Who is Carrie Marie Underwood

"I don't want to stop my carnival ride. I love what I do and the people I meet. I consider myself very, very blessed, and things go by so fast. I think sometimes people might feel sorry for me because it's like, "Oh, are you going home for the holidays?" "Oh, I'm not really sure. I think I have to be in L.A. or something." But that's my life, and I love it. I love being busy, and I love the ride."

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At her American Idol audition, Underwood revealed to the judges that her favorite singer is contemporary country recording artist Martina McBride. Throughout her time on American Idol, home videos were shown in which she sang "Independence Day", one of Martina's best known songs. Underwood also released her version of "Independence Day" as the B-side to her first #1 single, "Inside Your Heaven".

In addition to being a singer, Underwood is also a skilled guitar player, and has accompanied herself on guitar during performances of certain songs like "Don't Forget to Remember Me" and "Inside Your Heaven" during some of her live concerts, as well as on the albums.

Another feature of Underwood's interests expressed on Idol is her love for animals. Underwood is a vegetarian and stopped consuming beef at the age of 13 as she couldn't stand the thought of eating one of her own animals. She was voted "World's Sexiest Vegetarian" by animal-rights organization PETA in 2007 for the second time, the first being in 2005 alongside Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

Underwood is a supporter of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and has done several public service announcements for the organization.

A native of eastern Oklahoma, she co-wrote a song dedicated to her hometown, "I Ain't in Checotah Anymore". In December 2005, Underwood was named Oklahoman of the Year by Oklahoma Today.

Underwood performed with the USO Christmas Tour in Iraq during the 2006 Holiday season, to spread holiday cheer to the troops overseas. She follows a celebrity entertainment tradition started by Bob Hope that continues to this day. Several internet sites have photos and video clips of Underwood's performances in Iraq, including photos of Underwood in military garb.

Victoria's Secret recently named Underwood the "Sexiest Female Musician". She took the top honors along with Justin Timberlake, who was named the "Sexiest Male Musician". She was also placed on the 2007 list of the "Most Beautiful People" by People. She will be featured in the magazine's upcoming issue. Most recently, Underwood was honored as one of three of the most influential entertainers in America at this point in time and was named sexiest female country artist by Country Weekly.

Recently, Underwood filmed a video for the Disney Movie, Enchanted, due to hit theaters this November. Underwood performed an original song for the movie called Ever After, which will appear on the soundtrack for the movie.

Underwood performed at halftime of the Thanksgiving Day football game at the Texas Stadium and has been connected socially with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, attending his birthday party in April, 2007. On May 15, 2007 Romo escorted Underwood to the Academy of Country Music Awards.

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