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Famous as :
Country music singerBirth Name :
Kellie Dawn PicklerBirth Date :
June 28, 1986Birth Place :
New Orleans, Louisiana, USAClaim to fame :
Fifth season "American Idol" contestant
Kellie Pickler and Julianne Hough Are 2009 CMA Awards Presenters
October 28, 2009 11:10:17Several presenters for this year's Country Music Association Awards have been announced. Kellie Pickler, Julianne Hough and LeAnn Rimes are recruited for the job when the show is aired live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Wednesday, November 11.
Joining them to present awards at the annual event are NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., "Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts as well as cast of ABC's "The Middle", Neil Flynn and Patricia Heaton. There are also the likes of Jake Owen and Randy Houser in the presenters ensemble.
Kellie Pickler's 'How Much I Loved You' Music Video
September 04, 2009 11:09:49"Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You" music video from Kellie Pickler has been debuted. Starting with a scene showing the country music singer on the bed, it switches to captures of her hitting the shore.
"How Much I Loved You" is aimed to follow up Kellie's hit single "Best Days of Your Life" which she co-wrote and sing with fellow country singer Taylor Swift. Both songs come from Kellie's 2008 studio album "Kellie Pickler".
New On-Set Photos of Kellie Pickler's 'How Much I Loved You' Music Video
August 20, 2009 11:08:39Two fresh pictures taken during the filming of Kellie Pickler's "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You" music video have been found. While previous photograph captures her from long distance, one of these new photographs sees the country music singer in an up-close snap and another one captures her from behind while she is wandering around a town.
"How Much I Loved You" is aimed to follow up hit single "Best Days of Your Life" which Kellie co-wrote with fellow country singer Taylor Swift. Both songs come from Kellie's 2008 studio album "Kellie Pickler".
On-Set Pic of Kellie Pickler's 'How Much I Loved You' Music Video
August 19, 2009 11:08:19Kellie Pickler has started filming a music video for her next single "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You". Most recently, the former contestant of "American Idol" season 5 updated her Twitter with a picture taken from the video's shooting location.
Providing fans with a sneak peek to the upcoming video, the snap captures the country music singer donning a white long dress and hitting the shore. Unfortunately, premiere date for the video is still kept under tight wraps.
Kellie Pickler Gives Young Women Dating Advice
June 22, 2009 11:06:56Young country music singer Kellie Pickler has some dating advice for young women who are looking for the love of their lives. In an exclusive interview with OK! Magazine she shares, "Never settle - like, don't settle for some loser guy who treats you like s**t; go find a man. Somebody who knows how to fix things. Not someone worried about breaking a nail." She then adds, "I can't date someone who wears more makeup than I do!".
In the same interview, Kellie also opens up about the goals she wants to achieve in the next five years. "I would love to cross over into television and film... and I have to meet Clint Eastwood," the former "American Idol" contestant reveals, adding "Of course I would love to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry. It would be such a huge honor."
2009 CMT Awards Nominees Revealed, Sugarland Grab the Most Nods
May 20, 2009 09:05:53Sugarland led the pack of 2009 Country Music Television (CMT) Awards nominations after a 30-minute special announcement of the nominees was held on May 19 at 10 A.M. ET/PT. This musical duo consisting of Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles got five gongs in total.
Sugarland were listed among the contenders of Video of the Year, Collaborative Video of the Year, CMT Performance of the Year and Duo Video of the Year. In the latest category, they received two nods for "All I Want to Do" and "Already Gone" music videos, facing off other videos from Brooks & Dunn for single "Put a Girl in It" and from Montgomery Gentry for track "Roll With Me".
Video: Kellie Pickler's Performance on 'American Idol'
April 09, 2009 03:04:58Kellie Pickler re-appeared on "American Idol" stage during the result show that airs Wednesday, April 8. The alumna of the competition's fifth season was tapped as the guest performer of the night, singing "Best Days of Your Life".
In her "Idol" performance, Pickler invited roars from the crowd when she sang close to judge Simon Cowell. Before her there were also performances by Flo Rida with "Right Round" and also Frankie Avalon with "Venus". Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus meanwhile, will take turn appearing on the result show next week through pre-taped performances.
Rascal Flatts, Jennifer Love Hewitt Among Presenters for 2009 ACM Awards
April 03, 2009 04:04:16Both country music band Rascal Flatts and actress Jennifer Love Hewitt have been listed as presenters at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. They are going to present awards at the annual event on April 5.
Other country music singers tapped as presenters at the ceremony are Kellie Pickler, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jack Ingram, Martina McBride, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton. In addition to them, R&B/soul singer Jamie Foxx, actor Matthew McConaughey and supermodel Marisa Miller also join them in the presenters list.
Kellie Pickler's 'Best Days of Your Life' Music Video Feat. Taylor Swift
March 28, 2009 08:03:22A music video in support of Kellie Pickler's single "Best Days of Your Life" has made its way out, featuring a cameo appearance from Taylor Swift, who also lends her vocals on the song's lines. The video follows Pickler's ex-boyfriend when he cheats on her.
When the guy tries to make it up to Pickler, he is run over by a bus, and put in hospital. Later, she visits him and signs her name on his body cast. Then, Pickler is shown singing alongside Swift with Pickler's ex-boyfriend watching through a television set before his new girlfriend comes in and turns it off.
