside Your Heaven."
November 15, 2005: Release of Some Hearts
On November 15, 2005, Carrie Underwood released her debut album, Some Hearts, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums and at number 2 on the Billboard 200.
December 2005: Named Oklahoman of the Year
In December 2005, Carrie Underwood was named Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today.
2005: Skechers Advertising Campaign
In 2005, Carrie Underwood appeared in a Skechers global advertising campaign.
2005: Performed at Game 4 of the 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: Voted 'World's Sexiest Vegetarian' by PETA
In 2005, Carrie Underwood was voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA alongside Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
2005: Rising to Prominence After American Idol Win
In 2005, Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol. This triumph helped revitalize female country artists in popular music.
2005: Debut Success with "Inside Your Heaven" and 'Some Hearts'
In 2005, Carrie Underwood's first single, "Inside Your Heaven," debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, and her album, Some Hearts, became the best-selling debut album by a solo female country artist. "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and "Before He Cheats" were singles from the album.
2005: Billboard Music Awards for "Inside Your Heaven"
In 2005, at the Billboard Music Awards, Carrie Underwood's hit song "Inside Your Heaven" won the Top-Selling Hot 100 Song of the Year award and Top-Selling Country Single of the Year award, and she won Country Single Sales Artist of the Year.
2005: Debut in the Music Industry
Since her debut in 2005, Carrie Underwood has been praised by veteran artists and music critics.
April 2006: Carrie Underwood: Live 2006 Tour
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 appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" with Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, and Josh Groban to perform "For Once in My Life". That same month, she honored Dolly Parton at the Kennedy Center Honors, singing "Islands in the Stream" with Kenny Rogers.
2006: CMT Music Awards Recognition
From 2006 to 2019, Carrie Underwood took home over 20 awards from 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 at the NBA All-Star Game and at halftime of the Thanksgiving Day football game at Texas Stadium.
2006: Awards in 2006
In 2006, Carrie Underwood won 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 Music Awards.
2006: Some Hearts as Best-Selling Album
In 2006, Some Hearts became the best-selling album of all genres in the United States, and also the best-selling country album.
April 11, 2007: Release of "Wasted"
On April 11, 2007, Carrie Underwood released "Wasted", which peaked at number 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart.
June 2007: Named Sexiest Female Musician by Victoria's Secret
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 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart.
October 2007: Release of Carnival Ride
In October 2007, Carrie Underwood's second album, Carnival Ride, was released. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, selling over 527,000 copies in its first week.
2007: 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 exclusively sold at Target.
2007: Idol Gives Back performance of "I'll Stand By You"
In 2007, Carrie Underwood performed "I'll Stand By You" at the Idol Gives Back concert. Her version of the song reached number 6 on Billboard's Hot 100 Songs.
2007: Performed at Game 3 of the World Series
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 Carnival Ride, which sold over half a million copies in its first week and won two Grammy Awards.
2007: Billboard Year-End Charts Topper 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. She also won three American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year.
2007: Voted 'World's Sexiest Vegetarian' by PETA for the Second Time
In 2007, Carrie Underwood was voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA for the second time.
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. Her song "Before He Cheats" won three awards at the CMT Awards, including Video of the Year. She also won Female Vocalist of the Year and Single Record of the Year for "Before He Cheats" at the Country Music Association Awards.
2007: Some Hearts named Top Country Album
In 2007, Some Hearts was named the top country album, making Carrie Underwood the first female artist to earn back-to-back honors for Top Country Album.
2007: Stated Love for Animals
In a 2007 interview with PETA, Carrie Underwood expressed her deep love for animals, stating she would rather give up singing than be without them.
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: Start of the Carnival Ride Tour
In February 2008, Carrie Underwood began her headlining tour, the Carnival Ride Tour, across North America.
March 15, 2008: Invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry
On March 15, 2008, Randy Travis invited Carrie Underwood 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 into the Grand Ole Opry by Garth Brooks.
