Carrie Underwood isn’t trying to keep vampires away, but her entire home now smells like garlic.
The “Two Black Cadillacs” singer posted a picture of some plump-looking garlic cloves on her Instagram that, you guessed it, came straight out of her garden.
“Spent all day yesterday dealing with all the garlic in the root cellar,” Underwood explains to fans, showing off a big pile of her very own garlic. “I’ll have a new crop coming later this year so I figured I might as well preserve last year’s haul. I pickled some, minced and pressure canned some and dried some for garlic powder.”
“Our whole house now smells like garlic, but I’m happy with how it all turned out! Now it’s ready to use when I need it!” she adds.
The 8-time Grammy winner details why she and garlic are seeing eye-to-eye right now.
But, first off, let’s address the elephant in the room here: The fact that she apparently has a root cellar in her home. According to Almanac.com a root cellar is any storage location that uses the earth’s natural cooling, insulating and humidifying properties.
That’s some next-level stuff right there, especially when you’re canning your own foods.
Some photos included in the new American Idol judge’s Instagram post show the pickled garlic jars that she canned.
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She also included a picture of the delicious-looking dried garlic that she will use for garlic powder.
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The last picture in the carousel of photos is the whole setup, complete and ready for storage in the root cellar.
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Just a dash of garlic can make the kitchen smell like it, so we can just imagine how garlicky Underwood’s home smells after she did all of this work!
20 Things Carrie Underwood Has Done Since Winning ‘American Idol’
Carrie Underwood has been, well, busy since winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005. Since the confetti fell, the country singer has released nine albums and embarked on seven tours. She’s also tried her hand at acting and launched a handful of businesses.
Over the years she’s become one of the biggest success stories to come out of the show, winning countless awards and amassing a staggering net worth of over $100 million.
Keep scrolling to see 20 things Underwood has done since her time on the reality singing competition.
Released Nine Studio Albums
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Released Nine Studio Albums
Since her American Idol win, Underwood has released nine albums. Her first project after the show was Some Hearts, which arrived in 2005, followed by Carnival Ride in 2007 and Play On in 2009. She then dropped Blown Away (2012), Storyteller (2015) and Cry Pretty (2018). In 2020 she deviated from country music with her Christmas album My Gift, then released a Gospel covers project, My Savior, the following year. Underwood’s most recent album Denim & Rhinestones came out in 2022.
Toured Seven Times
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Toured Seven Times
After winning American Idol, the show’s alum went on her first tour, Carrie Underwood: Live in Concert in 2006, singing many songs from her debut album. She has toured in support of each of her country albums, totaling seven tours overall. Underwood did not hit the road for her My Gift and My Savior projects.
Made Her Saturday Night Live Debut
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Made Her ‘Saturday Night Live’ Debut
Like so many other country artists, Underwood has graced the iconic Saturday Night Live stage. Just two years after winning American Idol, the singer was the musical guest on the show on March 24, 2007. After being introduced by Peyton Manning, she performed her songs “Before He Cheats” and “Wasted.”
Won Eight Grammys … and Dozens of Other Awards
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Won Eight Grammys … and Dozens of Other Awards
Underwood is easily one of the most decorated artists in country music. Her greatest accomplishments are the eight Grammy Awards she has won since her time on American Idol. In addition, she has won nine CMA Awards, 16 ACM Awards, 17 American Music Awards, 25 CMT Awards and 29 BMI Awards. She’s also racked up 12 Billboard Awards, 9 People’s Choice Awards, 2 GMA Dove Awards and 12 American Country Awards!
Hosted the CMA Awards 12 Times
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Hosted the CMA Awards 12 Times
For 11 years in a row, Underwood hosted the annual CMA Awards with fellow country artist Brad Paisley. The pair were known for their zany antics and silly parody songs from 2008 through 2018. Underwood hosted the 2019 show, too, but with Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, before retiring from the gig. Her 12 turns at host ties the record for most with Vince Gill, who’s also hosted 12 times.
Made Her Sesame Street Debut … as a Worm
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Made Her ‘Sesame Street’ Debut … as a Worm
Although she did not appear on Sesame Street in person, Underwood did offer up her beautiful vocals to a worm named Carrie Underworm. She sings a sweet song about how great it is to be a worm ahead of the worm’s biggest event of the year, the Squirmadega races.
Sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIV
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Sang the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIV
While several country artists have been selected to sing the National Anthem ahead of big sporting events, nothing compares to doing it for the Super Bowl. Underwood was selected to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Super Bowl XLIV in 2010. Her performance won the approval of the fans at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium and across the nation. She has also sung our nation’s anthem at NHL games for the Nashville Predators and Chicago Blackhawks.
