Country Star Carrie Underwood Thrives on Tennessee Farm, Growing Produce and Raising Sheep
FRANKLIN, TN – Country music superstar and American Idol judge Carrie Underwood is not only a powerhouse on stage but also a dedicated farmer at her 400-acre family farm in Franklin, Tennessee. Alongside her husband, former NHL player Mike Fisher, and their two sons, Isaiah, 10, and Jacob, 6, Underwood has transformed their sprawling property into a haven of homegrown produce and livestock, embracing a sustainable lifestyle that reflects her rural Oklahoma roots.
Underwood’s passion for gardening has taken center stage on the farm, where she tends to a 16ft by 28ft greenhouse installed in 2023. The greenhouse, filled with L-shaped, rectangular, and round beds, is a showcase of her green thumb, producing a variety of fruits and vegetables year-round. From arugula and chives to wild strawberries, squashes, carrots, beets, radishes, and tomatoes, Underwood’s garden is a testament to her commitment to self-sufficiency. She has shared glimpses of her harvests on Instagram, proudly noting that she refuses to buy produce from grocery stores, opting instead for her homegrown bounty. “My garden is one of my happy places…when I’m getting my hands dirty, it’s my time for thought and reflection,” she wrote in a post, accompanied by photos of her vibrant crops.
The farm is also home to a variety of animals, including chickens, horses, cows, donkeys, and a flock of sheep. Underwood frequently shares heartwarming updates about her livestock, including the arrival of a baby lamb named Jamal, born on the day of the American Idol Season 23 finale in 2025 and named after the show’s winner, Jamal Roberts. “Surprise! We’ve got another new life around the farm!” she announced on Instagram, sharing a photo of the lamb with its mother. However, not all farm life is idyllic—one sheep named Gary has gained notoriety for his mischievous behavior, often bullying other sheep and stealing their food. Underwood tackled the issue with humor, giving Gary his own feeding bucket to “keep the peace,” though she jokingly noted on Instagram Stories that he quickly returned to causing trouble.
Despite her love for the farm, Underwood has faced challenges. In July 2025, she was forced to flee her orchard after a swarm of bees overran her blueberry bushes, creating a nest that disrupted her peaceful harvest. Additionally, sources have reported that the demands of maintaining the 400-acre property—shoveling hay, weeding, fertilizing, harvesting, and handling endless repairs—have left the singer exhausted. “It’s become too much for her to maintain, and she’s getting no sleep because she’s up at the crack of dawn taking care of all these animals,” an insider told Star Magazine. Staffing issues have compounded the workload, as finding reliable help has proven difficult.
Yet, Underwood’s resilience shines through. Raised on a cattle farm in Checotah, Oklahoma, she brings a deep understanding of farm life to her Tennessee estate. Her hands-on approach was evident in a video shared by Epic Gardening, where she was seen shoveling, planting, and seeding alongside experts during the construction of her greenhouse. She has also expressed a commitment to teaching her sons the value of real food, even if they’re still warming up to the idea. In an interview with The Dr. Axe Show in 2023, Underwood emphasized the importance of homegrown produce, saying, “Most people have lost touch with what real food is in today’s society.”
Beyond her garden and livestock, Underwood’s farm features a chicken coop for fresh eggs, fruit trees bearing apples and peaches, and even a canning operation where she preserves her harvests. Her husband gifted her two cows, named Brownie and Oreo by Isaiah, in 2020, adding to the farm’s charm. Despite occasional setbacks—like a tough year for her orchard in 2024—Underwood remains undeterred, replanting and pushing forward with her farming dreams.
Balancing her music career, American Idol judging duties, and farm life is no small feat, but Underwood’s dedication to her family and sustainable living keeps her grounded. Whether she’s harvesting pink lemonade blueberries, nursing a sick rooster, or snuggling with baby lamb Jamal, the country star proves that her talents extend far beyond the stage, cultivating a legacy of hard work and homegrown joy on her Tennessee farm.
Sources: HELLO! Magazine, Star Magazine, Taste of Country, Wide Open Country, Country Living