19 years ago, on May 25, 2005, Carrie Underwood was crowned the Season 4 winner of American Idol. The win kicked off an unbelievable career for the Oklahoma native, who remains one of the most successful American Idol contestants of all time. Underwood beat out Bo Bice to be crowned the winner. As soon as she won, an emotional…
16 years ago today was an unforgettable day for Carrie Underwood. On May 10, 2008, Underwood was officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Underwood was just 25 years old when she was inducted by fellow Oklahoma native Garth Brooks. “This is going to hold a very special place in my awards case,” an emotional Underwood said from the…
Randy Travis has released the official video for his single, “Where That Came From.” The video shows the country music legend playing the song for Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Cole Swindell, Clay Walker and more, artists who were all greatly influenced by Travis, and were in awe to hear his voice on a brand-new song. “Congratulations Randy Travis…
An all-star Kickoff Jam is heading to Panama City Beach August 30 to September 1, headlined by three of country music’s biggest acts. Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks and Alabama will each headline a night, joined by several other artists, including Lauren Alaina, the Oak Ridge Boys, Restless Road, Jamey Johnson, Pam Tillis and more. Randy Travis will also make…
Country music is rich in songs about faith. With the heart of country music located in Nashville, Tennessee, in the middle of the Bible Belt, it makes sense that so many artists would record songs about their spiritual beliefs. While there are far too many songs about faith within country music to count, we picked ten of our favorites….
Carrie Underwood is opening up about her new SiriusXM channel, Savior Sunday Daily. The faith-based station, available on the SiriusXM app, is an extension of Underwood’s Savior Sunday programming, available on Sundays on her Carrie’s Country channel. “I feel like people my age and older really did grow up singing hymns,” Underwood explains. “We go to church now, and…
Carrie Underwood is expanding her SiriusXM empire. The American Idol alum launched her Carrie’s Country channel last year, followed by her Carr-dio by Carrie’s Country, a music workout station, at the start of this year. Now, Underwood is adding the faith-based Savior Sunday Daily by Carrie’s Country. The new channel, available on the SiriusXM app, includes faith-based music, hand-picked by…
16 years ago today is a day Carrie Underwood will never forget. On March 15, 2008, the Oklahoma native was invited by Randy Travis to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. The invitation came less than three years after Underwood was crowned the American Idol winner. “I was asked by the management of the Grand Ole Opry…
Carrie Underwood has crafted an impressive career, spanning almost 20 years, ever since she won American Idol in 2005. It’s a career that has undoubtedly inspired countless other aspiring singers, but it’s one that she wouldn’t have if not for her own musical idols, including Reba McEntire. “She gives the sass real good,” Underwood told Las Vegas Magazine, adding…
Carrie Underwood loved a lot about Toby Keith, but especially where he was from. The two singers are both from the same state, Oklahoma, creating a shared bond between the two that went far beyond country music. “There are so many things that can be said about Mr. Toby Keith,” Underwood tells her record label. “I mean, obviously, he…
