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Brad Paisley took the next step toward superstardom with 'Whiskey Lullaby' in 2004. The mournful track was written by Bill Anderson and Jon Randall, featuring a haunting guest guest vocal by Alison Krauss. The video was directed by -- and stars -- former child star Rick Schroder.

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9. Carrie is a sorority girl.

While attending Northeastern State University in Oklahoma, Carrie Underwood was a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority, and she is still close with her sisters. After winning ‘American Idol,’ Carrie returned to college to graduate. She

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10. She earned college credit for 'American Idol.'

Carrie Underwood's time on 'American Idol' helped her earn a Mass Communications degree from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma. "I've obviously done enough with television," she told People. "There was my i

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1. Carrie Underwood had a third nipple.

During the early stages of 'American Idol,' Carrie Underwood revealed that she once had an extra nipple. "It just looked like a mole," the singer said without hesitation. Years later

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4. You can be sure her bed is made right now.

Carrie Underwood is a bit neurotic when it comes to keeping her house in order. “I can’t function during the day if I know my bed is not made. It will be

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8. She's had a text breakup -- and she's fine with it.

In 2007 and 2008 Carrie Underwood dated 'Gossip Girl' actor Chace Crawford, and they broke up via text. But before you "OMG!" and spit fire at Crawford, know that the singer was cool

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7. Skip the chick flicks -- this girl likes gore!

The video for 'Two Black Cadillacs' was inspired by Stephen King's 'Christine,' a novel turned into a 1983 horror film. The singer is a fan of the genre, and she told Taste of Country Nights' Jeremy Robinson that recent faves include the 2

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6. Before 'American Idol,' Carrie Underwood had never been on an airplane.

She was just a small town girl from Oklahoma before auditioning for 'American Idol' in 2004. That meant Wednesday night prayer meetings, local talent contests and good grades at school. Before flying t

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5. Carrie Underwood is the family's Swarovski sheep.

During an interview with Marie Claire, Underwood talked about how her parents made do with less, even though they were far from impoverished. Her mom would sew the singer outfits from material she got at Walmart, and the family stil

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