Carrie Underwood American Idol Performances

A video with clips of all of Carrie Underwood's performances on American Idol from the Top 24 to the finale.
Here is the song list:
Could've Been
Piece Of My Heart
Because You Love Me
When Will I Be Loved
Alone
Independence Day
Hello, Young Lovers
Love Is A Battlefield
MacArthur Park
When God Fearin' Women Get The Blues
Trouble
Bless The Broken Road
Sin Wagon
If You Don't Know Me By Now
Crying
Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
Man! I Feel Like A Woman
Inside Your Heaven
Independence Day
Angels Brought Me Here
Inside Your Heaven

[@kristyprescott2768]

Here she is singing other people’s songs, now years later, people are singing hers for auditions! By far my favorite women country singer.

[@kylahansen7336]

Same

[@cynthcorcor126]

I'm only one who recorded the songs.

[@row759]

As Carrie said, when you are on Idol, you are a nobody. Meaning nobody knows who you are. Before Idol, nobody heard of Carrie. Main reason, Carrie won, is her powerful voice. Remember Carrie got everybody attention with her vocals.

[@dsflixfan1]

Back when Idol was worth watching and the winners became idols.

[@GinMartiniMusic]

dsflixfan1 basically. honestly. i didn’t even know half these people got famous because of american idol cause they stood out so much on their own!

[@TGATP]

Except they were way wrong on Jennifer Hudson!

[@row759]

I think Carrie won by such a landslide. Idol just open the door for Carrie took it the rest of the way.

[@row759]

Both Carrie and current Idol judges both said. Winning Idol means nothing in the music business. All it does, is open the door. It is up to the individual to take care of the rest. As Luke Bryan said, music business isn't going to call any contestant winner. You get a contract to one album as winner, but it is up to them to use it to get there career going. The main reason, Carrie has done so well. Carrie is just that good.

[@jamesbarlow3344]

The only 2 lasting stars were her and kelly

[@anus4114]

You can see how she progressively gets more and more comfortable on stage and know how to own it

[@williamfowler8612]

That's so true. And as she did she went at it like.It was ment to be ! And that was also true ! 🎶🎶❤💯🌠

[@donnawoodford6641]

When she softens her voice a little, it's easier on my ears. Carrie's voice is really strong!

[@missindependent1973]

Best two Idols ever? Carrie & Kelly ❤️

[@amariallure1193]

Never that...

[@kaylaanne1772]

And Gabby Barrett!!!!

[@Paula-oo1ko]

ALSO CHRIS DAUGHTRY LOVE HIM HE SHOULD OF WON STILL CAME OUT ON TOP

[@row759]

Best Idol ever is Carrie. Carrie leaves Kelly in the dust.

[@AgentAO7]

Fantasia

[@adventureclaylori2248]

She’s only gotten better with age: better vocal control, better outfits, better stylists lol she’s so flipping naturally talented though. She’s earned her success 👍

[@cerminandirimu8327]

Sure..they got her costume..hair dresser..make up artist n so on😁🥰😍

[@gsand07]

We are supposed to get better with age😉

[@TheRealSwampOperator]

That's a fact.

[@deborahwood9304]

I remember her personal footage on Idol talking about milking cows and helping on the farm .. she had been in talent contests since age 14 and NEVER won, gave up & pursued journalism in college then just happened to see the auditions would be in St. Louis - hometown population? 3500 yep 2 zeros one stop light. Can you imagine how scared she was? we are talking EVERYTHING changing. Her parents raised her with good values it was her turn and I am immensely proud of the woman she became

[@me-yc4dq]

I grew up in a farm next to a town with about 300 people... That seems kinda huge to me 😅

[@lyricallynn6527]

Deborah Wood Atleast that's the story we were told......

[@jilldurham5498]

She grew up in Checotah Oklahoma. That's where she was from. NOT St Louis.

[@redorsey3995]

@@jilldurham5498 we all know this.

[@kimthomas9811]

@@lyricallynn6527 weirdo

[@hermanmonk8184]

I love everything about this kid, She's the best female country artist I've ever seen 😍 and I'm 71 years old. I'm so proud of this sweet little human being, Thanks Carrie 😊 💓

[@cerminandirimu8327]

She sings rock tooooo

[@spanishxeyes]

Simon predicted that she should win & be the most successful Idol after singing Alone and he was right!

[@kimberlystringer6055]

🥰🥰🥰🥰love her!

[@tom.cars.lambelambe4203]

Fantastic versatile voice

[@dianeschultz3229]

I think Carrie is the best singer to come from Idol and she's definitely the most successful. Simon predicted she would sell more records than any other Idol and she has done that by selling 4 million more records than her nearest competitor, Kelly Clarkson. Hers and Vince Gill's rendition of How Great Thou Art brings me to tears every time I hear it! Keep up the great work Carrie!

