Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country music singer, actress and television personality. She has had several hit songs such as Red High Heels, I Wonder and Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind. She was born in Albemarle, North Carolina.
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 Pickler performing in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kellie Dawn Pickler |
| Born | June 28, 1986 Albemarle, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2005–2019, 2022–present |
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| Website | kelliepickler |
American Idol
changeIn 2005, Pickler auditioned for American Idol in Greensboro, North Carolina. She Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" and Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing". The judges sent her to Hollywood. Pickler went through to the semi-final rounds in and she reached the Top 12.
Performances and results (during voting weeks)
change| Week # | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Result |
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| Top 24 (12 Women) | N/A | "How Far" | Martina McBride | Safe |
| Top 20 (10 Women) | N/A | "Something to Talk About" | Bonnie Raitt | Safe |
| Top 16 (8 Women) | N/A | "I'm the Only One" | Melissa Etheridge | Safe |
| Top 12 | Stevie Wonder | "Blame It on the Sun" | Stevie Wonder | Safe |
| Top 11 | The 1950s | "Walkin' After Midnight" | Patsy Cline | Safe |
| Top 10 | Songs from The 21st Century | "Suds in the Bucket" | Sara Evans | Safe |
| Top 9 | Country | "Fancy" | Bobbie Gentry | Safe |
| Top 8 | Queen | "Bohemian Rhapsody" | Queen | Safe |
| Top 7 | Great American Songbook | "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" | Vivienne Segal | Safe |
| Top 6 | Love songs | "Unchained Melody" | Todd Duncan | Eliminated |
Discography
change- Small Town Girl (2006)
- Kellie Pickler (2008)
- 100 Proof (2012)
- The Woman I Am (2013)
Tours
change- Still Feels Good Tour (2007) with Rascal Flatts
- Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour (2007–08) with Brad Paisley
- Love on the Inside Tour (2008) with Sugarland
- Fearless Tour (2009–10) with Taylor Swift
- American Living Unstoppable Tour (2010) with Rascal Flatts
- Nothing Like This Tour (2010) with Rascal Flatts
Television work
change| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | American Idol | Contestant | season 5, 6th place |
| 2007 | Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? | Herself | |
| 2009 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Herself | |
| 2011 | 90210 | Uncredited | |
| 2013 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself | season 16 winner with Derek Hough |
| 2014 | VeggieTales | Mirabelle (voice) | Episode: "Beauty and the Beet" |
| 2015–2017 | I Love Kellie Pickler | Herself | |
| 2016 | American Idol | Herself / Mentor | Duet with contestants: Amelia Eisenhauer and Tristan McIntosh |
| Celebrity Family Feud | Herself | Playing for $25,000 for USO | |
| CMT Hot 20 Countdown | Herself / Guest Host | August 20 | |
| 2017–2019 | Pickler & Ben | Herself / Host | |
| 2018 | Christmas at Graceland[1] | Laurel | Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas |
| 2019 | Wedding at Graceland | Laurel | Hallmark Movie |
| The Mistletoe Secret | Aria | Hallmark Movie |
References
change- ↑ "New Movies 2018 – Countdown to Christmas". Hallmarkchannel.com.
Other websites
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| Preceded by Melissa Rycroft & Tony Dovolani |
Dancing with the Stars (US) winners Season 16 (Spring 2013 with Derek Hough) |
Succeeded by Amber Riley and Derek Hough |
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