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Born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Carrie Underwood had put aside her singing dreams for a degree in broadcast journalism -
Carrie turns vegan
Underwood is an animal lover and a vegan. She stopped eating meat at the age of thirteen because she could not stand the thought of eating one of her own animals. She was voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by PETA in 2007 for the second time, the first being in 2005 alongside Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who is also a vegan. In a 2007 interview with PETA, Underwood stated, "Ever since I was little I loved animals." -
Carrie is Descovered
When in her senior year of university she decided to try out for American Idole and had won thatseason.
"I had a very happy childhood full of the wonderful simple things that children love to do," she stated on her website. -
Triple Platnum Album
Her debut album Some Hearts (2005), was certified triple platinum, making it the fastest-selling female country album since the introduction of the Nielsen SoundScan in 1991. -
Grsmmys
With "Jesus, Take the Wheel," Underwood hit the top of the country charts. The song proved to be a critical success as well, winning Underwood the Academy of Country Music Award for single of the year; the Country Music Association Award for single of the year; and two Grammy Awards, for best female country vocal performance and best new artist, in 2006. -
Top of the Country Hits
With "Jesus, Take the Wheel," Underwood hit the top of the country charts. The song proved to be a critical success as well, winning Underwood the Academy of Country Music Award for single of the year; the Country Music Association Award for single of the year; and two Grammy Awards, for best female country vocal performance and best new artist, in 2006. -
Number 1 Country Hits
Carrie Underwood released her follow-up album, Carnival Ride (2007). It reached the top of the album charts and scored several No. 1 country hits, including the singles "Last Name" and "All-American Girl." -
First Tour
Her first tour was called the Blown Away Tour sold 486000 tickets and mad over 29 million dallors. She donated $1 from every ticket to Red Cross Disaster Relief. -
Grand Ole Opry Inductee
On May 10, 2008, at the age of 26, Underwood was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry by country star Garth Brooks, becoming the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry. -
Grammy
In February 2009, Underwood won a Grammy Award (best female country vocal performance) for her song "Last Name"—her fourth Grammy in three years. -
Album Release "Play On"
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with first week sales of 318,000 copies; and rated as the highest first week sales for a female artist in 2009, before being overtaken by Susan Boyle a few weeks later.[1] It is her second album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200, and her third to debut atop the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. -
CMA Award nominations
In November 2009, she received two more CMA Award nominations, for female vocalist of the year and musical event of the year. -
Married and a Baby
Carrie Underwood married NHL athlete Mick Fisher on July 10 2010. In September 2014, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together. Their son, Isaiah Michael Fisher, was born on February 27, 2015. Underwood announced his arrival via Twitter. -
Album Release "Blown Away"
The album debuted at number one on Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 267,000 copies. It became the third-largest opening of 2012. With Blown Away reaching number one, Underwood became the third female to chart at number one on the Billboard 200 with three country albums, tying her with Linda Ronstadt and Faith Hill. -
Sound of Music
Carrie Underwood work on television as Maria in the re-telling of the classic musical known as The Sound of Music (1965). The television event, which was broadcasted live. -
Sunday Night Football
In May 2013, it was announced that Underwood would be performing the Sunday Night Football theme song, taking over the coveted role for fellow country star Faith Hill, who performed "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" for the past six seasons of the weekly television broadcast. -
Carrie Releases Greatest Hits
To celebrate her remarkable career, Underwood released Greatest Hits: Decade #1 in the fall of 2014. The album also featured some new material, including the hit "Something in the Water," which later earned a Grammy for Best Country Solo Performance. -
Grammy
Carrie Underwood wins a grammy for "Best Solo Country Preformance" for "Something in the Water"
