Carrie Underwood, America’s country music darling and American Idol winner, has enchanted millions with her powerhouse voice and chart-topping hits. Yet, what leaves fans just as captivated is the enduring strength of her marriage to retired NHL star Mike Fisher—a partnership that has weathered fame, distance, parenting, and even near-dealbreakers. After 15 years, two sons, and plenty of candid moments, Underwood is sharing the five keys that have kept her marriage not just intact, but thriving, leaving fans both surprised and inspired.
1. Faith as the Foundation
From the very start, Underwood and Fisher built their relationship on faith—a cornerstone that has held them steady through both joy and heartache. Their shared Christian beliefs serve as common ground, even when their personalities or backgrounds pull them in different directions. “That’s where our faith comes in… it gives us a kind of center ground,” Fisher shared in their docuseries
Mike and Carrie: God & Country. For Underwood, faith means love and acceptance. “Above all, God wanted us to love others,” she once told The Independent. This spiritual foundation helped the couple survive difficult seasons, including Underwood’s three miscarriages before the birth of their son Jacob.
2. Mutual Support Through Career Highs and Lows
Life in the spotlight comes with a unique set of pressures, but Underwood and Fisher have learned to support each other’s ambitions. While Fisher played for the NHL’s Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators, Underwood’s music career exploded—yet both say their marriage thrived because of encouragement, not competition. When Underwood suffered a serious facial injury in 2017, Fisher became her anchor, and after his retirement, he stepped into the role of stay-at-home dad to support her touring and Las Vegas residencies. “Mike’s been so supportive of Carrie over the years,” a source told
Star in 2025. Their partnership has been defined by taking turns—cheering each other on, and stepping up when the other needs it most.
3. Compromise to Bridge Major Differences
Underwood has never sugarcoated the reality that she and Fisher are opposites. “I always swore I would never marry a hunter as a child—not in a million years,” she confessed, given her passion for animals and vegetarian lifestyle. Fisher, raised hunting in Ontario, represents a stark contrast. But instead of letting differences divide them, they leaned into compromise. “We learn from each other and we have spirited discussions about things that we disagree on, but at the end of the day we love each other very much,” Underwood shared. Their ability to bridge gaps—through honest conversation, patience, and a shared goal of understanding—has kept their marriage strong.
4. Appreciation for the Little Things
For Underwood, grand gestures aren’t nearly as meaningful as small acts of kindness. “I’m the kind of person that’s like, ‘Aw, you changed the light bulb in the bathroom. Thank you,’” she told
People. This gratitude for the everyday, from taking out the trash to FaceTiming while apart, has created a culture of mutual appreciation. Their focus on little things keeps resentment at bay and connection alive, no matter how hectic life gets.
5. Prioritizing Family Above All
Amid the whirlwind of careers and celebrity, Underwood and Fisher put their family first. From shuffling tour schedules to make time for their sons, Isaiah and Jacob, to supporting each other’s parenting styles, the couple’s unity is anchored by their commitment to family. Their ability to stay grounded—even after 15 years in the public eye—shows that true partnership is built day by day, moment by moment.
Marriage Advice that Breaks the Mold
Underwood’s candid insights reveal that even the strongest marriages are works in progress, full of honest conversations, hard compromises, and faith that can weather any storm. “We’re not perfect, but we’re perfect for each other,” she said in
God & Country. For fans, these marriage tips aren’t just celebrity soundbites—they’re a roadmap for lasting love, even when the journey includes a few near-dealbreakers. And in sharing them, Underwood proves that her greatest duet may just be the one she sings at home
