[214][215] At the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, she won the award for Top Christian Song for "Something in the Water". [378][379] She won the award for The Country Artist at the 48th Peoples Choice Awards, airing December 6. So excited to rock out to my next single, Hate My Heart LIVE on tour starting this Saturday! In January 2010, she partnered with Country Cares for St. Jude Kids visiting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. [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. At the 2007 CMT Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 16, Underwood's "Before He Cheats" won three awards, including Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year, and Video Director of the Year. [396] She has also released songs with Christian music influence. Since those early days, her career has only gone full speed ahead. [177], The first leg of the Blown Away Tour started at the Royal Albert Hall in London on June 21, 2012,[178] which sold out in 90 minutes,[179] and five shows in Australia, including a sold-out date at the Sydney Opera House, on July 2. [47] In August 2008, the "Jesus, Take the Wheel" ringtone was reported to have been certified Platinum, making Underwood the first country artist ever to have two songs hit Platinum Mastertone status together with "Before He Cheats", which had been certified earlier in 2007. She earned close to $12 million, being American Idol's Top Earner and second for female country artists. [55] At the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2007, Underwood won Album of the Year, Video of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year. Her 2022 studio album, Denim & Rhinestones, marked a return to her country pop sound. [68], Underwood's second album, Carnival Ride,[69] was released in October 2007. Think about the welfare of the animals as well as the consumers. [211] She won the award for Favorite Female Country Artist at the American Music Awards, marking her eighth career AMA. [237] She earned $26 million between 2015 and 2016, ranking among Forbes' list of highest-paid country music acts,[238] and $20 million between 2016 and 2017, ranking on Billboard's Top 50 Money Makers list. Religious Country. [360] At the 2022 CMT Music Awards, Underwood won in two categories, including Video of the Year, for "If I Didn't Love You" with Jason Aldean, continuing her run as the most-awarded artist in the show's history. She performed one of The Beatles' iconic songs, "Yesterday". "[477], Underwood launched the Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Temporary Home Fund in 2010. [7] During her childhood, Underwood performed at Robbins Memorial Talent Show, and sang at her local church, First Free Will Baptist Church. Love you!" Meanwhile, Fisher posted a throwback pic from their . [174][175][176] The proceeds benefited Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C). Underwood was one of the headliners of the iHeartRadio Music Festival. November 10, 2021 View 3 Carrie Underwood Pictures Also Appearing: Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Mickey Guyton Source: Getty Images 55th Annual CMA Awards - Arrivals. "We will never forget that we are from the great state of South Carolina! 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! [401] Time listed her in their 100 most influential people in the world in 2014, in which Brad Paisley wrote "not only has she earned her place, she's also raised the bar: she's a prolific songwriter, a trendsetter and an Opry member", and further considers her to be "the best singer in any format of music. She has participated in the annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball tournament for charity for many years. [296] Underwood further received two more nominations for the Billboard Music Awards, including Top Country Album for Cry Pretty and Top Female Country Artist, winning the latter, bringing her total career wins to 11. [76] She then started her headlined tour, the Carnival Ride Tour, in February 2008, with dates across all North America, and ended it on December 14, 2008, playing to 1.2 million fans throughout the tour and being named the top-selling country female touring artist of 2008. Without a doubt, Carrie Underwood is one of country music's biggest names. [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!" [110][164] In March 2013, "See You Again" was released as the album's fourth single; it has peaked at number 2 on Country Airplay chart and has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. 1", "Carrie Underwood's Carnival Ride Certified Double Platinum, as 2007 Marks Another Milestone Year! [8] She later sang for local events in Checotah, including Old Settler's Day and the Lions Club. 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. [276] On May 13, Underwood returned to American Idol, now rebooted on ABC, to mentor the top five of the season sixteen contestants. She started singing at a young age, initially at church and later in school plays . [15], For two summers, she performed in Northeastern State University's Downtown Country show in Tahlequah. Carrie Underwood - Meet the Band and Last Name - State College enricovids 165 subscribers Subscribe 11K views 12 years ago Carrie Underwood at State college introducing her awesome band and. Carrie Underwood On tour: yes 2023-2024 tour dates: 45 concerts Next concert near you: 23 days (Charlottesville) 973,012 fans get concert alerts for this artist. [160] The album was the 7th best-selling album of 2012, the second best-selling country album of the year and the second best-selling release by a female artist in 2012. [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. [367] Denim & Rhinestones opened at No. At the 2008 Idol Gives Back, she sang George Michael's classic "Praying For Time" and later recorded it. If Gov. 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[478], Underwood is involved with several organizations that benefit children. [219][220] The album's lead single, "Something in the Water", became a crossover success. Carrie Underwood began her Las Vegas residency called REFLECTION in December 2021. [469] During the 2011 holiday season, her foundation donated $350,000 to the Checotah schools. Underwood is a supporter of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and has done several public service announcements for the organization. 