Carrie Underwood is an American country pop singer and songwriter. She rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, she has since become a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a multiple Grammy Award winner, and the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of The Year.In addition to being a singer, Underwood is also a skilled guitar and piano player, and has accompanied herself on guitar during performances of certain songs like "Don't Forget to Remember Me" and "Inside Your Heaven" during some of her live concerts, as well as on the albums.
Favorite movies are horror movies.
Grew up on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma.
Summer 2004-January 2005: For her audition in front of Simon, Paula and Randy for "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" , she sang "Cant Make You Love Me".
Graduated from Northeastern State University with a degree in mass communications.
Won "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" [2005].
Amazingly, has no formal training in voice or singing.
Started singing in church at the age of three.
Her victory at the 2005 American Idol competition has been considered the shows first upset. Many pundits thought she would be bested by runner-up Bo Bice.
She is a vegetarian. Made this known on an episode of "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" , when she wore a "V is for Vegetarian" T-shirt.
Graduated from Checotah High School as salutatorian
Has 2 older sisters, Shanna & Stephanie
Her debut album, "Some Hearts" was released on November 15, 2005. The first single "Jesus Take The Wheel" was released to radio stations on October 18, 2005.
Named 2005 Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today magazine.
First American Idol debut album to be certified 7x platinum (April 2006).
After becoming a country singer, Carrie moved to Nashville, Tennessee.
Sang a duet with Rascal Flatts on their single, "God Blesses the Broken Road", in the finale of "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" [2005], where later she won the title of the "American Idol".
Is a "Star Trek: The Next Generation" fan.
Signed an endorsement deal with Hersheys chocolate in 2005.
Her fans call themselves the Care Bears.
Graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern State University with a degree in mass communications on May 6, 2006.
Is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.
For 2 years during the summer, she performed in Northeasterns Downtown Country Show in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Competed in numerous beauty pageants at the university and was selected as Miss NSU runner-up in 2004.
In 2008, accepted 1 ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year.
On May 24, 2006 on the "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" final, she sang her current hit single, "Dont Forget to Remember Me".
Is a big sports fan, and is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma Sooners, and Boston Red Sox.
May 25 was declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma.
On May 23, 2006 won 2 ACM awards On May 23, 2006 won 2 ACM awards Top New Female Vocalist Of The Year:, and the other was for Single Record Of The Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel".
Was Nominated for 2 more ACM awards, one for Top Female Vocalist Of The Year:, and the other was for the Song Of The Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel.
In 2007, accepted 2 CMT Awards for Female Video of the Year and Video of the Year for "Before He Cheats".
Was voted "Worlds Sexiest Vegetarian" in 2005 by animal-rights organization PETA. She beat out such stars as Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix for the honor that she shares with Coldplay front man Chris Martin. Previous winners include Andre 3000, Shania Twain and Alicia Silverstone.
On April 10, 2006 won 2 CMT awards, one female Video Of The Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel", and the other for breakthrough Video Of The Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel", Carrie Underwood.
On November 6, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee, won CMA Horizon and CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year awards.
Appeared as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" on March 24, 2007. NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was the host.
She was and still is friends with fellow "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" , season 4 finalist, Lindsey Cardinale.
Publicly invited, by fellow Okie Garth Brooks , on March 15, 2008 to join the Grand Ole Opry.
In 2006, accepted 2 ACM awards Top New Female Vocalist and Single of the Year ("Jesus, Take The Wheel").
In 2007, accepted 3 ACM Awards for Top Female Vocalist, Album of the Year (Some Hearts), & Video of the Year ("Before He Cheats").
In 2006, accepted 4 CMT Loaded Awards for: #1 Streamed Live Performance - duet with Jamie ONeal , "Does He Love You" from CMT Greatest Duets Concert, #1 Streamed Hottest Chick with Baseball Bat - "Before He Cheats", #1 Streamed Stickin It to the Man Video "Before He Cheats", #1 Digitally Active Female Artist.
In 2006, accepted 2 CMT awards for Female Video of the Year and Breakthrough Video of the Year ("Jesus, Take The Wheel").
Her song "Before He Cheats" was named #1 Cheating Song by America Onlines Country Channel The BOOTs Top 20 Best Cheating Songs. (February 2009).
Has been booed on stage for discussing the lifestyle choice in certain cattle-farming parts of the country.
Keeps her refrigerator and kitchen pantry in order with a certain shelf for everything and all the labels turned out. Also takes the same care for her DVD collection, keeping the discs in alphabetical order.
Engaged to Ottawa Senator hockey player, Mike Fisher [December 21, 2009].
Video for "Cowboy Casanova" placed number #37 on VH1s Top 40 Videos of 2009.
Has a rat terrier dog named Ace.
Some Hearts was the first American Idol debut album to be certified 7x platinum in 2008, 27 months after its release.
Daughter of Carole Underwood.
Best friend of Jordan Vandiver.
Inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2009.
One of Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People in the World. [April 2014].
Ranked #56 on Maxims "Hot 100" of 2014 list.
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 31, a son named Isaiah Michael Fisher on February 27, 2015. Childs father is her husband, Mike Fisher.
Inducted into the Hair Fans Hall of Fame in 2013.
Friends with Brad Paisley , Amy Adams , Anna Kendrick , Darius Rucker , and Aisha Tyler.
The more boys I meet the more I love my dog.
Every Wednesday, my husband and I have a study group with our friends. I attend church. We try to devote time in the morning, say a prayer.
I love being around my friends and my family and spending time with my husband. I like being normal and recharging my batteries, and I feel like I have the coolest job in the world where I get to get on stage and perform and get to do a lot of really amazing things.
I love scary movies. I like blood and gore, and I love Halloween movies.
My mom had a job, and she also took care of us, and she also took care of Dad - I always saw her pulling triple duty, doing more than I ever felt like she needed to. I made a promise to myself that it would be more of a team effort in my family someday. And because of that, I became more independent.
