She may have started in a small-town church choir—but today, Carrie Underwood is a one-woman empire.

From winning American Idol in 2005 to becoming the voice behind one of the NFL’s most iconic theme songs, the 42-year-old country superstar is proof that talent, hustle, and a little Sunday night sparkle can take you a long way. With a reported net worth of $120 million, Underwood has more than just golden pipes—she’s got golden business instincts.

A Million-Dollar Voice (Literally) Every Sunday Night

Let’s start with the anthem that football fans can’t stop humming. For over a decade, Carrie has delivered the vocal fireworks for NBC’s Sunday Night Football theme. But here’s the kicker: she reportedly rakes in a cool $1 million per week just for those electrifying seconds of gridiron glory.

Yes, you read that right. While most of us wait all day for Sunday night, Carrie’s probably cashing another seven-figure check before kickoff. If there were a Super Bowl for side hustles, she’d be MVP every season.

From Country Darling to Record-Smashing Queen

While SNF brought her into America’s living rooms, it’s her music career that truly built the empire.

Her hits—“Before He Cheats,” “Jesus Take the Wheel,” and “Blown Away,” just to name a few—are staples of modern country. Seven of her albums have gone platinum, and she’s sold over 85 million records worldwide. Add in dozens of awards, from Grammys to CMAs, and you’ve got a music résumé most artists would kill for.

And unlike many stars who fizzle after a few albums, Carrie’s just as relevant now as she was 20 years ago. Maybe even more.

Vegas, Baby: The Residency That Sparkled

Between 2021 and 2025, Underwood took her talents to the desert—Las Vegas, that is—for her REFLECTION residency. While her exact paycheck is under wraps, insiders estimate she earned tens of millions during the multi-year spectacle.

To put that in perspective, Celine Dion’s Vegas run reportedly pulled in $300 million. And Carrie? She gave part of her cut—over $235,000—to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. A powerhouse and a philanthropist? Crown her already.

Back to Her Roots… and Half the Paycheck?

In a dramatic twist, Underwood recently returned to American Idol—but not as a contestant. This time, she stepped into Katy Perry’s judge’s chair after the pop star exited the show.

However, there was a catch. Reports say Carrie earns just half of what Katy did per season—around $12.5 million. Still a mind-blowing number, but fans were shocked by the pay gap.

Sources claim it’s because Underwood has a “vested interest” in keeping Idol alive, since it launched her career. Noble? Yes. But that paycheck difference definitely raised eyebrows in Hollywood.

Home Sweet Mansion: A 400-Acre Dream in Tennessee

Fame hasn’t taken the country out of this girl.

Carrie and her husband, retired NHL star Mike Fisher, built their dream home in Franklin, Tennessee—a rural escape about 45 minutes outside Nashville. The couple purchased 400 acres of land back in 2011 for around $3 million, and by 2018, they’d completed their custom mansion.

Today, they live there with their two sons—and a whole lot of privacy.

CALIA, Fit52, and Carrie’s Business Flex

Not content with dominating music and football, Carrie took a swing at the fitness world too.

In 2015, she launched CALIA by Carrie Underwood, an athleisure line with Dick’s Sporting Goods. It was a smash hit, but she gracefully stepped away in 2021 to focus on other ventures.

Now, she’s all in on Fit52, a wellness and workout app that’s as sleek and disciplined as she is. Whether it’s yoga or HIIT, her fans can now sweat alongside her.