Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter who gained fame after winning American Idol in 2005. Her debut single, "Inside Your Heaven," made her the first country artist to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100. Her debut album, Some Hearts (2005), became the best-selling debut album by a solo female country artist and earned her three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. She followed this success with albums like Carnival Ride (2007), and Play On (2009), achieving numerous number-one singles and establishing herself as a leading figure in country music. She is scheduled to return as an American Idol judge in 2025.
On March 10, 1983, Carrie Marie Underwood was born. She later became an American singer and songwriter.
In 1988, Randy Travis released his song "I Told You So," which Carrie Underwood later covered. Travis praised Underwood's soprano voice for being well-suited to the song's range, complementing his baritone voice.
In 1988, Rosanne Cash was the last woman before Carrie Underwood to score ten number-ones on the Hot Country Songs chart.
In 1991, accurate sales records were introduced in the US, which later helped to determine Underwood's record-breaking achievements on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
In 1991, the SoundScan system debuted. Carrie Underwood's album, Some Hearts, had the biggest debut of any country artist since the advent of the SoundScan system.
In 1995, Shania Twain was the last female country artist before Carrie Underwood to have four tracks from one album top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
In 1997, prior to Carrie Underwood's win, LeAnn Rimes was the second country artist to ever win the Best New Artist Grammy Award.
In 1997, when Carrie Underwood was 14, Capitol Records was preparing a contract for her after a local admirer arranged an audition in Nashville, but it was canceled due to changes in company management.
In 1998, Billboard changed its chart policy, making Carrie Underwood only the third artist to debut in the top slot since the change when "Inside Your Heaven" was released.
In July 2000, prior to Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats", Creed held the record for the slowest climb to the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2000, prior to Underwood's rise to fame, Lonestar's "Amazed" was the last country song to top the Hot 100 chart before "Inside Your Heaven" broke that record.
In 2000, prior to the release of "Inside Your Heaven", Lonestar's "Amazed" was the last song from a country artist to go to number one on the Hot 100.
Since 2000, Carrie Underwood's debut album 'Some Hearts' is the highest album certification of any country artist.
In 2001, Carrie Underwood graduated from Checotah High School as salutatorian.
In 2004, Carrie Underwood competed in numerous beauty pageants at Northeastern State University and was selected as Miss NSU runner-up.
In mid-2004, Carrie Underwood auditioned for American Idol in St. Louis, Missouri, singing Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me".
On March 22, 2005, during the top 11 finalists' performance on American Idol, Carrie Underwood sang a rendition of "Alone" by Heart. Judge Simon Cowell correctly predicted that she would win the competition and outsell all previous Idol winners.
On May 25, 2005, Carrie Underwood was declared the winner of season four of American Idol. Her winnings included a recording contract, use of a private jet, and a Ford Mustang convertible.
On June 14, 2005, Carrie Underwood released her first single, "Inside Your Heaven," which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She became the first country artist ever to debut at number one on the Hot 100.
On November 15, 2005, Carrie Underwood released her debut album, Some Hearts, which entered the Billboard charts with 315,000 copies sold, debuting at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums and at number two on the Billboard 200.
In December 2005, Carrie Underwood was recognized as Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today, honoring her achievements and contributions.
In 2005, Carrie Underwood appeared in a Skechers global advertising campaign, marking one of her early endorsement deals.
In 2005, Carrie Underwood performed the "Star-Spangled Banner" at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons, showcasing her vocal talent at a major sporting event.
In 2005, Carrie Underwood was first voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA alongside Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. This award recognized her commitment to animal welfare and vegetarian lifestyle.
In 2005, Carrie Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol, which launched her to stardom.
In 2005, Carrie Underwood's song "Inside Your Heaven" won Top-Selling Hot 100 Song of the Year and Top-Selling Country Single of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards. She also won Country Single Sales Artist of the Year.
Since her debut in 2005, Carrie Underwood has received praise from both veteran artists and music critics in the industry.
In April 2006, Carrie Underwood started her first headlined tour, Carrie Underwood: Live 2006, with dates across North America.
In December 2006, Carrie Underwood performed "For Once in My Life" on The Oprah Winfrey Show alongside Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé, and Josh Groban. She also paid tribute to Dolly Parton at the Kennedy Center Honors, singing "Islands in the Stream" with Kenny Rogers. Additionally, she joined the USO Christmas Tour in Iraq during the 2006 holiday season.
