How the contributions of Carrie Underwood continue to shape the world today.
Carrie Underwood is an American singer-songwriter who gained fame after winning American Idol in 2005. Her debut single, "Inside Your Heaven," made her the first country artist to debut at number one on 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. Subsequent albums like Carnival Ride (2007) and Play On (2009), featuring hits such as "Cowboy Casanova," further cemented her success in the country music scene, securing her place as a prominent and successful artist in the industry.
1988: Randy Travis Released "I Told You So"
In 1988, Randy Travis released the song "I Told You So". Later in her career, Carrie Underwood covered the song and received high praises on her rendition.
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June 2007: Underwood Named Sexiest Female Musician
In June 2007, Victoria's Secret named Carrie Underwood the Sexiest Female Musician.
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October 22, 2008: Wax Figure Unveiled at Madame Tussauds
On October 22, 2008, Carrie Underwood unveiled her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York.
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2009: Induction into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
In 2009, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, honoring her contributions to music in her home state.
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2009: Decade Milestone
In the decade of 2000-2009, "Inside Your Heaven" remained the only single by a solo country artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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May 2010: People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People List and Sexiest Legs
In May 2010, Carrie Underwood was selected on People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People List for 2010 for the 4th year in a row. Also in May, Victoria's Secret named her legs the Sexiest Legs in Hollywood.
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June 2011: Rolling Stone's Queen of Pop
In June 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Carrie Underwood as the number 11 Queen of Pop.
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2012: Billboard Names Underwood Country Music's Reigning Queen
In 2012, Billboard magazine referred to Carrie Underwood as Country Music's reigning Queen, acknowledging her dominance and influence in the genre.
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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" at the Country Music Hall of Fame closed. It had opened on June 5, 2013.
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2014: Awards and Achievements in 2014
In 2014, Carrie Underwood received the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award from the Academy of Country Music, won the Milestone Award at the Billboard Music Awards, was listed by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and won Favorite Female Country Artist at the American Music Awards.
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2014: Featured in TIME's 100 Most Influential People
In 2014, Carrie Underwood was featured in TIME's list of the 100 most influential people in the world, with Brad Paisley praising her as a prolific songwriter, trendsetter, and the best singer in any format of music.
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2014: Rolling Stone Praises Underwood
In 2014, Rolling Stone described Carrie Underwood as "the female vocalist of her generation of any genre", solidifying her reputation as a leading vocalist.
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2014: Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2014, Time listed Carrie Underwood as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact beyond music.
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2015: The Guardian Calls Underwood Leader of Country Music
In 2015, Grady Smith of The Guardian praised Carrie Underwood, stating she "has emerged as the leader of country music".
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April 2017: Madame Tussauds Figure Unveiled
In April 2017, Madame Tussauds unveiled a new figure of Carrie Underwood when the Nashville location opened.
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2017: Induction into Oklahoma Hall of Fame
In 2017, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame for her achievements in music, marking a significant honor from her home state.
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2017: Inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame
In 2017, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, which is the highest honor one can receive from the state.
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September 2018: Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In September 2018, Carrie Underwood received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her numerous achievements in music.
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2018: Induction into Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2018, Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her outstanding achievements and contributions to the music industry.
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2023: Sales Milestone
As of 2023, Carrie Underwood has sold 85 million records worldwide, solidifying her status as one of the most successful artists in any musical genre.
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2023: Ranked on Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers List
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Carrie Underwood at number 158 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, recognizing her vocal prowess and impact on music.
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