[322] The album earned Underwood two number one songs atop the Hot Christian Songs chart and was the top-selling new Christmas album of the year. 's "Everybody Hurts" during her performance was highly praised. [192][193] On September 22, 2013, 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. [431], In December 2009, she was awarded the Harmony Award from the Nashville Symphony Orchestra for her achievements in music across many genres. She won one Grammy Award that night, for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, and performed "Before He Cheats" at the ceremony. He sang one of her hits, "Jesus, Take The Wheel", and joined Underwood on a rendition performance of "How Great Thou Art". Carrie Underwood had an epic surprise in store for her headlining set Saturday at the Stagecoach Festival: Axl Rose, who joined the singer to perform a pair of Guns N' Roses classics. [83], In 2008, Underwood won her first international award, which was "Female Vocalist of the Year" at the European Country Music Association Awards. "[372], Underwood received three nominations for the Country Music Association awards, including Entertainer of the Year, airing November 9, 2022. Aaron Dessner, Carrie Underwood, Este Haim, Haim, No Body No Crime, Stefanie Joyce, Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, The Chicks January 4, 2021 Loretta Lynn Announces New Album "Still Woman Enough" [487], Underwood made her film debut in Soul Surfer in April 2011. [207] At the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, Underwood won the Milestone Award, for which she had been nominated due to her chart success, especially her record of having the best starting run ever by a woman on the Country Airplay chart (18 top ten hits on the chart). Carrie definitely deserves the entertainer of the year award. "[522] Underwood later responded via Twitter, "I should stick to singing? [42], The album's second single, "Heartbeat", became Underwood's 14th leader on the Country Airplay while the album's third single, "Church Bells", became her 15th career number one on the Country Airplay chart, both extending her record for the most number one's among women in the history of the chart. [12], She attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, graduating magna cum laude, in 2006, with a bachelor's degree in mass communication and an emphasis in journalism. [308], Underwood released her debut book, Find Your Path, on March 3, 2020,[309] went on a book tour,[310] and appeared on television shows, including Rachael Ray. In 2011, she became the first celebrity brand ambassador for Olay skin care. This was the 4th year in a row that she was selected for the list. Orianthi: Australian guitarist, played with Carrie during the 2009 GRAMMYs, also played with Michael Jackson and Alice Cooper 2. [53] She won five awards at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards that December, including the coveted Album of the Year, Top 200 Female Artist of the Year, Female Country Artist, New Country Artist, and Country Album of the Year. [101] The album debuted atop both the Billboard 200 and Top Country Albums, selling over 318,000 copies in its first week, and became, upon its release, the top-selling release of the year by a female artist, but was later overtaken by Susan Boyle's I Dreamed a Dream and finished the year as number two. By Chaise Sanders Published: May 22, 2022. | By Carrie Underwood Facebook Log In Carrie Underwood is a married woman. [383] When asked if it ever becomes difficult to belt at such high intensity during her 90120 minute live shows, Underwood responded, "I'm too proud to drop keys. [316], Her first Christmas album, My Gift, was released on September 25, 2020. [309] It became a New York Times best seller, debuting at number two on the How-To and Miscellaneous list. [75] In 2010, with the singles of her third album, Play On, she achieved ten career number-one singles on the Hot Country Songs, an achievement for which she 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), tied with Reba McEntire. 7. [109] The fourth single from Play On, "Mama's Song", was released to country radio in September, peaking at number two on the Hot Country Songs and being certified Gold by the RIAA. [448] Since May 2011, Underwood is the Biggest American Idol Earner, with tour revenues and records sales combined. [42] Underwood's third single, "Some Hearts", was also released in October, but exclusively to pop radio, peaking in the top thirty of the adult contemporary charts. [61], In December 2005, Underwood was named Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today. It was later certified Platinum and hit number one on the Hot Country Songs chart, giving Underwood her tenth number-one single on the Hot Country Songs. [126] At the ceremony, Vince Gill introduced Underwood and presented her with the special award. The `Denim & Rhinestones' VIP Meet & Greet Experience purchasers will be contacted via e-mail a few days prior to the event date with additional program details. [342] On November 21, Underwood scored two more wins at the American Music Awards, making her one of the most-awarded artists in the show's history. "The Champion" is Underwood's first under the pop genre. [19] One of the show's producers later said she dominated the voting, winning every week by a large margin. 