Carrie Underwood is a well-known country music star. After she won 'American Idol' her life became a whirlwind adventure of fame, fortune, and songwriting. The artist has written many incredible songs throughout the years, each with their own themes and messages. One of those messages that she delivers is the importance of faith and religion in her life. Here are 4 Carrie Underwood songs about God and religion that give me goosebumps.
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How Great Thou Art
Carrie Underwood recorded a beautiful version of the Christian hymn, "How Great Thou Art." This song appeared on her 2021 gospel album titled, My Savior. The song focuses on how incredible God is and all the incredible things he has done.
"Oh Lord, my God
When I, in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art."
Because He Lives
Another beautiful song that focuses on God and religion is "Because He Lives." Originally written by Bill and Gloria Gaither, Carrie Underwood puts a lovely country twist on this song. The song focuses on the power of Jesus and how Carrie, and others, can face anything the world throws at them because he lives.
"Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives"
Softly and Tenderly
Another one of Carrie Underwood's songs about God is "Softly and Tenderly." In addition to the other two, this is one of the songs on her gospel album, My Savior. Underwood performed this beautiful rendition live at the CMA's three years ago. The song focuses on how Jesus accepts those who are tired and are ready to return home to him. Following her performance, the reactions to her singing this song were overwhelmingly positive, with many comments sharing how their loved ones had returned home to Jesus, and that this song being sung brought tears to their eyes.
"Softly and tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling for you and for me
See on the portals
He's waiting and watching
Watching for you and for me
Come home
Come home
Ye who are weary
Come home
Earnestly, tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling "Oh sinner, come home"
Jesus Take The Wheel
Do not make the mistake of thinking that all of Underwood's songs about God are on her My Savior album. In addition to her gospel album, the artist has always shown a love of God and religion. For example, towards the beginning of her career, she released her popular song "Jesus Take The Wheel" which was a part of her Some Hearts album.
"Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
'Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
And save me from this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel"