July 2008: Release of "Just a Dream"
In July 2008, Carrie Underwood released "Just a Dream" as a single, which later peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart.
August 2008: Recording of 'Just Stand Up!' to Benefit Cancer Research
In August 2008, Carrie Underwood collaborated with various female artists, including Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Miley Cyrus, to record the song "Just Stand Up!" to benefit Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C).
August 2008: "Jesus, Take the Wheel" ringtone certified Platinum
In August 2008, the "Jesus, Take the Wheel" ringtone was certified Platinum, making Carrie Underwood the first country artist ever 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's wax figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds New York.
November 2008: Virtual duet with Elvis Presley
In November 2008, Carrie Underwood recorded a virtual and posthumous duet with Elvis Presley, on his classic "I'll Be Home for Christmas", for his 2008 album Christmas Duets.
December 14, 2008: End of Carnival Ride Tour
On December 14, 2008, Carrie Underwood concluded her Carnival Ride Tour, having played to 1.2 million fans.
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.
2008: Wins at the Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards
In 2008, Carrie Underwood won Female Vocalist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for the second consecutive time. She also won the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the Country Music Association Awards for the third consecutive year, co-hosting the show with Brad Paisley.
2008: Won "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the European Country Music Association Awards
In 2008, Carrie Underwood won her first international award, "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the European Country Music Association Awards.
2008: Nintendo DS Commercials
In 2008, Carrie Underwood worked with Nintendo for the launch of their Nintendo DS, appearing in various television commercials. She also became the spokesperson for Vitamin Water, starring in television and magazine advertisements and hosting a guide to a healthy lifestyle on Vitamin Water's website.
2008: Grammy Nominations and Win
In 2008, at the 50th Grammy Awards, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Before He Cheats".
February 2009: Release of "I Told You So" duet with Randy Travis
In February 2009, Carrie Underwood released "I Told You So", a duet with Randy Travis. It peaked at number 2 on the Country charts and number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
March 2009: 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.
September 2009: Release of Cowboy Casanova
In September 2009, Carrie Underwood released "Cowboy Casanova", the first single from her album Play On. It was a major success, rapidly climbing the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
November 3, 2009: Release of Play On album
On November 3, 2009, Carrie Underwood released her third studio album, Play On. The album debuted atop both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts.
December 2009: Billboard Names Some Hearts Top Album of the Decade
In December 2009, Billboard named Carrie Underwood's album, Some Hearts, the number-one country album of the 2000s. Underwood was also ranked as the top-ranked female artist on Billboard's Best Country Artists of the 2000 Decade list and overall ranked number 50 on the Artists of the Decade list by Billboard.
December 2009: Engagement to Mike Fisher
In December 2009, Carrie Underwood became engaged to NHL player Mike Fisher after meeting at one of her concerts.
December 2009: Harmony Award from the 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.
December 20, 2009: Mike Fisher's Proposal
On December 20, 2009, Mike Fisher proposed to Carrie Underwood in Ottawa with a yellow diamond engagement ring valued at $150,000.
2009: Establishment of the Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation
In 2009, Carrie Underwood established the Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation to support general causes, needs, and services in the Checotah area.
2009: CMA Awards nomination and co-hosting
In 2009, Carrie Underwood received two nominations at the CMA Awards and co-hosted the ceremony with Brad Paisley for the second consecutive year.
2009: Release of Play On
In 2009, Carrie Underwood released Play On, making her the only woman to have eleven consecutive top-two singles and the first since the 1980s to have ten number-one singles at country radio.
2009: Induction into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
In 2009, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
2009: Wins at the Grammy Awards and Academy of Country Music Awards
In 2009, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Last Name" for the third year in a row. She also won Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
2009: Partnership to Support Arts Education
In 2009, Carrie Underwood's "Checotah Animal, Town & School Foundation" partnered with the Academy of Country Music foundation "ACM Lifting Lives" to donate over $120,000 in new instruments to Checotah, Oklahoma's music programs. Underwood also held a surprise concert at a local high school to unveil the gifts.
