Carrie Underwood is an acclaimed American singer and songwriter who rose to fame after winning American Idol in 2005. Her debut single Inside Your Heaven made history as the first by a country artist to debut at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100. Her first album Some Hearts became the best-selling debut by a solo female country artist and won her multiple Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist. She followed with a string of successful albums including Carnival Ride, Play On, Blown Away, and Cry Pretty, each achieving major chart success and earning critical acclaim. Underwood is known for powerful crossover hits like Jesus Take the Wheel, Before He Cheats, and Something in the Water. She has released chart-topping singles and albums across country, pop, and gospel, and is recognized as the highest-certified female country artist in digital sales, with over 85 million records sold worldwide. With over a dozen American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, multiple Grammy Awards, and Guinness World Records, she is one of the most decorated artists in country music. Beyond her music, Underwood has launched a fitness fashion line, Calia by Carrie, and is a New York Times best-selling author. She is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is consistently named one of the most influential women in music.