Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler

Infobox musical artist
Name = Kellie Pickler



Img_size =
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Birth_name = Kellie Dawn Pickler
Background = solo_singer
Born = birth date and age|1986|06|28
Origin = Albemarle, North Carolina, U.S.
Genre = Country
Occupation = Singer
Years_active = 2006-present
Label = BNA/19 Recordings Ltd
Associated_acts = Aimee Mayo
Karyn Rochelle
Taylor Swift
URL = [http://www.kelliepickler.com Official Kellie Pickler Site]

Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country singer and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the FOX reality show "American Idol", eventually finishing in sixth place. In 2006, she signed to BNA Records as a recording artist, releasing her debut album "Small Town Girl" late that year. The album, which was certified gold by the RIAA, produced three singles on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs charts: "Red High Heels" at #15, "I Wonder" at #14, and "Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind" at #16. A fourth single, "Don't You Know You're Beautiful", was released in mid-2008 as the first single from her self-titled second album.

Biography

Early years

Pickler was born at Stanly Memorial Hospital in Albemarle, North Carolina, to Cynthia Morton and Clyde "Bo" Pickler, Jr. Her mother was 18 years old when she gave birth to her, and relinquished custodial rights to Pickler when she was two years old.Fact|date=August 2008

The major influences in her life are her grandfather, Clyde Pickler, Sr., who worked as an electrician and grandmother, Faye Pickler. She was raised in Palestine, a small town near Albemarle.cite news|author = Jay Almond|title = Pickler sign pilfered |url = http://www.thesnaponline.com/homepage/local_story_349132234.html?keyword=leadpicturestor|publisher = CNHI News Service, Stanly News & Press|date = December 14, 2006|accessdate = 2006-12-15] After her grandmother's death, she continued to reside with her grandfather and her younger sibling Eric until she became a contestant on "Idol". Kellie graduated in 2004 from North Stanly High School in New London, North Carolina. She used to be a cheerleader and beauty queen. At her graduation commencement, she sang "On the Side of Angels" by LeAnn Rimes.

She has worked as a waitress at a Sonic Drive In franchise, and in 2005, she made an appearance on WSOC-TV's "Gimme the Mike! Charlotte" contest. She finished in second place. She participated in the Miss America circuit, and won the "Miss Stanly County" pageant at age 17 and subsequently competed for Miss North Carolina 2004. She dropped out and later focused on paralegal studies. [ [http://www.wcnc.com/kelliepickler/stories/wcnc-jmn-pickler-051507-no-tc.72a67727.html 'Kellie Pickler: Dating, her family and the tour] , WCNC, 15 May 2007, accessed 9 June 2007]

"American Idol" 2006

The 19-year-old Pickler auditioned for "American Idol" in the fall of 2005 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She sang both Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" and Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing". The judges sent her to Hollywood. Pickler advanced through the semi-finalist rounds in February. On March 9, she reached the Top 12.

Pickler was among one of judge Simon Cowell's favorites. He once predicted Pickler would be in the final three, and said he preferred her over the previous season's winner, Carrie Underwood. ["American Idol".

[http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/articles/content/a392/index-9.html Recap of Season 5 Episode 12] Retrieved on 2006-03-07.] Recognized for her "quirky" personality and Southern charm, Pickler gained attention on the show by saying (for example) that she had hardly ever performed before real audiences, and mispronounced words. [ ["American Idol" Top 24, Top 11 and Top 9] ] She was compared to Jessica Simpson in a March 27 story in "US Weekly" magazine entitled "Kellie: The Next Jessica Simpson", due to her "sweet Southern style and ditzy demeanor". Pickler has stated several times that she was not heavily exposed to modern pop culture.

Post-"Idol" Career

After her elimination, she appeared in numerous shows promoting the TV show and performed the song "Walkin' After Midnight" in some of her appearances.