2009: "Inside Your Heaven" Billboard Milestone
In the decade of 2000-2009, "Inside Your Heaven" was the only single by a solo country artist to reach number 1 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 and visited the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to support their cause.
February 7, 2010: 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: Start of Play On Tour
On March 11, 2010, Carrie Underwood began the first leg of her Play On Tour in Reading, Pennsylvania.
March 2010: Appearance on How I Met Your Mother
In March 2010, Carrie Underwood appeared on How I Met Your Mother, playing the role of Tiffany. The episode was highly rated, gaining 10.48 million viewers.
March 29, 2010: Partnership with Pedigree to Donate to Animal Shelter
On March 29, 2010, Carrie Underwood and Pedigree partnered to donate $10,000 to a New York City Animal Shelter.
April 2010: Named Entertainer of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards
In April 2010, Carrie Underwood was named Entertainer of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, becoming the first woman to win this award twice.
May 2010: Named to People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful List and Victoria's Secret Sexiest Legs in Hollywood
In May 2010, Carrie Underwood was selected for the fourth consecutive year on People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People List. Also in May 2010, 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 married at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Greensboro, Georgia, with more than 250 people in attendance.
September 25, 2010: Second leg of Play On Tour began
On September 25, 2010, Carrie Underwood started the second leg of the Play On Tour in Portland, Oregon.
October 2, 2010: Sold out performance at the Hollywood Bowl
On October 2, 2010, Carrie Underwood sold out a performance at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl.
December 3, 2010: Honored at the CMT Artists of the Year special
On December 3, 2010, Carrie Underwood was honored as one of the top 5 artists of the year in country music by the CMT Artists of the Year special.
December 2010: Ranked among top tours of 2010
In December 2010, Pollstar.com ranked Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour as one of the Top 50 tours of 2010, ranking at number 1 in North America.
2010: Billboard's 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.
2010: Purchase of Mansion Near Ottawa
In 2010, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher bought a mansion on eleven acres near Ottawa in the Spruce Ridge district.
2010: Pedigree Adoption Drive Spokesperson
In 2010, Carrie Underwood became the spokesperson for the Pedigree adoption drive.
2010: Guinness Book of World Records
In 2010, Carrie Underwood was 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 accurate sales records were introduced in the US in 1991.
2010: Won Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "I Told You So"
In 2010, Carrie Underwood won her fifth Grammy Award, the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "I Told You So" with Randy Travis. She also performed during the Michael Jackson tribute at the ceremony.
January 1, 2011: Play On Tour ended
On January 1, 2011, Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour concluded in Detroit.
January 4, 2011: Named top female country touring artist of the year
On January 4, 2011, it was revealed that Carrie Underwood played to over 1 million fans during the Play On tour, making her the top-ranked female country touring artist of the year.
February 11, 2011: Radio Station Ban and Apology
On February 11, 2011, an Ottawa radio station, 105.3 KISS-FM, initially banned Carrie Underwood's music due to her husband Mike Fisher's trade to the Nashville Predators, but later apologized after facing backlash from Underwood's fans.
February 2011: Donation to Save the Children
In February 2011, Carrie Underwood donated $140,125 to Save the Children. This charitable initiative was inspired by the "36 cents" written in the lyrics of Underwood's album track "Change" on her album Play On.
March 2011: Performance at NBC's 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, a church youth leader.
April 2011: Opening of Happy Paws Animal Shelter
In April 2011, Carrie Underwood opened the Happy Paws Animal Shelter in her hometown.
May 2011: Honored at the Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country special
In May 2011, Carrie Underwood was honored at the Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country special by the Academy of Country Music. Vince Gill introduced her and presented her with a special award.
May 2011: Biggest American Idol Earner
Since May 2011, Carrie Underwood is the Biggest American Idol Earner, with tour revenues and records sales combined.
June 2011: Rolling Stone Ranks Underwood Queen of Pop
In June 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Carrie Underwood as the number 11 Queen of Pop, based on criteria from 2009 until 2011.
