Since her feature on American Idol in 2006, the multi-talented Kellie Pickler has gone from strength to strength. Her chart-topping albums have earned her a slew of awards and accolades and she even branched out into acting. So what is this incredible artist doing now? Let’s find out!
Early Life and Career
Before delving into Kellie Pickler’s current ventures, let us take a moment to explore her beginnings. Born in 1986, she was raised by her grandparents from Albemarle, North Carolina, and exposed to music at an early age. She began performing locally soon after discovering her interest in singing and quickly gained recognition amongst the local community for her talent!
When Kellie auditioned for the 5th season of American Idol in 2005, she quickly captured everyone’s hearts and became an instant favorite. Although she didn’t win the show, her talent did not go unnoticed. She signed a recording contract shortly after and released her debut album Small Town Girl in 2006 to immense success; it reached number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart!
Kellie’s Career Today
Having released her debut album, Kellie Pickler has been actively pursuing her musical dreams while also dabbling in other forms of entertainment. Here’s what she’s accomplished lately that deserves a pat on the back.
New Music
In 2013, Kellie Pickler released her acclaimed album The Woman I Am. It was a collection of some of the singer’s most meaningful and intimate tracks to date; think “Closer to Nowhere” or “Selma Drye.” Since then, fans have been eagerly anticipating what she’ll come out with next – and it looks like they won’t have long to wait!
Acting
From her music to the silver screen, Kellie Pickler has made a name for herself in both entertainment spheres. In 2013 she got her first taste of acting on the hit show 90210 and since then has been featured in several films such as The Best Days of Your Life (2013) and Christmas at Graceland (2017). She continues to prove that barriers are meant to be broken!
Reality TV
Kellie Pickler is an experienced reality TV star who, together with her husband Kyle Jacobs, captivated audiences for four seasons on the popular CMT show I Love Kellie Pickler. In addition to this smash hit show, she has further displayed her talent as a contestant across several other shows such as Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Family Feud.
Philanthropy
Not only is Kellie Pickler a talented singer, but she has also shown her commitment to helping those in need. Throughout the years, Pickler has worked with several charitable foundations such as USO, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and American Red Cross. In 2015 even more incredibly, she traveled all the way to Afghanistan along with her husband for an exclusive performance for United States troops stationed there – what an inspiring gesture!
Final Thoughts
Kellie Pickler’s musical journey began on American Idol, however, she has now blossomed into an all-around entertainer who is widely recognized and admired. She consistently adds her own flair and originality to each of her performances; whether it be singing, acting, or engaging in charity work. Despite having been absent from the music scene for a while now, fans are eagerly anticipating what she will come up with next – they just can’t wait!
