There are performances you expect and then there are moments so beautiful they catch you completely off guard. Carrie Underwood’s tribute at the ACM Awards, celebrating the Grand Ole Opry’s 95th anniversary, wasn’t just a show. It was a love letter to the women who paved the way and Carrie made sure every second was unforgettable.
Taking the stage with grace and strength, Carrie honored some of country music’s biggest female legends, including Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Martina McBride. She performed a breathtaking medley that included hits like “Crazy” “You Ain’t Woman Enough” and “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” weaving each song together into a masterpiece that showed off not just her voice but her deep respect for the trailblazers before her.
Carrie Underwood – ACM Awards Tribute to the Grand Ole Opry’s 95th Anniversary
The audience couldn’t get enough. There were standing ovations, teary smiles and a rush of admiration that filled the room. Online, the performance has already been viewed more than 3.4 million times, with fans calling it “one of the most beautiful tributes in ACM history” and praising Carrie for honoring the past while showing just how bright country music’s future can be.
And if you think this tribute was moving, Carrie brought just as much passion and vocal firepower when she returned to the American Idol stage 20 years later to perform “Alone”; a full-circle moment that showed just how much she’s grown and how much her voice has deepened with experience.
Carrie Underwood Performs “Alone” 20 Years Later | Iconic Moment on American Idol
In her performance of “Alone,” Carrie’s voice carried even more power and soul than when she first sang it as a young contestant. You could feel every bit of her journey in every single note turning a classic power ballad into something incredibly personal and unforgettable.
Beyond the big shows, Carrie stays close to her fans on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube where she shares updates about her tours, backstage moments and glimpses into her everyday life. She’s not just a country superstar; she’s a true icon who remains relatable and real.