Between 2006 and 2019, Carrie Underwood collected over 20 awards, leading to her becoming the most awarded artist in the history of the CMT Music Awards.
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.
In 2006, Carrie Underwood performed at the NBA All-Star Game, at halftime of the Thanksgiving Day football game at Texas Stadium, and at the NFC Championship Game between the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers. She also performed at NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600, and MLB All Star Game in Pittsburgh.
In 2006, Carrie Underwood won Top New Female Vocalist and Single of the Year for "Jesus, Take the Wheel" at the Academy of Country Music Awards. She also won the Horizon Award and Female Vocalist of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards. At the CMT Awards, she won Breakthrough Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year for "Jesus, Take The Wheel".
In 2006, Carrie Underwood's album Some Hearts became the best-selling album of the year in all genres in the United States.
On April 11, 2007, Carrie Underwood released "Wasted", which peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart and was later certified Platinum by the RIAA.
In 2007, Victoria's Secret named Carrie Underwood the Sexiest Female Musician, recognizing her appeal and influence.
In July 2007, Carrie Underwood released "So Small", the first single from her album Carnival Ride. It quickly reached number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, holding the top spot for three weeks.
In October 2007, Carrie Underwood released her second album, Carnival Ride, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, selling over 527,000 copies in its first week. The album was certified double platinum within two months.
At the end of 2007, Carrie Underwood topped five Billboard Year-End charts, including Billboard 200 Artist of the Year and Country Artist of the Year. She also won three American Music Awards for Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Country Artist, and Favorite Country Album for Some Hearts.
In 2007, Carrie Underwood adopted her dog, Ace, who became a beloved part of her family.
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.
In 2007, Carrie Underwood performed "I'll Stand By You" at the Idol Gives Back concert. Her cover of The Pretenders' hit debuted at number six on Billboard's Hot 100 Songs.
In 2007, Carrie Underwood performed the "Star-Spangled Banner" at Game 3 of the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies, further cementing her presence at significant sporting events.
In 2007, Carrie Underwood released 'Carnival Ride', her second studio album, which sold over half a million copies in its first week and won two Grammy Awards.
In 2007, Carrie Underwood was voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA for the second time, highlighting her commitment to vegetarianism and animal rights. She previously won the title in 2005.
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.
In 2007, at the 49th Grammy Awards, Carrie Underwood received four Grammy nominations and won two Grammy Awards: Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Jesus, Take the Wheel".
In 2007, at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood won Album of the Year, Video of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year. Her song "Before He Cheats" won three awards at the CMT Awards including Video of the Year.
In January 2008, Carrie Underwood began a joint tour with Keith Urban called the Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride Tour.
In February 2008, "Before He Cheats" became the first country song to ever be certified multi-platinum, reaching double Platinum status.
In February 2008, Carrie Underwood launched her headlining tour, the Carnival Ride Tour, across North America.
On March 15, 2008, Randy Travis invited Carrie Underwood to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
On May 10, 2008, Garth Brooks officially inducted Carrie Underwood into the Grand Ole Opry.
In July 2008, Carrie Underwood's single "Just a Dream" peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart, remaining there for two consecutive weeks, marking her as the first solo female artist since Shania Twain to have four number-one hits from one album.
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 song ultimately peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Hot 100 Songs.
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".
On October 22, 2008, Carrie Underwood's wax figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds New York.
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 album Christmas Duets.
On December 14, 2008, Carrie Underwood concluded her Carnival Ride Tour, having played to 1.2 million fans and earning the title of top-selling country female touring artist of the year.
In 2008, Carrie Underwood partnered with Nintendo for the launch of their Nintendo DS, appearing in television commercials. She also became the spokesperson for Vitamin Water, starring in advertisements and hosting a healthy lifestyle guide on their website.
In 2008, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry for her many accomplishments in country music.
In 2008, Carrie Underwood won Female Vocalist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for the second consecutive time. She also co-hosted the Country Music Association Awards with Brad Paisley, winning Female Vocalist of the Year for the third year in a row. At the American Music Awards, Carnival Ride won Favorite Country Album.
In 2008, Carrie Underwood won her first international award for Female Vocalist of the Year at the European Country Music Association Awards.
In February 2009, Carrie Underwood released "I Told You So", a duet with Randy Travis, which reached number two on the Country charts and number nine on the Billboard Hot 100.
