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

002. Grew up on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma.

003. 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”.

003. Keeps a Journal

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

005. Won American Idol [2005].

006. Amazingly, has no formal training in voice or singing.

007. Started singing in church at the age of three.

008. 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.

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

010. Graduated from Checotah High School as salutatorian (2001)

011. Has 2 older sisters, Shanna & Stephanie

012. 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.

013. Named 2005 Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today magazine.

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

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

016. 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’.

017. She loves scary movies.

018. Is a “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (1987) fan.

019. Signed an endorsement deal with Hershey’s chocolate in 2005.

020. Likes to listen to M�tley Cr�e.

021. Her fans call themselves the Care Bears.

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

023. Is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.

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

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

026. In 2008, accepted 1 ACM Award for Female Vocalist of the Year.

027. On May 24, 2006 on the American Idol final, she sang her current hit single “Don’t Forget to Remember Me”.

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

029. May 25 was declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma.

030. 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”.

031. 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.

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

033. 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.

034. 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.

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

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

037. She was and still is friends with fellow season 4 finalist ‘Lindsey Cardinale’.

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

039. In 2006, accepted 2 ACM awards Top New Female Vocalist and Single of the Year (”Jesus, Take The Wheel”).

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

041. 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.

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