Carrie Underwood

Underwood is one of the biggest names in modern country music, but she says an iconic performer has inspired her fearless approach to creating music.

They've really come a long way.

Including spots for Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert and so many more

He could have dropped the mic and no one would have challenged him.

It's hard to fathom.

She can't believe it's been that long.

Is your favorite on here?

In the notoriously volatile entertainment business, no one can argue with having an education to fall back on.

She had already become a household name by the time she graduated college in 2006.

Say it ain't so.