Luke Laird
Carrie Underwood, ‘Last Name’ — Story Behind the Song
'Last Name' is the third single from Carrie Underwood's second studio album, 'Carnival Ride.' Released in 2008, the song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and won a Grammy, a People's Choice Award and a BMI Award. The tune was co-written by Luke Laird, Hillary Lindsey and Underwood. Inside, Laird shares the story behind the song.