Carrie Underwood has been performing the Sunday Night Football theme song on NBC since 2013. As of 2024, she has held this role for 12 consecutive years. She initially declined the opportunity in 2006 due to her busy career at the time but accepted the role when NBC approached her again in 2013 after Faith Hill's six-year tenure and Pink's one-year stint
. Her involvement has made her a staple of the Sunday Night Football broadcast, with her performances reaching over 20 million households weekly. Over the years, she has performed different versions of the theme, including adaptations of Joan Jett's "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and original songs like "Oh Sunday Night" and "Game On"
. In summary, Carrie Underwood has been the voice of Sunday Night Football for 12 years, from 2013 through the 2024 season.