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What are facts about Carrie Underwood?

Personal Information:

- Full name: Carrie Marie Underwood

- Birth date: March 10, 1983

- Birthplace: Checotah, Oklahoma, U.S.

- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actress

- Years active: 2004-present

Singing Career:

- Rose to fame after winning the fourth season of "American Idol" in 2005.

- Has released eight studio albums, including "Some Hearts" (2005), "Carnival Ride" (2007), "Play On" (2009), "Blown Away" (2012), "Storyteller" (2015), "Cry Pretty" (2018), "My Savior" (2021), and "Denim & Rhinestones" (2022).

- Known for her powerful vocals and country-pop style.

- Has won numerous awards, including seven Grammy Awards, 22 Billboard Music Awards, and 15 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Acting Career:

- Made her film debut in the 2011 movie "Soul Surfer," based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton.

- Starred in the NBC drama series "Sound of Music Live!" in 2013 and the HBO series "The Passion" in 2016.

- Has also appeared in several television shows and specials, including "How I Met Your Mother," "The Voice," and "Saturday Night Live."

Personal Life:

- Married to former professional hockey player Mike Fisher since 2010.

- They have two sons together, Isaiah Michael Fisher (born in 2015) and Jacob Bryan Fisher (born in 2019).

- Founded the C.A.T.S. Foundation (Checotah Animal, Town, and School) to support animals and education in her hometown.

Philanthropy:

- Actively involved in charity work and supports numerous organizations, including the USO, Red Cross, and Save the Children.

- Has donated to various causes and disaster relief efforts, such as the 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2013 Moore tornado.

- Established the Carrie Underwood Animal Rescue Fund to help animals in need.

Business Ventures:

- Launched her own fitness apparel brand, CALIA by Carrie Underwood, in 2015.

- Has endorsement deals with various brands and products, including Skechers, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Olay.

- Has a lifestyle magazine called "Carrie Underwood: A Life in Music and Style" published quarterly by Hearst.

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