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Carrie Underwood has just notched a milestone that cements her as true country royalty, and the headlines are everywhere. Parade reports she has become the highest RIAA-certified female country artist of all time, with over 95 million units sold in the US—a combination of 22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles. This record-blasting achievement, officially announced by MCA and the RIAA, drew a heartfelt statement from Underwood, who told fans accomplishments like this were more than she dared to dream and credited her loyal supporters for two decades of devotion. During her celebratory Grand Ole Opry performance Underwood was surprised with a commemorative plaque, a fitting tribute for someone whose first brush with Opry fame as a 12-year-old in 1995 is now immortalized in a widely-shared TikTok—Underwood herself marked this full-circle moment, sharing side-by-side photos of her as a youngster at the Country Music Hall of Fame and now as a superstar under the Opry’s iconic mic, with decorations celebrating the venue’s 100th year, according to iHeartRadio.
Social media and entertainment media continue buzzing over her recent Grand Ole Opry appearance. Just last week, Parade and fans on Instagram couldn’t get enough of Underwood’s radiant look at the annual Opry Goes Pink event, a breast cancer awareness fundraiser. She dazzled in a blush-pink gown, her honey-toned hair sparking a flurry of comments, while her powerhouse vocals anchored an evening that saw fellow legends like Amy Grant and Mandy Barnett join in. The Opry pledged ticket proceeds to Susan G. Komen for breast cancer research and Underwood's performance was widely hailed online as a highlight—in audience videos and in a flurry of fan posts gushing over her fresh style.
Musically, Carrie is everywhere right now. Her duet with Cody Johnson, “I’m Gonna Love You,” just hit Platinum, scoring two weeks at #1 on the charts and racking up 360 million global streams, reports Cody Johnson Music. The song is also nominated for Music Event and Video of the Year at the upcoming CMA Awards, which will be broadcast later this month. Her full list of honors now reportedly tops 100 major awards, and her SiriusXM channel, Carrie’s Country, remains in rotation.
Underwood’s business life is steady but without major new ventures this week—with existing brands like CALIA and her fitness platform fit52 still thriving. Her Las Vegas residency, Reflection, wrapped up at Resorts World in April but continues streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus for fans worldwide.
On social media, her mix of throwback nostalgia and natural selfies keeps fans engaged and headlines coming. There are no credible reports of new music announcements or tabloid controversies—just a week marked by big professional milestones and a celebration of how far she’s come. If history is any guide, this won’t be the last time Carrie Underwood is front-page news for setting another record.
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