In March 2009, Carrie Underwood recorded a cover of Mötley Crüe's ballad "Home Sweet Home" for the American Idol season eight farewell theme.
According to Forbes, in May 2009 to May 2010, Carrie Underwood earned over $13 million, being the top-earning Idol.
In September 2009, Carrie Underwood released "Cowboy Casanova", the first single from her album Play On. The song quickly jumped from number 96 to number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and later peaked at number one on the Hot Country Songs chart.
On November 3, 2009, Carrie Underwood released her third studio album, Play On, which debuted at the top of both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums charts, selling over 318,000 copies in its first week.
In December 2009, Carrie Underwood was awarded the Harmony Award from the Nashville Symphony Orchestra for her achievements in music across many genres.
In December 2009, Carrie Underwood's 'Some Hearts' was named the number-one Country Album of the 2000 Decade by Billboard, and Underwood was also the top-ranked female artist on Billboard's Best Country Artists of the 2000 Decade list.
On December 20, 2009, Carrie Underwood became engaged to NHL player Mike Fisher. Fisher proposed in Ottawa with an engagement ring featuring a yellow diamond.
From 2000 to 2009, "Inside Your Heaven" was the only single by a solo country artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In 2009, Carrie Underwood established the Checotah Animal, Town, and School Foundation, aimed at supporting causes, needs, and services in Checotah, Oklahoma, to positively impact the local community. Underwood stated the foundation was a way to give back to her supportive hometown.
In 2009, Carrie Underwood received two nominations at the CMA Awards and co-hosted the ceremony with Brad Paisley for the second consecutive year.
In 2009, Carrie Underwood released her third studio album, 'Play On', making her the only woman in history to have eleven consecutive top-two singles and the first since the 1980s to accumulate ten number-ones at US country radio.
In 2009, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame for her contributions to music.
In 2009, Carrie Underwood's "Checotah Animal, Town & School Foundation" partnered with the Academy of Country Music foundation "ACM Lifting Lives" to donate more than $120,000 worth of new musical instruments to students in Checotah, Oklahoma. Underwood also held a surprise concert at a local high school when unveiling the gifts.
In 2009, at the 51st Grammy Awards, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Last Name", marking her third consecutive win in this category. She also received nominations for Video of the Year at the CMT Awards for "Just A Dream".
In January 2010, Carrie Underwood partnered with Country Cares for St. Jude Kids, visiting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to support their efforts in combating childhood diseases.
On February 7, 2010, Carrie Underwood performed the National Anthem for Super Bowl XLIV, one of the most prestigious performance opportunities in American entertainment.
On March 11, 2010, Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour commenced its first leg in Reading, Pennsylvania.
In March 2010, Carrie Underwood appeared on How I Met Your Mother, playing the role of Tiffany. The episode became the second highest rated episode for season five with 10.48 million viewers. Critics were surprised with how well Underwood performed in her first acting role.
On March 29, 2010, Carrie Underwood partnered with Pedigree to donate $10,000 to a New York City Animal Shelter, supporting animal welfare and adoption efforts.
In April 2010, at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood was named Entertainer of the Year, becoming the first woman to win the award twice. She also received the "ACM Triple Crown Award."
According to Forbes, Carrie Underwood earned over $13 million between May 2009 and May 2010, being the top-earning Idol.
In May 2010, Carrie Underwood was selected on People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People List for the fourth consecutive year. Also in May, Victoria's Secret named her legs the Sexiest Legs in Hollywood.
On July 10, 2010, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher married at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge in Greensboro, Georgia, with over 250 people in attendance, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.
On September 25, 2010, Carrie Underwood began the second leg of her Play On Tour in Portland, Oregon.
On October 2, 2010, Carrie Underwood achieved a significant milestone by selling out the prestigious Hollywood Bowl.
On December 3, 2010, Carrie Underwood was honored as one of the top 5 artists of the year in country music at the CMT Artists of the Year special.
In December 2010, Pollstar.com ranked Carrie Underwood's Play On Tour among the Top 50 tours of the year, placing it at number one in North America and number 31 worldwide.
At the turn of the 2010 decade, Billboard named Carrie Underwood the top female country artist and seventh overall country artist, acknowledging her significant impact.
In 2010, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher purchased a mansion on eleven acres near Ottawa, located in the Spruce Ridge district, marking a significant investment in their personal life.