1: Carrie Underwood", "The 10 Top-Earning American Idols of 2012", Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood To Team at Super Bowl XLVI Saturday Night "CMT Crossroads" Special from Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam, "Carrie Underwood and Steven Tyler's 'CMT Crossroads' is High-Rated 'Crossroads' Episode in Seven Years", "Tony Bennett, Chris Brown, Carrie Underwood Added To 54th Grammys Lineup", Carrie Underwood Reveals Her New Album Cover! [306], On November 24, Underwood picked up two more American Music Awards, extending her record as the most-awarded artist in the Favorite Album Country category with Cry Pretty. Carrie Underwood Drops New Song 'Smoke Break', "5 Seconds of Summer Earns Second No. Her ability to get into the upper register of her voice and just hold those high notes is great. [221] It debuted at number 24 on the Hot 100 chart as well. [501][502][503], Between the births of her two sons, Underwood had three miscarriages. [295] She gave the debut performance of "Southbound", the official third single from the Cry Pretty album, during the show. [480] This charitable initiative was inspired by the "36 cents" written in the lyrics of Underwood's album track "Change" on her album Play On, which addresses how even the smallest bit of spare change that one might have can add up to make a difference and help "change" the world.[480]. Underwood won for Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year, thus making her the first woman to win the award in ten years and the 7th female to take it in the award show's four-decade run. That request was made. All singles from Carnival Ride were certified Platinum by the RIAA, for selling more than one million copies each. [461] In 2010, Underwood became the spokesperson for the Pedigree adoption drive. Cry Pretty's debut week also marked the most first week streams by any female in country music at that time. [186] In June 2013, Forbes placed 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. She played Sarah Hill, the church youth leader who helped Bethany Hamilton overcome the obstacles she faced after the shark attack. 11: Carrie Underwood", Carrie Underwood on Victoria's Secret List, "Country star Underwood enjoys fast-moving 'Ride', "Carrie Underwood's new 'Carnival Ride' album debuts at No. [496] Underwood's engagement ring features a yellow diamond and was valued at $150,000. Carrie Underwood celebrates her 39th birthday on March 10. ", List of nominees for the Golden Globe Awards, "March 5.2015 Story Behind "See You Again" by Carrie Underwood", NBC To Broadcast "All Together Now A Celebration of Service" Honoring President George H. W. Bush and Volunteer Service on Monday, March 28 (89 PM ET), Carrie Underwood, George Strait picking finale songs for Idols, "What The Lineup For Clear Channel's iHeartRadio Music Festival Says About Radio Formats In 2011", "Carrie Underwood Performs for Smokey Robinson at Awards Dinner", "In Pictures: The Top-Earning 'Idols' No. She rose to prominence after winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. Co-produced and arranged by Underwood and David Garcia ( Cry Pretty ), the 13-track project consists of covers of traditional gospel hymns Underwood grew up singing in church, including. Join the Official Carrie Underwood Fan Club and receive a one year fan club membership that includes: Exclusive membership package including a fan club t-shirt, deck of playing cards, and welcome letter from Carrie. [64] Underwood performed with the USO Christmas Tour in Iraq during the 2006 Holiday season. [285] This was Underwood's seventh consecutive album to debut at number one on the Top Country Albums chart. Styles. #GoCarrie! "My truck was . [488][489], Underwood played Maria von Trapp in NBC's The Sound of Music Live!. Robinson returned the favor to Underwood by singing "My Girl" to her. There are fine singers, and there are gifted, great singers, and she's one of those. After one of Carrie Underwood's band members introduced the "Cry Pretty" singer to NHL player Mike Fisher, the couple married in 2010. [86][87] At the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010, Underwood won her fifth Grammy Award: she won the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "I Told You So" with Randy Travis and was also nominated again for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, for "Just A Dream". [233] Underwood became the first female artist to score two number one hits on the Country Airplay chart in 2016. [79] At the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards, she won Female Vocalist of the Year, for the 2nd consecutive time. Blown Away,[151] Underwood's fourth album, was released on May 1, 2012. [252] In December 2016, she joined Keith Urban for a series of concerts in Australia and New Zealand. [434], Regarded as one of the most successful artists in any musical genre,[435][436] Underwood has sold 70 million records worldwide, as of 2019[update]. [470], Underwood is a supporter of animal welfare. [6] Her father worked in a paper mill while her mother taught elementary school. Underwood is the first woman to hit the top of the Billboard 200 chart with four country albums. With her sixth album, Cry Pretty (2018), she became the only woman to top the Billboard 200 with four country albums and had the biggest week for any album by a woman in 2018. [469] During the 2011 holiday season, her foundation donated $350,000 to the Checotah schools. at New York charity event", "Concert for Valor: Watch Performances by Rihanna, Eminem, Bruce Springsteen", "Watch Carrie Underwood's stunning World AIDS Day performance with U2's The Edge", "Carrie Underwood Earns ACM Special Achievement Award", "Carrie Underwood Wins Milestone Award at 2014 Billboard