Carrie Underwood’s Makeover Journey in 21 Pictures

Carrie Underwood revealed that she wasn’t always a blonde, but if you paid attention, you may have figured that out already.

The hitmaker’s Instagram reveal of her new/old hair color drew a bunch of social media response, and almost all of it was positive.

One follower said she’s a “bronde” (blonde + brunette) now, which isn’t too far off, but with those dark streaks we’ll label her a soft brunette.

• Carrie Underwood became popular after winning American Idol in 2005.
• She has 16 No. 1 songs on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
• Next month, she’ll return to sing the intro of NBC’s Sunday Night Football for the 13th straight year.

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Below you’ll find a comparison of how it started and how it’s going for Underwood, followed by 21 pictures that show the highs and lows (literally) of her hair makeover journey.

There aren’t pictures from each year of her career in country music, but this gallery includes major shifts in haircuts and colors.

You’ll find that Underwood has shown her brunette roots before. Often it’s part of her moodiest looks, but sometimes she’ll bring a summertime ‘do to a red carpet that screams natural.

In 2015, Underwood became a mother for the first time, and that brought about a new short bob. Bangs, curls and ponytails are all part of her repertoire through the years.

How Old Is Carrie Underwood?

Carrie Underwood turned 42 years old on March 10, 1983. It’s not uncommon for a woman past 40 to have gray hair, so she either doesn’t, or she added some natural color to her look.

The singer prioritizes health and nutrition, and time with family. That includes husband Mike Fisher and their sons Isaiah and Jacob, born in 2015 and 2019, respectively.

Is Carrie Underwood Touring?

In early 2025, Underwood wrapped up a Las Vegas residency and played select shows nationwide. She has not done a nationwide tour in several years, however. One figures that if she tours again, it’ll be in support of a new studio album.

Her last album Denim & Rhinestones was released in 2022.