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Carrie Underwood Profile |
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Birth Date: March 10, 1983
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Birth Place: Checotah, Oklahoma, USA
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Birth Name: Carrie Marie Underwood
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Height: 5'4"
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Biography |
Carrie 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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Her favorite singer is Martina McBride; favorite movies are
Horror; and favorite food is Pizza.
Grew up on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma.
Summer 2004 - January 2005: For her audition in front of
Simon, Paula and Randy for "American Idol: The Search for a
Superstar" (2002), she sang "Can't Make You Love Me".
Keeps a Journal
Graduated from Northeastern State University with a degree
in mass communications (2006)
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.
Graduated from Checotah High School as salutatorian (2001)
Has 2 older sisters, Shanna & Stephanie
Her debut album, "Some Hearts" was released on November 15,
2005. The first single "Jesus Take The Wheel" was released
to radio stations on October 18, 2005.
Named 2005 Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today magazine.
First American Idol debut album to be certified 7x platinum
(April 2006).
After becoming a country singer, Carrie moved to Nashville,
Tennessee.
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'.
She loves scary movies.
Is a "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) fan.
Signed an endorsement deal with Hershey's chocolate in 2005.
Likes to listen to Mötley Crüe.
Her fans call themselves the Care Bears.
Graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern State University
with a degree in journalism on May 6, 2006.
Is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.
For 2 years during the summer, she performed in
Northeastern's Downtown Country Show in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Competed in numerous beauty pageants at the university and
was selected as Miss NSU runner-up in 2004.
In 2008, accepted 1 ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the
Year.
On May 24, 2006 on the American Idol final, she sang her
current hit single "Don't Forget to Remember Me".
Is a big sports fan, and is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Los
Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma Sooners, and Boston Red Sox.
May 25 was declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma.
On May 23, 2006 won 2 ACM awards On May 23, 2006 won 2 ACM
awards Top New Female Vocalist Of The Year:, and the other
was for Single Record Of The Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel".
Was Nominated for 2 more ACM awards, one for Top Female
Vocalist Of The Year:, and the other was for the Song Of The
Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel.
In 2007, accepted 2 CMT Awards for Female Video of the Year
and Video of the Year for "Before He Cheats".
Was voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" in 2005 by
animal-rights organization PETA. She beat out such stars as
Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix for the honor that she
shares with Coldplay front man Chris Martin. Previous
winners include Andre 3000, Shania Twain and Alicia
Silverstone.
On April 10, 2006 won 2 CMT awards, one female Video Of The
Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel", and the other for
breakthrough Video Of The Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel",
Carrie Underwood.
On November 6, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee, won CMA Horizon
and CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year awards.
Appeared as the musical guest on "Saturday Night" (1975) on
March 24, 2007. NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was the host.
She was and still is friends with fellow season 4 finalist
'Lindsey Cardinale'.
Invited on March 15, 2008 to join the Grand Ole Opry.
In 2006, accepted 2 ACM awards Top New Female Vocalist and
Single of the Year ("Jesus, Take The Wheel").
In 2007, accepted 3 ACM Awards for Top Female Vocalist,
Album of the Year (Some Hearts), & Video of the Year
("Before He Cheats").
In 2006, accepted 4 CMT Loaded Awards for: #1 Streamed Live
Performance - duet with Jamie O'Neal, "Does He Love You"
from CMT Greatest Duets Concert #1 Streamed Hottest Chick
with Baseball Bat - "Before He Cheats" #1 Streamed Stickin'
It to the Man Video "Before He Cheats" #1 Digitally Active
Female Artist.
In 2006, accepted 2 CMT awards for Female Video of the Year
and Breakthrough Video of the Year ("Jesus, Take The
Wheel").
Her song "Before He Cheats" (2006) was named #1 Cheating
Song by America Online's Country Channel 'The BOOT's Top 20
Best Cheating Songs'. (February 2009).
Has been booed on stage for discussing the lifestyle choice
in certain cattle-farming parts of the country.
Likes mustard on everything.
Keeps her refrigerator and kitchen pantry in order with a
certain shelf for everything and all the labels turned out.
Also takes the same care for her DVD collection, keeping the
discs in alphabetical order. |
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