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Carrie Underwood returns to the Capital Region on Tuesday, Dec. 4. It is hard to believe that it has been more than seven years since she became part of the pop culture firmament with her winning turn on the fourth season of American Idol. To celebrate her return, which will feature her American Music Award best Country album: “Blown Away,” check out these photos to relive the past seven years of her rise from AI contestant to superstar. You can read the review of her 2010 concert at Times Union Center here.

At a glance
Carrie Underwood

• When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4
• Where: Times Union Center, 51 S. Pearl St., Albany
• Tickets: $40.50-$60.50
• Info: 800-745-3000; http://timesunion.com