The Crown Fits: Carrie Underwood’s 20-Year Reign and the Song That Changed Everything

Twenty years ago, a quiet girl from Oklahoma stepped into the spotlight. She had a voice that could shake the rafters. After winning American Idol in 2005, she wore the title of “sweet farm girl” like a protective shield. Carrie Underwood was country music’s newest, most perfect princess. But princesses eventually have to become queens. … Read more

From a Nervous Farm Girl to the Judges’ Table: Carrie Underwood’s Ultimate Flashback

Imagine the bright lights of Hollywood Week of American Idol in Nashville. The massive theater is completely quiet. The pressure is huge. A young singer named Madison Moon walks slowly to the microphone.  She takes a deep breath. She is about to turn the room into a literal time machine. She chooses to sing “Alone” … Read more