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A Perfect Score Helps Kellie Pickler to Third Place on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:30:06 +0000

Kellie Pickler‘s Argentine Tango was perfect, but her Flamenco was stiff. She and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ partner Derek Hough tallied a 58 on Monday (May 13), good for third best on the night behind Jacoby Jones and Aly Raisman, who tied with 59s. Pickler and Hough did the Tango first (video above), and impressed [...]

Kellie Pickler's Drummer Surprises Her With Onstage Reunion After Car Accident

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:00:15 +0000

Less than two months after suffering serious injuries in a terrible car accident, Gregg Lohman -- drummer for country's Kellie Pickler -- surprised the star with a triumphant return to the stage at a concert in Illinois on Friday (April 26).

Kellie Pickler's Husband to Perform Their Wedding Song While She Dances on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:00:09 +0000

Kellie Pickler -- our favorite to win this season of 'Dancing With the Stars' -- revealed an exciting and exclusive tidbit on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' on Friday (April 5). It involves her husband and their wedding song, and it is utterly romantic.

Kellie Pickler's Jazz Earns Standing Ovation From 'Dancing With the Stars' Judge

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:00:19 +0000

Kellie Pickler and Wynonna Judd danced to keep dancing on Monday night (March 25) during the second episode of the new season of 'Dancing With the Stars.' Tuesday's results show could send one of the two country singers home, but if the judges' critiques and scores are an indication of what America is thinking, neither should be too worried.

Kellie Pickler Gives an Update on Summer, Good Friend With Breast Cancer

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:00:04 +0000

Last summer, Kellie Pickler shaved off her blonde hair to support her friend Summer Miller, who was preparing to undergo treatment for breast cancer at the time. The singer and 'Dancing With the Stars' contestant has offered an update on Miller's condition, and the news is good.

Kellie Pickler's Drummer Seriously Injured in Accident

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:00:17 +0000

Kellie Pickler‘s drummer suffered serious injuries as the result of a car accident on Saturday (March 2). Gregg Lohman was traveling along Interstate 65 in Kentucky around 11:30AM when the crash occurred. According to the Nashville’s WKRN, Lohman was one of three hospitalized in a four-car wreck, which happened just shortly after a tragic accident [...]

Dancing With The Stars Cast Announced! Who's Your Fav? [POLL]

Lisa Lindsey — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:37:32 +0000

Dancing With The Stars 2013 cast has been announced! Some I know and some …not so much! The ones I know and am excited about? Wynonna Judd, Aly Raisman, Kellie Pickler and Dorothy Hamill! The ones I’m not so sure about? General Hospital’s Ingo Rademacher, Zendaya Coleman, Victor Ortiz, Andy Dick, Lisa Vanderpump, Jacoby Jones, [...]

Kellie Pickler Honors Deployed Servicewomen With Ladies Night Goodies

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:59:03 +0000

Servicewomen in the Middle East had an extra special Valentine’s Day this year, thanks to goodwill efforts of country’s own Kellie Pickler. When the ‘Tough’ singer heard about the monthly ladies night — coordinated to keep the women’s spirits high during their call of duty — she decided to send gift baskets filled with hard-to-get [...]

Kellie Pickler Spreads Holiday Cheer to American Soldiers Overseas

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 23:00:08 +0000

Country girl Kellie Pickler spends so much of her life working on behalf of others, we wonder how she finds time to record her albums and perform concerts for a living. The good-hearted singer is apt to turn up at food banks, and her soft spot for animals is well-known. She's also active in the fight against breast cancer, even shaving her head recently to support a close friend struggling with the disease. So it should come as no surprise that the '100 Proof' singer is spending part of her Christmas season in Afghanistan, where she is helping to spread holiday cheer to our men and women in uniform.

Kellie Pickler, JB and the Moonshine Band Albums Named Best of 2012 by Rolling Stone Magazine

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:00:48 +0000

Rolling Stone has announced their pick of the five best country albums of 2012, and the list leans traditional. New projects by Kellie Pickler, Jamey Johnson and Texas country band JB and the Moonshine Band made the cut, which was revealed on the magazine's website on Friday (Dec. 7).

