Carrie Underwood rose to fame after winning the fourth season of American Idol. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Underwood is one of the few American Idol winners to make it such a high level of musical superstardom. TIME magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people globally; Rolling Stone named her the female vocalist of her generation in any genre, and Billboard honored her as Country Music’s Reigning Queen.
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The singer has won multiple Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, American Musician awards, and even a Guinness World Record. She truly is one of the most successful and beloved artists of the 21st century. Here are some things you probably don’t know about the little country girl who could.