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Carrie Underwood debuted a new NBC Sunday Night Football opening song on Sunday, September 13 — and NFL fans were divided in their reactions. On Sunday evening, the Dallas Cowboys vs.

Entertainment News / The Spun / September 10

NBC Is Facing Pressure To Replace Carrie Underwood

It only took one game this NFL season for fans to question NBC bringing back Carrie Underwood for its “Sunday Night Football” broadcast. Underwood has been performing “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” for the past 13 NFL seasons, proving to be a worthy successor to Faith Hill.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 7

Country’s Rhinestone Superstar Just Proved She’s a Nu-Metal Fan at Heart

Carrie Underwood may be one of country music’s biggest stars, but she clearly hasn’t forgotten the rock music she grew up loving. The singer, 43, surprised fans during her headlining set at the Velocity Festival in Dyersville, Iowa, on Sept.

Entertainment News / HITC / August 7

‘Time to pass the torch’ – NBC viewers want country superstar for SNF theme song after Carrie Underwood announcement

Carrie Underwood will return as the face of NBC’s Sunday Night Football opening theme for a 14th consecutive season, but the announcement has divided NFL fans on social media.

Entertainment News / Total Pro Sports / August 4

NBC Announces Major Carrie Underwood Change For ‘Sunday Night Football’ In 2026

Carrie Underwood isn’t going anywhere. NBC has confirmed the country music superstar will return for a 14th consecutive season as the voice of ‘Sunday Night Football’, introducing a brand-new version of the broadcast’s iconic opening anthem.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 1

Carrie Underwood Fans Go Wild as ‘American Idol’ Judge Shares Rare Childhood Photo

Carrie Underwood shared a sweet throwback photo on social media on Monday (June 29) to celebrate the legendary career of country music icon Alan Jackson.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 8

‘American Idol’: Why Hannah Harper Joked She Can ‘Quit’ Music Already

It’s been less than a month since Hannah Harper was crowned the winner of American Idol Season 24, but she recently joked in a new interview that she’s ready to “quit” music after hitting a major career milestone.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 4

‘American Idol’ Finalists Jordan McCullough & Hannah Harper Have Sweet Reunion

Hannah Harper had a very special guest in attendance when she made her Grand Ole Opry debut on June 2: fellow American Idol finalist Jordan McCullough!

Entertainment News / TV Insider / June 3

‘American Idol’s Hannah Harper Duets With Carrie Underwood During Career Milestone

Hannah Harper made her Grand Ole Opry debut in a major career milestone moment, and it was made even more special thanks to a special appearance from Carrie Underwood.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 28

‘American Idol’: Hannah Harper Reveals How Carrie Underwood Was ‘Really Encouraging’

From the moment Hannah Harper auditioned for American Idol, she connected with Carrie Underwood, the only female judge on the Season 24 panel. Underwood was brought to tears over Harper’s original song “String Cheese,” which dove into the struggles of motherhood (something Underwood, a mother of two herself, was able to relate to).

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 13

Carrie Underwood feels like 'Cinderella at the ball', but why?

Carrie Underwood is often "covered in dirt [and] poop" when she's at home on her farm. The 43-year-old country music star is made to feel like "Cinderella at the ball" when she's working - but Carrie admits that her home life is dramatically different.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 12

‘American Idol’: Hannah Harper & Carrie Underwood Tease ‘String Cheese’ Collab After Finale

Carrie Underwood championed Hannah Harper from the moment she auditioned for American Idol, breaking down in tears over the relatability of her original song, “String Cheese,” which Hannah wrote while dealing with postpartum depression.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / May 12

‘American Idol’ Judges React to Hannah Harper’s Win & Share Advice for Her Career

From the moment Hannah Harper auditioned for American Idol with an original song about motherhood, she resonated with judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie, as well as viewers across the country, because of her voice, vulnerability, songwriting, and artistic ability.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 12

Carrie Underwood's On-Air Attitude Sparks Backlash Ahead of 'American Idol' Finale

Carrie Underwood is under scrutiny following a series of awkward on-air moments during the current season of "American Idol," sparking online backlash and fueling speculation about her future on the show.

Entertainment News / The Spun / May 4

Carrie Underwood Facing Backlash For Her New Look at 43

Carrie Underwood, the country music singer and "American Idol" judge, unveiled a new look this week. The 43-year-old "Sunday Night Football" intro singer is gearing up for another year.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 28

County star Carrie Underwood reveals what she loves about farm life

Carrie Underwood loves the "challenge" of living on a farm. The 43-year-old country music star moved to a 400-acre farm in 2019 with husband Mike Fisher and their two sons - Isaiah, 11, and Jacob, seven - and Carrie admits that there are pros and cons to living on a farm.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 3

Carrie Underwood stays grounded with faith

Carrie Underwood believes "faith" is the "only" way to stay grounded. The Before He Cheats hitmaker - who has sons Isaiah, 11, and Jacob, seven, with husband Mike Fisher - thinks it is easy to get swept away by the "self-serving" entertainment business but her Christian beliefs help to remind her about what matters.

Entertainment News / Music Times / March 5

Carrie Underwood Booed Off Stage After Harsh Critique: 'American Idol' Fans Demand Her Exit

Country singer Carrie Underwood is facing mounting backlash after being booed by a live audience during a recent episode of American Idol, with some viewers now calling for her to step down from the judging panel.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 20

Carrie Underwood's Brett James tribute

Carrie Underwood has paid tribute to her Jesus Take The Wheel co-writer Brett James. Brett, 57, died alongside his wife Melody Wilson, 59, and stepdaughter Meryl Maxwell Wilson, 28 in a plane crash on Thursday (09.18.25) and Carrie – who worked with Brett on the Grammy-winning 2005 song – took to Instagram to share a touching tribute.

Entertainment News / Contact Music / September 17

Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood strike gold with mental health anthem Leave A Light On

Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood have officially hit gold with their emotional duet Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark). The collaboration between the alternative rock band and the country superstar was certified gold by the RIAA just in time for World Suicide Prevention Day (10.09.25).

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / August 5, 2025

Carrie Underwood Turns Heads With 'Natural' Look for First Time in Decades

Carrie Underwood ditched her trademark blonde and returned to her roots for the first time in decades. "Well, the last time I saw my natural hair color, I was probably about 12 years old, but I thought it might be time to give it a second chance," Carrie, 42, shared via Instagram on Monday, August 4.