Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood- Biography

Carrie Underwood is a country singer from the United States. This singer, who is from a tiny village, rose to prominence after winning a reality show. The majority of her songs are about various aspects of love, while others are spiritual in character. There were many female country singers who had already made their mark when she made her debut as a country singer, but she rose to the occasion. She has received numerous important honors over the years, including ‘Grammy Awards,’ ‘Billboard Music Awards,’ ‘Academy of Country Music Awards,’ ‘American Music Awards,’ ‘Country Music Association Awards,’ and ‘Incorporation Awards.’

She’s even been nominated for a ‘Golden Globe Award.’ Her fame is not limited to the United States; she has a sizable fan base in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Despite receiving such praise, her tracks have been critiqued for sounding too similar. Nonetheless, she has made good use of her celebrity profile by frequently participating in charity endeavors. She is an animal rights activist, a supporter of homosexual marriage, and a fundraiser for cancer research.

Carrie Underwood- Birth, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings, Education

Carrie Marie Underwood was born on March 10, 1983, to Steve and Carole Underwood in Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. Her mother was an elementary school teacher, and her father worked in a sawmill. Carrie was raised on a farm near Checotah with her two elder sisters.

She went to Checotah High School and played basketball and softball. Underwood went on an audition for ‘Capitol Records,’ but nothing came of it. She attended ‘Northeastern State University in Oklahoma after graduating from high school and majored in public communication. Carrie competed in a number of beauty pageants while attending university. She was named Miss NSU runner-up in 2004. She received her diploma in 2006.

Carrie Underwood- Professional Career

Carrie Underwood auditioned for the reality show ‘American Idol’ in 2004. She won Season 4 and a recording contract as a result. In June 2005, she made her debut with the release of the track ‘Inside Your Heaven.’ It peaked at number one on the ‘Billboard Hot 100.’ That same year, it became a popular single in Canada.

She appeared on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ in December 2006. She sang ‘For Once In My Life’ with Tony Bennet, Michael Buble, and Josh Groban. The singer launched her single ‘Wasted’ in April 2007, which topped the ‘Country Songs Chart’ and sold nearly a million copies. The single was certified gold by ‘The Recording Industry Association of America’ (RIAA).

She sang ‘I’ll Stand By You,’ her version of The Pretenders’ classic, at the 2007 ‘Idol Gives Back Concert,’ which reached No. 6 on the Billboard Chart. Her second album, ‘Carnival Ride,’ was published in 2007, written in partnership with ‘Music Row’ writers. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Chart, the Country Albums Chart, and the Canadian Albums Chart.

In February 2008, she began her ‘Carnival Ride Tour,’ which drew roughly 1.2 million fans from throughout North America, making her the year’s best-selling female touring artist. At the request of Elvis Presley’s ex-wife Priscilla, she recorded the famous ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ for the album ‘Christmas Duets.’ In 2010, she wowed everyone with her acting abilities in the American sitcom ‘How I Met Your Mother.’ Her debut as an actor was recognized by the episode, which was seen by 10.48 million people.

Her ‘Play On Tour’ began in Reading, Pennsylvania in March 2010 and ended in Michigan in 2011. Throughout the trip, she performed in front of over 1 million fans, making it her largest tour to date. Her fourth studio album, ‘Blown Away,’ was released in May 2012. It was well-received by both fans and critics. She wanted the album to sound different from her previous releases, so she incorporated elements of country, pop, and rock.

In ‘The Sound of Music Live!,’ a TV special based on the original Broadway musical, she played ‘Maria von Trapp.’ It first aired on NBC on December 5, 2013. In 2015, she released her fifth studio album, ‘Storyteller.’ With the release of the album, Underwood became the only country singer to have all five of her studio albums debut at number one or number two on the ‘Billboard 200’ list.
In 2015, she launched a fitness clothing line called ‘CALIA by Carrie Underwood.’

‘Cry Pretty,’ her sixth studio album, was published in 2018. It went on to become the year’s best-selling solo female album. Major Projects
Her debut album, ‘Some Hearts,’ debuted at No. 1 on the ‘Billboard Country Albums chart in November 2005. The next year, it went on to become the best-selling record. Her song ‘Before He Cheats,’ which sold four million copies, became the first country song to be certified multi-platinum. It is also the fourth most popular country song of all time.

Achievements & Awards

• Between 2006 and 2010, Carrie Underwood had a fantastic winning streak of ten ‘Academy of Country Music Awards.’ During her run, she received the ‘Entertainer of the Year Award’ twice, making her the first woman to do so.
• She received ‘Grammy Awards’ in the categories of ‘Best New Artist and ‘Best Female Country Vocal Performance’ in 2007.
• Garth Brooks officially admitted the musician into the ‘Grand Ole Opry’ in 2008.
• Between 2010 and 2012, she received seven ‘American Music Awards out of a total of twelve nominations.

• This American Idol winner was voted ‘World’s Sexiest Vegetarian’ in an online poll by PETA in 2005. She shared this honor with Chris Martin, the lead vocalist of ‘Coldplay.’