Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood
Carrie Marie Underwood is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol in 2005, and has since become one of the most successful artists in any musical genre. Her achievements led her to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2009. She has won numerous music awards, including 7 Grammy Awards, 17 Billboard Music Awards, 12 Academy...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCountry Singer
Date of Birth10 March 1983
CityMuskogee, OK
CountryUnited States of America
Everybody seems to have their arms wide open to me, so that's been great.
I thought about deviating from that and singing other things, but then I thought, 'Well, if I don't win ... this is what I want to do after the show, so it doesn't really make sense for me to try to be something that I'm not.'
I can't have a dog or cat on tour because of allergic Idols, but when this is over, I'm having an animal in my arms.
Sometimes that mountain you've been climbing is just a grain of sand, and what you've been up there searching for forever, is in your hands. When you figure out love is all that matters after all it sure makes everything else seem so small.
My inner rock chick has always been there. I grew up listening to a lot of rock music through my sisters, who were teenagers while I was young, so they had control of the radio.
The TV is often on in our house, but I really only keep up with three shows: 'American Idol,' 'Modern Family' and 'The Walking Dead.' Sometimes I'll sip red wine - it's a nice way to slow down and relax.
I autograph a lot of body parts of intoxicated people. And lots of shoes. And I signed a diaper once!
I love going out to clubs. Granted, I don't get hammered or do anything to embarrass myself. I'd call myself wholesome but it's not like I only drink milk.
I love being able to perform in front of people. I like potentially making a difference in somebody's day or somebody's life.
I've learned it's really important to work hard and keep your family and friends close. You've got to let them know how much you appreciate them for sticking by you.
Brad Paisley has always been really great to me, and that's no secret.
Play on, when you're losing the game. Play on, cuz you're going to make mistakes. It's always worth the sacrifice, even when you think you're wrong.
It's hard to look at things that are too close.
I grew up listening to everything. I have such a love for music, but I don't want to make the same album over and over again.