Carrie Underwood Leads Worship Service With Stirring Performance of “Pour Your Spirit Out”
Carrie Underwood has never hidden her faith. Long before she became one of country music’s biggest stars, she first sang in public at her childhood church in Checotah, Oklahoma. Even after decades on the world’s biggest stages, she still returns to the same kind of setting that shaped her beginnings — the church.
In 2021, Underwood released My Savior, her GRAMMY-winning gospel album featuring 13 hymns she grew up singing. Since then, she has continued to blend faith and music in authentic ways, often surprising congregations with unannounced performances.
Returning to Her Roots
In August 2024, Underwood stunned her church in Franklin, Tennessee, with a soaring rendition of “Goodness of God.” Later that year, she joined the congregation again for their annual Christmas program, further anchoring her superstar career in the same faith community that has always grounded her.
Her most recent visit was perhaps the most moving yet. This month, she led worship at Rolling Hills Community Church with a heartfelt performance of “Pour Your Spirit Out.” Backed by the church choir, Underwood sang with her trademark power, raising her hand in praise as the room filled with emotion.
A Viral Worship Moment
A clip of the performance, shared by Thrive Worship — who originally recorded the song — quickly spread online. The band captioned their post: “Is this real life?? We are so thankful to see how God is using this song in His church. What an honor.”
Fans who were present described the atmosphere as unforgettable:
“It was absolutely insane – the spirit in the room was palpable – what a powerful song!”
“It felt like a glimpse of Heaven’s choir here on earth.”
The response underscored what has long defined Underwood’s career: whether on a stadium stage or inside a small-town sanctuary, her voice carries more than melody — it carries conviction.
Carrie Underwood’s surprise worship leading reminds fans that at her core, she is still the same small-town girl who first lifted her voice in church. And for those who witnessed her sing “Pour Your Spirit Out” in Franklin, it wasn’t just a performance. It was worship.