Carrie Underwood Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Carrie Underwood’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $120 million, Carrie Underwood is an American country music singer, actress, songwriter, fashion designer, and author. She gained prominence after winning the fourth season of “American Idol” in 2005. Since then, she has established herself as one of the most significant mainstream recording artists in the music industry, consistently breaking and setting numerous records during her career. Her first album, “Some Hearts,” which was released in 2005, achieved massive crossover success thanks to hit singles like “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats.” This album holds the title of the best-selling solo female debut album in country music history, as well as the fastest-selling debut country album according to Nielsen SoundScan, and it has also been recognized as the best-selling country album in the last 17 years. Underwood received three Grammy Awards for this album, including Best New Artist, with total sales of 7 million copies.

Early Life

Born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Carrie Underwood grew up on her parents’ farm located in the small town of Checotah. Her father was employed at a paper mill, while her mother was an elementary school teacher. At the age of five, she was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, leading to prescriptions of Ritalin and Dexedrine, which she continues to use as an adult. From a young age, Carrie began to perform in church and participate in local talent shows. Encouraged by a local fan, her family took her to Nashville to audition for a record deal when she was 14, although Capital Records showed interest, they ultimately decided against signing her. After completing high school, she stepped back from her musical aspirations and attended Northeastern State University. As part of her college experience, she worked as a page for Oklahoma State Representative Bobby Frame during one summer. Carrie is proudly part of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and competed in several beauty pageants during her time at the university, earning the title of Miss NSU runner-up in 2004. She graduated in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, focusing on journalism, achieving magna cum laude honors.

American Idol

In the summer of 2004, Carrie auditioned for “American Idol” season 4 and was chosen to compete. Throughout her journey on the show, Simon Cowell projected that Carrie would not only win the competition but would also ultimately have higher sales than all the other contestants. Both predictions turned out to be correct, as Carrie clinched the title on May 24, 2005.

Success

In 2005, Underwood released her debut studio album “Some Hearts,” which hit #1 on the U.S. Country chart and #2 on the Billboard 200, achieving 8x platinum certification in the US. Her second album, “Carnival Ride,” was launched in 2007, reaching #1 in both the U.S. and Canada. The album “Play On” followed in 2009, also securing the #1 spot in the U.S. and #2 in Canada. In 2012, Underwood released “Blown Away,” which achieved #1 in both the U.S. and Canada. Her album “Storyteller” came out in 2015, reaching #1 on the U.S. Country chart and #2 overall in the U.S. Following this, “Cry Pretty” was released in 2018, topping both the US Billboard and country charts. She continued her prolific output with “My Gift” (2020) and “My Savior” (2021), leading up to “Denim & Rhinestones” in 2022, signaling a return to her country-pop roots. Recently, Underwood surprised fans with the single “Out of That Truck,”

In March 2023.

Among her numerous #1 singles, Underwood has delivered hits such as “Inside Your Heaven,” “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” “Before He Cheats,” “Wasted,” “So Small,” “All-American Girl,” “Last Name,” “Just a Dream,” “Cowboy Casanova,” “Temporary Home,” “Undo It,” “Good Girl,” “Blown Away,” “Something in the Water,” “Heartbeat,” and “Church Bells.”

Her musical success resulted in her induction into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008, where she remains the youngest member ever admitted. Additionally, she was honored by the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2009. Over her career, she has secured eight Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, 16 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 17 American Music Awards, along with a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Original Song. For the 2014-15 season, Underwood was chosen to perform the Sunday Night Football theme, taking over from fellow country artist Faith Hill. Reports suggest that she earns $1 million weekly ($18 million per season) for this performance, though such claims lack verification.

Endorsements

Throughout her career, Carrie has garnered tens of millions of dollars through endorsement contracts with various companies including Target, Nintendo, Sketchers, Olay, Hershey’s, Almay, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. In 2014, she partnered with Nicole by OPI to introduce a line of 14 nail lacquers. A fitness clothing line named CALIA by Carrie Underwood was launched in 2015, in collaboration with Dick’s Sporting Goods.

In 2020, Carrie Underwood published a fitness and lifestyle book titled “Find Your Path,” which achieved recognition on the New York Times Best-Seller list.

Personal Life

Carrie Underwood began her romantic relationship with NHL player Mike Fisher after they met at one of her concerts in 2008. They became engaged in December 2009 and exchanged vows on July 10, 2010. Her engagement ring, featuring a 12-carat yellow diamond, is estimated to be worth $150,000. In September 2014, they shared the news that they were expecting their first child, and their first son, Isaiah Michael Fisher, was born in 2015. Their second son, Jacob Bryan Fisher, arrived in 2019.

Underwood revealed in 2018 that she had experienced three miscarriages within just over a year.

A vegan since the age of 13, she made this choice because she couldn’t bear the thought of consuming one of her own animals. In 2005 and 2007, PETA recognized her as the “World’s Sexiest Vegetarian.”

Underwood practices Christianity.

In November 2017, after taking one of her dogs outside, Underwood suffered a fall that resulted in a broken wrist and facial injuries requiring 40 to 50 stitches and plastic surgery, leading her to inform fans about her altered appearance post-accident.

Real Estate

The first major investment Carrie Underwood made following her “American Idol” victory in 2005 was a 3,099-square-foot residence located in Franklin, Tennessee. She purchased this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom property for $384,000 but later sold it for $372,500 in 2007.

In 2010, Underwood and Fisher acquired a mansion set on eleven acres in the upscale Spruce Ridge area near Ottawa, Canada. Eventually, they listed this mansion for sale at a price of $2.2 million.

The couple sold their 7,000-square-foot home in Brentwood, Tennessee, for $1.41 million in March 2020. Located southwest of Nashville, Underwood had been the owner of this residence since 2007. The property features four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two half-bathrooms, a fitness center, a wet bar, and a tennis court. Additionally, it includes a four-car garage, a walk-out basement with heated marble flooring, and high-end appliances like a sub-zero refrigerator and a wine fridge.