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[386] She has performed live versions of gospel songs like "How Great Thou Art", in which Yahoo! She performed two songs, including "Let There Be Peace" from the My Gift album. [510], Underwood is a practicing Evangelical Christian,[511][512] and is also an animal lover and a vegan. [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. [52] She later won the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award at the American Music Awards, and was also nominated for Favorite Female Country Artist. In 2012, Underwood donated $1 of every ticket sold on the North American leg of the Blown Away Tour to the Canadian and American Red Cross. There are fine singers, and there are gifted, great singers, and she's one of those. [218], Underwood's first greatest hits compilation, Greatest Hits: Decade#1, was released on December 9. At the end of June, Underwood made a surprise appearance at a Guns N' Roses concert in London, where she had been promoting the album. [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. 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[42] In January 2008, Underwood embarked on a joint tour with Keith Urban called the Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Carnival Ride Tour, with dates fixed nationwide that continued through April. If you told me I could never be around animals again, I would just die. Carrie Underwood's Official Facebook Page. This book also contains some of her favorite recipes. Early in July, the Grammy-winning country singer marked the occasion with a sweet Instagram tribute that read, "Happy anniversary, babe! [281] She and Ludacris performed "The Champion" together at the awards ceremony.[282]. She said, "After high school, I pretty much gave up on the dream of singing. [202] Her cover of R.E.M. [529] She also performed the "Star-Spangled Banner" at the NFC Championship Game between the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers in 2006,[530] as well as at the 2006 edition of NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600,[531] the MLB All Star Game in Pittsburgh, and at Game 3 of the 2007 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies. Other platinum and multi-platinum acts I've performed with include Steven Tyler (Live pre-superbowl Crossroads), The Band Perry, Lindsey Buckingham (VH-1 live Fashion Rocks), SHeDAISY, and many more. Stay tuned and check back for more . Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American country singer. In 2005, Underwood appeared in a Skechers global advertising campaign. [222] The song topped the Hot Christian Songs chart and has held the top spot for multiple consecutive weeks. [340] She also appeared on the duet single "If I Didn't Love You", with Jason Aldean, the third collaboration of the year for Underwood. How much Carrie Underwood is paid per concert The artist is doing quite. [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. [470], Underwood is a supporter of animal welfare. [91] On May 10, 2008, she was officially inducted by Garth Brooks into the Grand Ole Opry. [323] On September 24, 2021, a special edition of the album was released, containing three additional tracks, including a version of "Favorite Time of Year", which had been a number one hit for Underwood the previous year. She performed "Tears of Gold" with David Bisbal during the show. [274] Underwood returned to the stage for the first time since her accident and debuted her new single "Cry Pretty" at the 53rd Annual ACM Awards on April 15, where she received two nominations; she won the award for Vocal Event of the Year for "The Fighter" with Keith Urban. [258] She scored three more nominations for the 2017 CMT Music Awards in June, including Video of the Year for "Church Bells". 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. With that, Underwood became the first solo female artist to pull four number one's from one album since Twain did it with The Woman in Me. ", "Carrie Underwood Inducted As Newest Member of the Opry by Garth Brooks", " Carrie Underwood performs at Movies Rock 2007 The Celebrity Blog, Celebrity gossip, celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog, "Carrie Underwood Unveils Her Wax Figure At Madame Tussauds New York", "Top Celebrity 100 "79 Carrie Underwood", Carrie Underwood Covers Motley Crue For 'American Idol' Farewell Theme, "It's Official! [483] On May 24, 2013, Underwood donated $1 million in proceeds from her recent Blown Away Tour to the Red Cross for relief efforts in response to the Oklahoma tornado. [190][191] On May 25, Underwood joined the Rolling Stones onstage during the stop of the band's 50 and Counting Tour in Toronto, Canada. [301], On May 19, 2019, she returned to American Idol to perform "Southbound" during the season's finale episode. 1 on Hot Country Songs Following CMA Awards", "Most country no.1s for a female artist in the US", "Carrie Underwood's 'Water' Splashes Onto Hot Country Songs, Hot Christian Songs Charts", "J. Cole Earns Third No. [450] With her sixth studio album opening at number one on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart, Underwood broke several records: she was the first woman to launch four country albums to number one there, as well as the first female country artist to top Billboard's The Artist 100 chart. February 14, 2023 It was great writing Hate My Heart with Hillary Lindsey and David Garcia, who I love collaborating with, and also getting to work with Hardy, who brought a cool vibe and energy to the track.. [19] One of the show's producers later said she dominated the voting, winning every week by a large margin. [92] A few months earlier, she sang Julie Andrews's classic, the title song from The Sound of Music, at the 2007 Movies Rock: A Celebration Of Music In Film. [137] It was during this writing session that the trio also wrote "See You Again" for the movie; however, the song was not included in the film and Underwood kept it and pushed for its inclusion on her fourth album in 2012. [302] On June 7, Underwood headlined the second day of CMA Music Fest in Nashville, where Joan Jett made a surprise appearance on stage. [133] Also in May, Victoria's Secret named her legs the Sexiest Legs in Hollywood. 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