An Interview with Kellie Pickler

She was Voted Off Idol but She is Making it Big in the Country Charts

Kellie Pickler is a native of Albemarle, N.C. She was born June 28 1986. She competed on American Idol in 2006. Before appearing on Idol Kellie Pickler was a roller-skating waitress at the local Sonic. Although she did not win, Kellie did sign a major label record deal with BNA Records and 19 Recordings. Her album, Small Town Girl, was released on Oct. 31, 2006, and entered the Billboard country albums chart at No. 1. Her first single, "Red High Heels," has continued its way up the chart on into 2007. Kellie Pickler is the best-selling new solo country artist of 2006, her CDSmall Town Girl became gold and on Jan 18thKellie Pickler was surprised on national television when she was presented with a gold album plaque during her appearance on ABC's show The View.

The View co-host Rosie O'Donnell has said that the show tried to get Dolly Parton to give Kellie the plaque, but the timing could not be worked out to make this happen. Kellie said, "This is awesome! It reinforces that my dreams are becoming a reality."

Kellie Pickler's bubbly TV presence has led to work as a red carpet correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno where she got to interview several celebrity's on the red carpet. Kellie will tour with Brad Paisley in 2007.

20th Century Fox and 19 Television are currently working on a situational comedy that will be starring Kellie Pickler as a naïve small-town Southern girl who discovers her biological father is the state's governor. Today I spoke with Kellie Pickler on the phone for a brief interview. Here is the conversation we had.

What song on the CD was the most fun for you?

The most fun, oh gosh they were all great for me. Umm I love "Red High Heels" of course because it's kind of like my girls anthem. And I love shoes so that's always fun to sing about (laughing). "Things that Never Cross a Mans Mind" is probably one of my favorite upbeat tempo songs because it is just a sassy song, and it's a fun song.

What song on the CD is your favorite?

Didn't you Know How Much I Loved You? That's my favorite one.

I let Kellie know we have the CD and like every song on the CD. She enthusiastically replied

Thanks!!