I'm a fan (and you should be too) because...
Carrie hasn't forgotten where she came from. She seems like a woman who is very down to earth. She cares for her family and likes her privacy. She doesn't act like so many stars and doesn't air her dirty laundry. She is actually someone kids and adults can look up too. My six year old son loves her music and sings the songs all the time.
I liked her music before, but when I saw her on the special How Great thou Art, I know have a new respect for her. She seemed to know what she was singing about and that really impressed me. She has an amazing voice and can pull off any genre. I would like to see her make a gospel album.