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Carrie Underwood has just notched one of country music’s most historic achievements this past week. According to MCA Records and the RIAA announcement published November 5 she is now the highest RIAA certified female country artist of all time with a jaw-dropping 95 million units sold in the US alone. That includes 22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles combining solo projects and collaborations. Headlines like “Carrie Underwood Becomes Highest RIAA Certified Female Country Artist Ever” set the tone as industry leaders, including MCA’s CEO Mike Harris, proclaimed this record as proof of her generational talent and enduring artistry. Fans saw Underwood accept a commemorative plaque after her performance at the Grand Ole Opry on October 25, capping off what Parade magazine called “another milestone” for the 42-year-old icon.
While the numbers are impressive—9x Platinum for Some Hearts, 11x Platinum for Before He Cheats, Blown Away at 5x Platinum, and recent Platinum for I’m Gonna Love You with Cody Johnson—Underwood herself struck a humble note. She publicly thanked fans for “literally voting for me from the beginning of my career and showing up with so much love for over 20 years.” She also credited her American Idol roots; in fact she continues as a judge on the show, drawing extra buzz as reports from Parade surfaced about her $12.5 million per season Idol salary, which is big news but still half of fellow judge Katy Perry’s $25 million.
Since closing the book on her headline-making Las Vegas residency last April, Underwood has kept her schedule packed with public appearances and performances. She told Rolling Stone the residency was “one of my favourite shows to perform,” highlighting how special it is to share her greatest hits with fans from around the globe. Meanwhile her relaxed personal style continues to trend; Parade reports fans were obsessed with her wavy hair and casual “sweatpants” look from recent social media posts.
On the business front she’s been highlighted by AOL and OutKick for her Nashville estate, her growing fitness empire, and well-managed finances—her net worth is estimated around $140 million, making her not only the top-selling female country artist but one of the genre’s richest stars. OutKick also featured Underwood’s farm life as she showed off a “monster squash” harvested on her property, giving her followers more homey content to buzz about.
No unconfirmed or speculative stories have trended in the past few days. Everything from awards to financial news to personal appearances can be traced to direct statements or major media features. Underwood has undeniably written a fresh chapter in country music history and her own ongoing saga of success.
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