Carrie Underwood Wins American Idol, Garth Proposes

The Music and Memories of May 25

2005- Carrie Underwood wins "American Idol." One of her winning performances is Martina McBride's 'Independence Day.' She also performs 'Bless The Broken Road'with Rascal Flatts.

2005- Garth Brooks proposes to Trisha Yearwood on one knee in front of more than 7,000 fans at Buck Owen's Crystal Palace, in Bakersfield, California. She says yes.

2002- Alan Jackson is at No. 1 with 'Drive,' a tribute to his father.

1991- Doug Stone is at the top with 'A Different Light.'

Birthdays

Jessi Colter, 1944. The wife of Waylon Jennings and the singer of 'I'm Not Lisa.'

Tom T. Hall, 1936. Songwriter of 'Harper Valley P.T.A.' and others. Singer of 'Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine' and 'I Love.'