It may seem strange to remember a time before Carrie Underwood was a superstar singer. The future country star began performing in her childhood, singing at local events near her home in Checotah, Oklahoma. In fact, the future best-selling artist almost landed a record deal with Capitol Records in 1997 when she was just 14, before a change in company management resulted in the deal being scrapped.
Underwood built an extensive fan base during her time on the series, with a group of devotees dubbing themselves “Carrie’s Care Bears.” With a built-in audience at the ready following her time on Idol, Underwood seamlessly transitioned from reality TV champion to country music crossover success.? SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox. ?
What is Carrie Underwood's net worth in 2026?
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It has been reported that singer Carrie Underwood earns upward of $12 million a year! This crazy amount of money can rise or fall depending on the projects the country star has under her belt each year, if they are successful, and if she is touring.
How much money did Carrie Underwood make on American Idol?
These finalists are currently paid $921 each week for every hour-long episode. When competitors reach the Top 10, and go on to do the American Idols Live! tour, the number increases, but it is not clear by how much. Varying reports put the stipend for live concerts from $1,000 to $5,000 per show, with the touring finalists earning around $150,000 for four or five months of shows.
The American Idol winner earns a recording contract with Hollywood Records, which is owned by Disney. The Idol winner gets $125,000 when they begin working on their first album and $125,000 when it is finished. They’re also given an advance of $300,000 to work on the album, but this needs to be paid off once it is completed.
Carrie Underwood reportedly has a rider that states she should be paid at least $500,000 per concert. However, that figure is from 2014, and it's is likely she has increased that amount in the years since. It has also been reported her 2019 Cry Pretty Tour earned as much as $50 million!
How much does Carrie Underwood make for Sunday Night Football?
It has been reported that Carrie Underwood is paid around $1 million each week for her performance of the Sunday Night Football theme song, which would net the country star $18 million per season. Alas, Underwood herself told Howard Stern that she essentially did the work for free.
How much did Carrie Underwood get paid for Cobra Kai?
Carrie Underwood had a cameo in Netflix series Cobra Kai, in the penultimate episode of the fourth season. She sang the song “The Moment of Truth.” However, it has not been publicly revealed how much Underwood was paid for her appearance.
In fact, the creators chose the Idol winner for the cameo appearance because they had seen her tweeting about the series!
Underwood’s statement about leaving the brand read in part, “I am so proud of everything we’ve created and built, and look forward to seeing where Calia goes from here! I’m excited about all the future has to bring.”
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