[@CountryCowboy008]

The producers said that Carrie topped the poll every single week! Wow!

[@marjoriemorris5849]

Topped the voting by quite a lot of votes! Whoever was second all those weeks was a distant second.

[@bluesky5384]

I was a young teenager when this season aired and I knew every week Carrie was winning! She was amazing!

[@lkno2264]

You can see the progression week to week and her becoming a star right before our very eyes. She was born to shine. I called it the day she first auditioned and voted for her every week. Something that I’ve never done or will do even in my life again. Lol Still a fan 15 years later. Just saw her at her Cry Pretty tour

[@RaskiiPhierce]

I'm getting so emotional reading your comment because I lived through this 😍😍 and I will ALWAYS adore Carrie. She is timeless to me 💖

[@davidday8417]

I called it like you from her first audition,I walked into my living room and told my aunt I just saw the winner of American idol her name is Carrie Underwood ! Like you I voted for her every week ! I got to see her at our State fair she was fantastic ! She could sing the phone book it would be a hit !

[@bryangarten]

Me too. I love her 😍 so much!

[@pattywilson5770]

Carrie puts her heart and soul into her songs! Keep up the good work, Carrie. We love your songs. Thank you.

[@ciannamccoy6253]

This woman has an extra pair of lungs.. She holds those notes to insane counts. I used to perform, and I have a fairly strong decent voice.. NOTHING to this caliber.. But, even doing good breathing etc, she still beats the hell out it!

[@sandyk8594]

Bc Carrie is a man. Sad there are no real women role models on this satanic earth!

[@kimthomas9811]

@@sandyk8594 weirdo

[@richardbutler9466]

I had the same thought. When listening to her performance of ‘How Great Thou Art’, she held notes for insane lengths of time. I up your count to three sets of lungs.

[@jaquanbrown5929]

@@kimthomas9811 fjgvvjjbb

[@kennanlukacs]

@@sandyk8594 what are you saying, nutto?

[@johnnyutah482]

Once she sang "Alone" it was over

[@michellevioletta4410]

Johnny Utah heck yea my fave

[@reuserecycle]

Just

[@julesservantofjesus972]

I love that song!

[@joetroutt7425]

No kidding

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

Johnny Utah may 2019

[@1mondavia2]

After she sang Alone, I was positive she was the winner. She was my favorite from the start that season

[@dwil4582]

She will always be the all American girl... love her soul

[@lydiaellis9780]

Can we talk about the evolution of her hair in the performances

[@missmew3499]

Yes, and I think she is just beautiful overall 😍😍❤️❤️😎😎

[@ReeseJ.]

😂

[@Nr.7-Seven]

@@missmew3499 indeed

[@nicole4659]

Indeed

[@seaker81]

man she nailed love is a battlefield ...... she is amazing... BEST American Idol winner EVER.

[@shermansmart4369]

After one of these performances when it came time for the judges to give their critique, Simon Cowell said something to this effect. "I'm going to go out on a limb and make this prediction. I predict that you are going to go on to win this whole thing and sell more records than any other American Idol." Well, guess what?

[@bradendavidson2406]

Sherman Smart it was after the alone performance

[@coreyklaustermeier7329]

Simon definitely knows the industry. Good call Simon.

[@evilinsecticon3813]

@@coreyklaustermeier7329 not so much. He said similar things countless times from idol wannabes whom have faded away.

[@coreyklaustermeier7329]

Evil Insecticon every good ref makes a few bad calls in their career.

[@carolreis1610]

BY FAR!!

[@deirdrebryant6605]

She is a natural beauty gift from the almighty 🙃🙂💜may God bless your journey!✌👐👍! Sing girl!!

[@hannahheartsbooks6]

That Alone performance is so iconic. She was the winner then.

[@cfconant]

Her voice has gotten much better with age, like fine wine.

[@victoriafrench4504]

I have sweet memories of my mom and I first seeing Carrie perform. My mom who is now in heaven said Carrie is going to win and i agreed. Voted every week for her. So happy for her successful life. She is so beautiful and super talented yet has remained sweet and humble. 🥰

[@lauraful8]

Best thing is, she was vocally good on that show already, but man she has gotten even better over the years! Also, just got to point out .. it's not only about Carrie, but when some random anonymous people say that artists on that level can't sing... come on :D You really think she would be THAT successful and would have won as many awards as she has if she couldn't sing? And there you are, there are still people who think that their opinion is the right one and the world is wrong.

