Kellie Pickler Wants to Be Like Loretta Lynn, But …
Kellie Pickler performed an acoustic concert for select members of the music industry earlier this week in Nashville, and since I've never heard her in a quiet setting before, I decided to go. This may surprise some readers, because of my allegiance to Americana music and bluegrass, but I really like the way she sings. Especially in a low-key setting, there is no mistaking the traditional aspect of her vocals. But during this showcase, she kind of went off the rails. My perception is that she's still trying find the balance between being goofy and artistic, which I realize is a challenge all its own.
First I'll reiterate that she really is a remarkable vocalist. Backed by three members of her touring band, she delivered strong renditions of "Making Me Fall in Love Again" and Keith Whitley's "Don't Close Your Eyes." She raved about meeting Loretta Lynn at a fair in Canada, and told us Lynn wants to write songs with her. Pickler summed up the story (which she rarely does) by saying that if she's in the business long enough, she hopes that people will consider her as genuine in person as they do when she's onstage, just like Loretta Lynn.
However, I don't think Loretta would drop F-bombs in front of Opry management, or refer to her latest single as "Didn't Yo' Ass Know?!" And that's what happened at the showcase. Besides, everybody was kind of itching to leave, since the casual after-work showcase lasted well past 7 p.m. Yet, she still cracks me up, talking about how disappointed she was to find out that the wheel on The Price Is Right is made of cardboard, or that she expected to find trees and plants at Madison Square Garden. Oh, Kellie. ... Luckily, her music still leaves the biggest impression.
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Chalie says:
Great stuff.Thank you.Kelliepickler is great!Everyone please vote for kelliepickler on cmt powerpicks everymorning and for the top20 and so on.You all are great and kelliepickler loves you all and me and my friends love you all.Take care everyone.Thank you cmt!Have a great day all!
Sami says:
I think Kellie is cute and funny but I think she is just an average singer. I really think she missed her calling. I think she would have been a very stand up comedian. She would be a hoot!!!!
Sami says:
uh-oh I meant to say I think she would have been a very good standup comedian. Sorry.
Pooh Bear says:
She would be a hoot. Or a Hooter.
Sami says:
Pooh Bear-I think she could be both. I would go see her.
Old School says:
Thanks for reinforcing the old double stndard, Craig. If a male artist drops an F-bomb, no big deal.
But you’re right on about the vocals.
D says:
She will NEVER EVER come close to Loretta, I agree she is juat an ave singer at best
Craig Shelburne says:
Actually, Old School, you will notice that it bothers me when guys cuss too, as in this Chris Knight entry:
http://blog.cmt.com/2008-09-26/keep-your-cuss-words-to-yourself/
lea says:
She needs to get over herself and get some class. So over-rated, and sorry never compare to a great like Loretta Lynn.
Someone here mentioned Hooter..yup Hooter Girl, that’s it!
Redmaz says:
Americana fans are without a doubt some of the most educated, and open minded fans in any genre of music. I always learn something when talking to a fellow Americana Music fan. We share a common love for music, and not the hatred that spews from Mainstreamers. Chris Knight is an amazing singer/songwriter. I don’t care if he cusses or not. I’m an adult listening to adult music. I can handle it. This isn’t Kiddie Country.
ylewis says:
kellie is a great singer!!!! her vocals are fantastic!!!
she has a great personality and great with her Fans!!!!!
We love ya Kellie!!! keep it up girl your Fantastic!!!
nevermind the negative comments!!!! We absolutely Love ya!!!!
cine says:
I don’t think women should cuss in public, it shows no class, and not a good role model to the young girls.
I’m uncomfortable enough if the guys do it, but a young woman is really a turn off.
Walter says:
Kelliepickler is great.Kelliepickler is the sweetest person you can meet”I know ive met her 3 times and kelliepickler is a great singer.Please vote for kelliepickler on cmt powerpicks and for the top20 and everything and please also vote for mirandalambert.Take care you all.You all are great!have a great night all!
annie says:
Noone will ever touch Loretta Lynn but I love Kellie, she is just a young talented gal looking for something better than what she was dealt in early life…I hope she does make it big but she will have to change her vocabulary to do so, at least in the public eye….You Rock Kellie! and kudos to you for lovin’ and respecting your Grandma!
