Carrie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence.
Underwood was born and raised on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma, where she began performing at a young age.
She gained fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005, launching her successful music career.
Biography
Early Life
Carrie Marie Underwood was born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Carole and Steve Underwood. Growing up on a farm in Checotah, she was raised alongside her two older sisters, Shanna and Stephanie. Underwood's passion for music blossomed early; she performed at local events and sang in her church choir. At 14, she auditioned for Capitol Records, but the opportunity fell through. Despite this setback, she excelled in high school, graduating as salutatorian and later earning a degree from Northeastern State University in 2006.
Career Breakthrough
Underwood's career took off after she auditioned for the fourth season of American Idol in 2004, where she showcased her powerful voice and quickly became a fan favorite. On May 25, 2005, she won the competition, which led to a recording contract and the release of her debut single, "Inside Your Heaven," which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Her first album, "Some Hearts," solidified her status as a country music star, and she continued to release successful albums, including "Carnival Ride," "Blown Away," and "Cry Pretty."
Artistic Development and Legacy
Underwood is celebrated for her vocal prowess and dynamic stage presence, often described as one of the greatest vocalists of her generation. She has received numerous accolades, including Grammy Awards and American Music Awards, and was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2017 and the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018. Her influence extends beyond music, as she has inspired a new generation of artists and is recognized as a pivotal figure in modern country music.
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Discography
Denim & Rhinestones2022
- 1.Denim & Rhinestones2:53
- 2.Velvet Heartbreak3:04
- 3.Ghost Story3:27
- 4.Hate My Heart3:04
- 5.Burn3:08
- 6.Crazy Angels2:37
- 7.Faster3:18
- 8.Pink Champagne3:29
- 9.Wanted Woman3:18
- 10.Poor Everybody Else3:41
- 11.She Don’t Know3:31
- 12.Garden3:01
My Savior2021
- 1.Jesus Loves Me (instrumental)1:06
- 2.Nothing but the Blood of Jesus3:30
- 3.Blessed Assurance3:57
- 4.Just as I Am3:16
- 5.Victory in Jesus4:15
- 6.Great Is Thy Faithfulness4:21
- 7.O How I Love Jesus3:26
- 8.How Great Thou Art5:20
- 9.Because He Lives4:47
- 10.The Old Rugged Cross3:30
- 11.I Surrender All3:54
- 12.Softly and Tenderly5:29
- 13.Amazing Grace2:56
My Gift2020
- 1.Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee3:56
- 2.O Come All Ye Faithful3:14
- 3.Let There Be Peace3:59
- 4.Little Drummer Boy2:56
- 5.Sweet Baby Jesus4:30
- 6.Hallelujah4:35
- 7.O Holy Night4:41
- 8.Mary, Did You Know?3:26
- 9.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas3:50
- 10.Away in a Manger2:41
- 11.Silent Night3:31
Cry Pretty2018
- 1.Cry Pretty4:07
- 2.Ghosts on the Stereo4:14
- 3.Low3:31
- 4.Backsliding4:38
- 5.Southbound3:23
- 6.That Song That We Used to Make Love To3:36
- 7.Drinking Alone4:18
- 8.The Bullet4:11
- 9.Spinning Bottles3:16
- 10.Love Wins3:49
- 11.End Up With You3:13
- 12.Kingdom4:35
- 13.The Champion3:43
Storyteller2015
- 1.Renegade Runaway3:39
- 2.Dirty Laundry3:24
- 3.Church Bells3:13
- 4.Heartbeat3:30
- 5.Smoke Break3:18
- 6.Choctaw County Affair3:29
- 7.Like I’ll Never Love You Again3:36
- 8.Chaser4:23
- 9.Relapse3:24
- 10.Clock Don’t Stop3:21
- 11.The Girl You Think I Am3:37
- 12.Mexico3:27
- 13.What I Never Knew I Always Wanted3:35
Greatest Hits: Decade #12014
- 1.Something in the Water0:31
- 2.Little Toy Guns0:34
- 3.Inside Your Heaven0:33
- 4.Jesus, Take the Wheel0:48
- 5.Don’t Forget to Remember Me0:46
- 6.Before He Cheats0:41
