The wait for football’s opening anthem is over! Carrie Underwood is back, and she is bigger than ever. Her association with Sunday Night Football began in 2013, when she replaced Faith Hill, and since then she’s delivered a new version of “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” every single season.
The production for the anthem has been consistently upgraded by NBC over the years, with recent seasons featuring cinematic visuals, augmented reality, and onstage performances at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. The show’s creative director Tripp Dixon explained the intention behind the evolution saying that For the 20th season of SNF they wanted to set the tone for the night by reimagining the anthem sound playing to Carrie’s powerhouse vocals. Underwood herself has embraced the creative process, calling it “very glam” and “always exciting.”
NBC Sunday Night Football 2025 Theme – Carrie Underwood
It’s clear from the comments on the YouTube video that her fans and football fans alike are absolutely loving it. One fan said, “I don’t watch football but I approve of this message because CARRIE UNDERWOOD can sing ANY song and own it.” Another fan simply stated, “THE QUEEN IS BACK,” with another demanding her to perform at Super Bowl 60. Another viewer captured the feeling perfectly, writing, “She is the Mariah Carey of football season.”
This newest anthem has definitely sparked a lot of conversation across social media and fan forums, cementing its place as a great follow-up to her previous work with NBC. It’s a powerful evolution of her role as the voice of Sunday Night Football proving that her star power and influence only continue to grow with each new season
Carrie Underwood Waiting All Day For Sunday Night
The 2023 version of, “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” was another fan favorite showcasing Carrie’s energy and passion for the song. She’s not just a singer she’s an icon who has become a staple of the NFL season.
For all the Carrie Underwood fans who want to hear the full power of her SNF performances, the best place to listen is on her official social media pages and YouTube channel. To get into the Sunday night spirit, there’s an amazing collection of her past and present anthems.