On May 6, 2006, she returned to Albemarle, North Carolina for a parade and a reunion with her father. She received a key to the city from the mayor of Albemarle. The mayor also proclaimed the day as "Kellie Pickler Day." Pickler also received numerous awards from local and statewide government officials praising her accomplishments as a contestant on the "American Idol" television show. [Hometown support links: [http://www.co.stanly.nc.us/Commissioners/Minutes/2006/05012006rm.htm Stanly County Board of Commissioners] , [http://www.albemarledowntown.com/kellie.htm Downtown Albemarle Development Corporation] , [http://www.ci.albemarle.nc.us/kelliepickler.htm Official City of Albemarle Website] ]

Pickler pursued her recording aspirations in Nashville, Tennessee shortly thereafter. On July 17, 2006 she signed a record deal with 19 Recordings/BNA Records. She later announced it herself on "The View". She was part of the American Idol Pop Tarts tour ensemble, performing for three months in various cities. During that period, Pickler worked on her album in collaboration with top industry experts in different cities wherever the tour took her. [cite web
author = Rick Ellis
title = Q&A With Kellie Pickler
url = http://www.allyourtv.com/0607season/q&akelliepickler.html
publisher = allyourtv.com
date = October 30, 2006
accessdate = 2006-11-22
]

2006-2007: "Small Town Girl"

Her first single, "Red High Heels", debuted on September 13, 2006 and its music video was officially released on October 20, 2006. It reached #1 on the GAC Top 20 Countdown on February 9th and received a nomination for the CMT Video Awards for "Best Breakthrough Artist Video". [cite web
author = www.cmt.com
title = CMT 2007 music Awards
url = http://www.cmt.com/shows/events/cmt_music_awards/2007/vote/
publisher = www.cmt.com
date = January 31, 2007
accessdate = 2007-02-02
] [cite news
author = Yahoo! Music
title = Red High Heels music video on Yahoo! Music
url = http://music.yahoo.com/ar-32442090-videos--Kellie-Pickler
publisher = Yahoo! Music
date = October 20, 2006
accessdate = 2006-10-21
] Her debut album, "Small Town Girl", released on October 31, 2006 topped Billboard's Top Country Albums and landed at #9 on Billboard Top 200 selling over 79,000 copies in its first week. Its sales made her the best selling new country solo artist of 2006. The album includes five songs that Pickler co-wrote with songwriters Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo and Karyn Rochelle. [cite news
author = Marnie
title = Kellie Pickler Debuts First Single
url = http://www.americanidol.com/news/2006/09/pickler-debuts-first-single.htm
publisher = Fox American Idol
date = September 12, 2006
accessdate = 2006-09-13
] cite news
author = CMT.com
title = CMT Loaded: CMT Top 20 Countdown 10.26.06 Kellie Pickler Interview 1
url = http://www.cmt.com/artists/az/pickler__kellie/artist.jhtml
publisher = CMT.com
date = September 23, 2006
accessdate = 2006-10-26
] [cite web
author = www.songmusiclyric.com
title = RED HIGH HEELS - KELLIE PICKLER
url = http://www.songmusiclyric.com/2006/10/22/red-high-heels-kellie-pickler/
publisher = songmusiclyric.com
date = September 22, 2006
accessdate = 2006-10-28
]

On January 18th, 2007, Pickler co-hosted "The View" and was presented with a gold record by Rosie O'Donnell, certifying that her album has gone gold. She also performed her second single "I Wonder", which is a personal song about her absent relationship with her mother, Cynthia Morton. It was the first performance of the song on national TV. [cite news
author = Yahoo! News
title = "Montana" soundtrack, Manilow lead U.S. charts
url = http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061108/media_nm/sales_dc_2
publisher = Yahoo! News
date = November 8, 2006
accessdate = 2006-11-10
] [cite news
author = AP
title = Top recordings
url = http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/entertainment/15977368.htm?source=rss&channel=belleville_entertainment
publisher = Belleville News-Democrat
date = November 10, 2006
accessdate = 2006-11-10
]

Pickler was nominated for "Top New Female Vocalist" for the 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards. [cite news
author = biz.yahoo.com
title = Nominations Announced for the 42ND ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC(R) AWARDS Country Music's Party of the Year(R)
url = http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070305/nym087.html?.v=61
publisher = biz.yahoo.com
date = March 05, 2007
accessdate = 2007-03-05
]