[@theadster2702]

Carrie is the only Idol I ever voted for!!! She just gets better all the time!!!!!

[@bc6703]

I can listen to Carrie everyday all day long

[@quennekm]

I saw Carrie in concert last Thursday and she was PHENOMENAL! I wish her nothing but the best. she is talented, adorable, humble, and wholesome - a great role model for today's young people.

[@urhypeboy]

I didn't like her singing as a kid, but now that I've grown to like country music, she became my favorite idol winner ever ❤

[@anniegeturgun3564]

Carrie Underwood NEVER had a bad performance! She was always consistent and sang different genres, she could do it all, country. pop, Christian, rock. To sing that powerfully at that range is a gift!

[@valerievallejo3577]

She was awesome then but believe it or not shes a million times better now. Saw her live in concert this week and her voice is perfect.

[@CatherineSTodd]

She's copied a lot of these songs right down to the inflections, growls and more... and what a set of pipes! Had no idea she had such a powerhouse voice! Really enjoyed seeing her stage presence and hairdos improve too!

[@cockroach7648]

she really can hold a note

[@michaelbauer7052]

Kacie Monroe yea, them Oklahoma singers got pipes

[@honeyyybeee569]

@@michaelbauer7052we do 🤣

[@rosenbergbenadretti]

I dont care about what the judges said at that moment, but one of my favorites Carrie performances on AI was Love Is a Battlefield. Loved the arrangement, loved the energy, loved how she looked and loved how she sang it.

[@SawaneeKimbirli]

she has taken country music to another level. i have friends who never liked country music...yet they listen to her. regardless of genre...her voice is fantastic!!!

[@Helenej601]

Just a real raw talent then and still is. I never have to guess who's singing on the radio - her voice just always stands out.

[@lindascott2107]

She still is the most beautiful woman and her singing all I can say is wow wow wow

[@christar9527]

I think she was born to sing.

[@SheenaBeena06]

The best American Idol HANDS DOWN!!!💕

[@rustybrown475]

A Southern Jesus loving girl, for sure! Amen = SO BE IT🌷

[@mooneyes2781]

is Oklahoma considered southern?

[@stevenkarris2927]

Carrie is just incredible! Her voice is a gift from God! Thank you for putting together this beautiful collection of Carrie's performances!

[@bensflights]

I voted 6,675 times for Carrie.

[@Zeph1914]

I was around that ballpark for Carrie. Ahhh, those memories.

[@tammylynndevault1046]

I still get chills watching Carrie on Idol all over again. She has such an awesome amazing voice. Love her. Been a fan from day 1 on Idol. Would love to meet her.

[@samanthano3979]

I love how you can see her confidence grow :) good for her! She's amazing

[@MichaelinDenmark]

By far - and without comparison - the MOST AMAZING performer to have come from American Idol. What a superb, classy, talented, professional, and beautiful singer she is. We love you Carrie Underwood ... F O R E V E R.

[@dolfen7]

Its hard to believe that over 5 years have elapsed since Carrie won American Idol. Carrie's career exploded into being as the true extent of her talents surpassed even those that Simon had predicted. Her voice has tremendous range and power and the versatility to sing anything she chooses. What a gift we've all been given. May you sing for years to come Carrie. We love you. Thanks... :-)

[@TGATP]

I remember watching her audition and saying to my beloved Mom that Carrie was gonna win and be a superstar. Now Mom is gone and Carrie is indeed a major star!

[@prfctimprfctn89]

Its amazing what the vocal coaches did with her throughout the show. Go from her first rendition of Independence Day (2:42) to her second rendition (8:52). She doesn't only have raw talent, she has taken the time to hone her skill. That is what makes her a great performer.

[@MichaelThompson-bt7oj]

I voted for her over and over. My most favorite singer of all times on American idol and now one of my all time favorite country singers

[@imjust_kimberley3322]

thank you Carrie for being on Idol. .I've yet to see you perform live, but one day. ..what a talent. As a mother I can relate to your mom. .such joy she must've felt at your audition. I'll be a fan forever 😊

[@conniesanford9288]

ConryI love them both but thisis county music you have to be maranda sounds it even when she talksings ⁰0000

[@conniesanford9288]

Also shesingsother peoples songs,marandawrites a sings her own songs

[@uoxouyukie]

i can't stop falling in love with Carrie Underwood.. her every song every performance make me love her more than her American Idol's days

[@1mondavia2]

She and Kelly along with Adam are the 3 best Idol produced. Carrie is a true superstar with 25 #1 hits on country radio in 10 short years. Amazing talent

[@looneybun1]

i havent watched idol as much lately, but in my honest opinion she is the best singer idol has had. and i liked kelly clarkson and reuben alot!

