Carrie Underwood's 'Before He Cheats' is a Top Breakup Anthem 20 Years After Its Release

In 2006, Carrie Underwood released “ Before He Cheats, ” and it quickly became an anthem for women dealing with heartbreak ...
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Behind the Song column: Carrie Underwood’s ‘Before He Cheats’

“I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights/ I slashed a hole in all four tires/ Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats.” There’s no “next time” for a song like Carrie Underwood’s “Before He ...
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Why Carrie Underwood Nearly Passed on Recording “Before He Cheats”

The idea of another singer covering “Before He Cheats” might sound absurd, but before the lyrics were handed to Underwood, the song was pitched to Gretchen Wilson. Ultimately, it was recorded by ...
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Story Behind the Song: Carrie Underwood's 'Before He Cheats'

"I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights/ I slashed a hole in all four tires/ Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats." There's no "next time" for a song like Carrie Underwood's "Before He ...