She was also part of Brad Paisley's "Bonfires & Amplifiers" concert tour from April 2007 through October as one of the opening acts. The tour was booked in at least 37 cities in the U.S. including a couple of stops in Canada. [cite news
author = Kym Kilgore KELLIE PICKLER ROCKS
title = Brad Paisley rolls with 'Bonfires & Amplifiers'
url = http://www.livedaily.com/news/Brad_Paisley_Taylorswift_rolls_with_Bonfires__Amplifiers-11306.html?t=98
publisher = www.liveDaily.com
date = January 09, 2007
accessdate = 2007-01-17
] [cite news
author = MIKE ZEPPIERI
title = Calendar of Canadian concerts for June 29 to July 29'
url = http://news.yahoo.com/s/cpress/20070628/ca_pr_on_en/tab_concert_calendar_2
publisher = news.yahoo.com
date = June 28, 2007
accessdate = 2007-01-1
]

On September 2007, Pickler released a version of "Santa Baby" for a Christmas country compilation. A month later, at the ASCAP Awards in Nashville, Pickler received a songwriter award for co-writing her debut single "Red High Heels". She performed her second single, "I Wonder", at the 2007 CMA Awards. The performance received a standing ovation. She was also nominated for the Horizon Award.

"I thought Europe was a country" Remark

In November 2007, Pickler appeared on a Celebrity Edition of the quiz show "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?", playing for the charities of her choice (American Red Cross and the AARP's Grandparenting Program). [cite news
author = KelliePickler.com
title = Kellie Appears on "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader
url = http://www.kelliepickler.com/site.php?em2277=185249_-1__0_~0_-1_9_2008_0_0
publisher = KelliePickler.com
date = November 12, 2007
accessdate = 2008-09-11
] She was asked, "Budapest is the capital of what European country?" She replied, "This might be a stupid question, but I thought Europe was a country". She thought it might be France, and then was confused if France really was a country or not. When told the answer was Hungary, she did not believe the host. She said, "Hungry ["sic"] ? That's a country? I've heard of Turkey, but Hungry? I've never heard of it." [ [http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=331119 Are you dumber than an American Idol contestant?] ] The video has become an instant YouTube hit. [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juOQhTuzDQ0 video] ] However, the host also pronounced the name of the country wrong by explaining the name with saying "like I'm hungry" when in fact the name is pronounced " [hung-gary] ".

Pickler was also perplexed when asked whether the piccolo belongs to the woodwind, strings, or percussion musical family. In trying to reason out the answer to the question, she noted that "percussion starts with a p" and accordingly decided, "I'm just going to keep the p's together, and I'm just going to say percussion." ("Woodwind" was the correct answer.) [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2HtjYbeJdY video] ]

During radio and newspaper interviews, Pickler commented that some people and media criticized her for her answers while ignoring her charitable effort. In The Arizona Republic, Pickler said "...no one even recognized that I won $50,000 for my charity." [cite news
author = Randy Cordova
title = After 'Idol,' recording, Pickler's ready to host
url = http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/arizonaliving/articles/2008/09/08/20080908pickler0908.html
publisher = The Arizona Republic www.azcentral.com
date = September 08, 2008
accessdate = 2008-09-11
]

While on her first USO concert tour in Iraq, Pickler met a few people from Budapest, Hungary who presented her with a flag of their country.cite video
people = Kellie Pickler
title = Kellie Pickler: My USO Diary
url = http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_kellie_pickler
medium = TV-Documentary Special
publisher = GACTV
location = Iraq
year2 = 2008
] [cite news
author = Jack Hill
title = Pickler well-schooled in singing
url = http://www2.arkansasonline.com/news/2008/feb/29/pickler-well-schooled-singing-20080229/
publisher = Arkansas Democrat-Gazette www.arkansasonline.com
date = February 29, 2008
accessdate = 2008-09-11
]

2008-Present: "Kellie Pickler"

Following the release of the third single ("Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind") from her debut album, Kellie returned to the studio to work on her sophomore album. On May 8, 2008, her official wesbite announced that she would sing the first single from the new album, "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" at the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 18, 2008. Kellie has since stated: "I’m so excited to be performing on the show and doubly so, to be debuting the new single. It’s such a great song, with a positive message and it’s different than any other song I’ve recorded before." Her new single debuted on country music radio stations in June, [ [http://www.kelliepickler.com/site.php KelliePickler.com - Official Kellie Pickler Site - home of 19 Recordings/BNA Records artist and American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler ] ]

