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Birth
(Biography.com Editors)Carrie Underwood was born to in Muskogee, Oklahoma as a Pisces. Her mother, Carole, was an elementary school teacher and her father, Stephen, was a sawmill worker. She grew up with her two sisters, Shanna and Stephanie. She led a simple life as she grew up on a farm and had not even been on an airplane until she passed the audition round of American Idol (Biography.com Editors). -
Season 5 American Idol Premiere
Underwood was a senior at Northeastern State University studying in broadcast journalism when she took time out to audition on American Idol (Biography.com Editors). Once she was through the first round of American Idol. She was sent on a plane to Hollywood to compete with the other singers. She would go on to win this season and officially start her country music career. American Idol Audition (IdolAmericanOnline) -
First Album Released
("Carrie Underwood")Some Hearts, Underwood's first album is released today. The album went Platinum seven times and the hit single, Jesus Take The Wheel, won Single of the Year, a Dove Award, Breakthrough Video, and Best Female Video. She won many more awards when she released more of the singles to the album making this a very successful first album. -
Carnival Ride Release
Underwood's second album is released. The album recieved many Billboard singles, multiple for each song, won a Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance, and Best Country Collaberation with Vocals. -
Underwood receives the news that she will be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
The night that Underwood is surprised with the news that she is inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. This is probably one of the biggest nights of her career as this is like the country music hall of fame. Underwood’s emotions show how even though she made it big on American Idol there is much more for her to achieve and more that she dreams of doing (Underwood).
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Grand Ole Opry Induction
This is Carrie Underwood being officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry which is one of the greatest honors in the country music industry. Her emotional reaction shows that the award means so much to her and what she does in her industry as she is one of the most popular country artists in our generation (Grand Ole Opry).
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Play On Release Date
(Biography.com Editors)Underwood released her third album with three songs reaching number one on the charts. -
Gets Married
On this day Underwood married her husband, Mike Fisher. They combined the worlds of music and hockey as he is a professional hockey player for the Nashville Predators. She plans and has succeeded in continuing her success in music while balancing the life of a newlywed. -
Blown Away Release Date
(Biography.com Editors)Over 1.4 million copies are sold when Underwood releases her album, Blown Away -
Interview with NBCParents
(Carrie Underwood Dishes...)Underwood goes on air to talk about a Global CItizen Festival that she is using her fame to promote and make a better place in this world. Besides the event she also talks about how she just released the news of being pregnant and her emotions show that she is just a normal girl because she is very nervous and like many others feel like they hope they can be something like their own mother. -
Something in the Water Release
(Link to Lyrics)Underwood demonstrates through this song that she is not afraid of what the critics say as she writes a song that symbolizes the baptism into the Catholic faith. Her song talks about going into the water and coming out a new and empowered person which is what the Catholic church is trying to achieve. -
Interview for 94.9 The Bull
(Carrie Underwood - 1-26-15 (Audio))The interview starts off with a casual conversation over who is going to be in the room when her baby is delivered showing that she is just an average pregnant woman and is not afraid to share her story with the world. She goes on to say that she does not want to spend money on maternity clothes since she is only going to wear them once showing that even though she has a bunch of money she would like to spend it on something of value, she is not going to just throw money out the door. -
Birth of Her Son
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This picture shows the newborn, Isaiah Michael Fisher, days after her was born already holding a hockey stick. -
Predators Game
(Underwood) demonstrates her love for her husband, Mike Fisher, as she is supporting for him throughout the NHL Playoffs. Her outfit shows how she is a mix of a popular, award winning country singer and a hockey fan. Her jersey, glasses, and hat show how much love she has for her husband's team. Her perfectly curled hair and Louis Vuitton purse shows how she values how she looks and lives a wealthy lifestyle. -
Greatest Hits Album Released
(Biography.com Editors)Included many of Underwood's most popular songs and new songs including Something in the Water that received a Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance.
