Carrie Underwood's annual salary as she returns to Sunday Night Football.

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Now that the NFL season has here, more than just the players are getting ready.

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Sunday Night Football opening song performer Carrie Underwood is getting her vocals ready

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the face of SNF since 2013, and we don't anticipate that changing any time soon

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which is a revised version of Joan Jett's "I Hate Myself For Loving You."

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Before Carrie made her Sunday night debut, Faith Hill, who replaced P!nk in 2007

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inaugurated the era of country artists for Sunday evenings

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Since Hill made her final bow in the NFL in 2012, Carrie has been the preferred model.

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You might be asking what Carrie stands to gain given her dedication to the NFL over the years.

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