From small-town Oklahoma to American Idol champion to country music royalty, Carrie Underwood has done it all—and now, she’s coming full circle as a judge on American Idol! In this episode of The Music in Me, we’re diving deep into Carrie’s incredible journey: her unforgettable Idol performances (remember her mind-blowing cover of Alone?), her rise to superstardom with hits like Before He Cheats and Jesus, Take the Wheel, and her record-breaking career in country music. And of course, we’ll break down what this new American Idol judging gig means for her and for the next generation of singers. So grab your cowboy boots, turn up the volume, and let’s celebrate one of the biggest stars in country music! 

ALBUMS AND SOME KEY SONGS:

Some Hearts (2005)

• Inside Your Heaven
• Jesus Take the Wheel
• Before He Cheats

Carnival Ride (2007)

• All-American Girl

Play On (2009)

• Cowboy Cassanova
• Undo It

Blown Away (2012)

• Blown Away
• Good Girl

Storyteller (2015)

• Smoke Break

Cry Pretty (2018)

• Cry Pretty

Denim & Rhinestones (2022)

• Ghost Story

Carrie Underwood - How great thou art (feat. Vince Gill) 2011 ACM Girls Night Out

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THEME SONG BY: Hayley Gremard
INTRODUCTION BY: Gavin Bruno