Carrie Underwood is universally loved because she's a good, beautiful person that literally rocks, she has her own opinion, a beautiful love for her family and a dynamic voice.

What we don't know is what happens behind closed doors. Even with the assistants, the wealth, their power couple marriages, the fashion shoots, the celebs we admire have children and people in their life that recognize them as a regular person, as a wife, a mother, and friend. Their kids still require time and discipline, and their relationships still require a lot of communication.

Yes, Carrie Underwood is a real woman, with a huge voice. You have a voice, too. Perhaps not in the octave range that she belts with, but a voice that can say:
"Hey everyone has a mommy meltdown at some point."
"Your day is a big deal, everyday is."
"Hanging out with you is cool, thanks for listening."

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