Carrie Underwood No Longer Works Out to 'Be a Certain Size': I'm 'Playing the Long Game'

Photo: BODYARMORCarrie Underwood’s fitness journey is forever evolving, and thecountry music superstarbelieves she’s at a good place now that her “goals have shifted.“The 39-year-old singer recently spoke to PEOPLE about the new priorities she has when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and balancing her life on the road.“I feel like earlier in my career I was working out more to be a certain size or fit into a certain aesthetic that I thought I wanted to be,” she tells PEOPLE about kicking off her career at age 22 after winningAmerican Idol....

March 16, 2025 · 10 min · 2065 words · Kyle Sanchez

Carrie Underwood on Her 'Soul-Searching Year' Post-Accident: 'I Had a Few More Downs Than Ups'

Carrie Underwoodis finding her footing after a nasty fall. In the cover story forRedbook‘s September issue, the singer got candid about the difficult year leading up to and following heraccident last November, when shetripped on the stepsoutside her Nashville home as she was taking her dogs out. The injuries Underwood suffered led her to receive40-50 stitches in her faceandsurgery on her broken wrist. “It was … a very soul-searching year for me,” Underwood, whoseupcoming albumCry Prettywill be released in September, recalled....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Stephen Smith

Carrie Underwood on Her Line CALIA's Commitment to Inclusivity: 'We're Not All Size 0'

As the founder ofCALIAand a fitness enthusiast,Carrie Underwoodgets to create clothes that she loves and actually wears on a daily basis. But for the country music superstar the most rewarding part of her job is the response from fans. “It’s fun being creative and it’s fun making clothes that I love to wear,” she said. “But then you see how people are using them in lives, and taking ownership over their health and feeling better about themselves....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 244 words · Andrea Garcia

Carrie Underwood on Her Upcoming Gospel Album 'My Savior' : I Hope 'These Songs Can Bring Others Joy'

Carrie Underwoodis looking to continue spreading some light and joy through her music.While chatting with PEOPLE recently about her new role as an equity partner withBODYARMOR LYTE, the 37-year-old singer opened up about her plans to release a gospel album later this year, titledMy Savior.Detailing that she recorded the upcoming album last year, Underwood says the LP is full of hymns that she “grew up singing in church,” and is a companion piece to herrecently released Christmas album,My Gift....

March 16, 2025 · 9 min · 1865 words · Rebecca Kelly

Carrie Underwood on Refocusing Her Fitness Routine: 'It's Less About Trying to Stay Thin'

Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Since the launch of her activewear lineCALIAin 2015,Carrie Underwoodhas turned health and wellness into a major part of her brand. She oftenshares workout tips and videoswith fans and is even releasing a fitness book titledPressure to Look Perfectin 2020. “It’s been more about health, and being strong, and setting a good example for my kids, and working out because it makes me feel good,” Underwood, who shares sonsIsaiah Michael, 4, andJacob Bryan, 11 months, withhusband Mike Fisher, said....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Jonathan Smith

Carrie Underwood on Why She'll 'Never' Wear a Triangle Bikini — and Her Wild Wedding Anniversary

There’s one little thing that’ll never make it intoCarrie Underwood‘s suitcase. The country superstar and creator ofCALIA athleisure linetells PEOPLE she is not a fan of an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, triangle-shapedbikini— and she never has been. “I feel like with swimwear, growing up in my teenage years, early 20s, I couldn’t wear a triangle swimsuit,” she explains during an immersive day-long launch of her new CALIA swim collection in the Hamptons on Tuesday....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Todd Roberts

Carrie Underwood Opens Up About Her All-Female Tour Lineup: 'I Want to Support Talent'

Carrie Underwoodis using her star-power to promote up-and-coming female artists. Underwood, 36, kicked off her highly anticipatedCry Pretty Tour 360on Wednesday — and when choosing which artists would open for her, the country star selected two female groups:Maddie & TaeandRunaway June. “I think it was definitely on my mind,” Underwood said, while reflecting on the all-women lineup in the April 29 issue ofPollstarmagazine, adding that the groups’ talent was still the deciding factor....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 497 words · Jacqueline Steele

Carrie Underwood Pays Tribute to Naomi Judd in Stagecoach Performance: 'A True Legend'

The country music world is mourning the loss ofNaomi Judd. During her Saturday set atStagecoach Festivalin Indio, California,Carrie Underwoodpaid tribute to the late country icon and one half of the mother-daughter musical duo The Judds, whodied earlier that dayat age 76. Underwood took a moment to say a few words onstage before performing her song “See You Again,” which includes the bittersweet refrain: “I will see you again / This is not where it ends / I will carry you with me / Till I see you again....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 601 words · Michael Mcgrath

Carrie Underwood Performs at CMT Awards, Continuing Comeback After Receiving 40 Facial Stitches

Carrie Underwoodbrought down the house with yet another stellar performance of “Cry Pretty” at the2018 CMT Music Awards. The star is the most-awarded artist at the CMTs, holding 17 total going into the night. Underwood was nominated for four more awards at the 2018 ceremony: three for her Ludacris partnership on “The Champion” (female video of the year, collaborative video of the year and video of the year), as well as CMT performance of the year for her 2017 CMT Music Awards performance of “The Fighter” with Keith Urban....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Connie Harris

Carrie Underwood Performs Powerful Medley of Gospel Hymns with CeCe Winans at 2021 ACM Awards

Carrie Underwoodtook us to church at the 2021ACM Awards. On Sunday, the singer, 38, performed a medley of gospel hymns off her latest albumMy Savior. Underwood started her performance with a stunning acapella rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Kevin Mazur/Getty The last time the pair sang the church classic together was earlier this month as part ofMy Savior: Live From the Ryman, Underwood’s Easter livestream event. Carrie Underwood.PHOTO: Kevin Mazur/GettyCarrie Underwood.PHOTO: Kevin Mazur/Getty...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Darlene Weber

Carrie Underwood Poses in Her 'Noisy Britches' and Offers a Glimpse Inside Her Closet — Watch!

Photo: Carrie Underwood/InstagramCarrie Underwoodis showing off her (loud) sense of style!The 39-year-old country star shared anInstagram video on Thursday, in which she modeled a pair of black pleather pants that have “one problem” — they make a lot of noise when she walks in them.“That time I bought the noisy britches…” she wrote over the video, showing off her look from inside her closet.In the video, she explained, “So I bought these super cute like patent-leather — they’re not leather — looking leggings to wear....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 930 words · Thomas Taylor

Carrie Underwood Praises Miranda Lambert as 'Super Supportive': 'We Lift Each Other Up'

Miranda Lambert‘s kind, supportive words bring tears toCarrie Underwood‘s eyes. On an episode ofThe Ty Bentli Show, the “Southbound” singer, 36, spoke about the bond women in country music share, built on a collective understanding of the setbacks they can face as artists navigating the industry. In the past two years, no women have been up for the category, and a woman hasn’t won the title sinceTaylor Swiftin 2011. Chris Polk/ACMA2017/Getty Images...

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Matthew Peters

Carrie Underwood Pranks Unsuspecting Boot Shop Customers with Help of Jimmy Kimmel

Jesus may havetaken the wheel, butCarrie Underwoodhas taken hold of the intercom speaker at this footwear store. In a new hidden-camera prank segment to be featured onJimmy Kimmel Live!Tuesday night, the country artist, 36, puts her vocal improvisations to the test as she builds lyrics based on unsuspecting customers, fashioned to the tune of her hit songs. “Right now, Dan from Virginia is looking for some boots made out of ostrich,” she sings from a back room as her vocals play over the speakers in the shop....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Daisy Wilson