Music Awards", "Milestone Award Finalists Announced for 2014 Billboard Music Awards", "Time 100: The World's 100 Most Influential People Icons: Carrie Underwood", "The Year in Christian Music: Carrie Underwood & Hillsong Triumph", "The Official Site of Music's Biggest Night", "Billboard Music Awards 2015: See the Full Winners List", "CMT Music Awards Winners 2015: Carrie Underwood Dominates", "Carrie Underwood scores her 22nd #1 single with 'Smoke Break', wins 9th American Music Award trophy. [300] On June 8, the official music video for "Southbound" premiered on Underwood's YouTube channel. "To have a star like Carrie Underwood perform Maria in The Sound of Music, and in such a very special and unique production, is exciting beyond words", said Ted Chapin, president of the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. [29] The large first week sales of Some Hearts made it the biggest debut of any country artist since the advent of the SoundScan system in 1991. [172] She won International Album of the Year at the 2013 British Country Music Awards. [426][427] Underwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008,[428] for her many accomplishments in country music, and into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2009. The single spent two weeks at number one atop the Billboard's Country Airplay chart. [523] She also tweeted Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, saying "Please don't sign the Ag Gag bill. [338] Due to high demand, Underwood added six more shows, extending the residency through April 2022. She achieved the second best-selling release by a woman in 2012 and won a Grammy Award with her fourth album, Blown Away (2012). [267] Underwood again received a nomination in the Female Vocalist category, her twelfth nomination to date. [45] It has now been certified five times Platinum, selling more than four million copies, and is the fourth best-selling country digital song of all time. [459] In 2008, Underwood worked with Nintendo for the launch of their Nintendo DS appearing in various television commercials. [165][166], At the 2012 CMT Music Awards, 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 hails from Muskogee, Oklahoma, and her zodiac sign is Pisces. In case you needed proof that Isaiah's mom and dad are superheroes, take a peek at Underwood and Fisher's "PJ Masks," which they don when preparing son Isaiah for bed . [70] On Carnival Ride, Underwood was more involved in the songwriting process; she set up a writers' retreat at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium to collaborate with such Music Row tunesmiths as Hillary Lindsey, Craig Wiseman, Rivers Rutherford, and Gordie Sampson. [317][318][319] It was her record-setting eighth consecutive career-opening number-one album on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, also debuting at number-one on the Top Christian Albums and Top Holiday Albums, and at number eight on the Billboard 200. [112] Underwood sold out the prestigious Hollywood Bowl on October 2, 2010. The couple had dated each other after they met at one of the concerts in late 2008, and got engaged in December 2009. From Some Hearts to #TheStorytellerTour! [140], Underwood is featured on "Remind Me", a duet with Brad Paisley that reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs, giving Underwood her eleventh number-one single on such chart and fourteenth overall. Blessed and grateful! It apologized for its actions, saying that its statements were meant to be taken as a joke, as it does not play Underwood's country songs anyway, and it was its "tongue-in-cheek way of wishing Fisher the best of luck in Nashville. [134] In June 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Underwood as the number 11 Queen of Pop, based on a lot of criteria from 2009 until 2011. [4] She has two older sisters, Shanna and Stephanie,[5] and was raised on her parents' farm in the nearby rural town of Checotah. [120] Underwood won two international awards at the 8th French Country Music Awards, which were Best Female Vocalist and Video of the Year, for "Cowboy Casanova". [303] In July 2019, she performed at the Glastonbury Festival, as part of her Cry Pretty 360 Tour. [301], On May 19, 2019, she returned to American Idol to perform "Southbound" during the season's finale episode. [520] Underwood tweeted, "Shame on TN lawmakers for passing the Ag Gag bill. [232] Storyteller has since been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Her accolades include eight Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards, five Guinness World Records and inductions into the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. [481] To benefit cancer research, in August 2008, Underwood joined Beyonc, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Miley Cyrus, and other female artists to record the song "Just Stand Up!" [224][225] She earned $10 million between 2013 and 2014, topping Forbes' list of the top-earning American Idols,[226] and $8 million between 2014 and 2015. [187][188][189], On January 21, 2013, "Can't Stop Lovin' You", a song by rock band Aerosmith with featured vocals by Underwood, was released as a single. Her single "Inside Your Heaven" made her the only country artist to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the only solo country artist in the 2000s to have a number-one song on the Hot 100. She was voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA[514] in 2007 for the second time, the first being in 2005 alongside Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who was himself a vegetarian at the time. [410], Underwood has influenced pop girl group Fifth Harmony,[411] singer Mollie King of British pop girl group The Saturdays,[412] singer Kelsea Ballerini,[413][414] The Voice winner Danielle Bradbery,[415] American Idol runner-up Lauren Alaina,[416] and singer and actress Lucy Hale. In March 2011, Underwood sang John Lennon's "Instant Karma!" 