Carrie Underwood sings the NFL Sunday Night Football theme song. She has been the vocalist for the intro song, "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," for 12 years in a row as of 2025. This song is a reworked version of Joan Jett's "I Hate Myself for Loving You," tailored specifically for the NFL broadcast on NBC. Underwood took over the role in 2013, succeeding Faith Hill and Pink, who sang earlier versions

. Each season, Underwood and NBC refresh the song to keep it lively and exciting, and she records all versions in one session, including variations for different weekly matchups

. Her performance has become a signature part of the Sunday Night Football experience, widely recognized by fans and viewers