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Carrie Underwood Profile |
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Birth Date: March 10, 1983
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Birth Place: Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
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Birth Name: Carrie Marie Underwood
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Height: 5'4"
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Biography |
Carrie Marie Underwood was born on March 10, 1983, in
Checotah, Oklahoma. The daughter of a paper mill worker and
an elementary school teacher, she grew up on a cattle farm
with her two older sisters, Shanna and Stephanie. Carrie
began singing in her church choir when she was only 3 years
old. When she was 13, she made her first studio recording,
and performed in festivals in a number of states while
trying to get a singing career off the ground.
In spite of her passion for music, Carrie maintained a
well-balanced life growing up. A big sports fan, she played
softball for eight years. She was an honor student at
Checotah High School, and a member of the National Honor
Society. One summer, she served as a page for Oklahoma State
Representative Bobby Frame. In 2001, Carrie graduated from
Checotah as salutatorian.
After high school, Carrie went on to Northeastern State
University, where she majored in mass communications. She
joined Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and competed in beauty
pageants throughout college, winning the title of Miss NSU
runner-up in 2004.
Not long afterward, Carrie decided to travel to St. Louis to
audition for the 2005 American Idol competition. From the
beginning, Carrie's country-infused style was popular with
both the judges and the audience, and she was one of only
three finalists in the show's history (alongside Kelly
Clarkson and Clay Aiken) to never finish in the "bottom
three."
After Carrie's performance of Heart's "Alone" in March of
2005, notoriously acerbic judge Simon Cowell had nothing but
praise for her: "You're not just the girl to beat, you're
the person to beat. I will make a prediction: Not only will
you win this competition, but you will sell more records
than any other previous Idol winner!" Sure enough, on May
25, Carrie was named the new "American Idol," beating out
southern rocker Bo Bice.
As part of her American Idol win, Carrie signed a recording
contract with Arista Records. In June of 2005, she released
a single, "Inside Your Heaven," which debuted at the top
spot on the Billboard Hot 100. She was the first country
artist to ever debut at No. 1 on that chart, although
"Inside Your Heaven," a rather schmaltzy Idol anthem, isn't
a strictly country song. More promising was the B-side, a
cover of Martina McBride's "Independence Day."
Life for Carrie Underwood didn't have the chance to settle
down after her American Idol win. All the publicity and work
on an upcoming album (planned for a November 2005 release)
didn't even leave her much opportunity to celebrate. She
became a spokesperson for Hershey's chocolate and Skechers
shoes, adopting a hectic schedule that sent her rushing back
and forth between New York, Los Angeles and Nashville -- and
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Collects Bunnies
Her favorite singer is Martina McBride; favorite movies are
Horror; and favorite food is Pizza.
Lives on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma.
5 May 2005; One of the top four Finalists in Season 4 of
"American Idol: The Search for a Super Star"
Summer 2004 - January 2005: For her audition in front of
Simon, Paula and Randy for "American Idol: The Search for a
Super Star," she sang "Can't Make You Love Me."
Made the top 3 (Miss Carrie, Bo Bice and Vonzell Solomon) on
"American Idol: The Search for a Super Star" [11 May 2005]
Keeps a Journal
Graduated from Northeastern State University with a degree
in mass communications (2005)
Won American Idol [2005].
Amazingly, has no formal training in voice or singing.
Started singing in church at the age of three.
Her victory at the 2005 American Idol competition has been
considered the show's first upset. Many pundits thought she
would be bested by runner-up Bo Bice.
She is a vegetarian. Made this known on an episode of
American Idol, when she wore a "V is for Vegetarian,"
T-shirt.
While in the finale 3 (Carrie, Bo and Vonzell) of American
Idol and visiting Checotah, Oklahoma. The Mayor of Checotah
presented Carrie with her diploma from NSU. [May 2005]
Graduated from Checotah High School as salutatorian (2001)
Has 2 older sisters, Shanna & Stephanie
Her debut album, "Some Hearts" is set to be released on
November 15,2005. The first single "Jesus Take The Wheel"
was released to radio stations on October 18,2005.
She is the first and only American Idol contestant not born
in a hospital.
She is a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles
Lakers, and the Dallas Cowboys.
Named 2005 Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today magazine.
March 2006: Nominated for Four Academy Country Music Awards.
First American Idol debut album to be certified triple
platinum (April 2006).
After becoming a country/pop singer, Carrie moved to
Nashville, Tennesse to be closer to her recording studio's
location.
Sang a duet with Rascal Flatts on their single "God Blesses
the Broken Road" in the finale of American Idol [2005],
where later she won the title of the 'American Idol'. |
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