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Cheers to 13 years!Carrie Underwoodand Mike Fisher celebrate their wedding anniversary on July 10, and the country superstar and former NHL player have a whole lotta life to look back on. Celebrate the couple’s latest milestone with their relationship in photos.
01of 152008: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher MeetRick Diamond/GettyAfter almost refusing her bassist Mark Childers' attempt to set her up with his friend, Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher,Carrie Underwoodagreed. The pairmet at a backstage meet-and-greetfollowing one of her concerts. Underwood and Fisher’s encounter proved successful — particularly when it came to physical attraction. “Hot, hot, hot,” the singer recalled of her first impression of the Canada native.
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2008: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Meet
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After almost refusing her bassist Mark Childers' attempt to set her up with his friend, Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher,Carrie Underwoodagreed. The pairmet at a backstage meet-and-greetfollowing one of her concerts. Underwood and Fisher’s encounter proved successful — particularly when it came to physical attraction. “Hot, hot, hot,” the singer recalled of her first impression of the Canada native.
02of 15Mid-2008: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Date Long DistanceRick Diamond/GettyDespite their undeniable chemistry, Underwood and Fisher couldn’t see much more of each other right away, considering the country crooner was based in Nashville and the National Hockey League star lived in Canada. “I mean, can I make dating more difficult?” Underwood recalled on VH1’sBehind the Music. “Let’s get a hockey guy who lives in another country. Awesome.“They began long-distance dating, which consisted of regular phone calls — before eventually reuniting in person once more three months later.
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Mid-2008: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Date Long Distance
Despite their undeniable chemistry, Underwood and Fisher couldn’t see much more of each other right away, considering the country crooner was based in Nashville and the National Hockey League star lived in Canada. “I mean, can I make dating more difficult?” Underwood recalled on VH1’sBehind the Music. “Let’s get a hockey guy who lives in another country. Awesome.”
They began long-distance dating, which consisted of regular phone calls — before eventually reuniting in person once more three months later.
03of 15January 31, 2008: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Have Their First KissBen Gabbe/GettyUnderwood and Fisher’s long-distance communication soon paid off on New Year’s Eve in 2008 when they shared their first kiss as the ball dropped in Times Square at midnight.“We were in front of people, and he’s not a big PDA guy,” the “Church Bells” singer toldGlamour. “I figured, I’ll go in for it because he can’t leave me hanging, right? So I made him kiss me in public.”
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January 31, 2008: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Have Their First Kiss
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Underwood and Fisher’s long-distance communication soon paid off on New Year’s Eve in 2008 when they shared their first kiss as the ball dropped in Times Square at midnight.
“We were in front of people, and he’s not a big PDA guy,” the “Church Bells” singer toldGlamour. “I figured, I’ll go in for it because he can’t leave me hanging, right? So I made him kiss me in public.”
04of 15December 20, 2009: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Get EngagedKevin Mazur/WireImageAfter a whirlwind romance, Underwood and Fisher took their relationship to a new level when the athlete proposed to the star on Dec. 20, 2009, on a cozy afternoon in his home. “It’s true,“Fisher told theToronto Sunthe next day, confirming their engagement. “We’re both obviously excited and very happy.”
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December 20, 2009: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Get Engaged
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After a whirlwind romance, Underwood and Fisher took their relationship to a new level when the athlete proposed to the star on Dec. 20, 2009, on a cozy afternoon in his home. “It’s true,“Fisher told theToronto Sunthe next day, confirming their engagement. “We’re both obviously excited and very happy.”
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June 9, 2010: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Appear Together at CMT Awards
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06of 15July 10, 2010: Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood Get Married!Taylor Hill/WireImageIntroducing Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. After almost two years of dating, the couple tied the knot on July 10, 2010, at the Ritz-Carlton resort on Lake Oconee, Georgia. The pair shared what their wedding planner called “a spiritual expression of their love” — a special moment for a “very special couple.”
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July 10, 2010: Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood Get Married!
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Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Fisher. After almost two years of dating, the couple tied the knot on July 10, 2010, at the Ritz-Carlton resort on Lake Oconee, Georgia. The pair shared what their wedding planner called “a spiritual expression of their love” — a special moment for a “very special couple.”
