Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country music artist and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality show American Idol, eventually finishing in sixth place. In 2006, she signed to 19 Recordings and BNA Records as a recording artist, releasing her debut album, Small Town Girl, later that year. To date, it has sold over 800,000 copies. The album, which was certified gold by the RIAA, produced three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts: “Red High Heels” at #15, “I Wonder” at #14, and “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind” at #16. She released her self-titled second album in Fall 2008 and has produced the singles “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful” at #21, “Best Days of Your Life” at #9 (which she co-wrote with Taylor Swift and her first Top 10 hit), “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You” at #14, and “Makin’ Me Fall in Love Again” at #30. In 2010, she was ranked as the 7th best American Idol alumna.
llie Pickler @ Country Music Awards
Roommates with fellow idol contestant Katharine McPhee
Was a former Sonic waitress.
Finished 6th in American Idol
Hometown: Albemarle, North Carolina
Enjoys music by Keith Urban and Kelly Clarkson
She can also dance and perform gymnastics.
Her first single “Red High Heels” from her debut album “Small Town Girl” under BNA Records was released September 13, 2006.
Received first Gold Record for debut album “Small Town Girl” on January 18, 2007 on “The View” (1997) and was presented by Rosie O’Donnell.
Close friends with Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.
Considers Dolly Parton her idol. She once met Dolly, due to a set up by her record label.
Raised 50,000 dollars for charity on “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” (2007/I).
A fan of the music by Queen.
Actively supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and many other charities.
Has three dogs named MooMoo, Pixie, Maddie, a monkey named Bella, a snake, and a cat named Pickles.
Is a vegetarian.
Has a half brother named Eric, a half sister, Courtney, and a half brother, Michael, however, she has never met Michael.
