In May 2023, Carrie Underwood surprised fans with a cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s classic power ballad “Mama, I’m Coming Home” on The Howard Stern Show. Known for her powerful country voice, Underwood’s performance showcased her deep respect and long-standing admiration for rock music. She delivered a soulful and emotive rendition, staying true to Osbourne’s original while bringing her own touch to the song’s heartfelt lyrics. Her performance particularly resonated with listeners, earning praise from rock fans who appreciated her crossover into the genre, and from country fans who enjoyed seeing her expand her musical range.

Underwood’s musical interests have spanned far beyond country since her youth. She’s been vocal about her passion for rock, revealing to Stern that she had a rebellious phase where she listened to rock music like Ozzy Osbourne’s against her parents’ wishes. She’s covered rock hits in the past, including Guns N’ Roses songs, and even collaborated with Axl Rose onstage. For Underwood, covering Osbourne’s song seemed like a natural fit, as the track’s lyrics—written by Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmister, and Zakk Wylde—echo themes of love and vulnerability, making it adaptable to her style and lyrical sensibilities.

This performance also coincided with Underwood’s promotion of her new SiriusXM channel, CARRIE’S COUNTRY, which blends her country roots with her love for rock and gospel, offering listeners a mix of genres that reflect her own diverse tastes. The performance of “Mama, I’m Coming Home” symbolized her desire to bridge musical worlds and bring a fresh, genre-blending experience to her fans through both her SiriusXM channel and live performances.

Watch Ozzy Osbourne’s original version of “Mama I’m Coming Home” here:

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