Kellie Pickler Shaves Head and Still Looks Good

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:41:43 +0000

Kellie Pickler’s hair is gone y’all! Rootin tootin! Lord have mercy! Ain’t that a stitch! Whatever else southern folk would say when something crazy happens. Good god and Honey Boo Boo! We know that’s a real saying. On Good Morning America this morning, Kellie Pickler shaved her head completely bald in a show of solidarity [...]

Country Music, Meet Sue. This Day in Country Music – July 2nd (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:00:48 +0000

Funny songs played in prisons. Definitely the recipe for success. 2009 – The Kellie Pickler single “Best Days Of Your Life,” co-written with Taylor Swift, is certified gold. 2005 – “Fast Cars And Freedom” races Rascal Flatts’ name to the top of the Billboard country chart. 2005 – Live 8 concerts are held around [...]

Kellie Pickler Performs 'Where's Tammy Wynette?' for RAM Country Live Series

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:30:47 +0000

Kellie Pickler recently performed a cozy concert at the Sound Kitchen in Nashville for RAM Country Live on Yahoo! Music, a series which is committed to creating intimate and exclusive concert experiences with the biggest artists in country music. Taste of Country is pleased to share this exclusive photo from the gig of the bubbly [...]

Kellie Pickler Brings Moonshine and Music to 'Ellen'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:40:32 +0000

Kellie Pickler‘s new album is called ’100 Proof,’ and she brought it to ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ both literally and figuratively. She performed ‘Where’s Tammy Wynette,’ which is the first song on the new album. She also gifted Ellen DeGeneres, who had a birthday earlier this week, with a jar of moonshine!

Kellie Pickler Shares '100 Proof' Story – Exclusive Cut-by-Cut

Taste of Country Staff — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:06 +0000

Kellie Pickler releases her third studio album today (Jan. 24) and is sharing the stories behind each of the 11 tracks exclusively with Taste of Country. ’100 Proof’ plays almost like an autobiography of Pickler. There’s a song dedicated to her new husband and her father, as well as one inspired by her struggles to accept what’s left of her relationship with her mother.

Win a Guitar Autographed by Kellie Pickler!

Townsquare Media — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:47:09 +0000

Here’s your chance to win a guitar signed by country star Kellie Pickler! Just head over to our Facebook page to enter the contest. Pickler will release her newest album 100 Proof on January 24th; the singer told Taste of Country the album has “lots of fiddle, lots of steel, and some of my favorite instruments.” Excited [...]

Tim McGraw Tries For The Hall Of Fame On Today's Country Clash [AUDIO]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:36:54 +0000

Tim McGraw notched his 6th straight victory on the KICKS 105 Country Clash as he took 77% of the vote against the new song 'Glass' by Thompson Square.

Today, McGraw will try for win #7 and automatic entry into the Country Clash Hall of Fame by taking on '100 Proof', the new song from Kellie Pickler.

Kellie Pickler Performs New Song 'Unlock That Honky Tonk'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:53 +0000

Kellie Pickler is sharing new music with her fans and giving them a chance to download the title track if they pre-order ’100 Proof’ on iTunes. The singer has also released video of an acoustic performance of ‘Unlock That Honky Tonk,’ a banjo-driven, bluesy country tune that shows her fiery side.

Trace Doesn't "Miss This" Gold Record This Day In Country Music – October 31st

Sean Ericson — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:21:12 +0000

2008 – Trace Adkins collects a gold single for “You’re Gonna Miss This”. 2006 – BNA releases Kellie Pickler’s debut album, “Small Town Girl”. 2000 – Mercury releases Jamie O’Neal’s debut album, “Shiver”. 1998 – Shania Twain’s “Honey, I’m Home” resides at #1 on the Billboard country chart. 1997 – SHeDAISY [...]

Kellie Pickler to Guest Star on '90210′ Season Premiere

Jeff Giles — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:53:44 +0000

She’s a recording artist now, but Kellie Pickler kicked off her singing career on television, earning a sixth-place finish during the fifth season of ‘American Idol.’

Now, she’s returning to her roots — so to speak — with a guest appearance on ’90210.’