sunday night football theme song

“Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” is the name of the official Sunday Night Football theme song, and it’s the song Underwood has used to open football season each of the last three years, plus her first three. The song is built on Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” a Top 10 Billboard 100 song in 1988.

Who sings the opening theme song for Sunday Night Football?

Nashville superstar Carrie Underwood returns for her ninth consecutive season as the performer of the Sunday Night Football theme song. A new intro video for “Waiting All Day For Sunday Night” debuted during the Sept. 12 broadcast of the Los Angeles Rams’ 34-14 victory over the Chicago Bears.

Who songs the NFL song?

Carrie Underwood will sing the opening theme of NBC’s Sunday Night Football for a ninth straight year in 2021, but it hasn’t been easy for her or the network. Easily forgotten are the three years she riffed on a Miranda Lambert song in place of “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night.”

How much does the NFL pay Carrie Underwood?

No one seems to know how much Carrie Underwood makes for singing the theme song for NBC’s Sunday Night Football — one viewer guessed she’s earning $1 million a week, minimum, but that’s sheer speculation. What we do know, however, is that the weekly football program must be a big touchdown for the singer’s career.

Who sang the Sunday Night Football before Carrie Underwood?

NFL.com reports the country star, who rose to fame during season four of American Idol, will take over for Faith Hill as the singer of NBC’s theme song for Sunday Night Football. The network announced on Tuesday that Carrie Underwood would replace Faith Hill as the singer of its introductory theme song each week.

When did Faith Hill stop Sunday Night Football?

Since 2007, the beautiful country icon has been singing “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” as the theme song for NBC’s “Sunday Night Football.” Her stint as the opening act lasted until she decided to leave in 2013.

Did Faith Hill sing Sunday Night Football?

Faith Hill recently announced that she will no longer lend her talents to NBC’s Sunday Night Football anthem. A nation mourns. The country singer sounded off on her decision via Twitter. As Cindy Boren of the Washington Post reports, Hill has been featured at the start of the Sunday night broadcast for six years now.

How much does Chris Collinsworth make?

Cris Collinsworth salary at NBC

Collinsworth’s current contract at NBC pays him $4 million per season, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

What is Carrie Underwood Underwood’s net worth?

Carrie Underwood has a net worth of $140 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. But, in addition to being a singer, the “Before He Cheats” hitmaker is also a fashion designer, composer, actor, and author.

Why did Carrie Underwood replace Faith Hill?

“We want to make it sound different, like me,” added Underwood. “We want to be mindful of [Faith’s version] and change it up.”