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Choral Arrangements of
Carrie Underwood

Carrie Marie Underwood (born March 10, 1983) is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005.

Underwood has since become a multi-platinum selling recording artist, a multiple Grammy Award winner, a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a Golden Globe Award nominee, a three-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Female Vocalist winner, a GMA Dove award winner, and a two time ACM Entertainer of the Year. She is the first-ever female artist to win back-to-back Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards for Entertainer of the Year (2009/10).

Her debut album, Some Hearts, was certified seven times platinum, and as of February 2006, was the fastest selling debut country album in Nielsen SoundScan history. It was also the best-selling solo female debut album in country music history, as of February 2008. Some Hearts yielded three number one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs. Her second album, Carnival Ride, was released on October 23, 2007. It has sold over 3 million copies as of January 2010, being certified 3 times Platinum, and produced four number one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs. Underwood released her third album, Play On, on November 3, 2009. It has been certified 2 times Platinum by the RIAA and has produced three number one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs so far. As of May 2010, Underwood has sold 20 million singles and over 16 million albums worldwide.

Having 10 #1 Hits on Billboard Hot Country Songs, Underwood is tied with Reba McEntire as the Female Country Artist with Most #1 Hits on such chart from 1990 to present. She's also the only solo Country Artist to have a #1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 Songs in the 2000 decade, as "Inside Your Heaven" reached the top of the chart on July 2005. Some Hearts, Underwood's debut album, was named the Best Country Album of the 2000 Decade by Billboard, and she's the only Female Artist to appear on the Top 10 of Billboard's Best Country Artists of the 2000 Decade list, ranked at #10. She was also ranked #50 on the Artists of the Decade list by Billboard. In 2010, Underwood was #3 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Artists, #4 on the Top Country Album Artists and #23 on Top Artists of 2010.

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Carrie Underwood : Songs for Treble Voices

Ever Ever After - "Storybook endings, fairy tales coming true" - this song from the Disney film Enchanted as performed by Carrie Underwood makes us all believe it could be so! A great choice for pop and groups alike, your singers will want to sing it again and again. All-American Girl was a hit on both the Billboard Country and Hot 100 charts this endearing song tells the story of a "sweet little beautiful, wonderful, perfect All-American Girl" and makes a wonderful feature for end-of-the-year programs! Inside Your Heaven - For the first time in history the same song, recorded by a different artist, succeeded itself at the top of the charts. American Idol's Carrie Underwood and Bo Bice shared in that success with this recent hit. Piano accompaniment.

Songlist: All-American Girl, So Small, Inside Your Heaven, Ever Ever After

Carrie Underwood : Inside Your Heaven

For the first time in history the same song, recorded by a different artist, succeeded itself at the top of the charts. American Idol's Carrie Underwood and Bo Bice shared in that success with this recent hit.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Carrie Underwood : So Small

Let the light shine through and you'll see what's important in life with this #1 Country hit from American Idol winner Carrie Underwood. An outstanding selection for pop groups! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Carrie Underwood : All-American Girl

A hit for both the Billboard Country and Hot 100, Carrie Underwood's 2008 endearing song tells the story of a sweet little beautiful, wonderful, perfect All-American Girl and makes a wonderful feature for end-of-the-year programs! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Parts available digitally (vln, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:30.

Carrie Underwood : Ever Ever After

Storybook endings, fairy tales coming true - this song from the Disney film Enchanted as performed by Carrie Underwood makes us all believe it could be so! A great choice for pop and groups alike, your singers will want to sing it again and again. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:20.

Mac Huff : There's a Place for Us

From The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the latest release in the immensely popular Narnia series, this powerful song recorded by Carrie Underwood speaks to the universal human longing for acceptance with a message that is truly uplifting: There's a place for us...where your heart is free and hope comes back to life. Excellent programming for graduation and many other concert occasions! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:50.

Greg Gilpin : All-American Girls: A Medley of Carrie Underwood Hits

Your girls will sound great on this trio of recent top-selling Carrie Underwood hits, wonderfully arranged by Greg Gilpin. This 5-minute medley features "Some Hearts," "Jesus, Take the Wheel," and "All-American Girl."

Mike Taylor : Home Sweet Home

Carrie Underwood's version of this Motley Crew hit from 1985 appeared as the farewell song on every American Idol show in season eight. "You know I'm a dreamer, but my heart's of gold." Features a great opening solo.

Individual Folios

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Ed Lojeski : All-American Girl

A hit for both the Billboard Country and Hot 100, Carrie Underwood's 2008 endearing song tells the story of a "sweet little beautiful, wonderful, perfect All-American Girl" and makes a wonderful feature for end-of-the-year programs! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Parts available digitally (vln, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:30.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski Performed By: Carrie Underwood

Greg Gilpin : All-American Girls: A Medley of Carrie Underwood Hits

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Carrie Underwood Performed By: Carrie Underwood

Ed Lojeski : Ever Ever After

"Storybook endings, fairy tales coming true" - this song from the Disney film Enchanted as performed by Carrie Underwood makes us all believe it could be so! A great choice for pop and groups alike, your singers will want to sing it again and again. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:20.

Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Alan Menken | Lyricist: Stephen Schwartz Performed By: Carrie Underwood | Musical: Enchanted

Mike Taylor : Home Sweet Home

Carrie Underwood's version of this Motley Crewe hit from 1985 appeared as the farewell song on every American Idol show in season eight. "You know I'm a dreamer, but my heart's of gold." Features a great opening solo.

Arranger: Mike Taylor | Composer: Tommy Lee Performed By: Carrie Underwood

Greg Gilpin : I'll Stand by You

Carrie Underwood has given this 1994 Pretenders' hit a fresh new country flavor. With a lyric that's especially appropriate for graduation and year-end concerts, this song is sure to create a special bond in your singers. "When you're standing at the crossroads, and don't know which path to choose, let me come along, 'cause even if you're wrong, I'll stand by you."

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Chrissie Hynde Performed By: Carrie Underwood