Carrie Underwood may be a Grammy-winning country singer, but she’s also a full-time mom.
Underwood and her husband, Mike Fisher, welcomed their first son, Isaiah Michael, 9, in 2015. Four years later, the couple expanded their family with the birth of a second son, Jacob Bryan, 5.
As a mother of two children, the singer understands how difficult it is to balance family life and work. Before welcoming her second child, Underwood spoke with PEOPLE Now about the importance of making room for family time.
“I remember when we first found out we were going to have one [Isaiah]it [was] like, ‘How are we going to do this? Our lives are so crazy,’ she said. “But you just make room, and you learn how important that family time is, and that you can spend time and set aside some of that and maybe continue to take a vacation and maybe go on a cruise — those things are so important that, like I said, you take family time. That’s what it’s all about.”
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During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the singer had the luxury of quality time with her sons while she was home from tour.
“I’ve never been in one place this long in the past 15-plus years of my career,” Underwood said in a virtual interview with Today show. “So it’s been really great to meet them and watch them grow — especially Jake. It’s such a critical time in his life and I’ll never get it back. So we’re just trying to enjoy it.”
In 2022, Underwood announced that she would be touring again for the first time since 2019 with her Denim & Rhinestones Tour. While her children and husband have joined her on the road in the past, this upcoming tour will look a little different.
“They’re going to come visit. I’m going home a lot more on this tour than I ever have before. If there’s a way they can take me home, even if it’s just for a day,” the singer said Today in October 2022.
Later that month, Underwood posted a video of her sons watching her perform during it on Instagram tour. In the video, both kids sit on their dad’s lap as Isaiah waves and blows kisses to Underwood while Jacob sleeps in Fisher’s arms. “My sweet boys came to see mommy’s first show! Jakey caught at least a few songs before heading off to dreamland…” she wrote in the caption.
From the birth of her two boys to the cutest family moments, here’s everything you need to know about Carrie Underwood’s kids.
Isaiah Michael Fisher, 9
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Isaiah Michael Fisher was born in Tennessee on February 27, 2015. Underwood announced the birth of her first child to the world by posting her little hand on Instagram.
“Tiny hands and tiny feet…God blessed us with an amazing gift! Isaiah Michael Fisher – born February 27th,” she wrote in the caption. “Welcome to the world, sweet angel.”
By the time he was 4, Underwood said Isaiah had gotten used to life on tour, and many crew members called him “the mayor of hospitality.” She also added that “he’s such a people guy” and that he’s “living the dream.”
The following year, Isaiah began his own musical venture when Underwood invited him to sing with her on her first Christmas album, My present. The then five-year-old made his debut with the song “Little Drummer Boy”.
“It was so great. When we were filming, I was able to be in the booth with him and encourage him and try to remind him what words are coming next, things like that,” the singer told PEOPLE of the experience. “I have to listen to his vocals [get] compose and then listen to yourself with it. I laughed and cried, and it was very devastating in a good way. It’s just very emotional.”
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After the song was released, Underwood revealed that Isaiah was quick to share his debut with classmates.
“He did such a great job, and listening to him, I think he’s so proud of himself,” she said. “He went to school and said, ‘Hey, my song is out! You want to hear my song?’ And they listened to it in his class.”
In addition to singing, Isaiah follows in his father’s footsteps and plays sports. In September 2021, Underwood revealed on Instagram that her son had made his “baseball debut”.
The proud mom captioned a snap of Isaiah at his first game: “I was more nervous watching him than I used to be watching his dad play hockey!”
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In 2022, Isaiah celebrated his 7th birthday with Star Wars– theme party. In a sweet birthday tribute on Instagram, Underwood shared that he has grown into a caring and wise boy.
“My firstborn turned 7 today. How is that even possible?” said the mother of two. “It’s been so much fun watching this little guy grow up! He has the biggest heart and the brightest smile. His love for Jesus is strong and pure. He’s an old soul with vintage style…wise beyond his years.”
“He’s the type of kid who would rather raise money for the kids on @danitaschildren than get presents for himself! What 7 year old does that?!?!” she added. “I am so blessed to be his mom and I can’t wait to see where God leads him in the years to come. Happy Birthday Monkey! We love you! ❤️”
During the performance at Today in October 2022, Underwood said that Isaiah is starting to understand the fact that his mom is familiar.
“I feel like Isaiah, who is seven and a half years old, is becoming more aware that this is not normal,” she said. “They’ll go to school and someone will say, ‘I saw your mom on TV last night.’ Underwood added, “He’s just becoming more aware that his mom is doing something that’s not normal.”
For Halloween, Isaiah dressed up like an old man. His mask, which covered his entire head and face, looked shockingly realistic with gray hair, shaggy eyebrows, wrinkles around his mouth and a full moustache. He completed his costume with a jacket, tie and striped trousers.
Jacob Bryan Fisher, 5
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Jacob Bryan Fisher was born in Tennessee on January 21, 2019. Underwood announced his birth with an Instagram photo gallery of her, Fisher and Isaiah smiling with the newborn baby.
“Jacob Bryan Fisher came into the world in the early hours of Monday morning… his mom, dad and big brother couldn’t be happier that God entrusted them with the care of this little miracle,” she captioned the post. “Our hearts are full, our eyes are tired and our lives are forever changed. Life is good…”
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The singer spoke openly about her pregnancy struggles before she gave birth to Jacob. After suffering three miscarriages, Underwood revealed to PEOPLE that at one point she became discouraged about growing her family.
“Of course, you wonder if it’s you, what I’m doing wrong or what I did wrong. I remember the conversation with [husband Mike Fisher] trying to make sense of it all,” she recalled. “But the miscarriages made me get honest with God and say, ‘Okay, I kind of gave up. If this is not meant to happen, then I have to accept it and know that one day I will understand why.’ ”
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Underwood often refers to Jacob as her “miracle baby” and marked his second birthday with a touching tribute on Instagram.
“Jacove, we longed for you. We prayed for you. We walked a long, hard road to hug you one day,” said the mother of two. “There are two of you today. You are silly and strong. You love to play and sing and follow your big brother around. You are loved. You are appreciated. You are an incredible blessing from God. Happy birthday, sweet boy! ❤️”
While Underwood’s two sons have developed a close brotherly bond, she said their four-year age difference was not intended.
“Early on in our lives, we kind of wanted our kids to be a little closer,” the country singer told PEOPLE. – That didn’t happen because sometimes God has a different plan.
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