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41 years old (Born on March 10, 1983)

American country music singer; American Idol winner; She is famous from American Idol 2005 winner.

In 2006, accepted 2 ACM awards Top New Female Vocalist and Single 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. 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. Her debut album, "Some Hearts" was released on November 15, 2005. The first single "Jesus Take The Wheel" was released to radio stations on October 18, 2005. Her fans call themselves the Care Bears.

Graduated from Northeastern State University with a degree in mass communications (2006)

Named 2005 Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today magazine.

Her favourite singer is Martina McBride.

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]

First American Idol debut album to be certified 7x platinum (April 2006).

Favourite food is Pizza.

Graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern State University with a degree in journalism on May 6, 2006.

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`.

Invited on March 15, 2008 to join the Grand Ole Opry

On November 6, 2006 in New York City' s Madision Square Garden Won CMA Horizon and CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year awards.

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".

Accepted 2 ACM awards, one for single record of the year, and one for top new female artist.

For 2 years during the summer, she performed in Northeastern`s Downtown Country Show in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

She is a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Cowboys.

She is the first and only American Idol contestant not born in a hospital.

Appeared as musical guest on Saturday Night Live March 24, 2007. NFL Quarterback Peyton Manning was the host.

Is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.

Collects Bunnies

After becoming a country singer, Carrie moved to Nashville, Tennessee.

In 2007, accepted 2 CMT Awards for Female Video of the Year and Video of the Year for "Before He Cheats".

Appeared as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" (1975) on March 24, 2007. NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was the host.

Signed an endorsement deal with Hershey`s chocolate in 2005.

Her favorite singer is Martina McBride; favorite movies are Horror; and favorite food is Pizza.

She is a vegetarian. Made this known on an episode of American Idol, when she wore a "V is for Vegetarian," T-shirt.

Is a "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987) fan.

Has 2 older sisters, Shanna & Stephanie

Started singing in church at the age of three.

Won American Idol [2005].

In 2007, accepted 3 ACM Awards for Top Female Vocalist, Album of the Year (Some Hearts), & Video of the Year ("Before He Cheats").

Lives on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma.

Grew up on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma.

Keeps a Journal

Likes to listen to Mu00f6tley Cru00fce.

Signed an endorsement deal with Hershey's chocolate.

First American Idol debut album to be certified triple platinum (April 2006).

Is a big sports fan, and is a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma Sooners, and Boston Red Sox.

After becoming a country/pop singer, Carrie moved to Nashville, Tennesse to be closer to her recording studio's location.

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She was and still is friends with fellow season 4 finalist `Lindsey Cardinale`.

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 another CMT award for the Most Inspiring Video Of The Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel".

Favourite movies are Horror

On May 24, 2006 on the American Idol final, she sang her current hit single "Don't Forget to Remember Me".

Named 2005 Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today magazine

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.

Amazingly, has no formal training in voice or singing.

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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.

She loves scary movies.

She is reportedly dating Mike Fisher, a Canadian Ottawa Senator hockey player.

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.

Graduated from Checotah High School as salutatorian (2001)

Competed in numerous beauty pageants at the university and was selected as Miss NSU runner-up in 2004.

May 25 was declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma.

In 2006, accepted 4 CMT Loaded Awards for: #1 Streamed Live Performance - duet with Jamie O`Neal, "Does He Love You" from CMT Greatest Duets Concert #1 Streamed Hottest Chick with Baseball Bat - "Before He Cheats" #1 Streamed Stickin` It to the Man Video "Before He Cheats" #1 Digitally Active Female Artist.

In 2006, accepted 2 CMT awards for Female Video of the Year and Breakthrough Video of the Year ("Jesus, Take The Wheel").

On November 6, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee, won CMA Horizon and CMA Female Vocalist Of The Year awards.