Who would have thought this average young woman would live her dreams! Carrie Underwood, a farm girl from Checotah, Oklahoma, has become one of country music's biggest female stars of all time. Carrie was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on March 10, 1983. Her parents were Steve and Carole Underwood and two sisters, Shanna and Stephanie. They were a very close family. Both parents wanted to make every effort to give their daughters a loving home in which to grow up. All three girls grew up with strong moral values ​​and regularly attended a Baptist church. Carole, Carrie's mother, was a great influence on her. “She is wonderful,” Carrie said. “He went out of his way to make sure I had everything I needed.” (Jeffrey 12). When she was just three years old, Carrie began singing in the Baptist church. Shanna and Stephanie introduced her to 80s rock. “One of my earliest memories was singing Motley Crue's 'Smokin' in the Boys Room' when I was five,” Carrie (Jeffrey 13) said. As the years passed, Carrie began listening to country music, which was a big part of Oklahoma culture. Reba McEntire, Martina McBride and Randy Travis were some of Carrie's favorite country artists. Country music began to creep into his heart and quickly became a musical passion (Jeffrey 14). Around seventh grade, Carrie began participating in talent shows and competitions at nearby county fairs. He didn't win first place very often, but Carrie was fine with that. Not only was Carrie a talented singer, but she also played the piano and guitar (Jeffrey 14). At just thirteen years old, Carrie was given the opportunity to make a demo for a record company. After traveling to Nashville, Tennessee, the record company......middle of paper......orgy. Their wedding featured readings of the couple's favorite Bible verses and classical music. Carrie surprised her husband by having one of their favorite artists, Brandon Heath, sing the song "Love Never Fails" for their first dance together as a married couple ("Carrie Underwood"). Thompson 4Carrie Underwood is now one of the biggest country music stars in history. She was given the opportunity to audition for American Idol and because of this she is now living her dream of singing professionally. This goes to show that no matter what your dreams are, never be afraid to chase them. Carrie is a huge inspiration to me and I'm sure to many other girls. She is courageous, talented, an incredibly amazing woman who sets a good example for others. Carrie's life story projects that anything is possible if you just believe!