Music Career of Country Music Artist & American Idol Fame - Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler's second album known as "Kellie Pickler" is due for release on 30th September of 2008.
Kellie Pickler joined Brad Paisley's "Bonfires & Amplifiers" concert tour that played in an over 37cities in US and 2 places in Canada from April 2007 to October 2007.
Kellie Pickler released a version of 'Santa Baby' for a Christmas country compilation, which reached #6 on iTunes Holiday Songs and #49 on Billboard Hot Country Songs.
Kellie Pickler performed to a standing ovation for her second track, 'I Wonder' at the 2007 Country Music Awards nite.
Kellie Pickler appeared on Jeff Foxworthy’s show, "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" When asked on the show, "Budapest is the capital of what European country?" Kellie replied, "This might be a stupid question, but I thought Europe was a country". This video clipping has become an instant hit with youtube.
Kellie Pickler's father Clyde Pickler Jr was imprisoned at Florida State Prison for three years and nine months on conviction of aggravated assault and battery arising from a 2003 stabbing incident. He was released from prison on May 6th, 2006.
Kellie Pickler derived her musical influences from the renowned country music star Dolly Parton.
Kellie Pickler was overwhelmed with joy when she met her idol and favorite country music superstar Dolly Parton on February 26th, 2007. The surprise meeting was arranged by Sony BMG Nashville chairman Joe Galante.
Kellie Pickler has had a brief romance with Nashville Predators player Jordin Tootoo in 2007. She visited his family in Nunavut in Canada. However, they quickly broke up.
Kellie Pickler is actively involved in philanthropic activities, especially supporting the cause of children - the orphaned and abandoned children.
Kellie Pickler supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and pay special visits to the kids at the hospital; and she raises funds for the hospital.
Kellie Pickler joined a USO tour to Iraq in 2007-2008 to entertain coalition troops in Iraq.
Kellie Pickler has nicknames like 'Kelsie' and 'Pickles'.
Kellie Pickler before being shot into the limelight has worked as a waitress at Sonic.
Kellie Pickler is a wonderful gymnast and a dancer as well.
Kellie Pickler is close friends with Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift'.
Kellie Pickler is a natural born singer as she did not have any formal training in singing.
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