Artist of the Month: Carrie Underwood

What a Mega-Star!

Since taking the title of 'American Idol' in the fourth season, Carrie Underwood has become a multi-platinum recording artist. She has released two CDs, had multiple #1 singles and won more awards than we can count.

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Artist of the Month: Carrie Underwood

'American Idol'

Carrie Underwood tried out for 'American Idol' in St. Louis. The judges immediately loved her and from there she made it through Hollywood and into the Top 12. When she sang Heart's 'Alone' on the show, Simon love it and predicted she would go onto win.

Artist of the Month: Carrie Underwood

Winning Idol

Boy was Simon right when he predicted Carrie would win 'Idol.' During her time on the show she gathered a fan base called "Carrie's Care Bears." She was never in the bottom three and in May 2005 beat out Bo Bice to take the title.

Artist of the Month: Carrie Underwood

All About Carrie

Carrie Marie Underwood was born on March 10, 1983 in Oklahoma. She has two younger sisters. As a child, Carrie performed in talent shows and sang in church. She graduated from both high school and college with good grades. Carrie tried to get a record deal but it wasn't until her 'Idol' audition that things started to look up.

Artist of the Month: Carrie Underwood

Multi-Platinum Artist

Carrie is a top-selling artist. Her debut album 'Some Hearts' was certified 6x platinum and is the fastest selling debut country album in Nielsen SoundScan history. It produced five #1 singles including Inside Your Heaven," "Jesus, Take the Wheel", "Don't Forget to Remember Me", "Wasted," and her biggest hit to date, "Before He Cheats. Carrie's second album, 'Carnival Ride' has already sold 2 million albums and produced a #1 single "So Small."

Artist of the Month: Carrie Underwood

Awards, Awards, Awards

Carrie is the first 'American Idol' winner to take home prizes at all three major music awards in the same awards show season (06-07), including a grand total of four American Music Awards, thirteen Billboard Music Awards, and two Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. In 2007 she won three CMT awards and three Academy of Country Music Awards. Where does she put all of these?