In 2010, Carrie Underwood became the spokesperson for the Pedigree adoption drive, promoting pet adoption.
In 2010, Carrie Underwood launched the Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Temporary Home Fund to benefit the victims of the Tennessee floods. Underwood initiated the Fund with grants she received from ACM as Entertainer of the Year, and collaborated with Brooks and Dunn to record a Public Service Announcement (PSA) in support of the Fund.
In 2010, at the 52nd Grammy Awards, Carrie Underwood won her fifth Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "I Told You So" with Randy Travis. She also performed during the Michael Jackson tribute.
In 2010, with the singles from her third album, Play On, Carrie Underwood achieved ten career number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs chart.
On January 1, 2011, Carrie Underwood concluded the second leg of her Play On Tour in Detroit.
On January 4, 2011, it was revealed that Carrie Underwood played to over 1 million fans during her Play On Tour, leading to her being named the top-ranked female country touring artist of the year.
On February 11, 2011, an Ottawa radio station, 105.3 KISS-FM, briefly announced it would ban Carrie Underwood's music due to her husband Mike Fisher's trade to the Nashville Predators, sparking controversy and leading to an apology from the station after fan backlash.
In February 2011, Carrie Underwood donated $140,125 to Save the Children. This charitable initiative was inspired by the "36 cents" mentioned in the lyrics of Underwood's song "Change" from her album Play On.
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.
In April 2011, Carrie Underwood made her film debut in Soul Surfer. She played Sarah Hill, the church youth leader who helped Bethany Hamilton overcome the obstacles she faced after a shark attack.
In April 2011, Carrie Underwood opened the Happy Paws Animal Shelter in her hometown, providing a haven for animals in need and promoting pet adoption.
Between May 2010 and May 2011, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood earned over $20 million, being the top-earning American Idol alumnus for the fourth consecutive year.
In May 2011, Carrie Underwood was honored by the Academy of Country Music at the Girls' Night Out: Superstar Women of Country special for being the first and only female artist to win Entertainer of the Year twice. During the event, she also performed "How Great Thou Art" with Vince Gill, which became a viral sensation.
Since May 2011, Carrie Underwood has been recognized as the Biggest American Idol Earner, combining tour revenues and records sales.
In June 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Carrie Underwood as the number 11 Queen of Pop, based on criteria from 2009 until 2011.
In July 2011, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood earned over $20 million between May 2010 and May 2011, being the top-earning American Idol alumnus for the fourth consecutive year.
In September 2011, Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett sang "It Had to Be You" on the season two premiere of Blue Bloods.
At the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood performed both her song "Undo It" and Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" with Steven Tyler.
Between 2011 and 2014, Carrie Underwood broke and expanded her Guinness Book record by scoring four more number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs, bringing her total to fourteen.
During the 2011 holiday season, Carrie Underwood's foundation donated $350,000 to the Checotah schools, further supporting educational initiatives in her hometown.
In 2011, Carrie Underwood became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care, appearing in global advertising campaigns for their facial wash.
In 2011, Carrie Underwood was featured on "Remind Me", a duet with Brad Paisley that reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs. She also had a duet with Tony Bennett on his 2011 album Duets II and another duet with Randy Travis on his 2011 Anniversary Celebration album. Underwood was also one of the headliners of the iHeartRadio Music Festival.
On January 10, 2012, it was reported that Carrie Underwood rescued an abandoned dog along a highway. Underwood herself had previously blogged about the rescue on her official fan-site.
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.
On February 12, 2012, Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett performed their duet "It Had to Be You" at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
On February 23, 2012, Carrie Underwood's first single from the album 'Blown Away,' called "Good Girl", was released.
On February 27, 2012, 'Good Girl' was officially released to Country radio.
On March 12, 2012, the music video for Carrie Underwood's "Good Girl" premiered on Entertainment Tonight and on VEVO.
On May 1, 2012, Carrie Underwood's fourth album, 'Blown Away,' was released, featuring songs with a "darker storyline." It debuted at number one on various charts in the US, selling over 267,000 copies in its first week.
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.
On July 9, 2012, the song "Blown Away" was released as the second single from Carrie Underwood's album of the same name and became a massive success.
In July 2012, Carrie Underwood publicly supported same-sex marriage, emphasizing that her church, GracePointe Church in Nashville, was gay-friendly. Underwood stated, "I definitely think we should all have the right to love, and love publicly, the people that we want to love."
