Carrie Underwood Opens 13th Sunday Night Football Season with $1 Million Weekly Pay

Carrie Underwood has been the iconic voice behind the Sunday Night Football anthem, "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," for 13 consecutive seasons, earning an impressive $1 million per week for her performance. For the NFL's 20th season, Underwood debuted a reimagined version of the anthem with a new video filmed at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, featuring updated visuals and game-specific lyrics that celebrate the energy and excitement of each matchup. The creative director of the show open, Tripp Dixon, emphasized the goal of blending powerhouse vocals with dynamic visuals to set the tone for the broadcast. Fans have warmly received Underwood's annual renditions, often praising the song as a beloved start to the football season. The anthem itself is adapted from Joan Jett’s 1988 hit, "I Hate Myself for Loving You," and despite some changes over the years, Underwood's version remains a staple of NBC's football broadcasts. Underwood describes the experience as glamorous and fun, appreciating the enthusiastic fan support she receives year after year.