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.
Why Is She Famous?
Carrie Underwood became the fourth American Idol winner in May of 2005, then released a new single, "Inside Your Heaven," which went straight to No. 1. Any doubts as to her legitimacy as an artist have since been thoroughly addressed; she stole the show at both the 2007 CMA and Grammy awards.
Success
For a young woman, Carrie Underwood has achieved quite a bit. She was an honor student in high school who went on to succeed in college. She spent a summer working for her state representative and placed admirably in pageants and contests thanks to her natural musical gifts. It's a trajectory that many girls would envy, even if Carrie hadn't followed it to become the fourth winner of American Idol. But she did.
As an Idol winner, Carrie Underwood becamse familiar to millions of TV viewers and music fans alike. She's had several hits on the Billboard Country charts, and has won four American Music Awards, 13 Billboard Music Awards, four CMT Music Awards, and three Grammy Awards. Kelly Clarkson, eat your heart out!
Sexiness
Carrie Underwood has sex appeal, but it's a bit limited. Her sweetness, beauty and country charm certainly don't harm her, but she lacks the kind of sultry edge that makes a woman really sexy. For instance, while she was a contestant on American Idol, Carrie admitted that she "can't buy underwear." If she needs help, we're sure she could find many guys who'd volunteer.
Still, Carrie has some die-hard admirers. She was named the "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" in an online poll by PETA, and she gets her share of marriage proposals on the American Idol message board.
Quotes
"I haven't gotten a whole lot of chocolate, thank goodness, because I'd probably be about 300 pounds."
- Carrie Underwood, on her Hershey's commercials
Why Is She Famous?
Carrie Underwood became the fourth American Idol winner in May of 2005, then released a new single, "Inside Your Heaven," which went straight to No. 1. Any doubts as to her legitimacy as an artist have since been thoroughly addressed; she stole the show at both the 2007 CMA and Grammy awards.
Success
For a young woman, Carrie Underwood has achieved quite a bit. She was an honor student in high school who went on to succeed in college. She spent a summer working for her state representative and placed admirably in pageants and contests thanks to her natural musical gifts. It's a trajectory that many girls would envy, even if Carrie hadn't followed it to become the fourth winner of American Idol. But she did.
As an Idol winner, Carrie Underwood becamse familiar to millions of TV viewers and music fans alike. She's had several hits on the Billboard Country charts, and has won four American Music Awards, 13 Billboard Music Awards, four CMT Music Awards, and three Grammy Awards. Kelly Clarkson, eat your heart out!
Sexiness
Carrie Underwood has sex appeal, but it's a bit limited. Her sweetness, beauty and country charm certainly don't harm her, but she lacks the kind of sultry edge that makes a woman really sexy. For instance, while she was a contestant on American Idol, Carrie admitted that she "can't buy underwear." If she needs help, we're sure she could find many guys who'd volunteer.
Still, Carrie has some die-hard admirers. She was named the "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" in an online poll by PETA, and she gets her share of marriage proposals on the American Idol message board.
Quotes
"I haven't gotten a whole lot of chocolate, thank goodness, because I'd probably be about 300 pounds."
- Carrie Underwood, on her Hershey's commercials