1", "Carrie's Cry Pretty Biggest All-Genre Female Album Debut Of 2018", "Drake's 'Scorpion' Is Nielsen Music's Top Album Of 2018 in U.S., 'God's Plan' Most-Streamed Song", "2018 American Music Awards: Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons, Post Malone among performers", "Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley Return for the 11th Year! [281] She and Ludacris performed "The Champion" together at the awards ceremony. Carrie Underwood is not due to play near your location currently - but they are scheduled to play 44 concerts across 1 country in 2023-2024. I may take a different approach, a more simple approach on the next one. 2 on Billboard's Top Country Albums, marking ten top 3 albums from her career. In 2005, Underwood appeared in a Skechers global advertising campaign. 1 On Hot Country Songs", "Nirvana Reunite, Kiss Remain Civil at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame", "20 Best Moments at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2014 Induction", "Global Citizen Festival 2014: Jay Z, No Doubt To Headline", "Global Citizen Festival 2014: Beyonce Duets With Jay Z, Sting Joins No Doubt & 8 More Highlights", "Watch Carrie Underwood cover R.E.M. [138] Apr. She performed two songs, including "Let There Be Peace" from the My Gift album. The pre-recorded performance featured the star on stage with her band and several members of a choir behind her, a backdrop showing colored fabric rippling in the breeze. [73] The album is now certified four times Multi-Platinum by the RIAA. "[390] In July 2022 she joined Guns N' Roses on stage during their concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London where she performed with another of her idols, band frontman Axl Rose, saying after, "I've covered enough Guns N' Roses stuff, and it was people like him who taught me how to sing". [227], Underwood returned to the studio to finish her fifth studio album in the spring of 2015. Moreover, she has two older sisters namely Shanna . As a result of their fund raising efforts, the SU2C scientific advisory committee, overseen by the American Association for Cancer Research was able to award $73.6 million towards novel, groundbreaking research. ", "Carrie Underwood Gives Birth to Baby Boy: See His Name, Plus the First Pic! No. 1", "Chart Beat Wednesday: Carrie Underwood, Ke$ha, Rod Stewart", "Carrie to Launch 'Play On Tour' Next Spring", "Carrie's 'Play On Tour' Wraps First Leg! [395] Her music is generally country pop with a rock influence similar to that of Kelly Clarkson, as noticed by Rolling Stone. Details. She released her first Christmas project, My Gift, in 2020, and first gospel collection, My Savior, in 2021, to critical acclaim. [93] On October 22, 2008, Underwood unveiled her wax figure at Madame Tussauds New York. I trust Him to take control of whatever may happen. [14] She also waited tables at a pizzeria, worked at a zoo, and worked at a veterinary clinic. [485] This was the second highest rated episode for season five, gaining 10.48 million viewers. Carrie Underwood and her husband Mike Fisher have been hit with some bad news. This made Underwood the first female artist to have two consecutive albums each release three number ones on this chart since Shania Twain in 1998. previous; next; My Savior Album Information. [351][352] Underwood received two Grammy nominations for the 64th Grammy Awards, winning one for Best Gospel Album for My Savior when they aired in April 2022. 01/25/2022 Carrie Underwood Jeremy Cowart Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Zac Brown Band and Maren Morris are among the artists set for this year's iHeartCountry Festival presented by. [307], In December 2019, Underwood was one of several artists who attended the 2019 Kennedy Center Honors; she paid tribute to recipient Linda Ronstadt by performing two of her songs. Her three headline arena tours have played to over 3.2 million fans combined. Bill Haslam signs this, he needs to expect me at his front door. Carrie Underwood looks unphased by son's frightening appearance in bedtime photo Carrie Underwood shares glimpse of sons supporting her during special night out Carrie Underwood. "[521] State Rep. Andy Holt responded to her tweet, saying, "I would say that Carrie Underwood will stick to singing, I'll stick to lawmaking. [26], With the singles from her second album, Carnival Ride, she became the first female country artist since Shania Twain in 1995 to pull four number-one's from one album. [12] Underwood is an alumna of the Alpha Iota chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. [235] Billboard ranked Underwood as the top female country artist for the year, and fifth overall. [374][375], On October 11, Underwood announced the second single from the album, Hate My Heart, on social media, impacting radio October 31. ", "Carrie Underwood's Blown Away Album Certified Platinum And Returns To No. [457] With Cry Pretty, Underwood became the first and only artist in American Music Award history to have all six consecutive albums win the Favorite Album award. [362] On April 30, Underwood headlined at Stagecoach Festival and performed with Axl Rose.