Carrie Underwood - I Told You So Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and performed 'I Told You So'?

   'I Told You So' was originally written and recorded by Randy Travis. He first recorded the song in 1982 under his stage name 'Randy Ray' and later included it on his 1987 album Always & Forever.

2. When did Carrie Underwood release her cover of 'I Told You So'?

   Carrie Underwood released her cover version of 'I Told You So' on her 2007 album Carnival Ride. The single version, which includes a duet with Randy Travis, was released to radio airwaves on March 17, 2009.

3. How did the duet version of 'I Told You So' perform on the charts?

   The duet version of 'I Told You So' by Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis reached number two on the U.S. country charts in 2009. It also peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, marking it as one of Underwood's top ten singles and Travis's highest Hot 100 peak.

4. What significant recognition did the duet version receive?

   The duet version of 'I Told You So' featuring Carrie Underwood and Randy Travis won a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals at the 52nd Grammy Awards.

5. What is unique about how Carrie Underwood chose to cover this song?

   Carrie Underwood chose to cover 'I Told You So' partly because she liked switching the gender perspective in songs, which she felt made comparisons to the original less direct. She admired the melody and believed a female could pull off this song effectively.