07of 15February 2011: Mike Fisher Gets Traded to the Nashville PredatorsKevin Mazur/AMA2012/WireImageAfter splitting their time between Nashville, Tennessee and Peterborough, Ontario, Underwood and Fisher reunited in February 2011 — due to the hockey player getting traded to the Nashville Predators.“I was praying a few days before about [moving teams],” Fisher said of the experience. “I was just so frustrated and said ‘God, if you have me go somewhere take care of it, look after it,’ and he sure did that. He put me in a place I was comfortable with and I think that’s part of reason that this is the place I’m supposed to be and that’s comforting for sure.”
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February 2011: Mike Fisher Gets Traded to the Nashville Predators
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After splitting their time between Nashville, Tennessee and Peterborough, Ontario, Underwood and Fisher reunited in February 2011 — due to the hockey player getting traded to the Nashville Predators.
“I was praying a few days before about [moving teams],” Fisher said of the experience. “I was just so frustrated and said ‘God, if you have me go somewhere take care of it, look after it,’ and he sure did that. He put me in a place I was comfortable with and I think that’s part of reason that this is the place I’m supposed to be and that’s comforting for sure.”
08of 15February 27, 2015: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Welcome Their First SonMark Humphrey/APFive years after getting hitched, Underwood and Fisher welcomed their first child together — a son namedIsaiah— who has joined the singer backstage at shows,enjoys yogaand savors quality time with his dad.“My husband is as wonderful as he is hot, and I feel like that’s rare,” Underwood toldE! Newsof Fisher and his fatherhood role. “He’s amazing,” she continued. “He’s such a great dad and he’s so supportive of what I do and I’m supportive of him and we just love our little family.”
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February 27, 2015: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Welcome Their First Son
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Five years after getting hitched, Underwood and Fisher welcomed their first child together — a son namedIsaiah— who has joined the singer backstage at shows,enjoys yogaand savors quality time with his dad.
“My husband is as wonderful as he is hot, and I feel like that’s rare,” Underwood toldE! Newsof Fisher and his fatherhood role. “He’s amazing,” she continued. “He’s such a great dad and he’s so supportive of what I do and I’m supportive of him and we just love our little family.”
09of 15July 10, 2018: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Celebrate 8 Years Together"Here’s to 8 years, babe! Where does the time go?!“Underwood captioned a selfieof the pair out on their eighth wedding anniversary. “I love you today more than yesterday…which was more than the day before…and so on and so forth. Here’s to many more years together! ❤ you!”
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July 10, 2018: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Celebrate 8 Years Together
“Here’s to 8 years, babe! Where does the time go?!“Underwood captioned a selfieof the pair out on their eighth wedding anniversary. “I love you today more than yesterday…which was more than the day before…and so on and so forth. Here’s to many more years together! ❤ you!”
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August 2018: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Announce Second Pregnancy
Earlier, she had posted a video to her Instagram revealing her pregnancy. “You might be wondering or asking, ‘Carrie, why is your tour starting in May?’ Well… yay!” Underwood said before unveiling a set of balloons that spelled “BABY.”
11of 15January 21, 2019: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Welcome Second SonCarrie Underwood/InstagramThe country star welcomed her second child — a son named Jacob Bryan Fisher — on Jan. 21, 2019, she revealed on Instagram.“Jacob Bryan Fisher entered the world in the wee hours of the morning on Monday … his mom, dad and big brother couldn’t be happier for God to trust them with taking care of this little miracle!” Underwood wrotealongside a photo galleryof herself, her husband and proud big brotherIsaiah Michael, then 3½, with newborn Jacob.“Our hearts are full, our eyes are tired and our lives are forever changed. Life is good … " she added.
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January 21, 2019: Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Welcome Second Son
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The country star welcomed her second child — a son named Jacob Bryan Fisher — on Jan. 21, 2019, she revealed on Instagram.
“Jacob Bryan Fisher entered the world in the wee hours of the morning on Monday … his mom, dad and big brother couldn’t be happier for God to trust them with taking care of this little miracle!” Underwood wrotealongside a photo galleryof herself, her husband and proud big brotherIsaiah Michael, then 3½, with newborn Jacob.