July 2011: Forbes Reports Underwood as Top-Earning American Idol Alumnus
In July 2011, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood earned over $20 million between May 2010 and May 2011, making her the top-earning American Idol alumnus for the fourth consecutive year.
September 2011: Blue Bloods Appearance
In September 2011, Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett sang "It Had to Be You" on the season two premiere of Blue Bloods.
2011: Number One Singles
Between 2011 and 2014, Carrie Underwood scored four more number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs, bringing her total to fourteen.
2011: Donation to Checotah Schools
During the 2011 holiday season, Carrie Underwood's foundation donated $350,000 to the Checotah schools.
2011: Olay Skin Care 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", a duet with Brad Paisley that reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. 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. In addition, Carrie Underwood was one of the headliners of the iHeartRadio Music Festival.
2011: Performance with Steven Tyler at the Academy of Country Music Awards
In 2011, at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood sang both her song "Undo It" and Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" with Steven Tyler.
January 10, 2012: Rescue of Abandoned Dog
On January 10, 2012, Carrie Underwood rescued an abandoned dog along a highway, as reported on her official fan-site.
February 4, 2012: CMT Crossroads with Steven Tyler at Super Bowl XLVI
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 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"
On February 23, 2012, Carrie Underwood released "Good Girl" as the first single from her album Blown Away.
February 27, 2012: "Good Girl" Officially Released 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: Blown Away Album Release
On May 1, 2012, Carrie Underwood's fourth album, Blown Away, was released. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, the Country Albums Chart and the Digital Albums chart in the US, selling more than 267,000 copies in its first week.
June 21, 2012: Blown Away Tour Start in London
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: "Blown Away" Released as 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 evangelical church, GracePointe Church in Nashville, was gay-friendly.
October 2, 2012: VH1 Unplugged and Behind The Music Episodes Premiere
On October 2, 2012, Carrie Underwood's VH1 Unplugged (called "VH1 Presents: Carrie Underwood Unplugged") and VH1 Behind The Music episodes premiered. For the episode, Carrie Underwood included a cover of the Coldplay song "Fix You".
2012: Billboard's Reigning Queen
In 2012, Billboard magazine referred to Carrie Underwood as Country Music's reigning Queen.
2012: Blown Away's success
In 2012, Carrie Underwood achieved the second-best selling female release with her album Blown Away and won a Grammy Award.
2012: Purchase of Cottage Outside Nashville
In 2012, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher bought a cottage outside of Nashville for weekend getaways.
2012: Donation from Blown Away Tour Tickets
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: Keeping "See You Again" for Fourth Album
In 2012, Carrie Underwood kept the song "See You Again" after it was not included in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader movie, and pushed for its inclusion on her fourth album.
2012: Recognition by The Hockey News
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.
2012: Earnings
In 2012, Forbes reported Carrie Underwood earned $5 million.
2012: CMT and American Music Awards Wins
In 2012, at the CMT Music Awards, Carrie Underwood won Video of the Year for "Good Girl" and Collaborative Video of the Year for "Remind Me" with Brad Paisley. She also performed "Good Girl" at the ceremony. Later that year at the American Music Awards, she won Favorite Album – Country for Blown Away and performed "Two Black Cadillacs."
January 21, 2013: Aerosmith Song 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: Grammy Win and Tornado Tribute
In February 2013, Carrie 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. During the 2013 CMT Music Awards ceremony, Carrie Underwood paid tribute to tornado victims in Oklahoma, by performing "See You Again" backed by a choir from Nashville's Christ Church.
February 2013: Start of Second Leg of Blown Away Tour
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. All dates of the second leg of the Blown Away Tour were sold out, breaking records.
February 22, 2013: Billboard Ranks Underwood as Top Earner
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 Single
In March 2013, Carrie Underwood's song "See You Again" was released as the fourth single from the album Blown Away.
