How Carrie Underwood Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

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Carrie Underwood

How the contributions of Carrie Underwood continue to shape the world today.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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: Top-Earning American Idol Alum

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

2015: Billboard Article on Underwood's Success

In 2015, a Billboard article called Carrie Underwood the ultimate American Idol success story.

April 2017: Madame Tussauds figure unveiled

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

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.

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.

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.