Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2010 Carrie Underwood's "Cowboy Casanova" went gold?

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Here are 5 interesting facts about Carrie Underwood.

  • Hailing from the small town of Checotah, Oklahoma, Underwood had never been on an airplane prior to "American Idol." The first time she flew was when she was given the ticket to Hollywood after her audition.
  • After winning "American Idol" in 2005, Underwood returned to Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to complete her Bachelor of Arts degree. Underwood majored in mass communications with an emphasis in journalism.
  • She is a Vegan.
  • She's a Sucker for Horror Movies.
  • She has two tattoos. Both of which are on her hips.

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