Carrie Underwood is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She rose to fame as the winner of the 4th season of American Idol in 2005. Since then, she has gone on to become a multi-platinum selling artist with numerous successful albums, as well as single and multi-platinum selling singles. She has won several Grammy Awards, including Country Album of the Year for her album "Carnival Ride" and Entertainer of the Year Female Country Music Association in 2008. Underwood has sold over 65 million singles and albums worldwide, making her one of the most successful American Idol contestants. She has been named the most successful American Idol winner, with 30 No. 1 singles, 14 of which were consecutive. In addition to her music career, Carrie Underwood is also an active philanthropist. She has been a spokeswoman for organizations such as Red Cross, ALS Association, and Cheerios' Spoonfuls of Stories literacy campaign.