Her second album, self-titled "Kellie Pickler", was released on September 30, 2008 [ [http://www.usatoday.com/life/2008-07-17-coming-attractions_N.htm?csp=34 Coming attractions: Can 'Lose Friends' gain stardom for Simon Pegg? - USATODAY.com ] ] and debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart, her second consecutive top ten album, and her second consecutive number number one on the Top Country Albums chart. [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/search/google/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003872634]

Personal life

Pickler's father, whom she describes as an alcoholic and drug addict, recently served a three-year, nine-month prison sentence at Florida State Prison for aggravated assault and battery stemming from a 2003 stabbing incident. [ [http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/entertainment/television/13893587.htm 'American Idol's' Pickler: Singer and survivor] , Charlotte Observer, 17 February 2006, accessed 5 July 2006] He was released on May 6, 2006, a week after her elimination from "Idol".

On February 26, 2007, she met her personal 'idol' and strongest influence, the country music star Dolly Parton. The surprise was arranged by Sony BMG Nashville chairman Joe Galante. [cite web
author = KelliePickler.com
title = Idol meets Idol - Pickler & Parton
url = http://kelliepickler.com/site.php?content=news
publisher = KelliePickler.com
date = February 26, 2007
accessdate = 2006-02-27
]

In 2007, Pickler was in a relationship with Nashville Predators player Jordin Tootoo and visited his family in Nunavut, Canada. [cite news |title = Kellie Pickler's New Love |url = http://www.usmagazine.com/kellie_pickler_love |work=US Magazine |date=2007-05-23 |accessdate=2007-06-27 ] [http://www.cbc.ca/canada/north/story/2007/06/21/tootoo-pickler.html?ref=rss Nunavut hockey star introduces American Idol girlfriend to family] . "CBC News". 2007-06-21.] Later that year, the two broke up. [Aarthun, Sarah. [http://www.wcnc.com/kelliepickler/stories/wcnc-100207-jmn-pickler_hockey-pickler_section.12ea85b87.html Kellie Pickler breaks it off with 'hockey guy'] . "The Charlotte Observer". WCNC-TV. 2007-10-02.]

Pickler is also close friends with Taylor Swift, who co-wrote Pickler's single "Best Days of Your Life."

Philanthropy

Pickler actively supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where she helps raise funds and gives kids special visits. She also participates in charitable events to help raise funds for various organizations. She performed live to help raise funds for the "N.C. Children's PROMISE" to benefit the Children's Hospital in Nov. 12, 2006,cite web
author = ncchildrenspromise.org
title = RADIOTHON/TELETHON
url = http://ncchildrenspromise.org/radiothon.shtml
publisher = ncchildrenspromise.org
date = November 16, 2006
accessdate = 2007-03-07
] performed live to help refurbish the Hurricane Katrina damaged NFL Youth Education Towns Boys & Girls Club of New Orleans on December 16, 2006,cite web
author = MultiChannel.com
title = CMT, Cox Restock N.O. Kids’ Haven
url = http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6397326.html?display=Breaking+News
publisher = MultiChannel.com
date = December 05, 2006
accessdate = 2007-03-07
] visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on January 12, 2007, cite web
author = kelliepickler.com
title = St. Jude
url = http://kelliepickler.com/site.php?content=links
publisher = kelliepickler.com
date = March 01, 2007
accessdate = 2007-03-07
] and visited Pennington Elementary School in February 1, 2007.cite web
author = gactv.com
title = Kellie Pickler Adjusts to Spotlight
url = http://www.gactv.com/gac/nw_headlines/article/0,,GAC_26063_5324115,00.html
publisher = gactv.com
date = February 02, 2007
accessdate = 2007-03-07
] “When you’re able to give back to your communities and organizations like St. Jude, it’s a great thing,” Pickler said. “It’s been a great experience, and I encourage anyone and everyone to help.”cite web
author = stjude.org
title = Country stars visit St. Jude
url = http://www.stjude.org/countrycares/0,2710,618_3348_22427,00.html?rss=fundraising
publisher = stjude.org
date = January 12, 2007
accessdate = 2007-03-07
]

Pickler was part of a Country and Western artist studded online auction for charity by Mario Magro: Kiss for a Cause Foundation Celebrity Auction held June 15-25, 2007 in support of orphaned and abandoned children. The event auctioned off celebrity lip prints and signature pressed on the inside of Mario Magro Crystal Le Coop handbags at the 42nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.cite web
author = www.kissforacause.org
title = MARIO MAGRO KISS FOR A CAUSE FOUNDATION TO HOLD ONLINE CELEBRITY AUCTION
url = http://www.kissforacause.org/press.html
publisher = www.kissforacause.org
date = June 10, 2007
accessdate = 2007-06-28
]

