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Birthdate
She was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. -
American Idol Winner
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First SIngle Released
Underwood releases her first single, the original song written for Idol, "Inside Your Heaven." During its first week, the single sells 170,000 copies and debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. -
"Jesus Take the Wheel"
Underwood debuts her inspirational single "Jesus, Take the Wheel," which hits No. 1 on the Billboard country charts and becomes the first country debut single to reach the Top 40. The music video wins two Country Music Television (CMT) awards for Breakthrough Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year in April 2006. -
First Number One Album
Her debut album, Some Hearts (2005), was certified triple platinum, making it the fastest-selling female country album since the introduction of the Nielsen SoundScan in 1991. -
College Graduation
She graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern State University with a degree in mass communications. -
Grammy Winner
Underwood takes home three Grammys at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance for "Jesus, Take the Wheel." -
Grand Ole Opry Inductee
On May 10, 2008, at the age of 26, Underwood was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry by country star Garth Brooks, becoming the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry. -
Entertainer of the Year
Underwood is named the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year. The following year, Underwood wins the top prize again. -
Marriage
Carrie Underwood married NHL athlete Mike Fisher. -
Blown Away Album
Underwood, 29, releases her fourth album Blown Away, which debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200, selling 267,000 copies in its first week. -
Baby Announcment
Underwood uses Instagram (and her two pups) to announce her first pregnancy, writing, "In honor of 'Labor' Day, Ace & Penny would like to make an announcement. Their parents couldn’t be happier …" -
First Child
Their son, Isaiah Michael Fisher, was born.
