Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler may be one of contemporary country music's most unlikely traditionalists. The Albemarle, N.C. native first shot to fame as a contestant on the fifth season of 'American Idol,' placing sixth. Pickler released her debut album, 'Small Town Girl,' in 2006, scoring a hit with 'Red High Heels.' Another single from the album, 'I Wonder,' addressed her difficult relationship with her mother. Pickler followed up with a self-titled second album in 2008. Her first two albums offered up contemporary pop country, but Pickler took a dramatically different approach for her third album, '100 Proof,' offering a much grittier, more traditional sound that earned her rave reviews. She parted ways with Sony and signed to Black River Entertainment for her fourth album, 'The Woman I Am,' in 2013, the same year that she partnered with Derek Hough to win 'Dancing With the Stars.' Pickler is also very active in various charities and is a staunch supporter of the US military.

  • Full Name: Kellie Dawn Pickler
  • Top Songs: ‘Best Days of Your Life,’ ‘Red High Heels’
  • Did You Know? Prior to auditioning for ‘Idol,’ Pickler worked as a Sonic carhop.
  • Further Reading: Top 5 Kellie Pickler Songs
Kellie Pickler Talks Flask Etiquette, Writing With Kyle
Kellie Pickler Talks Flask Etiquette, Writing With Kyle
Kellie Pickler Talks Flask Etiquette, Writing With Kyle
Kellie Pickler's pairing with Sean "Diddy" Combs at the 2013 CMA Awards was unexpected, to say the least. Country fans didn't really understand what he was doing there, even after he sort of explained it. Pickler says she found out about the matchup one day earlier. She did what she does best -- she rolled with it.
Kellie Pickler's 'Good Morning America' Performance
Kellie Pickler's 'Good Morning America' Performance
Kellie Pickler's 'Good Morning America' Performance
Kellie Pickler helped spread the message of early detection with an emotional performance of 'Someone Somewhere Tonight' on 'Good Morning America' Tuesday morning (Oct. 1). Husband Kyle Jacobs joined her on stage, while best friend and breast cancer survivor Summer Holt Miller watched from the audience.
Kellie Pickler Show Delayed Due to Suspected Food Poisoning
Kellie Pickler Show Delayed Due to Suspected Food Poisoning
Kellie Pickler Show Delayed Due to Suspected Food Poisoning
The start of Kellie Pickler's weekend show in Baraboo, Wisc. was delayed as she recovered from a suspected case of food poisoning. Fans were alarmed when the singer posted a photo showing her arm with an IV in it. Later, Pickler thanked them for their "grace and understanding."

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