Carrie Underwood achieved fame after winning American Idol in 2005 as a country-pop singer-songwriter from Checotah, Oklahoma. Underwood has established herself as a leading crossover artist in contemporary country music through her strong singing voice, emotional songwriting and professional showmanship. The debut album Some Hearts (2005) reached number one on the charts while producing successful singles such as "Jesus Take the Wheel", "Before He Cheats" and "All-American Girl" which led to multiple Grammy Awards and solidified her position as a prominent force in the genre. The singer released her subsequent albums starting with Carnival Ride (2007) followed by Play On (2009) and Blown Away (2012) which reached number one on the Billboard 200 and produced songs like "Good Girl" and "Blown Away." Underwood has achieved worldwide record sales exceeding 85 million while earning 28 number one singles, eight Grammy Awards and more than 100 career accolades including multiple CMT and ACM awards. She has expanded her influence beyond music through her bestselling books, CALIA lifestyle brand, SiriusXM radio shows and Resorts World Las Vegas residency. Underwood returned to American Idol in 2025 as a judge after completing her full-circle journey in the music industry. Carrie Underwood performs as a top festival, corporate event and high-profile gala headliner through her inspirational ballads and powerful live shows which blend country roots with pop sophistication.