The idea of another singer covering “Before He Cheats” might sound absurd, but before the lyrics were handed to Underwood, the song was pitched to Gretchen Wilson. Ultimately, it was recorded by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carrie Underwood wasn’t sure America was ready for her to smash headlights and slash tires — lyrically, that is. The award-winning ...

Twenty years ago, Carrie Underwood‘s hit song “Before He Cheats” helped catapult her to superstardom less than two years after she was named the winner of American Idol. But she almost didn’t even ...

Underwood's career-defining track was included in the tracklist of her debut album, 'Some Hearts,' which was released in November 2005 Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty "Before He Cheats" has become a ...

Carrie Underwood admitted she initially hesitated to record her breakout hit "Before He Cheats," fearing the song's aggressive lyrics might conflict with her wholesome image. The 42-year-old country ...

The moment police arrived to arrest former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore came with an unexpected — and eerily fitting — soundtrack. According to dash cam footage obtained by The ...

She explained, "Because I was like a sweet farm girl on [American Idol] — and I hope that's who I still am — but it was almost, 'Maybe we don't do this song'" Ultimately, the song was released and ...

Carrie Underwood wasn’t sure America was ready for her to smash headlights and slash tires — lyrically, that is. The award-winning performer, 42, admitted that she wrestled with fear prior to ...