Carrie Underwood Dedicates ACCA Win to Late 10-Year-Old Fan

Carrie Underwood has another trophy to add to her ever-growing collection after tonight’s American Country Countdown Awards.

The superstar was crowned Female Vocalist of the Year and was awarded the honor from actor Luke Wilson.

After her name was announced, Underwood took the stage for a fiery performance of her latest single, “Church Bells.”

“Thank you guys so much,” the Oklahoma native began. “I would like to thank the good Lord above for Country music and that we are all blessed to be a part of it. I would like to thank my entire incredible team, band, and crew, and all the people that I am lucky enough to get to work with on a daily basis, they’re the best. Country radio, thank you so much for playing all our stuff, for playing our music and thank you for being behind me for so long.”

Naturally, the American Idol winner couldn’t forget to thank those who have supported her throughout her career. “Fans, fans, fans, fans, fans, thank you so much,” she said with a smile. “It’s been so much fun seeing you guys out on the road this year and we’ve just been having fun together, so thank you.”

Before leaving the stage, Underwood took time to thank another fan. “Isley Thibodeaux, this is for you,” she said.

According to The Advertiser, 10-year-old Thibodeaux lost her life last week after being struck by a drunk driver on the way home from Underwood’s concert at the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana. The intoxicated driver reportedly crossed the center line and struck her mother’s vehicle. According to a post by NASH FM 99.1, Underwood also sent Thibodeaux’s family flowers earlier this week.