Sami says:
This girl lacks the talent to be anywhere as good as Loretta, Dolly, Faith, Martina, Carrie, Miranda, etc.. As I said before she is just an average singer. She is a role model to some girls and I think she should watch her language and should not have had a boob job. She should have been happy with what God gave her. It is sending the wrong message to girls. Go figure!!!
cine says:
I think that’s great that she respects her Grandma, but I don’t think she’s being fair to her own Mom. She has to walk in her Mom’s shoes to know what she went through.
Why can’t she forgive her, and help her Family, and stop being so selfish.
She only be- friends the ones that can help her get noticed, and will do what ever it takes to be noticed.
This is my opinion and I you don’t have to agree, but it’s all very obvious she is fake!
KatieD. says:
Honestly you can’t say Carrie has more potential in singing or even is a better singer than Kellie. I understand you love the old classic country music stars like Dolly and Loretta. Everyone does! But give me a break, this girl Kellie has potential that she is just starting to explore. Carrie sounds the same in all her singing with her high pitched voice, which I guess is a matter of preference. But Kellie has range, and a beautiful speaking and singing voice, and a more classic sound. Many people think she sounds like Dolly, and she is Still young and learning. She has had a rough childhood, and has grown an astonishing amount in JUST A YEAR. She also has the personality which will make her an artist that will grow and have longivity. She is not a drive- by artist, here today, gone tomro, which I honestly think Carrie and Taylor are examples of.
FAYE says:
Katie D.,I agree big time with you about Kellie,s singing and potential. Every thing that you said is so very true. I love Kellie Pickler,s music and truely beleive that this girl is here too stay and will be around for years too come. I love you Kellie Pickler!! So keep on putting out that great country music!!!! I,m your biggest country fan,and will always be here backing you up. You go girl !!!!
countrygiirl says:
Katie, it is Kellie that sings in a key too high for her voice. Carrie’s voice is full of tone and rich vibrato, which Kellie lacks. Granted, Kellie is much better than Taylor Swift, but to compare her to Carrie is ridiculous. The music industry knows I’m right, since they have awarded Carrie 6 BEST FEMALE VOCALIST AWARDS, not to mention the grammys. And she’s not “gone tomorrow”. She has a stage for life..does the Grand Ole Opry sound familiar?
Kellie needs to stop spitting out words when she sings…”you already had the BEST (the word best is spit out) years of your life”. She has potential, but she’s a long way off from the best.
ylewis says:
First of all Kellie didnt say she wanted to be Loretta Lynn
Or Sing like her! she said “saying that if she’s in the business long enough, she hopes that people will consider her as genuine in person as they do when she’s onstage, just like Loretta Lynn.”
Craig Shelburne quoted by saying “there is no mistaking the traditional aspect of her vocals.”
Kellie Pickler is a wonderful and great Singer!!!! she will be around along time!!! not only beacause she sings great but because she has a heart of gold!!she loves her fans!!! everyone makes mistakes cussing!!! she’ll be just fine!! she still is learning and is still fresh in the business. Again, We love you Kellie Pickler!!!!!!
Ron says:
I suspect many of those who don’t appreciate Kellie’s vocals are only familiar with her singles. I like them, but they don’t show what she can do as much as some other songs on her albums. Even then, I’d recommend some songs she did on Idol — like I’m the Only One or Walkin’ After Midnight — to introduce a newcomer to her voice. Also, her cover of Santa Baby for a Christmas album is a great example.
What I like most about Kellie is that she’s a quick study. She’s young and learning a lot very quickly. (She’ll probably learn to leave the f-bombs out of public speaking too.)
To compare her to legends, you’d have to consider what they were doing in their early 20’s, not to their lifetime body of work. I believe Kellie has what it takes to mature into a legend. She has the talent and loves the art of country music.
B says:
cine~~~Its apparent you were not raised by your grandparents while your parents (mother or father) went off and started a new life of their own and forgot their children. Take it from someone who knows, when your raised by your grandparents it gives you a whole new perspective on life and people I love my grandparents to death, and can not stand my biological parents. It takes a very uncaring and SELFISH person to walk away from your child and let a grandparent raise them. So I think you can take your comment and sit on it. YOU ROCK KELLIE
sissy says:
I agree with cine…Kellie is an opportunist, all well and good, but lacks the vocals. I also think you should give Family a chance and there’s a reason he Mom had to do what she did.
I think Kellie is the selfish one!