Been Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry
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Been Inducted Into the Grand Ole Opry
Shortly after her American Idol victory, Underwood made her performance debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage. On March 15, 2008, Randy Travis had the honor of inviting her to become a member of the Opry. She was inducted on May 10 of that year, in a celebration hosted by Garth Brooks.
Married NHL Player Mike Fisher
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Married NHL Player Mike Fisher
Underwood tied the knot with NHL player Mike Fisher on July 10, 2010. The pair met through mutual friends who arranged for them to get together at one of her concerts in 2008. Just over a year later, the two were engaged. In 2024, Underwood and Fisher live with their two sons on a farm just outside of Nashville.
Played Tiffany on How I Met Your Mother
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Played Tiffany on ‘How I Met Your Mother’
In March 2010, Underwood made an appearance on the popular show How I Met Your Mother in an episode titled “Hooked.” Her character Tiffany, a medical sales rep, develops a relationship with the main character, Ted. It was her first acting role and it resulted in the show’s second-highest rated episode for Season 5.
Played Sarah Hill in Soul Surfer
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Played Sarah Hill in ‘Soul Surfer’
Underwood made her big screen debut in April 2011 in the movie Soul Surfer. The movie follows the true story of surfer Bethany Hamilton as she overcomes obstacles to return to the water after a shark attack took her arm. The singer plays Sarah Hill, who was Hamilton’s church youth leader at the time.
Played Maria von Trapp in The Sound of Music Live!
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Played Maria von Trapp in ‘The Sound of Music Live!’
In Dec. 2013, Underwood took on the role of Maria von Trapp in NBC’s The Sound of Music Live! The musical was performed live on television during a three-hour telecast, with Underwood in the leading role.
Sang the Sunday Night Football Opening Theme Song
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Sang the ‘Sunday Night Football’ Opening Theme Song
After taking over for Faith Hill, Underwood has been the face of Sunday Night Football since 2013. She has sung a handful of different theme songs for NBC’s night of programming. In addition to the well-known “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” – a riff on Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You” – Underwood turned her duet with Miranda Lambert, “Something Bad,” into an NFL-friendly “Oh Sunday Night.” She also crafted an original song in 2018 called “Game On.”
Became a Mom to Sons Isaiah and Jacob
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Became a Mom to Sons Isaiah and Jacob
Underwood and her husband Mike share two children. Their first son, Isaiah, was born on Feb. 27, 2015, and their second boy Jacob arrived on Jan. 21, 2019. The syat suffered three miscarriages in between their births. Those heartbreaking experiences are what inspired her song “Cry Pretty.”
Launched Her Own Clothing Line, Calia
Launched Her Own Clothing Line, Calia
As a fitness enthusiast, it’s no surprise that the country singer launched her own athletics clothing line, Calia. In a partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Underwood created a line of women’s workout and leisure attire. Although the brand still exists, Underwood left Calia in 2021, with the fall line that year being her final drop.
Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On Sept. 20, 2018, Underwood received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is the proud owner of star No. 2,646. Those who were a part of her unveiling ceremony included American Idol judge Simon Cowell and fellow country singer Brad Paisley. Her husband Mike Fisher and son Isaiah were in attendance to celebrate the big moment.
Wrote a Book, Find Your Path
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Wrote a Book, ‘Find Your Path’
On March 3, 2020, Underwood became an author with her book Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul, and Get Strong with the Fit52 Life. The book features sections about her life, healthy eating strategies and recipes, plus at-home workout plans from her trainer.
Launched Her Own Fitness App, Fit52
Launched Her Own Fitness App, Fit52
In addition to her powerhouse vocals, Underwood is (almost) just as well-known for her killer legs. The singer is deeply passionate about fitness and launched her own Fitness App called Fit52. The name comes from a clever workout method Underwood has used for years that utilizes a deck of cards. Each suit is assigned a different exercise, with the card’s value dictating the number of repetitions. With 52 cards in a deck, you can see where the name comes from.
Developed a Green Thumb
Developed a Green Thumb
Despite all the glitz and glamor on stage, Underwood is not afraid to get her hands dirty. The Oklahoman has developed quite the green thumb on her farm in Tennessee. It’s no surprise, given the fact that she was raised on a farm, but her crops are very impressive! She regularly shares photos of her harvests and experiments in the kitchen on social media.
Launched a Las Vegas Residency, Reflection
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Launched a Las Vegas Residency, ‘Reflection’
In Dec. 2021, Underwood launched her own Las Vegas residency, Reflection at Resorts World Las Vegas resort and casino. She was selected as the venue’s first in-house resident artist, and her show has been so popular she has renewed it several times. She now has dates extending through April 2025.