On October 2, 2012, Carrie Underwood had her very own VH1 Unplugged (called "VH1 Presents: Carrie Underwood Unplugged") and VH1 Behind The Music episodes, which premiered. Underwood included a cover of the Coldplay song "Fix You" for the episode.
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".
In 2012, Billboard magazine referred to Carrie Underwood as Country Music's reigning Queen, acknowledging her significant presence and influence in the genre.
In 2012, Carrie Underwood achieved the second-best selling female release of the year and won a Grammy Award with her fourth album, Blown Away.
In 2012, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher bought a cottage outside of Nashville for weekend getaways. Oprah Winfrey toured the cottage and interviewed the couple there for Oprah's Next Chapter.
In 2012, Carrie Underwood and songwriters, David Hodges and Hillary Lindsey, also wrote "See You Again" for the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. However, the song was not included in the film and Underwood kept it and pushed for its inclusion on her fourth album in 2012.
In 2012, Carrie Underwood donated $1 from every ticket sold on the North American leg of the Blown Away Tour to the Canadian and American Red Cross, supporting the organization's humanitarian efforts.
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. This recognition highlights her influence beyond the music industry, particularly in connection with her husband's career.
In 2012, Forbes reported that Carrie Underwood earned $5 million between 2011 and 2012.
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.
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.
In February 2013, the second leg of Carrie Underwood's 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.
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.
In March 2013, "See You Again" was released as the fourth single from Carrie Underwood's 'Blown Away' album.
In April 2013, Carrie Underwood publicly voiced her disapproval of the Tennessee "Ag Gag bill", which aimed to criminalize the act of videotaping animal cruelty or abuse without promptly submitting the evidence to authorities. Underwood expressed concerns about animal welfare and consumer safety, engaging in a Twitter exchange with state lawmakers regarding the bill.
In late May 2013, Carrie Underwood wrapped up the Blown Away Tour, playing to one million fans across three continents and six countries.
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, providing significant support to those affected.
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.
On August 13, 2013, Carrie Underwood released 'The Blown Away Tour: LIVE', a DVD featuring performance footage, behind-the-scene looks, interviews, and music videos from the album Blown Away. This is Underwood's first official DVD concert.
Carrie Underwood confirmed that she began planning a new album in August 2013 and would start prep work sometime in 2014.
On September 22, 2013, at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, Carrie Underwood performed one of The Beatles' iconic songs, "Yesterday", as part of the Emmy Awards' special tribute honoring the 50th Anniversary of 1963 Television Milestones.
On November 10, 2013, 'Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition' concluded after running from June 5 at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
On December 5, 2013, Carrie Underwood played Maria von Trapp in NBC's The Sound of Music Live!, a three-hour telecast. The production was a collaboration between NBC and the producing team of Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
In 2013, Carrie Underwood received the Artist Achievement Award at the 38th Annual New York Honors Gala held by the T.J. Martell Foundation.
In January 2014, Carrie Underwood signed a deal with Nicole by OPI to launch 14 new nail lacquers. She also signed a deal to serve as Almay's global brand ambassador, appearing in TV and print advertisements.
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.
Between 2011 and 2014, Carrie Underwood broke and expanded her Guinness Book record by scoring four more number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs, bringing her total to fourteen.
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.
In 2014, Carrie Underwood won the Milestone Award at the Billboard Music Awards, recognizing her chart success. She also won Favorite Female Country Artist at the American Music Awards, marking her eighth AMA win. Additionally, Time listed Underwood as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In 2014, Carrie Underwood's compilation album, 'Greatest Hits: Decade #1', broke multiple chart and sales records and spawned the Grammy-winning crossover single "Something in the Water".
In 2014, Carrie Underwood's song "Something in the Water" became a crossover success. It reached number one on the Hot Country Songs chart, becoming her fourteenth number-one hit on that chart and her second in 2014. She also earned $10 million between 2013 and 2014, topping Forbes' list of the top-earning American Idols
In 2014, Rolling Stone described Carrie Underwood as "the female vocalist of her generation of any genre," highlighting her vocal prowess.
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."
In 2014, Time listed Carrie Underwood as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In a 2014 interview, Carrie Underwood expressed her admiration for Freddie Mercury, stating she had always been a fan since childhood and praised his incredible vocal abilities.
