From her incredible run on the fourth season of American Idol to winning armfuls of awards and selling tens of millions of records, Carrie Underwood's trajectory in country music has been the definition of meteoric.
Now firmly settled into her role as the reigning queen of country-pop, Underwood has experienced a great deal of crossover success, charming fans of both genres. She's also been a heavy-hitter in the world of inspirational music, with covers of religious favorites like "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace."
From her record-shattering debut album to cult-favorite murder ballads and inspirational anthems, these 21 songs are essential for the perfect Carrie Underwood playlist.
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