In an evening filled with raw emotion and unwavering love, country music superstar Carrie Underwood shared her heart at a charity gala for miscarriage awareness at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The event aimed to raise funds for families navigating pregnancy loss, but it became a profound moment of healing when Underwood opened up about losing three pregnancies in a row between 2017 and 2018. Joined by her husband, retired NHL star Mike Fisher, the couple’s candid story peaked with a single sentence from Fisher that left the audience—and viewers of the live stream—in tears. This wasn’t just a fundraiser; it was a powerful testament to resilience, showing that even icons face unimaginable pain.

Underwood, now 42 and a mother of two sons—Isaiah (10) and Jacob (6)—took the stage with Fisher on simple stools under a soft spotlight. “I want to talk about something that’s still hard for me,” she began, her voice steady but heavy with emotion. “If my story can make one person feel less alone, it’s worth reopening those wounds.”

The story began when Underwood and Fisher, eager to grow their family beyond their firstborn, Isaiah, faced their first miscarriage in early 2017. The excitement of a new pregnancy turned to grief when it ended prematurely. Underwood, guided by her deep Christian faith, tried to accept it as divine timing. “Okay, God, this wasn’t Your plan, and that’s all right,” she recalled thinking. But the pain deepened with a second loss in spring 2017, followed by a third in early 2018. “At that point, I was like, ‘What’s the deal? Why is this happening?’” she asked, her eyes glistening.

Each miscarriage brought physical and emotional exhaustion. Underwood described the sense of failure: “My body wasn’t doing what it was ‘supposed to do,’ and that was a tough pill to swallow.” She spoke of the isolation, balancing her public persona as a country star with private heartbreak. “I’d go from these horrible moments to smiling for interviews or photo shoots,” she said. “Music helped, but sometimes you can’t fake it.”

The audience was silent as Underwood shared how the losses tested her faith. Raised in a religious home, she had always trusted God’s plan, but the repeated losses pushed her to a breaking point. After fearing a fourth miscarriage, she broke down one night, cuddling Isaiah while Fisher was away. “I was sobbing, asking God, ‘Why do I keep getting pregnant if I can’t have a kid? Do something—either stop this or let me have a kid.’” That raw honesty, she said, was a turning point. That pregnancy held, leading to Jacob’s birth in January 2019.

Underwood credited Fisher’s unwavering support. Turning to him on stage, she smiled through tears. “Mike was my rock. He never let me feel alone.” Fisher, 45, took the microphone, his quiet strength evident. He recalled the moment Underwood told him about the second loss: “She said, ‘I lost the baby.’ And I thought, ‘Again?’” He described those years as their lowest valleys, a stark contrast to the highs of his hockey career and her music stardom. After the first miscarriage, Fisher felt a spiritual assurance. “I sensed God telling me we’d have a son named Jacob,” he shared, a vision fulfilled with their second child.

Then came Fisher’s tear-jerking moment. Looking at Underwood, his voice breaking, he said, “Carrie, through every tear and doubt, you showed me true strength. But if I could go back, I’d trade all my Stanley Cup dreams to spare you that pain—because loving you means carrying your burdens as my own, forever.” The words landed like a thunderbolt. The audience sobbed, clutching tissues, and even the emcee teared up. Social media lit up with #MikeFisherTears trending as fans shared clips. One X user wrote: “Mike’s words to Carrie broke me. That’s real love. #MiscarriageAwareness”

The couple’s openness built on past discussions about their struggles, including considering adoption during uncertain times. “We didn’t know what the future held,” Underwood admitted. Their faith guided them, and the gala reflected their commitment to helping others. The event raised over $500,000 for groups like the March of Dimes and Resolve: The National Infertility Association. Underwood emphasized that one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, urging women to speak out. “It’s not your fault. You’re not broken,” she said. A fertility specialist in attendance praised their advocacy, noting that such stories reduce stigma.

Underwood’s music has been a lifeline through her grief. Her 2018 album Cry Pretty channeled those losses, with the title track born from her pain. “Writing was how I processed it,” she said. She’s since balanced her career—releasing albums, touring, and running her fitness brand, CALIA—with motherhood. Fisher, retired since 2018, focuses on family and philanthropy, often taking their boys on outdoor adventures.

Their family grew again in 2025 with Elijah, celebrated with a joyful on-stage gender reveal at the Grand Ole Opry in June. But Underwood admits the scars remain. “Those losses made me cherish every moment as a mom,” she said.

As the gala ended, the couple shared a hug, Fisher whispering something that made Underwood laugh through tears. Fans left inspired, many thanking them personally. In a polished celebrity world, their honesty shone. One attendee summed it up: “They showed that even in heartbreak, love and faith light the way.”

Underwood and Fisher join other stars like Beyoncé and Chrissy Teigen in discussing fertility struggles, fostering empathy. “We’ve been so blessed,” Underwood said. “If our pain eases someone else’s, that’s God’s plan.” Fisher’s words encapsulated their bond—a partnership forged in fire. As Nashville’s lights dimmed, their message of hope endured.