The best of Carrie Underwood through the years
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Carrie Underwood’s historical rise in the country music industry is unmatched.
Since winning Season 4 of “American Idol,” the multitalented artist has become the most-awarded country music singer of all time, an unreal achievement for just under two decades on the scene. And her star power has skyrocketed well beyond any specific music genre, with Underwood creating a pop-culture rush that has included everything from acting to writing to philanthropy—while her familiar kickoff intro to NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” has made her a familiar part of the massive NFL audience.
As expected, the A-lister has been photographed each step of the rise, from the red carpet of major events to the stages around the world.
Here are the best of the best throughout Underwood’s career…
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