April 2013: Spoke Out Against Tennessee 'Ag Gag Bill'
In April 2013, Carrie Underwood voiced her disapproval of the Tennessee "Ag Gag bill" which restricts videotaping of animal cruelty, leading to responses from state representatives and a public debate via Twitter.
May 2013: Wrapping up 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. Her three headline arena tours have played to over 3.2 million fans combined.
May 24, 2013: Donation to Red Cross for Oklahoma Tornado Relief
On May 24, 2013, Carrie Underwood donated $1 million from her recent Blown Away Tour to the Red Cross for relief efforts in response to the Oklahoma tornado.
June 2013: Forbes Places Underwood 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, being the top-earning American Idol, and also being one of the ten highest-paid women in music of 2013.
August 13, 2013: Release of The Blown Away Tour: LIVE
On August 13, 2013, 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. The DVD is Carrie Underwood's first official DVD concert.
August 2013: Planning New Album
In August 2013, Carrie Underwood confirmed that she began planning a new album.
September 22, 2013: Emmy Awards Performance
On September 22, 2013, Carrie Underwood performed at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, she 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
On November 10, 2013, Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition closed at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
December 5, 2013: Starring in NBC's 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.
2013: Earnings and Forbes ranking
Carrie Underwood earned $10 million between 2013 and 2014, topping Forbes' list of the top-earning American Idols.
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.
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 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: Number One Singles
Between 2011 and 2014, Carrie Underwood scored four more number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs, bringing her total to fourteen.
2014: Continued success with "Something in the Water" and earnings
In 2014, "Something in the Water" became a crossover success, reaching number one on the Hot Country Songs chart, becoming her fourteenth number-one hit. Carrie Underwood earned $10 million between 2013 and 2014, topping Forbes' list of the top-earning American Idols.
2014: Awards in 2014: Gene Weed Special Achievement Award, Milestone Award, Favorite Female Country Artist, Top Female Christian Artist
In 2014, Carrie Underwood received the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award from the Academy of Country Music for her widespread exposure through NFL Sunday Night Football, The Sound of Music Live!, her Blown Away Tour, and charity work. She also won the Milestone Award at the Billboard Music Awards. Additionally, she won Favorite Female Country Artist at the American Music Awards and was named 2014's top female Christian artist by Billboard.
2014: Prep Work for New Album
In 2014, Carrie Underwood stated she would start prep work for her next album and has been planning another tour.
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: Success of Compilation Album and "Something in the Water"
In 2014, Carrie Underwood's compilation album became a commercial success and spawned the Grammy-winning crossover single "Something in the Water".
2014: Rolling Stone Praises Underwood
In 2014, Rolling Stone described Carrie Underwood as 'the female vocalist of her generation of any genre'.
2014: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2014, Time featured Carrie Underwood in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world, with Brad Paisley praising her songwriting, trendsetting, and Opry membership.
2014: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2014, Time listed Carrie Underwood as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2014: Influence of Freddie Mercury
In a 2014 interview, Carrie Underwood spoke about the influence of Freddie Mercury of Queen on her 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 Greatest Hits compilation. It peaked at number 6 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's first son was born.
March 2015: CALIA by Carrie Underwood 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.
October 23, 2015: Release of 'Storyteller' Album
On October 23, 2015, Carrie Underwood's fifth studio album, 'Storyteller', was released. It debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and number one on the Top Country Albums chart, earning Underwood the record as the first artist to score six consecutive number-one albums on that chart.
2015: Forbes' Ranking
Between 2015 and 2016, Carrie Underwood earned $26 million, ranking among Forbes' list of highest-paid country music acts.
2015: Release of Storyteller
In 2015, Carrie Underwood released Storyteller, which made her the only country artist to have her first five studio albums reach either number one or two on the Billboard 200.
2015: Awards in 2015: Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, CMT Music Awards, American Music Award
In 2015, Carrie Underwood won Best Country Solo Performance for "Something in the Water" at the 57th Grammy Awards. She also won Top Christian Song for "Something in the Water" at the Billboard Music Awards. Additionally, she won three awards at the CMT Music Awards, including Video of the Year for "Something in the Water", and her ninth American Music Award for Favorite Female Country Artist in 2015.
