Carrie Underwood’s Breakout Hit, Ranked Among ‘100 Greatest Songs of All Time,’ Almost Went To Another Singer

The chart-topping song served as the now Idol judge's breakthrough hit, appearing on her debut album, Some Hearts. But, surprisingly, the spiritual-leaning country ballad about a mother who loses ...
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3 Carrie Underwood Songs That Prove She Is One of Country Music’s Best Singers

Very few artists, of any genre, have the vocal chops of Carrie Underwood. Since winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005, Underwood has proven, time and again, her vocal abilities. These three songs ...
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Country reached a new millennium with hits by Carrie Underwood, Lady A. See which made the Opry's list of 100 greatest songs

The Grand Ole Opry, country music's beloved cultural institution and an American staple, turns 100 this year. To celebrate, the Opry is revealing a list its fans compiled of the 100 greatest country ...
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On This Day in 2006, Carrie Underwood Released a Single With “Just Enough Violence” To Become One of the Best-Selling Country Songs Ever

On this day (August 19) in 2006, Carrie Underwood released “Before He Cheats” as the fourth single from her debut studio album, Some Hearts. The song topped the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot ...