About Carrie Underwood
Carrie Marie Underwood is an American singer and songwriter known for her vocal range and stage presence, who won the fourth season of American Idol in 2005 and became a leading figure in 21st‑century country music. Since her win, she has helped keep female country artists visible in popular culture.
Awards & Honors
American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist
Grammy Award for Best New Artist
American Music Award for New Artist of the Year
Grammy Award for Best Country Solo Performance
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
American Music Award for Artist of the Year
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Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year
Country Music Association Award for International Achievement
![“[Carnival Ride] is part of a line from my favorite song on the album, "Wheel of the World." It sums up everything that's happened to me. It's nuts to think of where I was a couple of years ago.” quote by Carrie Underwood](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/f6f/carrie-underwood-1449_albums_carnival-ride-is-part-of-a-line-from-my_254856.png)
![“I'm not the first person to sing about God, Jesus, faith [or] any of that, and I won't be the last. And it won't be the last for me, either. If you don't like it, change the channel.” quote by Carrie Underwood](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/5e3/carrie-underwood-1449_faith_i-m-not-the-first-person-to-sing-about-g_883318.png)
