Carrie Underwood just earned a “special” career honor with a Dove Award nomination for her heartfelt duet “If It Was Up To Me” jiji

Country music superstar Carrie Underwood is marking another milestone in her illustrious career, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. On July 31, the celebrated American Idol winner took to social media to share exciting news: her collaboration with singer Ben Fuller, the heartfelt track “If It Was Up To Me,” has been nominated for a Dove Award.

Underwood announced the nomination in the Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year category with a warm message to Fuller. “Congratulations @bendfuller on ‘If It Was Up To Me’ being nominated for @GMADoveAwards Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year!” she wrote. “So happy we were able to record this special song together! #DoveAwards

The nomination places Underwood alongside other acclaimed artists such as Jelly Roll and The Isaacs, highlighting the song’s emotional resonance and strong presence within the genre.

Fuller responded to Underwood’s post with equal enthusiasm, admitting, “Well you’ve made it so amazing I can’t sing it without you now!!” Their mutual appreciation underscored the special creative chemistry behind the track.

Fans quickly flooded the comments with congratulations and praise. One admirer wrote, “Congratulations

Such a Beautiful Song

Y’all sound amazing together good luck,” “You both were absolutely amazing singing together ,” and “Love this song and duet!”,” while others echoed the sentiment with messages like “Congrats

The Dove Awards, which celebrate excellence in Christian and gospel music, add yet another layer to Underwood’s career achievements, showcasing her versatility and heartfelt connection to meaningful songwriting. For fans and the artist alike, this nomination is a moment of pride and joy—a testament to the power of collaboration and the enduring impact of a truly special song.