Carrie Underwood
Singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood shot to fame as the winner of the fourth season of “American Idol,” and she has remained a household name for nearly two decades. Surprisingly, after high school, she had actually given up on her dream of becoming a singer, feeling the need to prepare for life in the real world.

Carrie Underwood attended Checotah High School and boasted an impressive academic record. In addition to her singing talents, she was a member of the Honors Society, a cheerleader, and even participated in basketball and softball. In her prom photo, she looks like a slightly younger version of the Carrie Underwood we all know today.