Carrie Underwood is a notable country music artist who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of "American Idol" in 2005. Her powerful vocals and storytelling lyrics have helped redefine contemporary country music. Underwood is known for her crossover success in the pop genre with hits like "Before He Cheats" and "Jesus, Take the Wheel." She is a significant figure in the music industry, having won multiple Grammy Awards and sold millions of albums worldwide.