Carrie Underwood’s transformation over the years: From 'American Idol' winner to country queen
A look at Carrie Underwood's style transformation: From 'American Idol' winner to country music star
Carrie Underwood has come a long way from winning the 'American Idol' in 2005, to replacing Katy Perry as the show's judge. Her style too, delightfully, has continuously evolved as the singer slowly became a glamorous country music star. Underwood, who has experimented with her style a lot over the years, has tried several looks, including simple denim and plaid shirts in 2005 to futuritic structured jackets in 2024.
1. Carrie Underwood exudes country flair on 'American Idol'- 2005
In 2005, a then 21-year-old Carrie Underwood made a grand entry in the American music industry after winning the 'American Idol'. 'The Champion' singer's wardrobe for the competition included the decade's favorite bell bottom jeans, plaid shirts and colorful dresses which forecast her glorious run in the country music in the future, per Life & Style.
2. Carrie Underwood makes red carpet debut in champagne gold dress-2006
In the following year, the singer made her grand debut on the red carpets of award shows where she sparkled like a diamond of the first water. For her first appearance at the Country Music Awards, the 'Cowboy Casanova' songstress opted for a champagne gold silk dress that made her shine like a Elysian goddess. The singer's eclectic taste in jewlry was evident from her first appearances on red carpet only as she completed her look with a chunky necklace.
3. Carrie Underwood debuts her bangs-2008
Soon, the singer entered her short dress era as she wore gorgeous knee-lenth and mini dresses during this time. For her CMT Music appearance in 2008, the 'Cry Pretty' singer opted for a rich purple toned one-shoulder mini dresss. This look is also significant as the songstress debuted her curtain bangs during this award show.
4. Carrie Underwood's year of whites-2010
Underwood appeared to have given a subtle tribute to her marriage with Mike Fisher in 2010 through several of her looks during the award season. While the songstress opted for red in one occasion, for most of the appearances in 2010, Underwood wore variations of bridal white. Her long hair with side parting was also back during this time.
5. Carrie Underwood rocks princess gowns-2012
Around 2012, Underwood was rocking princess gowns for her award show appearances. For the Country Music Awards look, Underwood opted for a pale off-white shimmery strapless ruched gown. While she left her neck bare, Underwood accessorized with a statement ring in her right hand.
6. Carrie Underwood debuts the bob haircut -2016
In 2016, Underwood experimented sheer dresses along with debuting a straight bob hair cut. The 'How Great Thou Art' singer paired her short bob hair with a sheer gold gown embellished with crystals.
7. Pregnancy fashion at its peak-2018
Carrie Underwood, who was then pregnant with her younger son Jacob, rocked pregnancy fashion as she walked the red carpet for the American Music Awards in 2018. The singer was styled in a black fitted gown with mermaid skirt and gold embellishments. Moreover, the singer oozed pregnancy glow as she posed while cradling her belly.
8. Carrie Underwood shows off her straight hair-2019
In 2019, Underwood went back to her princess era with flared gowns with decorative bodices. For the year's Annual Kennedy Center Honors, Underwood opted for a blingy silver gown adorned with rose motifs. Her straight tresses also made a comeback during this time.
9. Carrie Underwood's girl boss look-2023
Underwood showed off her girl boss vibe in a stark black coat dress, which she paired with calf-length boots for the Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2023. However, adding a shine to her outfit was the large satin rose attached to the lapel of her coat.
10. Carrie Underwood brings back her denims-2024
Almost two decades after her initial win of the 'American Idol', the singer is making a comeback as a judge. However, along with her, the 'Victory in Jesus' singer is also bringing back her denim trends, albeit with a modern twist. Recently in early August, Underwood performed on ABC's 'Good Morning America' Summer Concert Series, where she styled a pair of denim shorts with thigh high boots of the same fabric. She completed her look with a white top and let her blingy colorful jacket do all the talking.