PICTURES: See Inside Carrie Underwood’s Breathtaking Nashville Mansion
Carrie Underwood and her husband, Mike Fisher, owned a 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2-half-bathroom home in an affluent Nashville suburb called Brentwood. The 7,000-square-foot mansion features a wet bar, fitness center and tennis court, as well as a four-car garage, walk-out basement with heated marble floors and extra appliances, including a sub-zero fridge and wine fridge. That house is where Underwood suffered a devastating fall in 2017.
The couple sold the luxurious home for $1,410,000 in March of 2019, after they moved into the massive dream home that they had spent several years building from scratch.
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36 Photos of Carrie Underwood Young
Carrie Underwood is undeniably one of the most popular musicians on the planet, with a quick rise to stardom after winning American Idol in 2005. Eight Grammys and countless ACM and CMA Awards later, Underwood is still releasing music and touring. Let’s take a look at Carrie Underwood when she was young, before we met her and when we first got to know this star.
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Carrie Underwood at The CMA Awards, November, 2013
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Carrie Underwood at the CMA Awards, November 2013
Carrie Underwood signs a giant Patron tequila guitar to benefit Keep the Music Playing/music education on November 3, 2013 in Nashville.
The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, February, 2013
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Carrie Attends the 2013 Grammys
Carrie Underwood attends the 55th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles.
Carrie Underwood & Husband Mike Fisher, CMT Artists Of The Year Awards, December 3, 2012
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Carrie Underwood & Husband Mike Fisher, Dec. 2012
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher attend the 2012 CMT Artists of the Year Awards at the Factory at Franklin on December 3, 2012 in Franklin, Tenn.
Carrie Underwood & Husband Mike Fisher, Visit Walt Disney World, July 24, 2012
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Carrie Underwood & Husband Mike Fisher Visit Walt Disney World, July 24, 2012
Underwood and Fisher took a vacation with friends to Walt Disney World Resort.
Carrie Underwood, City Of Hopes 2012 Celebrity Softball Challenge, June 2012
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Carrie at the City of Hope’s 2012 Celebrity Softball Challenge
Country artist Carrie Underwood steps up to bat at City of Hope’s 22nd annual Celebrity Softball Challenge during CMA Fest on June 9, 2012 in Nashville.
Carrie Underwood & Steven Tyler, CMT Crossroads Live From Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam, February 2, 2012
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Carrie With Steven Tyler, CMT Crossroads Live From Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam, Feb. 2012
Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood pose at the CMT Crossroads Live From Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam rehearsals at Indiana State Fairgrounds, Pepsi Coliseum on February 2, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Carrie Underwood at the American Country Awards, December 5, 2011
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Carrie Underwood at the American Country Awards, Dec. 2011
Carrie Underwood poses in the press room with the awards for Artist of the Year: Female, Single of the Year: Female and Music Video: Female at the American Country Awards. MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 5, 2011, Las Vegas.
Carrie Underwood, Nashville Predators game, February 17, 2011
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Carrie Underwood Attends Nashville Predators Game, Feb. 2011
Carrie Underwood celebrates after a goal by the Nashville Predators against the Vancouver Canucks on February 17, 2011 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Carrie Underwood, CMT Music Awards, 2010
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Carrie Underwood Attends the CMT Music Awards, 2010
Carrie Underwood attends the 2010 CMT Music Awards at Bridgestone Arena on June 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Carrie Underwood performs during the Super bowl pregame show, February 7, 2010
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Carrie Underwood Performs During Super Bowl Pregame Show, 2010
Carrie Underwood performs during the pregame show prior to Super Bowl XLIV between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints. February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Carrie Underwood, The Recording Academy And Clive Davis Annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala, January, 2010
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Carrie Underwood Attends Pre-Grammys Gala, January 2010
Carrie Underwood arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards: Salute to Icons Honoring Doug Morris held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 30, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California.
Carrie Underwood & Geroge Jones, Dolly Partons Live From London DVD Premiere Party, November 9, 2009
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Carrie Underwood With George Jones at Dolly Parton’s ‘Live From London’ DVD Premiere Party, 2009
Carrie Underwood and George Jones pose on the Pink Harley XL883 Sportster being auctioned to help raise money for a breast cancer cure through the Susan G. Komen Foundation — backstage at Dolly Parton’s Live From London DVD premiere party, Nov. 9, 2009, Nashville.
Carrie Underwood, 35th Annual Peoples Choice Awards, January 7, 2009
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Carrie Underwood Attends 2009 People’s Choice Awards
Carrie Underwood poses for a portrait with her awards for Favorite Female Singer, Favorite Country Song and Favorite Star Under 35 during the 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards, held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 7, 2009 in Los Angeles.
Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley, The 42nd Annual CMA Awards, 2008
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Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley, 42nd Annual CMA Awards, 2008
Brad Paisley and singer Carrie Underwood appear onstage as hosts during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville.
Carrie Underwood, at Madame Tussauds, October 22, 2008
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Carrie Underwood With Wax Carrie at Madame Tussauds, Oct. 2008
Carrie Underwood poses with her wax figure during the unveiling at Madame Tussauds on October 22, 2008 in New York City.
Carrie Underwood & James Denton, Idol Gives Back 2008
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Carrie Underwood & James Denton, Idol Gives Back 2008
Carrie Underwood and Musician James Denton backstage during the taping of Idol Gives Back held at the Kodak Theatre on April 6, 2008 in Hollywood, California.
Carrie Underwood, Movies Rock A Celebration Of Music In Film, December 7, 2007
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Carrie Underwood at Movies Rock: A Celebration of Music in Film, Dec. 2007
Carrie Underwood arrives at Movies Rock: A Celebration of Music in Film held at the Kodak Theatre on December 2, 2007 in Hollywood.
Carrie Underwood, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring , September 7, 2007
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Carrie Attends Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, 2007
Carrie Underwood poses in Bryant Park during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2008 on September 7, 2007 in New York City.
Carrie Underwood and Tony Romo at the 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, May 15, 2007
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Carrie Underwood and Tony Romo at the ACM Awards, May 15, 2007
Carrie Underwood and Quarterback Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys arrive at the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2007 in Las Vegas.
Carrie Underwood at the 9th Annual Music Preservation Project The Soul of Country, February 8, 2007
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Carrie Underwood at the Music Preservation Project, February 8, 2007
Carrie Underwood arrives at the 9th annual Grammy Foundation Music Preservation Project, held at the Wilshire Ebell Theater on February 8, 2007 in Los Angeles.
Carrie Underwood, sings Nation Anthem at NFC Championship, January 22, 2006
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Carrie Sings the Nation Anthem at NFC Championship, January 22, 2006
Carrie Underwood waves after singing the National Anthem prior to the start of the NFC Championship Game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Carolina Panthers at Qwest Stadium on January 22, 2006 in Seattle.
Carrie Underwood In Concert ABCs Good Morning America Presents, 2006
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Carrie Underwood in Concert on ABC’s Good Morning America Presents, 2006
Carrie Underwood performs on ABC’s Good Morning America concert series in Bryant Park on August 11, 2006 in New York City.
Carrie Underwood Billboard Music Awards, 2006
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Carrie Underwood Attends 2006 Billboard Music Awards
Carrie Underwood arrives at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, December 4, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Carrie Underwood, The 40th Annual CMA Awards, November, 2006
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Carrie Underwood at the 2006 CMA Awards
Carrie Underwood poses with the Female Vocalist of the Year and Horizon awards in the press room at the 40th Annual CMA Awards, Nov. 2006.
Carrie Underwood, sings the national anthem before the start of Game four of the 2005 NBA Finals, June 26, 2005
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Carrie Underwood Sings National Anthem at 2005 NBA Finals
Carrie Underwood sings the National Anthem before Game 4 of the 2005 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons. June 16, 2005 in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Carrie Underwood is named the new American Idol, May 25, 2005
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Carrie Underwood Named Next American Idol, May 25, 2005
Carrie Underwood is named the new American Idol winner onstage during the American Idol Finale: Results Show, held at the Kodak Theatre on May 25, 2005 in Hollywood.
Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood sings at the American Idol final performance, May 21, 2005
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New American Idol Sings Her Final Song, May 21, 2005
Carrie Underwood sings at the American Idol final performance show at the Kodak Theatre on May 21, 2005 in Los Angeles.
Carrie Underwood, High School graduation, 2001
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Carrie Underwood Graduates High School, 2001
Carrie Underwood graduates from Checotah High School in Oklahoma, 2001.
Carrie Underwood, c. late 1990s
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Carrie Underwood, c. Late 1990s
Carrie Underwood, c. mid 1990s
Carrie Underwood, c. Mid-’90s
Carrie Underwood, playing the piano, c. mid 1990s
Carrie Underwood Plays Piano, 1990s
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Carrie Underwood, 1992
Carrie Underwood, Easter 1989
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Carrie Underwood, Easter 1989
Little Carrie Underwood, dressed as a bunny, poses for an Easter picture.
Carrie Underwood, 1986
Carrie Underwood, 1986
Carrie Underwood, c. mid 1980s
Carrie Underwood, c. mid 1980s
Carrie Underwood poses for a Christmas photo.
Carrie Underwood and mother, 1985
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Carrie Underwood and Her Mom, 1985
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