In late 2007-early 2008, she also participated in a USO tour through Iraq entertaining Coalition troops.cite web
author = Dave
title = Kellie Pickler to Perform on USO Tour
url = http://www.americanidol.com/news/view/?pid=1105
publisher = Dave
date = December 3, 2007
accessdate = 2007-12-3
] cite video
people = Kellie Pickler
title = Kellie Pickler: My USO Diary
url = http://www.gactv.com/gac/ar_az_kellie_pickler
medium = TV-Documentary Special
publisher = GACTV
location = Iraq
year2 = 2008
]

Discography

;Albums
*2006: "Small Town Girl"
*2008: "Kellie Pickler"

;Singles
*2006: "Red High Heels"
*2007: "I Wonder"
*2007: "Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind"
*2008: "Don't You Know You're Beautiful"

Awards/Nominations

TV appearances, performances, & other events

Semifinals
* February 21, 2006 - "How Far", Martina McBride
** The judges agreed that her vocal performance wasn't the best, but cited her personality as a primary reason she would go far.
* February 28, 2006 - "Something to Talk About", Bonnie Raitt
** The judges were complimentary and felt it was an improvement over the previous week.
* March 7, 2006 - "I'm the Only One", Melissa Etheridge
** The judges were complimentary. Judge Simon Cowell called her a "naughty little minx," or "sex kitten" ("like a nice, bad girl.") Pickler misunderstood the comment as him calling her a mink. Simon also said she was "interesting" and stated, "I kind of prefer you to last year's winner actually."

Finals
* March 14, 2006 - "Blame It on the Sun" by Stevie Wonder
** Pickler received poor reviews from judges. Cowell said it was boring and did not like how she looked. He said it looked like Dolly Parton.
* March 21, 2006 - "Walkin' After Midnight" by Patsy Cline
** The judges enjoyed her performance and said it was her comeback performance from the week before.
* March 28, 2006 - "Suds in the Bucket" by Sara Evans
** The judges were not so impressed with her song choice. Randy said "this song wasn't exciting enough for your voice... I think maybe you're better than that, it just didn't show enough for me for you. I didn't get the song choice, I don't know." Paula said "you're way better than that song choice. It didn't show your range, it didn't show your personality, you're so much better than that." Cowell said she chose a "gimmicky, rodeo, lassoing, whatever novelty song." However the song by Sara Evans was a top hit on the country charts and Simon didn't seem to be familiar with it or like country music in general.
* April 4, 2006 - "Fancy" by Bobbie Gentry and later remade by Reba McEntire
** The judges thought she did very well in her home genre and was the best of the night.
* April 11, 2006 - "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
** The judges thought she was brave choosing that song and did a good job. Cowell said that "on paper" it would seem like a disaster for her to do that song, but he thought she pulled it off and gave a good performance.
* April 18, 2006 - "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered" by Ella Fitzgerald
** The judges thought that it wasn't the best of the night and that she did well in the beginning but by the middle it got pitchy and ahead of the music. Pickler exclaimed "I butchered it!". Seacrest told her that she "nailed it" at rehearsal. Judge Paula Abdul liked her shoes and judge Randy Jackson said her dress was "awesome".
* April 25, 2006 - "Unchained Melody" by Al Hibbler, Les Baxter, The Righteous Brothers, and many other artists (Eliminated)
** Jackson said there were pitch problems but liked the falsetto. Abdul said that she adores Pickler and said that America has fallen in love with her, although she failed to raise the bar as far as her singing was concerned. Cowell thought that it was a never-ending song that was bland, monotonous and said she was like a robot with no heart during the performance. Pickler was in the bottom two with fellow contestant Paris Bennett and was eliminated.Other
* March 1, 2007 -
** Special guest on American Idol.

References

External links

* [http://www.kelliepickler.com Kellie Pickler Official Artist website]
* [http://www.bnarecords.com/artists/details.cfm?artistid=1000021 BNA Records - Record Label website]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/kelliepickler Kellie Pickler Official YouTube Channel]
*
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