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Carrie Underwood & Mike Fisher's Love Story in Photos

On her 39th birthday, take a look back at her steadfast relationship 

By Grace Gavilanes Updated March 10, 2022 02:50 PM
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MEET & GREET

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After almost refusing her bassist Mark Childers' attempt to set her up with his friend, Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher, Carrie Underwood agreed. The pair met at a backstage meet-and-greet following one of her concerts. Underwood and Fisher's encounter proved successful — particularly when it came to physical attraction. "Hot, hot, hot," the singer recalled of her first impression of the Canada native.

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GOING THE DISTANCE

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Despite their undeniable chemistry, Underwood and Fisher couldn't see much more of each other right away, considering the country crooner was based in Nashville and the National Hockey League star lived in Canada. "I mean, can I make dating more difficult?" Underwood recalled on VH1's Behind the Music. "Let's get a hockey guy who lives in another country. Awesome."

They began long-distance dating, which consisted of regular phone calls — before eventually reuniting in person once more three months later.  

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FIRST KISS

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Underwood and Fisher's long-distance communication soon paid off on New Year's Eve in 2008 when they shared their first kiss as the ball dropped in Times Square at midnight. 

"We were in front of people, and he's not a big PDA guy," the "Church Bells" singer told Glamour. "I figured, I'll go in for it because he can't leave me hanging, right? So I made him kiss me in public."

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POPPING THE QUESTION

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After a whirlwind romance, Underwood and Fisher took their relationship to a new level when the athlete proposed to the star on Dec. 20, 2009, on a cozy afternoon in his home. "It's true," Fisher told the Toronto Sun the next day, confirming their engagement. "We're both obviously excited and very happy."

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COUNTRY STRONG

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Following their engagement news, Fisher and Underwood began appearing at high-profile events together more frequently. Notably, the hockey player served as Underwood's date at the 2010 CMT Awards — where the singer snagged the award for video of the year — in June. Despite Fisher's aversion to PDA, he and his then-fiancée shared a sweet kiss before she took the stage to accept her trophy. 

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JUST MARRIED!

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Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Fisher! After almost two years of dating, the couple tied the knot on July 10, 2010, at the Ritz-Carlton resort on Lake Oconee, Georgia. The pair shared what their wedding planner called "a spiritual expression of their love" — a special moment for a "very special couple."

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COMING TOGETHER

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After splitting their time between Nashville, Tennessee and Peterborough, Ontario, Underwood and Fisher reunited in February 2011 — due to the hockey player getting drafted by the Nashville Predators. 

"I was praying a few days before about [moving teams]," Fisher said of the experience. "I was just so frustrated and said 'God, if you have me go somewhere take care of it, look after it,' and he sure did that. He put me in a place I was comfortable with and I think that's part of reason that this is the place I'm supposed to be and that's comforting for sure."

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OH, BABY

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Five years after getting hitched, Underwood and Fisher welcomed their first child together — a son named Isaiah, now 7 — who has joined the singer backstage at shows, enjoys yoga and savors quality time with his dad.

"My husband is as wonderful as he is hot, and I feel like that's rare," Underwood told E! News of Fisher and his fatherhood role. "He's amazing," she continued. "He's such a great dad and he's so supportive of what I do and I'm supportive of him and we just love our little family."

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8 YEARS DOWN

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"Here's to 8 years, babe! Where does the time go?!" Underwood captioned a selfie of the pair out on their eighth wedding anniversary. "I love you today more than yesterday…which was more than the day before…and so on and so forth. Here's to many more years together! ❤ you!"

Just one month after the special day, Underwood shared some big news: the couple is expecting baby No. 2!

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A MOM AGAIN

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The country star welcomed her second child — a son named Jacob Bryan Fisher — on Jan. 21, 2019, she revealed on Instagram.

"Jacob Bryan Fisher entered the world in the wee hours of the morning on Monday … his mom, dad and big brother couldn't be happier for God to trust them with taking care of this little miracle!" Underwood wrote alongside a photo gallery of herself, her husband and proud big brother Isaiah Michael, 3½, with newborn Jacob.

"Our hearts are full, our eyes are tired and our lives are forever changed. Life is good … " she added.

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BIRTHDAY BLISS

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"Happy birthday babe! You're an incredible wife and mom!" Fisher captioned a selfie of the couple on the singer's 36th birthday in March 2019. "Us boys are so grateful for you! Love you lots."

Underwood seemed to enjoy the day's festivities, as she wrote on Twitter she spend it just as she wanted – in her comfiest clothes with her family.

"Thanks, everyone, for the birthday wishes," she wrote. "I'm spending my day perfectly…on the couch, in my comfies, snuggled up with my boys! ❤️🎂!"

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MEANT TO BE

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"I had dated guys and kind of knew, like, 'No.' Nothing was ever really wrong, but nothing was really right either. With him, it was like a good partnership. It was an easy relationship to be in," Underwood told PEOPLE in her June 2019 cover story. "I feel like he is the person I was meant to be with."

"I admire Carrie as a mom most," Fisher added. "She is so good with our boys and loves us all so well." 

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WAY BACK WHEN

Underwood gave fans a treat on Valentine's Day 2022: a waaaaaaay-back photo of the couple together. "Love you, babe!" she wrote.

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