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

Carrie Underwood’s “Jesus Take the Wheel” became an instant smash upon release, helping to solidify the singer as a vocal ...
American Songwriter

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 ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 2005, Carrie Underwood Made History With a Record-Breaking Debut, Cementing Her Status as a Pop Country Icon

Some Hearts cemented Underwood’s status as a crossover artist, thanks to singles like “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats”. The record debuted at an impressive No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and ...