Carrie Underwood

American Idol alumna Carrie Underwood is perhaps one of the show’s most successful winners. Not only did she win the coveted American Idol title in 2005, but she also went on to have fourteen Grammys to her name.Although the singer always had a strong passion for music, there was a time in her life when she tried to pursue a different path. After finishing her journalism degree as her class’ magna cum laude, Underwood tried her hand in various jobs. She waited tables, worked in zoos, and even joined pageant competitions.

Then from 2004-2005, Underwood focused her attention on becoming the fourth American Idol. She ultimately emerged as the show’s winner and released her debut single and album in the same year. Her debut song quickly shot up to number one in the Billboard Hot 100, paving the way for a very successful career. Nowadays, Carrie Underwood is widely considered as one of the top players in the country music scene.