Carrie Underwood, the renowned country music star, has a net worth of $120 million. Rising to fame as the winner of “American Idol” in 2005, she became a major figure in the music industry. Her debut album, “Some Hearts,” sold over 7 million copies and broke several records, including being the best-selling solo female debut album in country music. Underwood won three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, for the album.
Carrie Underwood was born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Raised on a farm in Checotah, she was exposed to music at a young age, performing at church and in local talent shows. Although she faced challenges, including being diagnosed with ADHD, her talent caught the attention of a local fan who encouraged her family to pursue Nashville. Despite early setbacks, she graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern State University in 2006 with a degree in mass communication.
Carrie auditioned for “American Idol” in 2004, quickly becoming a favorite. Simon Cowell predicted her victory and future success, which both came to fruition. Carrie won “American Idol” on May 24, 2005, marking the start of her illustrious career.
Underwood’s debut album, “Some Hearts,” was a massive success, reaching #1 on the U.S. Country chart and #2 on the Billboard 200. She followed up with multiple chart-topping albums, including “Carnival Ride,” “Play On,” “Blown Away,” “Storyteller,” “Cry Pretty,” and “Denim & Rhinestones.” Throughout her career, Underwood has had several #1 singles and received numerous accolades, including eight Grammy Awards and 17 American Music Awards. She is also a prominent figure in sports, having performed the Sunday Night Football theme from 2014-2015.
Carrie Underwood has built a lucrative career beyond music through endorsement deals. Companies like Target, Nintendo, Sketchers, Olay, and Hershey’s have partnered with her, generating millions in revenue. She launched a fitness brand, CALIA by Carrie Underwood, in collaboration with Dick’s Sporting Goods in 2015. Additionally, her book “Find Your Path” became a New York Times bestseller in 2020.
Carrie met NHL player Mike Fisher in 2008, and the couple got engaged in December 2009, marrying in 2010. They have two sons, Isaiah and Jacob. Carrie has been open about her struggles, including multiple miscarriages and a traumatic fall in 2017 that required surgery and left her with visible scars. A vegan since age 13, she advocates for animal rights and was named “World’s Sexiest Vegetarian” by PETA.
Carrie’s real estate journey began in 2005, when she bought a 3,099-square-foot home in Franklin, Tennessee. She later sold this property before purchasing a luxurious mansion in Ottawa with Mike Fisher in 2010. The couple moved to a stunning 7,000-square-foot home in Brentwood, Tennessee, in 2007, before selling it in 2020. They currently reside in a sprawling “forever home” in Franklin, Tennessee, on 300 acres of land, perfect for their family and pets.
