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Kellie Pickler Applauds Angelina Jolie for Bringing Awareness to Breast Cancer

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:41:45 +0000

It's no secret that Kellie Pickler is a strong advocate for the early detection of breast cancer, and after news broke on Tuesday (May 14) that Angelina Jolie had undergone a double mastectomy, the country star and 'Dancing With the Stars' contestant saluted the actress for going public with her experience.

Kellie Pickler, 'Someone Somewhere Tonight' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:35:05 +0000

Kellie Pickler delivers an inspired performance with a new single called 'Someone Somewhere Tonight.' The song -- originally recorded by Kenny Rogers -- is a soaring ballad that touches a range of emotions. Few will find nothing relatable on the singer's first release from an upcoming album.

Benefit Concert to Be Thrown for Kellie Pickler's Drummer, Gregg Lohman

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:05:36 +0000

A benefit concert to support Gregg Lohman, the drummer in Kellie Pickler's band, is scheduled for Monday, April 1. The show is being staged to raise money to help offset the costs of Lohman's medical bills after a serious car accident earlier this month.

Kellie Pickler Doesn't Have High Hopes for Her 'Dancing With the Stars' Adventure

Christina Vinson — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:05:04 +0000

‘Best Days of My Life’ singerÂ Kellie PicklerÂ isn’t sure if her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ debut will actually turn out to be one of the highlights in her life, as she’s a little nervous about dashing everyone’s high hopes for her to become the show’s next big star. Picker, whose Grandpa Ken convinced her to sign [...]

Kellie Pickler, Wynonna Dazzle in 'Dancing With the Stars' Promo Photos

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:35:26 +0000

Season 16 -- yes, 16 -- of 'Dancing With the Stars' kicks off on March 18 at 8PM ET on ABC, and to ramp up excitement, promo photos of the competitors have been released. Of course, Kellie Pickler and Wynnona Judd are representing the country genre this season and both dazzle in entirely different ways in their pictures.

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

Billy Dukes — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:07:04 +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 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:21:17 +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 [...]

Kellie Pickler's Grandpa Ken Convinced Her to Go 'Dancing With the Stars'

Christina Vinson — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:39:28 +0000

Kellie Pickler is known for having a big heart, as she recently shaved her head to support her friend battling breast cancer, and has been lovingly doting on her newly-born niece. Pickler has a soft spot for someone else in her life as well: Grandpa Ken. He was the one who convinced her to do 'Dancing With the Stars' this year.

Kellie Pickler and Wynonna Judd Rumored to Be Joining 'Dancing With the Stars'

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:11:54 +0000

'Dancing With the Stars' won't officially announce the cast of its new season until Tuesday, Feb. 26 on 'Good Morning America,' but the leaks are already beginning to spring. It might be a country cast this time around, as Kellie Pickler and Wynonna Judd are rumored to be joining this upcoming season, trading their cowgirl boots for dancing shoes.

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 to Host Third Annual Unleashed: Dinner With Your Dog Event

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:53:26 +0000

Kellie Pickler has signed on to host the Nashville Humane Society’s third-annual Unleashed: Dinner With Your Dog, an event designed to help the Music City organization place homeless dogs in need of loving families. Sponsored by Pedigree, the event is scheduled to take place at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville on Jan. 26, and will [...]

Kellie Pickler Becomes 'Auntie Kellie'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:11:02 +0000

Kellie Pickler can now add "Auntie Kellie" to her list of titles. The singer recently became an aunt after her little sister, Courtney, gave birth to a baby girl. Proud Auntie Kellie was quick to post photos of herself cradling her newborn niece in her arms, and it's quite clear that being an aunt is something she is not only ready for, but a role she could not wait to assume.

Kellie Pickler Spreads Holiday Cheer to American Soldiers Overseas

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:38:08 +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).

Taste of Country Nights Team Surprises Kellie Pickler at Texas State Fair

Billy Dukes — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:30:55 +0000

Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson and Producer Todd arrived at the Texas State Fair excited to see two things: Big Tex and Kellie Pickler. Unfortunately, they received some terrible news from two fairgoers upon arriving.

Kellie Pickler Shaves Head and Still Looks Damn Fine

Chris Illuminati — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:41:43 +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 [...]

Kellie Pickler Demonstrates Her Cooking Skills on ABC's 'The Chew'

Megan Pacella — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:00:02 +0000

Like any good southern gal, North Carolina native Kellie Pickler knows how to cook. In fact, the ‘Tough’ songstress was recently invited to demonstrate a few recipes on ABC’s cooking show, ‘The Chew.’ From the moment she walked on stage carrying a basket of pickles in mason jars (get it? Kellie Pickler makes pickles?), she was a complete hit on the daytime television show.

Kellie Pickler Makes Cameo in Bucky Covington, Shooter Jennings 'Drinking Side of Country' Video

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:30:04 +0000

The new music video for Bucky Covington and Shooter Jennings‘ duet, ‘Drinking Side of Country,’ gives plenty of barn party scenes, cop chases, beer, beautiful girls and cameo appearances from the likes of country’s Kellie Pickler, X Games medalist Kenny Bartram and TNA wrestler Mickie James.

This Week's Best Tweets: Kellie Pickler, Brad Paisley + More Comment From 2012 CMT Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:00:31 +0000

Twitter has made it possible to feel like you’re inside the arena during televised award shows, even if you’re just watching it on a 13″ TV at home. A number of stars commented from their seats during the 2012 CMT Music Awards on Wednesday night. A few, like Jake Owen, even took time to have a little fun with fans.

Kellie Pickler Flies With the Blue Angels

Megan Pacella — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:19 +0000

If you follow country cutie Kellie Pickler on Twitter, you know that on May 9, she checked off a seriously awesome item from her bucket list: flying jets with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The Blue Angels is the United States NAVY Flight Demonstration Squadron, which also represents the U.S. Marine Corps. ‘Flight Demonstration Squad’ [...]