Carrie Underwood says she 'had to get out' of Nashville farm after terrifying encounter during vacation

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: Carrie Underwood’s peaceful life on her Tennessee farm was briefly upended by an unexpected encounter with nature.

The 'American Idol' alum, 42, revealed in a series of Instagram Stories this week that she was forced to abandon her orchard after a massive swarm of bees overtook part of her property.

Carrie Underwood details terrifying event at her farm

“Had to get out of the orchard when the bees started swarming…” she captioned a short video showing the buzzing cloud overtaking the air above her blueberry bushes.

Underwood, who’s been enjoying time off from her music and television work, has been spending the summer with her family on their 400-acre Nashville-area ranch. The singer often shares glimpses of her homegrown lifestyle, which includes tending to a sprawling garden and harvesting fresh produce.

In a follow-up post, she shared a photo of a dense cluster of bees gathered on one of her prized blueberry bushes. “They landed on a blueberry bush... maybe we can catch them tomorrow if they’re still there,” she wrote, hinting at a possible attempt to safely relocate the swarm.

Carrie Underwood moved to tears as she reflects on 'American Idol' journey

This came after the country music star was seen tearing up in a heartfelt video, opening up about her emotional journey on 'American Idol.'

The country music icon first captured hearts as the winner of 'American Idol back in 2005'. Two decades later, in a full-circle moment, she returned to the show as a judge in 2025.

In the video, Carrie Underwood took a heartfelt trip down memory lane, reflecting on her 'American Idol' win. “Let’s look back at when you made me the winner of ‘American Idol.’ Thanks again to everyone who voted, by the way. I see you. Thank you all so much for everything.”

Underwood recalled the unforgettable tension of finale night, admitting she had “a death grip on the microphone” as she stood beside Ryan Seacrest, waiting for the winner to be announced.

After clinching the title, Carrie Underwood took a moment to recognize Bo Bice, her fellow finalist and friend. “For the two of us to be in the finale together, it was a dream come true for me to have my friend next to me on that stage.”

As a clip of her singing “Inside Your Heaven” played, Underwood reflected on the moment with a sense of disbelief saying, “It still very surreal.”

The official 'American Idol' Instagram account posted the emotional clip on its main grid, captioning it, “What a blessed journey for #CarrieUnderwood, and it started with one #AmericanIdol audition!”

In the video, Carrie reflected on how much the show changed her life. “I think about my journey on American Idol all the time, because it’s so grand, it’s so unbelievable,” she shared. Holding back tears, she added, “To go from somebody who was going to school, trying to figure out what she wanted to do with the rest of her life.”