[@Ryan-vn7de]

looneybun1 Kelly Clarkson >>>>

[@mckennasmiles9586]

My favorite were all winners either when I was really young or not even born. Carrie, Kelly and Dauthtry, they are probably my favorite winners.

[@Jay-zy7zm]

Ryan I

[@pennyrodriguez1187]

looneybun1 Kelly idol

[@sawdust6968]

yes she was the BEST IDOL vocalist La'porsha is on that level also

[@waderivers3304]

Always had class and still is. Fame never changed her, few can say that.

[@shagmoe52]

This woman brings tears to my eyes. There is nothing like natural talent. She showed she was something special from the moment she stepped on stage. She is a phenom !!!

[@antonbelov8271]

No words... Amazing talent!!!

[@azzz7279]

Carrie is the best American Idol winner of all time in my opinion.

[@bake1014]

I had forgotten just how much I enjoyed that season and watching her perform each week. All of her performances were powerful, no matter what the song was.

[@KimberlyMorin]

This is awesome!!! I don't ever watch the show but I love Carrie Underwood... nice to see that she is ALWAYS awesome!!!!!!!!

[@seanwhitaker484]

The second repeat of "Til Now, I always got by on my own".... Up until that point she had never fully let go. On that verse she did....and blew me away.... It was then I knew she was gonna be a star.

[@dbeni4567]

You are the most amazing singer ever. I hope my daughter Melissa wins American Idol just like you. You are her favorite singer of all times.

[@LubricantSpecialist]

Almost 6 years later and ZERO thumbs down - I guess I'm not the only person who loves some Carrie!

[@kimberlybellefontaine1215]

I remember that moment she won .... and the beautiful song she sang ..💜. America: great call on this one 👍🏼👍🏼

[@judithryle2113]

She was so happy and cute here when she won

[@emmanicole7404]

I went to her concert a few weeks ago and she was amazing! She’s an amazing singer and she always has been :)

[@theann111]

Its amazing how someone that good, could possibly get any better, but she is. She has an even stronger voice now, then she did 5 years ago. I am not a huge fan of her music, but i am amazing every time i see her sing. It's incredible. She probably has the best voice in any type of music right now.

[@Yolandasfridge]

There was so much talent this season, and the 2005 season (With Pickler, Daughtry, McPhee etc.) These 2 have been my favorite seasons so far.

[@greenmachine6853]

Ahh Carrie... so good. I remember I picked her to win from the audition and voted for her throughout. I remember one time I went to see a movie and left early just so I could go home and vote for her lol.

[@jamierupert7563]

Hahaha I've done stupid crap like that too, just to get my vote counted!! :)

[@hjahja]

Am I trippin or did they make them sing 1475 songs that season? I feel like now they get 7 max

[@julieb2373]

They're not all from Idol

[@shiba0909]

Carrie Underwood is one of my idols. She is so amazing and has one of the best voices I've ever heard:) love you Carrie! And another plus is she loves God:)

[@carmenwilley8858]

She is soo good. Have not seen many since her that have been that good. A star is born.

[@debbiew1850]

I've been a fan from the first audition. Great mix--so much fun to watch her confidence grow with each performance. Love you Carrie--keep up the great work!!!

[@nathanroberts6244]

she is my favorite singer!!!

[@sandyg1955]

This girl truly deserves everything that has come to her. She not only has a beautiful voice, but she's a beautiful person. I hope she has stayed true to her origins.

[@yankeefan8270]

You just make me really say wow baby.I do not think there is anything you can not sing.You are incredible.Lots of Love!!!!!!!!!

[@mbuk_8940]

Absolutely amazing! Her singing Alone by Heart won her the competition. From then, the crown was hers and she was THE American Idol. ❤️❤️

[@lifewiththelamberts7491]

You can just see her evolve over the course of American Idol. She was made for stardom

[@ashleybarber1358]

Carrie is my favorite singer and I am her biggest BIGGEST fan,I don't mean to take anybody elses spot if you love Carrie as much as I do but,I LOVE this girl and I love how she sings "Take another piece of my heart" and "Because you love me". (: She is AMAZING! Nobody can top this beautiful,wholesome woman!

[@carolsmastica9118]

SHE IS A TRULY GOOD SINGER!!!!

[@drifter01z]

I've got chills running up my spine watching that. She has grown so much and become better than she probably ever thought she could be. She has given so much back to the world with a voice like that.

