Ever since winning American Idol in 2005, Carrie Underwood has become a prominent figure in country music, selling over 65 million records worldwide. Beyond her music career, here are ten lesser-known facts about this country superstar:
1. Almost “Stacy” Underwood Carrie’s parents nearly named her Stacy instead of Carrie, a revelation she shared in a US Weekly interview. Fortunately, “Carrie Underwood” has a better ring to it.
2. Hometown’s Unique Celebration Underwood’s hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma, hosts an annual okra festival called Okrafest, honoring the vegetable’s significance in the area’s history. Underwood loves fried okra.
3. Philanthropic Efforts In 2009, Underwood founded the C.A.T.S. Foundation, supporting the Checotah community. The foundation, in collaboration with ACM Lifting Lives, donated $120,000 worth of instruments to the town’s music programs.
4. Unusual Childhood Pet During her childhood, Underwood had a pet duck named Drake, known for eating dog food and playfully biting her.
5. Unique Scent Preferences Contrary to popular opinion, Underwood enjoys the smell of skunks, a preference not widely shared.
6. First Flight for American Idol Before American Idol, Underwood had never been on a plane. Her first flight was for the show, leading her to success.
7. Fear of Recreational Vehicles Despite being a country girl, Underwood admits to having a fear of four-wheelers and motorcycles, avoiding these recreational vehicles.
8. Unexpected Love for Horror Underwood surprises fans by revealing her love for horror movies and books, particularly those by Stephen King. The inspiration for her music video “Two Black Cadillacs” came partially from King’s book Christine.
9. Zombie Enthusiast Underwood is a massive fan of The Walking Dead and even appeared on Talking Dead. She dreams of playing a zombie in the show.
10. The Importance of Making the Bed Underwood’s day hinges on making her bed every morning. She admitted to Nash Country Weekly that she “can’t function” without this daily chore.
