Kellie Pickler is an American country music artist and television personality who gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of "American Idol" in 2006. Known for her charming Southern personality and powerful vocal performances, Pickler has carved out a successful career in both music and television.
2006: Rose to fame as a contestant on the fifth season of "American Idol," finishing in sixth place and winning over fans with her down-to-earth personality and strong performances.
2006: Signed a recording contract with 19 Recordings/BNA Records and released her debut album "Small Town Girl," which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and was certified gold.
2007: Won the CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year for "Red High Heels."
2008: Released her self-titled second album "Kellie Pickler," featuring singles "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" and "Best Days of Your Life," which she co-wrote with Taylor Swift.
2011: Released her third album "100 Proof," which showcased a more traditional country sound and received critical acclaim.
2013: Won "Dancing with the Stars" Season 16 alongside her partner Derek Hough, further increasing her popularity.
2013: Released her fourth album "The Woman I Am," featuring the singles "Someone Somewhere Tonight" and "Little Bit Gypsy."
2016: Starred in the reality television series "I Love Kellie Pickler" on CMT, which ran for three seasons and provided an inside look at her life and career.
2018: Hosted the daytime talk show "Pickler & Ben" alongside Ben Aaron, earning a Daytime Emmy Award nomination.
2021: Announced plans to work on new music and continue her involvement in television projects.
Kellie Pickler is primarily a solo artist but has collaborated with numerous musicians and songwriters.
Notable collaborations include co-writing "Best Days of Your Life" with Taylor Swift.
Performed with artists such as Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Carrie Underwood.
Kellie Pickler has not won any Grammy Awards but has been recognized with nominations and various other awards for her contributions to country music.
Kellie Pickler has been open about her difficult childhood, including the incarceration of her father and the absence of her mother, which she has discussed in interviews and her music.
Her emotional performance of "I Wonder," a song about her estranged relationship with her mother, received widespread acclaim and resonated with many fans.
Pickler is known for her philanthropic efforts, including her work with the USO and numerous charitable organizations supporting veterans and animal welfare.
She has maintained a strong presence on social media, where she shares updates about her career, personal life, and charitable activities with her fans.
See also Kellie Pickler Discography
Songs: Red High Heels,Best Days of Your Life, I Wonder