"God put us here for the carnival, we close our eyes and never know where it will lead us" (The Wheel of the World quoted in "Biography"). It was the lyrics to Wheel of the World that inspired Carrie Underwood to write her latest album. At just 13 years old, she recorded her first album (“Carrie Underwood Biography”). Underwood also participated in several different competitions in the United States to prepare for an audition for American Idol in 2004 ("Biography"). After winning this competition, she continued to remain humble as her fame grew. Her contributions to country music are demonstrated by her career and prove without a doubt that the Country Music Hall of Fame should induct this singer. She has shown her worth through her major works, charitable works, influences and professional morality. First of all, Carrie Underwood should receive this award because of her large number of major works. Worldwide, she has sold over fourteen million albums and had fourteen number one singles. Winning five Grammys, Carrie has also "won 6 American Music Awards, 6 People Choice Awards, 7 CMT Music Awards, 9 American Country Awards, and 7 BMI Songwriter Awards." ("Carrie Underwood Bio") The Country Music Association, alongside the Academy of Country Music, has each awarded the Underwood Female of the Year three times. During her career, she is the only artist to have won the title of Female Artist twice in the forty years she received this award. Along with these awards, she also won an ACM Triple Crown Award (“Carrie Underwood Bio”). These awards alone prove that she is worthy of this award. Second, Carrie Underwood should be inducted for the charitable work and influence she has not only on her fans but on thousands of others. Being one of the most recognized personalities......middle of article......and in conclusion, Carrie Underwood has many admirable characteristics which are manifested in these three points. Staying strong through her faith, staying humble and influencing so many people by being herself and doing what she loves. That said, there is no doubt that Underwood's major works, charitable influences, and professional morals demonstrate that she should be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.8653583Works Cited « Biography: Carrie's Official Site Underwood.” Carrie Underwood official. Sony MusicEntertainment, and Web. April 10, 2014. “Carrie Underwood Bio.” CMT. Viacom International Inc., nd Web. April 10, 2014. “Carrie Underwood Biography.” SING360. sing365.com, February 12, 2014. Web. April 10, 2014.Stampler, Laura. "Carrie Underwood says 'Sound of Music' critics need Jesus." Time.com.Mar. 2014: np Web. April 10. 2014.