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Carrie Underwood

$140 million
Country Singer-Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Television Personality

Quick Facts

Full Name Carrie Marie Underwood
Net Worth $140 million
Profession Country Singer-Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Television Personality
Date of Birth March 10, 1983
Nationality American
Height 5'3" (160 cm)
Spouse/Partner Mike Fisher (m. 2010)
Children Isaiah Michael Fisher (born 2015), Jacob Bryan Fisher (born 2019)

Biography

Carrie Underwood has an estimated net worth of $140 million, built through record-breaking album sales, seven concert tours, a three-year Las Vegas residency, 13 consecutive seasons performing the NBC Sunday Night Football anthem, and multiple business ventures. Born Carrie Marie Underwood in Muskogee, Oklahoma, she rose from winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005 to become the best-selling debut female country artist of all time and one of the most decorated artists in Grammy history.

Updated March 2026: According to Carrie Underwood’s official press release, she concluded her REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Theatre in April 2025 after 72 performances over three years, becoming the longest-running Las Vegas residency of any solo female country artist. Her net worth is estimated at $140 million, reflecting earnings from albums, tours, a Las Vegas residency, the Sunday Night Football contract, and her CALIA by Carrie Underwood fitness brand.

Early Life and Education

Carrie Marie Underwood was born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and grew up in Checotah, Oklahoma. The youngest of three daughters of Steve Underwood, a lumber company employee, and Carole, a school teacher, she began singing in church and at local events from age three. She studied mass communication at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and was a semester away from graduating when she auditioned for American Idol at the urging of her family. Her Season 4 audition in St. Louis led to her winning the competition in May 2005, receiving 37 million votes in the finale — the highest vote total in the show’s history at that time.

Music Career

Underwood’s debut single, “Inside Your Heaven” (2005), made her the first-ever country artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the only solo country artist to top the chart in the entire 2000s decade. Her debut album Some Hearts (2005), led by the RIAA diamond-certified “Before He Cheats” and Grammy-winning “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” became the best-selling debut album of all time by a solo female country artist. RIAA certification data places her total US certified units at 22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles — totaling 95 million RIAA units.

Underwood is the only country artist to have all five of her first studio albums debut at either number one or number two on the Billboard 200. She won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2006 and has since accumulated eight total Grammy wins from 16 nominations across categories including Best Country Solo Performance, Best Roots Gospel Album (for My Savior in 2022), and Best Country Song.

Her albums have produced consistent number-one country singles: Carnival Ride (2007), Play On (2009), Blown Away (2012), Storyteller (2015), Cry Pretty (2018), and Denim & Rhinestones (2022). Play On made her the only woman ever to achieve 11 consecutive top-two country singles. In 2025, she joined American Idol as a judge, returning to the franchise where her career began. Underwood was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008 and received her Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2018.

How Carrie Underwood Built Her $140 Million Fortune

  • Album sales and streaming: Some Hearts (2005) was certified 8x Platinum and is one of the best-selling debut country albums ever. Across nine albums, Underwood holds 95 million RIAA certified units in the United States, per RIAA certification data.
  • Concert tours: Underwood has completed seven headline tours, generating tens of millions in gross revenue. She has consistently been among country music’s top-grossing touring acts.
  • Las Vegas Residency – REFLECTION: Her residency at Resorts World Theatre ran from December 2021 through April 2025, spanning 72 performances to an audience of over 300,000 fans, per her official site.
  • Sunday Night Football: Underwood has performed the NBC Sunday Night Football intro theme, “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night,” since 2013. Reports from AS USA indicate she earns approximately $1 million per week during the NFL regular season, totaling an estimated $18 million per season.
  • CALIA by Carrie Underwood: Her activewear brand, launched in partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods in 2015, generates ongoing retail revenue. The brand is sold exclusively through Dick’s and her own website.
  • Book publishing: Her 2020 book Find Your Path, a fitness and wellness guide, debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list.
  • American Idol judging: Beginning in 2025, Underwood serves as a judge on the 24th season of American Idol, adding a significant new television income stream.

Personal Life

Underwood met former NHL player Mike Fisher at one of her concerts in Ottawa in 2008. Fisher played for the Ottawa Senators and later the Nashville Predators before retiring in 2018. The couple became engaged in December 2009 and married on July 10, 2010, at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation in Georgia. They have two sons: Isaiah Michael Fisher, born February 27, 2015, in Tennessee, and Jacob Bryan Fisher, born January 21, 2019, also in Tennessee. Underwood has publicly described Jacob as her “miracle baby” following three miscarriages between her sons, which she discussed candidly in a 2020 Women’s Health cover story.

The family is based in Nashville, Tennessee, where they maintain a farm property outside the city. Underwood is a committed Christian who has incorporated her faith into her music, most explicitly through her gospel album My Savior (2021) and Christmas album My Gift (2020, featuring Isaiah on “Little Drummer Boy”). She is a known fitness advocate and follower of a plant-based diet, a lifestyle she detailed in Find Your Path. Underwood confirmed in January 2026 that she has no plans to headline a major tour that year, focusing instead on her American Idol judging duties and selective festival appearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrie Underwood’s net worth?

Carrie Underwood’s net worth is estimated at $140 million. Her wealth derives from nine studio albums totaling 95 million RIAA-certified units, seven concert tours, the REFLECTION Las Vegas Residency (72 shows, 300,000+ attendees), an estimated $18 million per season for the Sunday Night Football intro, and her CALIA activewear brand partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods.

How much does Carrie Underwood make for Sunday Night Football?

Underwood has performed the NBC Sunday Night Football opening theme since 2013. According to AS USA, she is paid approximately $1 million per week during the NFL regular season, totaling roughly $18 million per season. Underwood herself described the arrangement as closer to a personal appearance fee than a structured salary, noting it is not as large as widely reported figures.

Who are Carrie Underwood’s children?

Carrie Underwood has two sons with husband Mike Fisher: Isaiah Michael Fisher, born February 27, 2015, and Jacob Bryan Fisher, born January 21, 2019. Underwood has spoken publicly about experiencing three miscarriages between her sons, describing Jacob as her “miracle baby.”

How Old Is Carrie Underwood?

As of March 2026, Carrie Underwood is 43 years old. She was born on March 10, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Underwood rose to fame after winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005 and has since become one of the best-selling country music artists of all time.

How Tall Is Carrie Underwood?

Carrie Underwood stands 5 feet 2.5 inches tall (159 cm). Despite her petite stature, she commands massive concert stages and is known for her powerhouse vocals and athletic fitness regimen.

Who Is Carrie Underwood’s Husband?

Carrie Underwood is married to Mike Fisher, a retired NHL hockey player. The couple married in 2010 after meeting backstage at one of Underwood’s concerts. Fisher played for the Nashville Predators for much of his career.

Does Carrie Underwood Have Kids?

Carrie Underwood has two sons with her husband Mike Fisher. Isaiah Michael was born in 2015 and is 11 years old, while Jacob Bryan was born in 2019 and is 7 years old. The family lives together in Tennessee.

Where Does Carrie Underwood Live?

Carrie Underwood lives in Franklin, Tennessee, in a custom-built estate valued at approximately $6 million. She and her husband Mike Fisher purchased the land for $3.2 million and built their dream home on the property.

How Much Does Carrie Underwood Make Per Year?

Carrie Underwood has been one of country music’s top earners, bringing in $31 million between June 2012 and June 2013 according to Forbes. Her income comes from album sales, touring, her fitness brand CALIA, and her role as a judge on American Idol.