“Our hearts are full, our eyes are tired and our lives are forever changed. Life is good … " she added.
12of 15March 10, 2019: Mike Fisher Gives Carrie Underwood a Shout-Out on Her BirthdayMike Fisher/Instagram"Happy birthday babe! You’re an incredible wife and mom!“Fisher captioned a selfieof the couple on the singer’s 36th birthday in March 2019. “Us boys are so grateful for you! Love you lots.“Underwood seemed to enjoy the day’s festivities, as she wrote on Twitter she spend it just as she wanted – in her comfiest clothes with her family.“Thanks, everyone, for the birthday wishes,” she wrote. “I’m spending my day perfectly…on the couch, in my comfies, snuggled up with my boys! ❤️🎂!”
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March 10, 2019: Mike Fisher Gives Carrie Underwood a Shout-Out on Her Birthday
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“Happy birthday babe! You’re an incredible wife and mom!“Fisher captioned a selfieof the couple on the singer’s 36th birthday in March 2019. “Us boys are so grateful for you! Love you lots.”
Underwood seemed to enjoy the day’s festivities, as she wrote on Twitter she spend it just as she wanted – in her comfiest clothes with her family.
“Thanks, everyone, for the birthday wishes,” she wrote. “I’m spending my day perfectly…on the couch, in my comfies, snuggled up with my boys! ❤️🎂!”
13of 15June 2019: Carrie Underwood Reveals to PEOPLE How She Knew Mike Fisher Was Right for HerKevin Mazur/Getty"I had dated guys and kind of knew, like, ‘No.’ Nothing was ever really wrong, but nothing was really right either. With him, it was like a good partnership. It was an easy relationship to be in,“Underwood told PEOPLE in her June 2019 cover story. “I feel like he is the person I was meant to be with.““I admire Carrie as a mom most,” Fisher added. “She is so good with our boys and loves us all so well.”
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June 2019: Carrie Underwood Reveals to PEOPLE How She Knew Mike Fisher Was Right for Her
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“I had dated guys and kind of knew, like, ‘No.’ Nothing was ever really wrong, but nothing was really right either. With him, it was like a good partnership. It was an easy relationship to be in,“Underwood told PEOPLE in her June 2019 cover story. “I feel like he is the person I was meant to be with.”
“I admire Carrie as a mom most,” Fisher added. “She is so good with our boys and loves us all so well.”
14of 15February 14, 2022: Carrie Underwood Marks Valentine’s Day with a Throwback Photo of Mike FisherUnderwood gave fans a treat on Valentine’s Day 2022: a waaaaaaay-back photo of the couple together. “Love you, babe!” she wrote.
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February 14, 2022: Carrie Underwood Marks Valentine’s Day with a Throwback Photo of Mike Fisher
Underwood gave fans a treat on Valentine’s Day 2022: a waaaaaaay-back photo of the couple together. “Love you, babe!” she wrote.
15of 15June 19, 2022: Carrie Underwood Praises Mike Fisher for Helping Her ShynessABC via GettyEven though Underwood can entertain thousands from the stage, she doesn’t enjoy traveling and gets nervous in big groups of people.“I love being at home. I would literally never leave my house… I get nervous in crowds and in group settings and stuff like that,” she toldToday’s Country Radio with Kelleigh Bannen. She explained that Fisher is the extroverted partner in their relationship.“He’s got a million friends and we’re always hanging out with them. So yeah, I feel like we balance each other out,” she said.
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June 19, 2022: Carrie Underwood Praises Mike Fisher for Helping Her Shyness
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Even though Underwood can entertain thousands from the stage, she doesn’t enjoy traveling and gets nervous in big groups of people.
“I love being at home. I would literally never leave my house… I get nervous in crowds and in group settings and stuff like that,” she toldToday’s Country Radio with Kelleigh Bannen. She explained that Fisher is the extroverted partner in their relationship.
“He’s got a million friends and we’re always hanging out with them. So yeah, I feel like we balance each other out,” she said.
source: people.com
