Stephen Underwood is the father of Carrie Underwood. Stephen Underwood’s daughter Carrie rose to prominence after winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. She is one of America’s top country singers.
Stephen Underwood: Bio Summary
| Full Name | Stephen Underwood |
| famous as | Carrie Underwood’s father |
| Date of birth | April 2, 1945 |
| Age | 77 years as of 2022 |
| Place of Birth | United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| spouses | Carole Underwood |
| Children | Shanna Underwood Means, Stephanie U. Shelton, Carrie Underwood |
| Grandchildren | Isaiah Michael Fisher, Jacob Bryan Fisher, Sarah Carolein Cruz, Breanna Means, Cody Means |
| Parents | Gerald Albert Underwood, Mollie Smith |
Stephen Underwood was born on April 2, 1945, in the United States of America. He is the son of Gerald Albert Underwood and Mollie Smith. As of 2022, he is 77 years old. He is not the only child of his parents- He has four other siblings- They are sisters Dorothy and Jackie; brothers Boyd and Derral.
Stephen Underwood has been married for more than 50 years
Carrie Underwood’s parents, Carol and Stephen Underwood got married on April 21, 1968. The couple tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in the presence of their friends, family, and loved ones. Their marriage was blessed with three beautiful girls- Shanna Underwood Means, Stephanie U. Shelton, and Carrie Underwood who is the youngest of the three.
Together with his wife Carole, Steven raised his simple Christian family on their farm in a rural town called Checotah. According to sources, Steve is a former Georgia-Pacific (a paper company) employee. By the time his famous singer daughter took on the global stage and became an American Idol contestant, he has already been retired and turned into a stay-at-home dad and a rancher.
Stephen is a big fan of her daughter
Like any supportive father, Stephen is a big fan and supporter of her daughter’s work. Carrie shares a special bond with Steven; in fact, she is a daddy’s girl who just recently wrote a song dedicated to her dad. Just as the father is proud of her daughter, the daughter also admires her father and the family he created.
On April 21, 2018, Carrie posted a series of pictures, showing her parents, who celebrated their 50th anniversary. She confessed, that she dreamed to create such a happy and friendly family as her parents’ one.
Carrie Sang about her father
Carrie Underwood explained the story behind her song- “The Girl You Think I Am”. According to her, this came a time ago when her father had some kind words for her.
“He thinks I’m brave,” she said, as quoted by Outsider. “He thinks I’m beautiful, he thinks I can do anything, he thinks I’m fearless, and he is my biggest fan.”. That became the story of her song. Underwood co-wrote the song with David Hodges and Hillary Lindsey who also shared songs about their fathers as well.
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Her Wife has been featured in some of her daughter’s Music videos
Stephen’s wife, Carole Underwood has been featured in some of Carrie’s music videos. She is known for Carrie Underwood: Don’t Forget to Remember Me (2006), Carrie Underwood: Mama’s Song (2010), and The 44th Annual CMA Awards (2010). Apart from that, Carrie Underwood & Her Mom Carole also share a Show-Stopping “All-American Girl” Duet On Stage In Las Vegas.
Stephen Underwood’s daughter Carrie is a Vegan
Carrie Underwood is an animal lover and also a vegan. Carrie said she stopped eating meat at the age of 13 because she could not stand the thought of eating one of her own animals. Stephen’s daughter was also voted “World’s Sexiest Vegetarian” by PETA in 2007 for the second time. The first time she had that title was in 2005 alongside Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, who was himself a vegetarian at the time. It’s unclear whether Carrie Underwood’s father, Stephen Underwood is also a Vegan.
ALSO, READ; Shanna Underwood Means: Who is Carrie Underwood’s Sister?
Carrie Always want to spoil her Mother and father
After making a name in the world of music, Stephen Underwood’s daughter Carrie became a regular occupant of Forbes’ annual list of highest-paid country artists. In 2013, she made it to number 46 with thirty-one million dollars. She has always wanted to spoil her parents with her millions, even just by buying simple things for them. Her parents still stay in the house she grew up in.
The Country singer gave an account of how a gift for her dad got her into trouble. One Christmas, there was a generator she knew her dad needed for his welding. It cost four hundred dollars, and so she decided to get it for him and got into trouble for that.
Carrie Underwood’s father believes that regardless of her money and fame, she doesn’t want her daughter to change who she is. Her mother said people usually don’t realize that celebrities are just people who do normal things.
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