... Kelly Clarkson, Texas; 2003, Ruben Studdard, Alabama; 2004, Fantasia Barrino, North Carolina); 2006, Carrie Underwood, Oklahoma; 2006, Taylor Hicks, Alabama; 2007, Jordin Sparks, Arizona; 2008, David Cook, Texas; and 2009 ...

... remembers when it began with two tables in the parking lot at a Vilonia shopping center. He also recalled the year that Carrie Underwood appeared at the event. "That was before she was a big deal," Mitchell added. "We never dreamed then she would ...

... more than $64 million and boasted a lineup including Bono, Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus, Fergie, Chris Daughtry and Carrie Underwood. The "Idol" singing competition series returns for a new round Jan. 20.

... with this week's Grand Ole Opry theme. From Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton, all the way to previous Idol winner Carrie Underwood, the country greats were featured by contestants who made the songs their own. - Advertisement - Allen performed ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) It's as if Carrie Underwood's dress were a matter of national security. Gaining access to the superstar country singer's rehearsal Friday night required ...

LAS VEGAS Carrie Underwood captured the entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, the first female act to win the honor since the Dixie ...

... same competition that gave us Grammy-winning Kelly Clarkson (the first winner). It's given us season 4 winner Carrie Underwood, whom Forbes reported as the top earning "American Idol" alumni ($14 million in 2009), season 3 top-7 finalist ...

... and has spawned a hit single with "Tattoo." Meanwhile, multiplatinum "Idol" veterans such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry who laughed all the way to the top of the charts after finishing fourth to Hicks can be heard ...

... It was a thrill for me to get to work with producers Shaun Shankel (Natalie Grant, Jump 5) and Mark Bright (Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts), and I hope these songs will inspire, encourage and challenge people in their faith, where a ...

... and Circumstance in front of their family and friends on Friday. Kandis Bivens sang, "Whenever You Remember" by Carrie Underwood at the beginning of the service, then the seniors delivered long stemmed roses to family members in the audience ...