- 7.Wasted0:27
- 8.So Small0:40
- 9.All‐American Girl0:38
- 10.Last Name0:37
- 11.Just a Dream0:25
- 12.I Told You So1:15
- 13.Cowboy Casanova0:52
- 14.Temporary Home0:46
- 15.Undo It0:26
- 16.Mama’s Song0:39
- 17.Remind Me0:41
- 18.Good Girl0:35
- 19.Blown Away0:47
- 20.Two Black Cadillacs0:43
- 21.See You Again0:41
Blown Away2012
- 1.Good Girl3:26
- 2.Blown Away4:00
- 3.Two Black Cadillacs4:59
- 4.See You Again4:08
- 5.Do You Think About Me3:38
- 6.Forever Changed4:04
- 7.Nobody Ever Told You4:12
- 8.One Way Ticket3:58
- 9.Thank God for Hometowns4:04
- 10.Good in Goodbye4:19
- 11.Leave Love Alone3:21
- 12.Cupid's Got a Shotgun3:44
- 13.Wine After Whiskey3:53
- 14.Who Are You3:57
Play On2009
- 1.Cowboy Casanova3:57
- 2.Quitter3:41
- 3.Mama's Song4:00
- 4.Change3:14
- 5.Undo It2:58
- 6.Someday When I Stop Loving You4:03
- 7.Songs Like This2:38
- 8.Temporary Home4:30
- 9.This Time3:53
- 10.Look At Me3:17
- 11.Unapologize4:38
- 12.What Can I Say3:58
- 13.Play On3:41
Carnival Ride2007
- 1.Flat on the Floor3:20
- 2.All‐American Girl3:33
- 3.So Small3:46
- 4.Just a Dream4:47
- 5.Get Out of This Town3:04
- 6.Crazy Dreams3:38
- 7.I Know You Won’t4:21
- 8.Last Name4:03
- 9.You Won’t Find This3:21
- 10.I Told You So4:19
- 11.The More Boys I Meet3:35
- 12.Twisted3:57
- 13.Wheel of the World4:43
Some Hearts2005
- 1.Wasted4:34
- 2.Don’t Forget to Remember Me4:00
- 3.Some Hearts3:48
- 4.Jesus, Take the Wheel3:46
- 5.The Night Before (Life Goes On)3:55
- 6.Lessons Learned4:10
- 7.Before He Cheats3:20
- 8.Starts With Goodbye4:07
- 9.I Just Can’t Live a Lie4:00
- 10.We’re Young and Beautiful3:53
- 11.That’s Where It Is3:35
- 12.Whenever You Remember3:48
- 13.I Ain’t in Checotah Anymore3:21
- 14.Inside Your Heaven3:45
Last Name2008
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Just a Dream2008
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Do You Hear What I Hear2008
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing2008
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Wasted2007
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I’ll Stand by You2007
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So Small2007
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All-American Girl2007
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Don't Forget to Remember Me2006
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Before He Cheats2006
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Inside Your Heaven2005
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Jesus, Take the Wheel2005
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Some Hearts2005
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Music Up, Windows Down2025
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Apple Music Sessions: Carrie Underwood2022
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Label
- Record label
- 19 Recordings
- Record label
- Arista Nashville
- Record label
- Arista Records
- Record label
- Capitol Records Nashville
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist
- Award
- American Music Award for Artist of the Year
- Award
- American Music Award for New Artist of the Year
- Award
- Country Music Association Award for International Achievement
- Award
- Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year
- Award
- Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
- Award
- Oklahoma Hall of Fame
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Carrie M. Underwood, Carrie Marie Underwood, Carrie Underwood Backing Band
Carrie Marie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter. Known for her vocal range and dynamic stage presence, Underwood is recognized as a pivotal figure in 21st century country music. She has revitalized and sustained the presence of female country artists in popular culture since winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005.
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