Carrie Underwood Rocks Out in 'Sunday Night Football' Opener

Carrie Underwood is back for year for another year of Sunday Night Football!

The country singer busts out the electric guitar for this 2024 performance. The video opens with the "Hate My Heart" singer arriving at the stadium with her band to rev up the crowd before the game.

Underwood approaches the stage in a bedazzled jacket with her last name written across the back.

Carrie Underwood's 2024 Sunday Night Football Opener: The Details

According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, the "Denim & Rhinestones" singer recorded her parts for the opening theme in between her Reflection residency shows. The publication states that she once again filmed scenes at the home of her residency, Resorts World.

The idea was to make the theater feel like Allegiant Stadium in Sin CIty — home of the NFL team the Las Vegas Raiders. About 50 extras were reported to be in the theater in addition to the team's cheer squad, the Raiderettes.

Carrie Underwood's History With Sunday Night Football

News first broke of Underwood's return to Sunday Night Football in August. It's her twelfth year conducting the opening theme song for NBC's primetime coverage of the league.

Her first year was in 2013 after fellow country singer Faith Hill retired from the gig. Prior to that, pop artist Pink performed the song.

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20 Things Carrie Underwood Has Done Since Winning 'American Idol'

Carrie Underwood has been, well, busy since winning Season 4 of American Idol in 2005. Since the confetti fell, the country singer has released nine albums and embarked on seven tours. She's also tried her hand at acting and launched a handful of businesses.

Over the years she's become one of the biggest success stories to come out of the show, winning countless awards and amassing a staggering net worth of over $100 million.

Keep scrolling to see 20 things Underwood has done since her time on the reality singing competition.

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