Lives on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Collects Bunnies

Named 2005 Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today magazine.

Signed an endorsement deal with Hershey's chocolate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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".

May 25 was declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma.

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

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

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

Is a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority.

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

Her fans call themselves the Care Bears.

Likes to listen to Mötley Crüe.

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

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

She loves scary movies.

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`.

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

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

Named 2005 Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today magazine

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.

Has 2 older sisters, Shanna & Stephanie

Graduated from Checotah High School as salutatorian (2001)

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

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.

Started singing in church at the age of three.

Amazingly, has no formal training in voice or singing.

Won American Idol [2005].

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

Keeps a Journal

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".

Grew up on a farm in Checotah, Oklahoma.

Favourite food is Pizza.

Favourite movies are Horror

Her favourite singer is Martina McBride.