Since 2014, Carrie Underwood has been the top-earning American Idol alum of all time, showcasing her continued success.
In February 2015, Carrie Underwood released "Little Toy Guns" as the second single from her compilation album. The track reached number six on Billboard's Hot Country Songs, number two on the Country Airplay Chart and number 47 on the Hot 100. The song was nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 58th Grammy Awards.
On February 27, 2015, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher welcomed their first son, marking a new chapter in their family life.
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.
On October 23, 2015, Carrie Underwood released her fifth studio album, Storyteller. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Top Country Albums chart, earning Underwood a record as the first artist to score six consecutive number-one albums on that chart.
In 2015, Carrie Underwood ventured into fashion by releasing her fitness clothing line, Calia by Carrie.
In 2015, Carrie Underwood won Best Country Solo Performance for "Something in the Water" at the 57th Grammy Awards, marking her seventh Grammy Award. She also won Top Christian Song for "Something in the Water" at the Billboard Music Awards and three awards at the CMT Music Awards, including Video of the Year for "Something in the Water". She won her ninth American Music Award in 2015, winning Favorite Female Country Artist.
In 2015, Carrie Underwood's fifth studio album, 'Storyteller', was released, making her the only country artist in history to have all of her first five studio albums reach either number one or two on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 2015, Grady Smith of The Guardian praised Carrie Underwood, recognizing her as the leader of country music.
In 2015, a Billboard article referred to Carrie Underwood as the ultimate Idol success story, highlighting her achievements since her debut.
In January 2016, Carrie Underwood launched the Storyteller Tour, her fifth headlining tour. Billboard named it the top country tour for the first half of the year.
In June 2016, Carrie Underwood received three nominations from the CMT Music Awards, taking home two honors for "Smoke Break".
In August 2016, Carrie Underwood released "Dirty Laundry" from the album Storyteller. The song eventually peaked at number two on the Billboard Country Airplay.
In September 2016, Carrie Underwood was the first artist to receive the ACM Lifting Lives Gary Haber Award, recognizing her continuous work with charities.
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 won Female Vocalist of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
In December 2016, Carrie Underwood joined Keith Urban for a series of concerts in Australia and New Zealand.
In January 2017, Carrie Underwood received her ninth People's Choice award, winning Favorite Female Country Artist. She and Keith Urban also performed their new single, "The Fighter", at the Grammy ceremony.
In January 2017, Carrie Underwood took time off at the beginning of the year to spend time with family, and would then, possibly, begin to write for her next album.
In March 2017, Carrie Underwood signed with Universal Music Group's Capitol Records Nashville after being with Arista Nashville for nearly twelve years.
In April 2017, Madame Tussauds unveiled a new figure of Carrie Underwood when the Nashville location opened.
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.
In 2017, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for her achievements in music, marking a significant honor.
In 2017, Carrie Underwood won Choice Country Artist at the Teen Choice Awards for a third consecutive year. She also won Favorite Female Artist – Country at the American Music Awards for the fourth year in a row.
In 2017, Forbes declared Carrie Underwood the most successful American Idol winner of all time, citing her album sales and revenue generated.
In January 2018, Carrie Underwood released "The Champion", a promotional duet single featuring Ludacris for Super Bowl LII. It's Underwood's first under the pop genre.
On September 14, 2018, Carrie Underwood released her sixth studio album, Cry Pretty. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, setting several records upon arrival.
In September 2018, Carrie Underwood received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her numerous achievements in music.
As of October 2018, Carrie Underwood's net worth was estimated at US$200 million.
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.
In 2018, Carrie Underwood received four nominations and one win for the CMT Music Awards. Also in June 2018, she was honored with the Hero award from the Radio Disney Music Awards in recognition of her humanitarian efforts.
In 2018, Carrie Underwood shared with CBS News that she had experienced three miscarriages between the births of her two sons. She explained that these experiences were the inspiration for her song "Cry Pretty", reflecting the contrast between personal struggles and public appearances.
In 2018, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her achievements in music.
In 2018, Carrie Underwood's sixth album, 'Cry Pretty', was released, making her the only woman in history to top the Billboard 200 with four country studio albums and had the largest female album debut of 2018.
On January 21, 2019, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher's second son was born, expanding their family and bringing them more joy.
In November 2018, Carrie Underwood announced she would kick off the Cry Pretty Tour 360 in May 2019. The leg of the tour would include a performance at the Glastonbury Festival.
