Carrie Underwood:
Collects Bunnies
Her favorite singer is Martina McBride; favorite movies are Horror; and favorite
food is Pizza.
Lives on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma.
Summer 2004 - January 2005: For her audition in front of Simon, Paula and Randy
for "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" (2002), she sang "Can't Make You
Love Me".
Keeps a Journal
Graduated from Northeastern State University with a degree in mass
communications (2006)
Won American Idol [2005].
Amazingly, has no formal training in voice or singing.
Started singing in church at the age of three.
Her victory at the 2005 American Idol competition has been considered the show's
first upset. Many pundits thought she would be bested by runner-up Bo Bice.
She is a vegetarian. Made this known on an episode of American Idol, when she
wore a "V is for Vegetarian," T-shirt.
While in the finale 3 (Carrie, Bo and Vonzell) of American Idol and visiting
Checotah, Oklahoma. The Mayor of Checotah presented Carrie with her diploma from
NSU. [May 2005]
Graduated from Checotah High School as salutatorian (2001)
Has 2 older sisters, Shanna & Stephanie
Her debut album, "Some Hearts" is set to be released on November 15, 2005. The
first single "Jesus Take The Wheel" was released to radio stations on October
18, 2005.
She is the first and only American Idol contestant not born in a hospital.
She is a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas
Cowboys.
Named 2005 Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today magazine.
First American Idol debut album to be certified triple platinum (April 2006).
After becoming a country/pop singer, Carrie moved to Nashville, Tennesse to be
closer to her recording studio's location.
Sang a duet with Rascal Flatts on their single "God Blesses the Broken Road" in
the finale of American Idol [2005], where later she won the title of the
'American Idol'.
She loves scary movies.
Is a "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) fan.
Signed an endorsement deal with Hershey's chocolate.
Likes to listen to Mötley Crüe.
Her fans call themselves the Care Bears.
Graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern State University with a degree in
journalism on May 6, 2006.
Is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.
For 2 years during the summer, she performed in Northeastern's Downtown Country
Show in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Competed in numerous beauty pageants at the university and was selected as Miss
NSU runner-up in 2004.
Accepted 2 ACM awards, one for single record of the year, and one for top new
female artist.
On May 24, 2006 on the American Idol final, she sang her current hit single
"Don't Forget to Remember Me".
Is a big sports fan, and is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers,
Oklahoma Sooners, and Boston Red Sox.
May 25 was declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma.
On May 23, 2006 won 2 ACM awards On May 23, 2006 won 2 ACM awards Top New Female
Vocalist Of The Year:, and the other was for Single Record Of The Year: "Jesus,
Take The Wheel".
Was Nominated for 2 more ACM awards, one for Top Female Vocalist Of The Year:,
and the other was for the Song Of The Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel.
Was Nominated for another CMT award for the Most Inspiring Video Of The Year:
"Jesus, Take The Wheel".
Was voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" in 2005 by animal-rights organization
PETA. She beat out such stars as Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix for the
honor that she shares with Coldplay front man Chris Martin. Previous winners
include Andre 3000, Shania Twain and Alicia Silverstone.
On April 10, 2006 won 2 CMT awards, one female Video Of The Year: "Jesus, Take
The Wheel", and the other for breakthrough Video Of The Year: "Jesus, Take The
Wheel", Carrie Underwood.
On November 6, 2006 in New York City' s Madision Square Garden Won CMA Horizon
and CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year awards.
Appeared as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" (1975) on March 24, 2007.
NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was the host.
She was and still is friends with fellow season 4 finalist 'Lindsey Cardinale'.
Boyfriend is "Gossip Girl" (2007) star Chace Crawford.
Invited on March 15, 2008 to join the Grand Ole Opry.
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