Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood is an American country music singer who rose to fame winning the fourth season of *American Idol* in 2005.
She became one of the best-selling country artists of her generation, known for hits like "Before He Cheats" and "Jesus, Take the Wheel." Her name sometimes appears as shorthand for mainstream country-pop crossover success.
Broadcast singing contest
- winnerOne who prevails
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- contestantCompetition participant
- finalistLast-round participant
Simon Cowell · Randy Jackson · Paula Abdul · Ryan Seacrest · voting · breakthrough · reality show · talent competition
Tennessee's largest city
- country musicRural Southern folk-pop genre
- Grand Ole OpryHistoric country music venue
- twangSharp vibrating sound
- steel guitarSlide-played stringed instrument
fiddle · banjo · cowboy boots · honky-tonk · bluegrass · ACM · country ballad · Ryman Auditorium
South Central U.S. state
- small-townLimited local outlook
- blondeFair-haired person
- fitnessGood physical shape
- veganAvoids all animal products
animal rights · mother · songwriter · entertainer · stadium tour
Source of great energy
- beltingForceful chest-voice singing
- rangeExtent of variation
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- pitchFrequency of sound
tone · resonance · vibrato · octave · acapella · runs · high notes · live performance
Adherent of the gospel
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- hymnsReligious songs of worship
- spiritualRelating to the soul
- Sunday Night FootballPrimetime NFL broadcast
baptism · worship · inspirational · church · testimony · devotion
Recording achievement trophy
- BillboardLarge outdoor advertising display
- American Music AwardFan-chosen recording industry honor
- multi-platinumExceeding two million sold
- nominationFormal candidate selection
album of the year · female vocalist · trophy · recognition · hall of fame
American Idol
Broadcast singing contest
- winnerOne who prevails
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- contestantCompetition participant
Simon Cowell · Randy Jackson · Paula Abdul · Ryan Seacrest · finalist · voting · breakthrough · reality show · talent competition · golden ticket
Nashville
Tennessee's largest city
- country musicRural Southern folk-pop genre
- Grand Ole OpryHistoric country music venue
- twangSharp vibrating sound
steel guitar · fiddle · banjo · cowboy boots · honky-tonk · bluegrass · ACM · country ballad · Ryman Auditorium · crossover
Oklahoma
South Central U.S. state
- small-townLimited local outlook
- blondeFair-haired person
- fitnessGood physical shape
vegan · animal rights · mother · songwriter · entertainer · stadium tour
powerhouse
Source of great energy
pitch · tone · resonance · vibrato · octave · acapella · runs · high notes · live performance
Christian
Adherent of the gospel
Sunday Night Football · baptism · worship · inspirational · church · testimony · devotion
Grammy
Recording achievement trophy
- BillboardLarge outdoor advertising display
- American Music AwardFan-chosen recording industry honor
- multi-platinumExceeding two million sold
album of the year · female vocalist · nomination · trophy · recognition · hall of fame
- Idol SingersKelly Clarkson, Fantasia
- Country Musichonky tonk, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, CMT, country pop
- Female SingersAdele, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Cher
- 2000s MusicBeyonce, Britney Spears, Eminem, Justin Timberlake, Usher
- Solo ArtistsTaylor Swift, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Cher
- Reality StarsKim Kardashian, Snooki, Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kylie Jenner
Carrie UnderwoodMarilyn Manson
Ozzy Osbourne · Snoop Dogg · Eminem · Cardi B · Alice Cooper
Carrie UnderwoodMadonna
Christ's mother, or pop icon
Lady Gaga · Miley Cyrus · Jane Fonda · Peaches · M.I.A.
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