Yeah, she is young, talented and has risen to the top of the charts as a country pop singer and songwriter. As Kelly Clarkson, she is also an American Idol alumnus and a multiple Grammy Award winner. According to Nielsen SoundScan Carrie Underwood’s album sales look like this: “Some Hearts” released in 2005 sold 6,695,000 copies. As for “Carnival Ride”, her second studio album sold 2,631,000 copies. Not too bad for a 26 year old from Oklahoma.

But, that’s not all. Carrie Underwood has won six ACM awards and is nominated for four awards this year, including Entertainer of Year. Previous winners in this category include Loretta Lynn in 1975, Dolly Parton in 1977, Barbara Mandrell in 1980, Reba McEntire in 1994, Shania Twain in 1999 and most recently Dixie Chicks in 2000. So. yeah she belongs in that league.

Carrie Underwood is also scheduled to perform at this year’s telecast of the 44th Academy Of Country Music Awards live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5th at 8:00pm ET on CBS. But here’s something that you’ve been waiting for. She will actually be performing with Randy Travis tonight March 18 on American Idol. Not to mention that she also recorded a cover of Motley Crue’s “Home Sweet Home” which is being used as a farewell themesong for the eliminated American Idol contestants.

So, if you can’t wait to see her live on American Idol, go ahead grab the mic and sing to the music Carrie Underwood’s karaokes. And, don’t forget to drop us a line after you watch Carrie’s performance. We’d love to hear from you all!

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