When she first stepped into the spotlight, Carrie Underwood was a fresh‑faced 21‑year‑old from tiny Checotah, Oklahoma, auditioning for American Idol. She’d never flown before, never worn red‑carpet heels, and suddenly the world was watching her belt out notes with raw emotion.

After claiming the Idol crown in 2005, Underwood soared: eight Grammy wins, albums that stacked on radio spins, and a movement into fashion and lifestyle.
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