2015: Grady Smith of The Guardian Praises Underwood
In 2015, Grady Smith of The Guardian praised Carrie Underwood, saying she has emerged as the leader of country music.
2015: Billboard Article on Underwood's Success
In 2015, a Billboard article called Carrie Underwood the ultimate American Idol success story.
January 2016: Launch of the Storyteller Tour
In January 2016, Carrie Underwood launched the Storyteller Tour, her fifth headlining tour.
June 2016: CMT Music Awards
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, "Dirty Laundry" was released from the album Storyteller, eventually peaking at number two on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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 and CMA Awards Nominations
On October 20, 2016, Carrie Underwood was honored as one of CMT Artists of the Year, marking her third year to receive the award. She also received four nominations for the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards, including her first nomination for Entertainer of the Year.
December 2016: Concerts in Australia and New Zealand
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 Nomination
In January 2017, Carrie Underwood received her ninth People's Choice award, winning Favorite Female Country Artist. She also received a Grammy nomination for "Church Bells".
January 2017: Time off
In January 2017, Carrie Underwood took time off to spend time with family and considered writing for her next album.
March 2017: Signing with Universal Music Group's 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's Top 50 Money Makers List
Between 2016 and 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: Awards and Nominations in 2017
In 2017, Carrie Underwood received two nominations for the 52nd annual Academy of Country Music Awards, including Entertainer of the Year. She scored three more nominations for the 2017 CMT Music Awards in June, including Video of the Year for "Church Bells". She won Female Video of the year, extending her record for most wins in the show's history. Underwood scored two nominations for the 2017 Teen Choice awards, including Choice Country Artist, which she won for a third consecutive year. She received one nomination from the 45th annual American Music Awards in the Favorite Female Artist – Country category, which she won for the fourth year in a row, bringing her total to twelve American Music awards.
2017: Sang 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: Induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame
In 2017, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for her achievements in music.
2017: Forbes Declares Underwood the Most Successful American Idol Winner
In 2017, Forbes declared Carrie Underwood the most successful American Idol winner of all time.
January 2018: Release of "The Champion"
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, Carrie Underwood released her sixth studio album, Cry Pretty. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, making Underwood the first woman to hit the top of the Billboard 200 chart with four country albums.
September 2018: Star on the 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 has a net worth estimated at US$200 million.
November 14, 2018: Hosting the CMA Awards
On November 14, 2018, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood 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: CMT Music Awards and Teen Choice Awards in 2018
In 2018, Carrie Underwood received four nominations and one win for the CMT Music Awards. She performed "Cry Pretty" at the ceremony. 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.
2018: Inspiration for 'Cry Pretty'
In 2018, Carrie Underwood told CBS News that her three miscarriages between the births of her two sons were the inspiration for her song "Cry Pretty".
2018: Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2018, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her achievements in music.
2018: Cry Pretty's Debut
In 2018, Carrie Underwood's Cry Pretty had the largest female album debut and made her the only woman to top the Billboard 200 with four country studio albums.
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 she would kick off the Cry Pretty Tour 360 in May 2019. It was announced that the leg of the tour would include a performance at the Glastonbury Festival.
May 19, 2019: Performance on American Idol
On May 19, 2019, Carrie Underwood returned to American Idol to perform her song "Southbound" during the season's finale episode.
July 2019: Performance at Glastonbury Festival
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: CMT Music Awards Recognition
From 2006 to 2019, Carrie Underwood took home over 20 awards from the CMT Music Awards.
2019: 54th Academy of Country Music Awards and Performances
In 2019, Carrie Underwood received a nomination for Female Artist of the Year for the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards. During the show, she performed with Chrissy Metz, Lauren Alaina, Mickey Guyton, and Maddie & Tae, and debuted "Southbound" from the Cry Pretty album.
February 2020: Certification of Cry Pretty
In February 2020, the album Cry Pretty was certified Platinum.
