Carrie Underwood has been the singer behind the Sunday Night Football theme song since 2013. There have been widespread reports claiming she makes about $1 million each week during the NFL season for this gig, which would total around $18 million per season
. However, these figures have been publicly disputed. In a May 2023 interview on The Howard Stern Show , Underwood herself denied making such a large amount from the NFL theme song, calling the gig "pretty pro bono" and expressing surprise at the rumors of an $18 million paycheck
. Additionally, the NFL does not typically pay its musical acts large sums for performances like the Sunday Night Football theme or even the Super Bowl halftime show, instead covering expenses and production costs while the artists gain exposure
. Therefore, while some reports suggest a very high weekly payday, the most credible information indicates that Carrie Underwood does not earn millions directly from the NFL theme song. Instead, the role offers significant exposure to a large audience (over 22 million viewers weekly), which benefits her career and other income streams
