Fans react to festive photos as Underwood prepares for Sunday Night Football

Singer Carrie Underwood dazzled in her holiday photosLAPRESSE

The eight-time Grammy Award winner will perform the national anthem for NBC‘s Sunday Night Football prior to the Week 17 matchup between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers, continuing a long-standing partnership that began in 2013.

This marks her 13th year with the network, solidifying her as one of the most recognizable voices in professional football broadcasts.

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“For the 20th season of SNF, we wanted to set the tone for the night by reimagining the anthem sound in a way that plays to Carrie’s powerhouse vocals, while visually creating a seamless blend of stylized shots and behind-the-scenes moments evoking the national roadshow that is Sunday Night Football, week after week in the fall,” said Tripp Dixon, highlighting the unique approach taken to showcase Underwood’s

While anticipation builds for her anthem performance, fans have also been buzzing over her Christmas social media posts after Underwood

“Looking amazing,” one fan wrote. “Merry Christmas.”

Another user added: “Merry Christmas Carrie!! May God Almighty’s Greatest Gift fill each of you and yours with His Love, Mercy and Grace.”

Underwood’s Christmas glamor, combined with the imminent NFL performance, has helped her trend across platforms.

Fans have long admired her ability to bring a combination of musical excellence and visual flair to the national stage, and her holiday posts only amplified excitement.

What does Carrie Underwood earn for SNL song?

Underwood’s compensation for Sunday Night Football has also drawn attention. Leading into Week 1 of the 2025 season, reports circulated that “Singer Carrie Underwood is paid ONE MILLION DOLLARS EACH WEEK to do the Sunday Night Football theme song.

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Despite the staggering figures, Underwood

Her commitment to NBC‘s broadcast and the enthusiasm she brings to each performance has helped cement her role as a cultural fixture in sports entertainment.

A fan favorite on TV screens

Fans eagerly await the seamless integration of her vocals with the visual storytelling that Sunday Night Football

With her festive photos drawing as much attention as her performances on the field, Underwood

This week, as the Chicago Bears prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers, viewers can expect her signature energy and star power to set the tone for what promises to be a memorable broadcast.

The blend of Christmas glam, social media buzz, and football tradition ensures Underwood

Fans are counting down the days until kickoff, eager to experience her powerful anthem yet again.