[@mmva007]

Carrie is definitely my favorite artist !!! I love her country/pop style, and her voice is just amazing!!! Looking forward to her next album already, cause I know it's gonna be awesome! ^^

[@julieb2373]

Thank goodness for Carrie Underwood in Country music. So many great songs and such a lovely lady.

[@Wolfie76126]

It's amazing how much she changed! i love Independence Day, and God Bless the Broken Road covers the best!

[@canefan17]

She's gotten so much better with great coaching. She's always had the pure voice though. Some of the song choices were terrible for her - and the accompanying band is pretty mediocre at that.

[@swansonseven2851]

Oh my word yes. Her pitch was so bad. Her first album was all auto tune. She’s amazing though.

[@williamfowler8612]

One of the best songs she sang was the one Vince Gill and she did called How Great Tho Are! Just showed how Great And Blessed She Is !💞🎶

[@lisar.271]

Agreed! I remember watching this with my mom back in the day, and we liked her A LOT, but song choices and pitch were off. I always liked her though and was genuinely happy when she won. Small town girl to County (and Gospel) Superstar. I'm proud of her and don't even know her personally!

[@thenjtsaid4681]

No, no to all of them. Her song choices were awesome and the band slayed.

[@thenjtsaid4681]

@@swansonseven2851 All autotune and bad pitch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@shonabrenner2289]

she is absolutely amazing, but some of these outfits, wow!!!! i watched idol religousy except for the last couple years wasn't the same. she is even better now

[@SanHJ676]

My Absolute favorite American Idol contest & Winner of all time. She's still the same performer just on grown & bigger stage. She loves it

[@reflectsonlife]

What an excellent season of AI this must have been. Both Carrie & Bo gave amazing performances throughout, representing two different sides of southern music. Must have been a joy to watch each week. Congrats to Carrie for all her well-deserved success.

[@mitchell9005]

ALL of these rock songs are so good it’s almost like her voice was made for rock!!!! I need her next album to be in that direction PLEASE

[@kayerosasruanto3770]

My favorite American Idol!😊

[@nicanorista]

Kaye RosasRuanto me too! 😍

[@nicolemartin2274]

And look at her now! This woman is amazing

[@saminnyc]

She's really good at each kind of music...ballad, all out rock, country, classic, 70's anthem, all around excellent singer and performer.

[@jimmie1142]

The crazy thing is over the year naturally artist's voices mature and as they get older they can't hit notes like they used to. and while that's true for carrie to a certain extent, she sounds even better today always in tune and hitting every note even if it's a bot harder, she sounds amazing.

[@elizabethh7512]

I remember watching her & voting for her! Love love love her!

[@1dancergirl]

I have seen her in concert 2 times,a nd each time she blew me and the whole addiance away! She gives me chills when s he sings. You can see and hear the true emtion she puts into every word in every song!

[@AmericanIdolQueen84]

This girl is the best there is, the best Idol winner in the last 7 seasons. I love her, everything about her. There is a reason she was never in the bottom group, and then won the whole shebang, she's wonderful. Carrie Underwood is my favorite female singer, and I am proud to say that :D

[@robertbrown7051]

I can tell when someone is going to win when they inspire me to download the songs they are singing and/or listen to the original artist's rendition of the song and/or make me fall in love with the song. Carrie Underwood holds the record for the most songs I've downloaded because she sang/introduced the song to me. Especially when it's not a genre I regularly listen to. And I quite like how she made the version her own and often love her version better than the original.

[@Nattynatnat1984]

I remember way back when she was on Idol. When she sung Alone I knew she had it. I'm Australian btw

[@lesliedaniels627]

I SAID THE SAME THING WHILE SHE WAS SINGING 'ALONE.AND SHE IS BEAUTIFUL TO BOOT.

[@countrystrong2211]

by far the best american idol winner i think =] going to be seeing her in February for her blown away concert!!! i love u Carrie!!! thumbs up if u love her and are watching this in 2013

[@debbiegreen288]

Carrie Underwood hung me out to to out to dry that night and she and the show's have been worth it . More!

[@ramaroodle]

By no means am I a big country fan but this girl can flat "saang". I remember the night of her round 1 audition. My wife and I called her farm girl and predicted she'd win. Cool to watch this and see the shy girl transform into star. Funny cuz I;m not really a fan of her music but I am a fan of her.

[@cockroach7648]

Carrie Underwood is the best she is really good

[@butterflyladi50]

OMG I bet Carrie is looking back at all this footage & saying " It sure has been a BLESSED rise." She commented on the ACM's that she owed it all to Idol & Simon. She is totally awesome & truely has been BLESSED with the gift of voice. You go girl

[@jessiej202]

I remember I cried when she won! She is still my favorite singer today!