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Who is Kellie Pickler? A Brief Career Overview

Kellie Pickler, an enchanting name in the country music scene, is best known as a talented singer, songwriter, and television personality. Bursting onto the national stage as a fan favorite contestant on the fifth season of American Idol back in 2005, Kellie quickly established herself as a charming vocalist with her Southern twang and relatable personality. Her music intertwines elements of contemporary country and traditional country, creating a sound that resonates deeply with audiences. Beyond her captivating performances, Kellie is widely recognized for her authenticity and vulnerability, qualities that have led to genuine connections with her fans.

Throughout her career, Kellie Pickler has released standout albums like Small Town Girl and Kellie Pickler, achieving significant commercial success and critical acclaim. Notably, she co-wrote the hit "Best Days of Your Life" with superstar Taylor Swift, marking her as a significant contributor to the songwriting craft. As an advocate for vinyl culture, the beauty of her music has also found a home in the hearts of vinyl enthusiasts, leading to special editions of her work that are treasured by collectors. With accolades and charm, Kellie Pickler has undoubtedly made a lasting impact on the music industry.

Kellie Pickler's Early Life and Background

Kellie Dawn Pickler was born on June 28, 1986, at Stanly Memorial Hospital in Albemarle, North Carolina. Raised in challenging circumstances, she experienced a tumultuous childhood, including limited contact with her mother, Cynthia Morton, and the absence of her father, Clyde "Bo" Raymond Pickler Jr. Growing up, Kellie found solace in the warmth of her grandparents, who helped shape her worldview and instilled in her a love for music. Despite facing adversity, her strong bond with her grandfather Clyde Raymond Pickler Sr. nurtured her passion for the arts.

American country singer (born 1986)

This article is about the singer. For her self-titled album, see Kellie Pickler (album).

Musical artist

Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country music singer, actress and television personality. Pickler gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol and finished in sixth place. In 2006, she signed to 19 Recordings and BNA Records as a recording artist. Her debut album, Small Town Girl, was released later that year and has sold over 900,000 copies. The album, which was certified gold by the RIAA, produced three singles on the BillboardHot Country Songs charts: "Red High Heels" at No. 15, "I Wonder" at No. 14, and "Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind" at No. 16.

Pickler released her self-titled second album in 2008 that produced four singles: "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" at No. 21, "Best Days of Your Life" at No. 9 (which she co-wrote with Taylor Swift), "Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You" at No. 14, and "Makin' Me Fall in Love Again" at No. 30. Following the closure of BNA Records, she moved to Black River Entertainment.

On May 21, 2013, Pickler and her partner, Derek Hough, won the 16th season of Dancing with the Stars. In 2016, she was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

From 2017 to 2019, she co-hosted the nationally syndicated daytime TV talk show Pickler & Ben with comedian Ben Aaron. Pickler was married to Nashville songwriter and record producer Kyle Jacobs from 2011 until his suicide in 2023.

Early life

Kellie Pickler was born June 28, 1986, at Stanly Memorial Hospital in Albemarle, North Carolina, to Cynthia Morton and Clyde "Bo" Raymond Pickler Jr. Her mother left when Kellie was two years old, then returned and took custody of her for two years. Eventually, the court returned Kellie to her grandparents when she was 12 and they raised her to adulthood because her father was absent from her

After 10 long, highly predictable (and occasionally entertaining) weeks, Dancing With The Stars‘ Season 16 finale offered variations on – anticlimax alert! — what we’ve been witnessing since the premiere: Disney teen queen Zendaya still dazzling (her samba, Cha Cha relay and hip hop-themed freestyle on Monday scored a trio of perfect scores from the judges), Kellie Pickler in hot pursuit (just one stinkin’ Cha Cha-fueled point behind), and a game Aly Raisman (just 4 points in arrears) primed to potentially crash the party.

But with these leading ladies a mere heel and toe apart on the Judges’ Leaderboard (sorry, Jacoby Jones, you were clearly the man without the Mirrorball tonight), would the eventual champion be covered with both confetti and controversy?

Indeed, America (aka DWTS superfans) was all a-Twitter due to Monday night’s voting snafu on ABC.com, which temporarily forced fans to rely solely on texts, phone call and – egads! — Facebook to cast their votes. Is there nothing Mark Zuckerberg can’t influence anymore?

Early in tonight’s live show, a rather sheepish Tom Bergeron announced that since voting on ABC.com went down during Monday’s East Coast broadcast — and in fairness to all the couples — none of the votes cast on ABC.com would be counted. I’ll merely echo Val Chmerkovskiy’s apt reaction (according to Today.com) to the whole voting mess: “That’s bull—-!”

But after such a predictable season, part of me was hoping for something shocking – how about Jacoby’s mom running off with the Mirrorball trophy? – as the two-hour finale unfolded. No such luck, but musical performances by Wynonna (thankfully Ms. Judd was singing, not dancing this time), PSY, Pitbull and the fabulous Jessica Sanchez kept the proceedings

Kellie Dawn Pickler is the winning celebrity from Season 16 of Dancing with the Stars.

Early Life[]

Pickler was born at Stanly Memorial Hospital in Albemarle, North Carolina, a small town near Charlotte, to Cynthia Morton and Clyde "Bo" Raymond Pickler, Jr. Her mother left when Kellie was two years old, then returned and took custody of her for two years. After this, the court returned Kellie to her grandparents when she was twelve and they raised her to adulthood because her father was in and out of jail. Pickler says the major influences in her life are her grandfather, Clyde Raymond Pickler, Sr., a former electrician, and grandmother, Faye Pickler. Pickler graduated in 2004 from North Stanly High School in New London, North Carolina. She was a cheerleader and beauty queen. She sang "On the Side of Angels" by LeAnn Rimes at her high school graduation.

She 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 seventeen and subsequently competed for Miss North Carolina 2004.

American Idol[]

The nineteen-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-final rounds in February. On 9 March, she reached the Top 12.