March 3, 2020: Release of 'Find Your Path'
On March 3, 2020, Carrie Underwood released her debut book, Find Your Path, and subsequently embarked on a book tour and made appearances on television shows.
August 2020: Hosting XO Radio
In August 2020, Carrie Underwood began hosting her own Apple Radio Show, titled 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, becoming the first woman in history to do so.
September 25, 2020: Release of 'My Gift'
On September 25, 2020, Carrie Underwood released her first Christmas album, My Gift, which achieved number-one status on multiple Billboard charts.
December 3, 2020: Starring in Holiday Special
On December 3, 2020, Carrie Underwood starred in and executive produced a holiday special airing on HBO Max, where she performed songs from her My Gift album.
December 2020: Release of 'Tears of Gold' Duet
In December 2020, Spanish singer David Bisbal released his duet with Carrie Underwood, "Tears of Gold", accompanied by a music video filmed in Los Angeles.
2020: Release of My Gift
In 2020, Carrie Underwood released the Christmas album My Gift.
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.
September 24, 2021: Release of Special Edition of 'My Gift'
On September 24, 2021, a special edition of Carrie Underwood's album "My Gift" was released, featuring three additional tracks.
October 2021: Sixteenth Number One on Country Airplay
In October 2021, Carrie Underwood scored her sixteenth number one on the Country Airplay chart with the joint single "If I Didn't Love You".
December 2021: Launch of Las Vegas Residency
In December 2021, Carrie Underwood launched her Las Vegas residency, Reflection, in collaboration with Resorts World Las Vegas.
2021: Latin American Music Awards Performance
In 2021, Carrie Underwood joined David Bisbal at the Latin American Music Awards for the debut televised performance of their song "Tears of Gold" in Sunrise, Florida.
2021: Grammy win for My Savior
In 2021, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album with the gospel album My Savior.
March 18, 2022: Release of "Ghost Story"
On March 18, 2022, Carrie Underwood released "Ghost Story" as the lead single from her upcoming album, Denim & Rhinestones.
April 3, 2022: Grammy Award Win for Best Roots Gospel Album
On April 3, 2022, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album for 'My Savior'.
April 2022: Extension of Las Vegas Residency
Due to high demand, Carrie Underwood added six more shows in April 2022, extending her Las Vegas residency, Reflection, through April 2022.
April 2022: Loss of Dog, Ace
In April 2022, Carrie Underwood shared the loss of her dog, Ace, whom she had adopted in 2007.
April 2022: 64th Annual Grammy Awards Win
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's ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones, was officially released.
July 2022: Performance with Guns N' Roses
In July 2022, Carrie Underwood joined Guns N' Roses on stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. She performed with Axl Rose, stating that he taught her how to sing.
November 9, 2022: Country Music Association 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 Denim & Rhinestones.
2022: Top Female Touring Artists
In 2022, Pollstar recognized Carrie Underwood as one of the 15 all-genre top female touring artists of the past four decades.
March 10, 2023: Release of 'Out of That Truck'
On March 10, 2023, Carrie Underwood released a new single, "Out of That Truck".
2023: Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Carrie Underwood at number 158 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
July 2024: Announcement of Idol Judging Role
In July 2024, it was announced that Carrie Underwood would extend her Vegas residency, and would replace Katy Perry as 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, extending it through August 2024.
September 2024: Release of 'I'm Gonna Love You' with Cody Johnson
In September 2024, Carrie Underwood was featured on the duet "I'm Gonna Love You" with Cody Johnson, released to country radio.
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. Her a cappella performance followed complications with the planned musical accompaniment.
2025: American Idol Audition
During the audition phase of American Idol in 2025, Carrie Underwood expressed her excitement about a contestant singing nu metal songs, revealing that she listened to a lot of nu metal while in high school.
2025: Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century
In 2025, Billboard magazine ranked Carrie Underwood at number 13 on its 'Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century' list.
2025: Judging Role on American Idol
In 2025, Carrie Underwood replaced Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol.
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