Kellie Pickler Turns Veggie, Seeks Advice from Carrie Underwood
October 29, 2008 09:10:45Kellie Pickler has turned her back on meat and becomes a vegetarian. Opening up about her new eating habit, she tells People magazine she's been seeking advice from fellow "American Idol" alum, Carrie Underwood, who's also a vegetarian.
"Most country girls do like their meat!" the country music singer said when recalling her root. "I used to eat steak rare all the time. I'd just throw it on the grill for two seconds, flip it over and it was done and everyone was like, 'That's so gross - that thing is still moving!'"
Full Tracklisting of 'Now That's What I Call Country'
August 15, 2008 09:08:56In the hype of country music that garner larger fans each day, Now That's What I Call Music! series will release for the first time in U.S., the ultimate compilation of country hits. Boasting tracks from the genre's icons such as Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Sugarland and Carrie Underwood among others, the album will hit the stores on August 26.
"NOW That's What I Call Country" will feature 20 hit songs from the superstars of country music like Reba McEntire and George Strait as well as newcomers such as Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler. This collection contains a total of 15 Top-5 singles. With the purchase of the CD, there will be free downloads available for five other country songs from Emily West, The Lost Trailers, Ashton Shepherd and a couple more.
Video Premieres: Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida' and Kellie Pickler's 'Don't You Know You're Beautiful'
August 02, 2008 01:08:10English alternative rock band Coldplay have premiered an official music video for single "Viva La Vida" from their new album "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends". The video is directed by Hype Williams and available on their official website.
Coldplay, "Viva La Vida" music video:
Kellie Pickler Set September for New LP's Release
July 22, 2008 03:07:57Country singer Kellie Pickler has ended her fans' long wait for her sophomore album's release after she finally announced the due date for her new LP. Kelly has confirmed that her second outing, which will be self-titled, is being set to hit the stores on September 30 via 19 Recordings/BNA Nashville.
Revealing her excitement about her new LP, Kellie told the press, "I'm so excited and proud of the new album. The material on the new album is part small town girl, but also a reflection of the experiences I've had over the last two years." Moreover, she also said, "I've matured, some, seen a lot more of the world. This album is me, this is who I am and where I am."
Clay Aiken and Kellie Pickler to Compete on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader"
August 29, 2007 03:08:32
Are our American idols smarter than a 5th grader? We'll soon find out as Clay Aiken and Kellie Pickler are among the celebrity contestants to compete on "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" during the November sweeps period.
"Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" is an American quiz game show on FOX which games are played by a single contestant, who attempts to answer ten questions plus a final bonus question. Content is taken from elementary school textbooks, two from each grade level from first to fifth. Every correct answer will increase the amount of money the player banks, and a maximum cash prize of US$1,000,000 can be won.
Kellie Pickler to Perform Sentimental Song on ABC
July 17, 2007 02:07:21
After premiering her song "I Wonder" in The View, Kellie Pickler will have it performed on ABC's Good Morning show. The second single from the country singer's debut album will be the opening of a two-hour special that is aired July 23.
To be played after Kellie's performance is "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock", a four-day event that was held back on June 7-10. Within the tape, there will be Kellie's performance on first single "Red High Heels" and also by others such as Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington and Sara Evans.
A New Batch of Presenters in CMT's 2007 Awards
March 29, 2007 11:03:00
A new row of names has been added to be the presenters of the 2007 CMT's Music Awards. They are Kellie Pickler, Barbara Mandrell, Jason Aldean, Josh Turner, LeAnn Rimes, Taylor Swift and former professional wrestler Steve Austin.
The event that will take place in Nashville on April 16 will allow fans to choose "Flatt Out Fan Favorite" apart from voting the winners for the awards. This newly added program is based on Rascal Flatts song that will also be performed on the show.
Fresh Batch of Nominees in the 2007 ACM Awards
March 06, 2007 10:03:55
A final batch of nominees for the 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards has been announced and surely this is the year for George Strait, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts and also Carrie Underwood.
Topping the number of nominations at eight counts, Strait who is known for his 'honky tonk' music is again predicted as the frontrunner for this awards show. He places himself among the top categories including Top Male Vocalist, Entertainer of the Year and also Album of the Year for "It Just Comes Natural" (2006). Tailing behind Strait, the duo Brooks & Dunn who had snatched 3 awards last year is nominated for 7 categories this year, among them are the same Top Vocal Duo and Best Video for "Hillbilly DeLuxe" that they won last year. Meanwhile the group Rascal Flatts holds the chance for 6 categories and the newcomer Underwood following after, sums up a total of five nominations including the prestigious Top Female Vocalist category.
Kellie Pickler Signed Development Deal with 20th Century Fox
November 10, 2006 10:11:03
If singing isn't a brand new thing for Kellie Pickler, acting is. The American country music singer, who finished sixth on the fifth season of American Idol, is eager to give the field a try.
Thus, Kellie has inked a development deal with 20th Century Fox, which has planned a half-hour comedy revolving around the songbird.
The Billboard Top 200 Chart for November 8, 2006
November 09, 2006 11:11:10
The Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" soundtrack, which features music from the show's star Miley Cyrus, remains firmly at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart for the second week in a row, selling 203,000 copies in the United States in the week ended Wednesday Nov 8th, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Veteran pop vocalist Barry Manilow's "The Greatest Songs of the Sixties" follows at 2nd spot with 202,000 copies. Though fails to score his second No. 1 of the year, the singer is still the only artist this year to have two albums in the top two chart positions with his previous effort "The Greatest Songs of the Fifties" took the top spot in February with 156,000 copies.
