Did you know Carrie Underwood’s very first album launched her into a huge music career? Her debut album, Some Hearts, is getting a special 20th-anniversary vinyl release. This is not just a birthday party for the album. It is a time to celebrate that Carrie is now the highest RIAA-certified female country artist of all time. Her music has sold over 95 million units in the U.S. alone!
Her first album was certified 9x Platinum, which means more than 9 million people bought or streamed it. This huge success right after she won American Idol was the “rocket fuel” for her whole career. It had some of her biggest hits
I’m celebrating 20 years of “Some Hearts”!
One of the best songs from this album is “Jesus, Take the Wheel.” A viewer recalled that music experts told Carrie not to release this song, but she insisted. Her faith in her own music choice shows how smart she is. People loved the song and the whole album. Many praised Carrie on the anniversary and remembered when she first released the album.
This spiritual hit was a big start, but the album needed something else to make history. It needed a song that would be heard everywhere, not just on country radio. This is where her famous song, “Before He Cheats,” comes in.
Carrie Underwood – Before He Cheats (Official Video)
“Before He Cheats” tells the story of a woman getting revenge on her cheating boyfriend. The character does not just get mad; she takes a baseball bat to his truck and slashes the tires! This dramatic, attitude-filled song has been certified 11x Platinum. It won a Grammy Award and helped the Some Hearts album become a bestseller, truly launching her legacy as the ultimate country queen.
Carrie Underwood’s whole journey is about having a clear, strong voice and staying true to herself. Fans love her for her commitment to her work. Follow Carrie Underwood on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to keep up with the most prominent voice in country music.