Carrie Underwood: Ace in the Hole!

Carrie Underwood and her pet dog, Ace, head to LAX Airport in Los Angeles on Saturday (May 23).

The 26-year-old American Idol winner has had picture perfect success recently, having raked in $14 million last year. She was far and away the top earner for AI contestants. Jennifer Hudson came in second with $5 million, Kelly Clarkson with $4.2 million, Jordin Sparks with $3.1 million and rounding out the top 5 was Kellie Pickler at $2.3 million.

10+ pictures inside of Carrie Underwood and her ace in the hole…