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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood

Timeline of Carrie Underwood, a Grammy-winning country music sensation known for her powerhouse vocals and heartfelt lyrics. From her humble beginnings as an American Idol winner to her status as a chart-topping artist, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her talent and charisma.

Born:

March 10, 1983

Place:

Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States

Title:

Singer and songwriter

Education:

Checotah High School in Checotah, Oklahoma, where she graduated as salutatorian in 2001. She then went on to attend Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, majoring in mass communication with an emphasis in journalism, before ultimately pursuing her music career.
25May
2005
25 May 2005

Winning the Fourth Season of American Idol

Carrie Underwood rose to fame by winning the fourth season of American Idol, which significantly jumpstarted her career in music.

15November
2005
15 November 2005

Debut Album Release: Some Hearts

Carrie released her debut album, 'Some Hearts,' which was the best-selling solo female debut album in country music history at the time.

23October
2007
23 October 2007

Second Album Release: Carnival Ride

Her second album, 'Carnival Ride,' was released and included hits such as 'So Small' and 'All-American Girl', further cementing her music career.

09May
2008
09 May 2008

Induction into the Grand Ole Opry

Carrie Underwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, one of the highest honors in country music, by fellow member Randy Travis.

01May
2012
01 May 2012

Release of her Fourth Album: Blown Away

Launching her fourth studio album, 'Blown Away', Carrie achieved another milestone in her career with songs that received critical acclaim.

09December
2014
09 December 2014

Release of Greatest Hits: Decade #1

She released a compilation album titled 'Greatest Hits: Decade #1', which celebrated the first decade of her music career with her greatest hits.

11April
2018
11 April 2018

Release of her Sixth Album: Cry Pretty

Her sixth studio album, 'Cry Pretty', marked the first time Carrie has co-produced her own album, showcasing her growth as an artist.

11October
2018
11 October 2018

Induced into the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Carrie Underwood was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her achievements in the entertainment industry.

25September
2020
25 September 2020

Release of her First Christmas Album

She released her first Christmas album, 'My Gift', which featured a mix of traditional Christmas classics and original songs.

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