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Kellie Pickler Profile |
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Birth Date: June 28, 1986
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Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Birth Name: Kellie Dawn Pickler
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Biography |
Kellie Pickler was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her
mother abandoned her at age two, and her father, Clyde "Bo"
Pickler, Jr., described by Kellie as having had a lifetime
problem with drugs and alcohol, is currently serving a 3
year 9 month prison sentence at Florida State Prison for
aggravated assault and battery, stemming from a 2003
stabbing incident..
Pickler moved to the Charlotte, North Carolina, suburb of
Albemarle with her grandfather. There she has worked at
Wal-Mart as a singing greeter and as a waitress at a Sonic
Drive In franchise. As an active participant in the Miss
America circuit, Pickler won the "Miss Stanly County"
pageant at age 17 and subsequently competed for Miss North
Carolina 2004. In 2005, she made an appearance on WSOC-TV's
Gimme the Mike! contest and took second place. Pickler also
has a younger brother.
The 19-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". Pickler advanced through the girl's
semi-finalist rounds in February and March, reaching the Top
12 On March 9. On March 14 she performed a Stevie Wonder
song, "Blame It On the Sun", without acclaim by the judges.
On March 21st, she performed "Walkin After Midnight" by
Patsy Cline to praise from the judges.
Pickler has gained attention on the show by saying (for
example) that she had never performed before real audiences,
mispronouncing "salmon" as "sal-mon", and confusing "minx"
with "mink ". She was compared to Jessica Simpson in a March
27 story in US Weekly magazine entitled "Kellie: The Next
Jessica Simpson", due to her "sweet southern style and ditzy
demeanor." Various internet websites and blogs allege that
Pickler is merely putting on an act in order to win votes.
Host Ryan Seacrest asked Pickler about the allegations
during the April 4 broadcast, and she denied the claims. On
April 19, Kellie Pickler and contestant, Taylor Hicks became
the only contestants among the rest of the Top 6 to never be
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Kellie Pickler Interview |
When did you first start to sing?
Before I could talk! Ha! Ha!
Do you have any formal singing training?
No.
What other talents do you have?
Dancing, gymnastics, and shopping for shoes!
If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
I will always try to pursue music!
What are your personal goals in life?
To live a long happy life.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
I can never surprise my friends.
Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
My grandma.
Do you have any rituals or things you do each time you
perform?
PRAY!
Most embarrassing moments?
Telling Paula, Randy, and Simon that I was sweating so bad
that I had to wipe my arm pits.
What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
Overcoming family obstacles.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to
have?
Anything in the music field (play an instrument).
What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
Kellie Dawn Pickler.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Ask me when I know them better.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
That I can burp like a man.
How has this changed your life?
It's making my dreams come true.
Do you have any lucky charms?
Bracelet - I'm going to wear it through the show.
Who are your heroes in life?
Grandma and Grandpa.
What's been your toughest obstacle in life?
When my grandma passed and family problems.
Do you think the audition process was fair?
Yes.
If you win, who will you thank first?
God, Grandma, Grandpa, family, friends and American Idol! |
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