Carrie Underwood Age, Height, Husband & Biography

Carrie Underwood is a 43-year-old American country singer from Muskogee, Oklahoma, best known for “Before He Cheats” and “Jesus, Take the Wheel”. Born Carrie Marie Underwood on March 10, 1983, she won the fourth season of American Idol in 2005 and has since won eight Grammy Awards.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carrie Marie Underwood
Age	43 years old
Date of Birth	March 10, 1983
Birthplace	Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Husband	Mike Fisher (m. 2010)
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, actress
Known For	“Before He Cheats”, “Jesus, Take the Wheel”, American Idol
Years Active	2005–present

Who Is Carrie Underwood?

Carrie Underwood is an American country singer known for the hits “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats”. She won the fourth season of American Idol in 2005 and has won eight Grammy Awards, making her one of the most successful American Idol winners of all time.

Carrie Underwood, whose full name is Carrie Marie Underwood, has sold tens of millions of albums worldwide. She has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2008 and has sung the theme song for NBC’s Sunday Night Football since 2013.

Early Life & Background

Carrie Underwood was born Carrie Marie Underwood on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and grew up on her family’s farm in the nearby town of Checotah. She sang in church and at local events as a child and studied mass communication at Northeastern State University.

During her senior year of college she auditioned for the fourth season of American Idol in 2004. She won the competition in May 2005, and her debut single, “Inside Your Heaven”, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Career

Carrie Underwood’s debut album, Some Hearts, was released in November 2005 and became the best-selling solo female debut album in country music history. It included the hits “Jesus, Take the Wheel”, “Wasted” and “Before He Cheats”, which won her the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

She followed it with Carnival Ride (2007), Play On (2009), Blown Away (2012), Storyteller (2015), Cry Pretty (2018), My Gift (2020), My Savior (2021) and Denim & Rhinestones (2022). Her hits include “Cowboy Casanova”, “Good Girl”, “Blown Away”, “Something in the Water” and “Church Bells”.

In 2025 she returned to American Idol as a judge, and in January 2025 she performed “America the Beautiful” at Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration. She has won eight Grammy Awards and is one of the best-selling country artists of all time.

Facts About Carrie Underwood

• She won the fourth season of American Idol in 2005.
• Her debut album, Some Hearts, is the best-selling solo female debut in country music history.
• She has won eight Grammy Awards.
• She has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2008.
• She has sung the Sunday Night Football theme since 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Carrie Underwood?

Carrie Underwood is 43 years old. She was born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

How tall is Carrie Underwood?

Carrie Underwood is 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) tall.

Who is Carrie Underwood’s husband?

Carrie Underwood’s husband is Mike Fisher, a former NHL player. They married on July 10, 2010, and have two sons.

What is Carrie Underwood best known for?

Carrie Underwood is best known for winning American Idol in 2005 and for the hits “Before He Cheats” and “Jesus, Take the Wheel”.

How many Grammys has Carrie Underwood won?

Carrie Underwood has won eight Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 2007.

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