It's safe to say that Carrie Underwood has enjoyed a solid 2006.

First, the 2005 American Idol champion surprised insiders by winning the Country Music Association's Female Vocalist Award.

Then, she started dating Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. He's not a bad catch.

Now, Underwood's Some Hearts will officially end the year as the top album on the Billboard 200 chart.

Not bad for the singer. Sort of puts a lot of pressure on this year's American Idol champ to match her, doesn't it?

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