Carrie Underwood

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Carrie Underwood first made a splash on "American Idol," winning the TV competition in 2005. Now, eight years later, she's a country music superstar. Keep clicking for a look a look at her life since her rise to fame.

Carrie Underwood performs "Angels Brought Me Here" during the "American Idol" live finale in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 25, 2005.

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