In the mid-2000s, Carrie Underwood scored a crossover smash hit with "Jesus, Take the Wheel," co-written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson. The song, Underwood's first single from ...

But Jesus did not take the wheel of the vehicle in which my 6-year-old daughter, Maya, died as the result of a stupid act by a negligent driver.

"Jesus, Take the Wheel" was released on Oct. 3, 2005. While some questioned Underwood's choice of debut single, the Oklahoma native says she knew right away that it was the right song for her.

Religion has always played a role in Carrie's career. Her 2005 hit, "Jesus Take The Wheel," is probably her most famous faith-influenced piece, but on the Easter Sunday episode of American Idol ...