On May 19, 2019, Carrie Underwood performed "Southbound" during the season finale of American Idol.
In July 2019, Carrie Underwood performed at the Glastonbury Festival as part of her Cry Pretty 360 Tour.
In December 2019, Carrie Underwood attended the Kennedy Center Honors and paid tribute to Linda Ronstadt by performing two of her songs.
Between 2006 and 2019, Carrie Underwood collected over 20 awards, leading to her becoming the most awarded artist in the history of the CMT Music Awards.
In 2019, Carrie Underwood received a nomination for Female Artist of the Year at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards and performed "Southbound". She also received two nominations for the Billboard Music Awards, winning Top Female Country Artist. At the CMT Music Awards, her videos for "Cry Pretty" and "Love Wins" received nominations, with both winning Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year, respectively. The music video for "Southbound" premiered on June 8, 2019.
On March 3, 2020, Carrie Underwood released her debut book, "Find Your Path", and went on a book tour, appearing on television shows such as Rachael Ray.
In August 2020, Carrie Underwood began hosting her own Apple Radio Show, entitled XO Radio.
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.
On September 25, 2020, Carrie Underwood released her first Christmas album, "My Gift", which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
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.
In December 2020, Spanish singer David Bisbal released his duet with Carrie Underwood, "Tears of Gold", featuring a music video that was filmed in Los Angeles.
In 2020, Carrie Underwood released her book 'Find Your Path', which became a New York Times best-selling lifestyle book.
In 2020, Carrie Underwood released her first Christmas album, 'My Gift'.
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, which was released as a single.
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".
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".
In December 2021, Carrie Underwood's Las Vegas residency, Reflection, launched in collaboration with Resorts World Las Vegas.
In 2021, Carrie Underwood joined David Bisbal at the Latin American Music Awards for the debut televised performance of "Tears of Gold" in Sunrise, Florida; the pair were nominated for Favorite Video of the Year.
In 2021, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album with her first gospel album, 'My Savior'.
On March 18, 2022, Carrie Underwood released the single, "Ghost Story", as the lead single from her ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones.
On April 3, 2022, Carrie Underwood won the Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album and gave the debut performance of "Ghost Story" at the ceremony.
Due to high demand, Carrie Underwood added six more shows in April 2022, extending her Las Vegas residency, Reflection, through April 2022.
In April 2022, Carrie Underwood shared the loss of her dog, Ace, whom she had adopted in 2007, marking a sad moment for her and her family.
In April 2022, Carrie Underwood won a Grammy for Best Gospel Album for her album, My Savior.
On June 10, 2022, Carrie Underwood's ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones, was released.
In July 2022, Carrie Underwood joined Guns N' Roses on stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, performing with Axl Rose. She expressed that singing with him taught her how to sing, acknowledging his influence on her career.
The Country Music Association Awards, where Carrie Underwood received three nominations, including Entertainer of the Year, aired on November 9, 2022.
In 2022, Carrie Underwood reinforced her country pop image with the release of 'Denim & Rhinestones'.
In 2022, Pollstar said Carrie Underwood was among the 15 all-genre top female touring artists of the past four decades, having sold over 4.3 million concert tickets and grossed around $265 million with her headlined tours.
On March 10, 2023, Carrie Underwood released a new single, "Out of That Truck".
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Carrie Underwood at number 158 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, recognizing her acclaimed vocals.
In July 2024, it was announced that Carrie Underwood had extended her Las Vegas residency and would replace Katy Perry as a judge on American Idol in 2025.
In August 2024, Carrie Underwood added 18 more dates for her Vegas residency, Reflection, extending through August 2024.
In September 2024, Carrie Underwood was featured on the duet "I'm Gonna Love You" with Cody Johnson, which was released to country radio.
In January 2025, Carrie Underwood performed "America the Beautiful" at the second inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, performing a cappella due to complications.
Billboard ranked Carrie Underwood at number 13 on its 2025 "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list, recognizing her sustained influence.
During the audition phase of American Idol in 2025, Carrie Underwood expressed her excitement and revealed that she listened to a lot of nu metal while in high school, after a contestant sang nu metal songs.
In 2025, Carrie Underwood returns as a judge beginning with the twenty-third season of American Idol.
In 2025, it was announced that Carrie Underwood would replace Katy Perry as judge on American Idol.
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