Carrie Underwood: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Carrie Marie Underwood
Born	March 10, 1983 (age 43) • Muskogee • Oklahoma
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award for best new artist • Grammy Award (2013) • Grammy Award (2009) • Grammy Award (2008) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2006)
Notable Works	“Blown Away” • “Carnival Ride” • “Cry Pretty” • “My Savior” • “Some Hearts” • “Storyteller”

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