Carrie Underwood knows her relationship with husband Mike Fisher is "not normal".

The country singer - who wed ice hockey player Mike in July 2010 - admits they "have their moments" as a couple because of her busy work schedule but they always manage to work things out eventually.

She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "He'll probably try for the rest of his life to really understand it. It's still a life to be honest, it's just the life that I lead. I know it's not normal, so we both have our moments when we have to try and figure things out."

Carrie considers herself a "strong female" because of her upbringing but would not say she is a "feminist".

She added: "I wouldn't go so far as to say I am a feminist, that can come off as a negative connotation. But I am a strong female. My parents raised me to be pretty independent and I grew up - I have sisters but they're a lot older than me - an only child. I feel like that contributes to how I handle myself and how I carry myself."

The 29-year-old beauty - who is currently in London - can even do traditionally more manly jobs around the house.

She added: "I fixed a washing machine a couple of days ago - so when I need to be I can be Miss Fix It!"

Carrie is performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London on June 21.