Carrie Underwood Thrives in Country Living on Tennessee Farm

Carrie Underwood, the country music superstar, has traded the glitz of the stage for the grit of farm life on her sprawling Tennessee property just outside Nashville. When she’s not belting out hits or judging on American Idol, Underwood is knee-deep in homesteading with her husband, Mike Fisher, and their two sons, Isaiah and Jacob.

From growing fresh tomatoes and peaches to raising livestock, Underwood’s farm is a testament to her commitment to a simpler, self-sustaining lifestyle. She’s even taken up canning—whipping up soups, pot pie fillings, and cobbler mixes—and crocheting her own clothes, including a tomato-patterned shirt she proudly wore on the American Idol set. Talk about farm-to-fashion!

But life on the farm isn’t just about the harvest. Underwood recently shared a profound moment from her orchard, where she often prays amidst the peaceful beauty of her surroundings. While deep in prayer, she encountered a surprise visitor—a rat snake lurking in a blueberry bush. Unfazed, she reflected on the symbolism, noting how even in our closest moments with faith, challenges and temptations are always near. “The devil is always watching,” she mused, yet reaffirmed her belief that faith prevails as she and the snake parted ways.

Underwood’s journey into homesteading deepened during the 2020 pandemic, when she and Fisher transformed their garden into a true labor of love. “I love growing something from nothing,” she shared, describing each sprout as a small miracle. Her ultimate goal? To never need a grocery store again, relying entirely on their farm’s bounty and her husband’s hunting hauls for meals that are as seasonal as they are satisfying.

Beyond the practical, Underwood finds joy in the zero-waste ethos of her home. Scraps feed the chickens or enrich the compost, ensuring nothing goes unused. It’s a life of purpose, one where physical work feels as rewarding as a chart-topping single. And in a sweet nod to her American Idol roots, she named a lamb born on the day of the season finale after winner Jamal Roberts—a fitting tribute to her dual worlds of music and farm life.