Carrie Underwood’s Mom Shocks Crowd by Rapping Ludacris’ Verse in Epic The Champion Duet

During her Cry Pretty Tour 360 in 2019, Carrie Underwood gave fans across the country the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to join her on stage and rap Ludacris’ verse in her hit song “The Champion.”

Before the tour began, she called on her fans to submit videos of themselves performing the rap, promising to pick someone at each stop to join her live. And as the tour rolled on, it became clear—Carrie’s fans have some serious talent.

But on October 24, 2019, when the tour rolled into Tulsa, Oklahoma, Carrie surprised everyone by inviting someone very special to help her out in her home state: her own mom, Carole!

Fans might remember Carole Underwood from Carrie’s 2010 music video for “Mama’s Song,” where she played herself alongside Carrie and son-in-law Mike Fisher. She showed off her acting chops back then—but nine years later, she revealed a whole new side: Carole can rap!

Carrie shared the unforgettable moment on Instagram, posting a video of the performance with the caption:

“Who knew Mom could rap?! I kept trying to keep her on track! At the end, she asked me if she did okay… I think she crushed it!”

The crowd went absolutely wild as Carole stepped on stage, dove headfirst into Ludacris’ rapid-fire verse, and nailed it with style. Carrie danced and hyped her up the entire time, occasionally jumping in with a line, clearly beaming with pride (and maybe a little surprise!).

And Carole didn’t stop there—after her rap verse, she stuck around to sing the rest of the song with her daughter, turning the stage into a full-on mother-daughter moment that no one in the audience will forget.

It was fun, heartfelt, and completely unexpected—the kind of moment that reminds us why Carrie Underwood’s concerts are more than just performances. They’re experiences.

Whether it was the proud sparkle in Carrie’s eyes or the crowd’s roaring support, one thing’s for sure: Mama Underwood is a champion in more ways than one.