Carrie Underwood's country music career in numbers

It’s been 12 years since Carrie was crowned the winner of the fourth season of <em>American Idol</em> and since then she has been making history, smashing record sales and blazing an unforgettable trail as one of country music’s brightest stars. <p>One of her biggest fans is none other than singing great Dolly Parton. “She’s spectacular of course,” Dolly has said of Carrie, “she’s a sweet beautiful girl and can sing like nobody’s business.” Proof of her talent rests in the growing list of number-one hits, permanent residency on the charts and the nearly 200 award nominations she has received over the past decade.</p> Still, the down-to-earth beauty is the first to admit that her greatest accomplishments and sources happiness are found at home with her husband of six years, Canadian NHL star Mike Fisher, and their son Isaiah. “This has been one incredible ride,” the singer has said in regards to her successes to date… and it’s safe to say that Carrie’s ride is far from over. <p>Here, Hello! looks at the numbers that have set so many milestones in Carrie Underwood's career.
Over <strong>500 MILLION VOTES</strong> helped Carrie take home the top prize on the fourth season of 'American Idol' in 2005. She was the first country artist to win the singing competition. Photo: © Getty Images
Her debut album, 'Some Hearts,' topped the country charts for <strong>27 WEEKS</strong>, was named Billboard’s country album of the decade and is still the best-selling solo female debut in country music history. Photo: © Getty Images
In 2008, Carrie became a card-carrying member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry alongside country greats like Reba McEntire and Keith Urban. At the time of her induction (here with Garth Brooks), Carrie said, “"It means a lot to me because it’s the heart of country music, the church, the sacred place, the super-elite club that says you love this music” Photo: © Getty Images
The "Little Toy Guns” singer has <strong>SEVEN GRAMMY TROPHIES</strong> to her name. Photo: © Getty Images
Carrie received her <strong>1ST GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATION</strong> in 2011 for her song “There’s a Place for Us” from the film <em>The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader</em>. Photo: © Getty Images
Her name has been called <strong>11 TIMES</strong> at the Academy of Country Music Awards and, in 2010, she was named Entertainer of the Year for the second time - the first female artist to do so. Photo: © Getty Images
After spending <strong>TWO YEARS</strong> as Olay’s first North American celebrity ambassador, Carrie stepped up her beauty game in 2010, taking on the role of brand ambassador for Almay. Photo: © Getty Images
Carrie has sold more than <strong>65 MILLION RECORDS</strong> over the past 12 years and has racked up <strong>24 NUMBER-ONE SINGLES</strong>, including: “Before He Cheats”, “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Blown Away”. Photo: © Getty Images
Carrie and Brad Paisley have co-hosted the CMA Awards <strong>NINE TIMES</strong>. Photo: © Getty Images
Her discography includes <strong>FIVE STUDIO ALBUMS</strong> and one greatest hits offering that includes 24 of the singer’s best songs. Photo: © Getty Images
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