PROVIDENCE – Carrie Underwood , the "American Idol" winner, country pop singer and one of the long-running musical talent show’s three current judges, will headline Providence College's annual Late Night Madness event Oct. 4.

Underwood will play at the Amica Mutual Pavilion on that Saturday night as part of men’s and women’s basketball festivities with the Providence Friars. The school announced the booking and details in a Thursday morning release.

Who is Carrie Underwood?

Underwood was the fourth American Idol winner in 2005. She's sold more than 85 million records and has a net worth of $120 million.

She is a 16-time Academy of Country Music Awards winner, a 17-time American Music Awards winner and an eight-time Grammy Award winner. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Cro

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