ST.“Jesus, Take the Wheel” 20 Years Later: Carrie’s Opry Night Was a Time Machine

Twenty years is a long time in music. Carrie Underwood just celebrated her very first album, Some Hearts, in the biggest way. She went back to the famous Grand Ole Opry stage on June 3, 2025. She did not just sing one hit. She performed the entire album, from the first song to the last. It was a true history lesson for everyone listening.
The event was a party for her fans. Carrie sang favorites like “Jesus, Take the Wheel” and “Before He Cheats.” The crowd got to relive the songs that started her amazing career. She even showed off a new sparkly microphone stand just for the Opry. It felt like everyone was sharing a special memory together.
Carrie Underwood performs Some Hearts at the Grand Ole Opry
You could feel the love in the room. The performance was recorded for her radio channel, but being there was special. The audience was not just watching. They were singing along to every single word. It was a room that never stopped singing. It showed just how much those songs still mean to people after all this time.
Seeing her on that stage, so confident, celebrating 20 years, makes you think about her journey. That same Opry stage holds one of her biggest memories. Long before this anniversary party, she was a new artist standing in that exact spot. She had no idea her life was about to change in just a few seconds.
Carrie Underwood Opry Surprise

It happened back on March 15, 2008. Carrie was performing when country legend Randy Travis walked out. He surprised her right on stage. He asked her to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry family. She was completely shocked and full of happy tears. It was the moment she truly arrived in country music.
From that surprise induction to her huge 20-year celebration, Carrie Underwood has grown up with her fans. Her voice is powerful, but she always sings from the heart. She shares her big moments and her quiet feelings. Follow Carrie on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Her story is still being written, and you do not want to miss it.
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