Always Right says:
The days of becoming a “legend” in country music are over. No new singer that has come out in the past 5-10 years will achieve that status.
Jack says:
I’m from the old days of country music and the likes of Loretta, Tammy, Dolly, Skeeter, and Dottie and they are the legends of female country singers, BUT this is now and the likes of Kellie, Carrie, Martina, and Miranda are taking over and will be the female legends of tomorrow. I love Kellie Pickler and see a long future for her in the business. She has one of the sweetest voices around today and the personality to go with it. You go Kellie, your fans love you!
cine says:
Kellie should not be in included on that list…you are soo wrong! She is getting by on sexy and dumb blonde act.
She is very outgoing and knows who to hang out with for promotion. Her voice is not what’s helping her career.
Kay says:
Great post Katie and I agree with everything you said.
Redmaz says:
Obviously most people on this blog listen to very little Country Music..
Carol Walsh says:
Follow your dream and be like Loretta if you want to,but stay away from all of that plastic surgery that makes her look like wax.
Lucky Girl Fan says:
What a great treat to see Kellie perform an acoustic concert where her supreme vocals were the star! Now you know why I and many country fans are huge Kellie fans and go to many of her concerts! I love how she sings! She’s an amazing vocalist and diverse singer! She can sing anything from the national anthem to country classics to Christmas songs to traditonal country to new country to pop/rock crossover and it all sounds fantastic! This remarkable vocalist deserves Female Vocalist of the Year and Top Female Vocalist nominations!!!!! She’s a better vocalist than many who have been nominated in years past and equal to some winners! Since Kellie is a such a great live and acoustic singer, her label should capture some acoustic and live performances and put them on her CD! I’d buy ‘em! I’m surprised she hasn’t performed CMT acoustic sessions and Crossroads yet!
As many times as Kellie has performed at the Opry, the staff and fans there love her and she sells out the place, Opry management knows this was a private industry event and she doesn’t drop the F-bomb on the Opry stage or at concerts. Just from her concerts I can tell she’s a perfectionist so maybe that’s why she cussed at herself when she misstated Elton John’s name. Here’s how another reviewer, USA Today’s Brian Mansfield (@usatodayidol), described it while twittering live from the same show:
“@therealpickler drops the f-bomb twice after accidentally
misstating Elton John’s name. Oops, make that three times.”
5:00 PM Aug 17th from Twitterrific
“And, yes, @therealpickler does know Elton John’s name. She just got flustered.”
5:01 PM Aug 17th from Twitterrific
As for “…or refer to her latest single as “Didn’t Yo’ Ass Know?!”
Why didn’t you mention that she was joking? As Brian’s review on the USA Today website mentioned, sometimes she writes fake song titles on her set lists to keep her band amused. Beats working for a boring boss and going to boring concerts! Besides, I thought CMT likes rappers? It’s OK for some artists to rap on the CMT Awards and for CMT to put Snoop Dogg and T-Pain videos on here but not for Kellie to joke about a fake rap title at a small private concert? Yo’ wazzup wit dat?
Thanks for the great review of Kellie’s singing! Fans have been raving about her outstanding vocals and concerts for over 3 years and it’s about time the industry started to catch on! :)
I can’t wait to see the video for Kellie’s new single “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You” on CMT and the website!
Last but not least, Kellie is also a great songwriter and the songs she writes are the best!
Real country, great singing, and great songs about real life. That’s Kellie Pickler.
Reviews of just a couple of songs from “Kellie Pickler: traditional country music on the upswing” Edward Lee, Jackson NJ Online:
“Don’t Close Your Eyes: (5/5) a perfectly traditional Country/Western ballad that brings Kellie’s subdued voice brilliantly to the front in a big Country way. A musical wish to rediscover love with your lover.”
“Somebody To Love Me (5/5!!!!!!): another pitch perfect performance from a voice that God made to sing big, big, and bigger Country ballads as Pickler sings about the human desire/need/want to save someone special in life. The song just cries out for a music video, complete with weeping violins.”
NotLuckyGirl says:
You could have shortened that post–People know better–I am not sure who you are trying to convince, maybe yourself?
Lucky Girl Fan says:
Sami says:
Posted: August 19th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I think Kellie is cute and funny but I think she is just an average singer.
If this were true then Craig, who was actually there, would not have said “I’ll reiterate that she really is a remarkable vocalist.” I’ve rarely if ever seen him say that about other singers. As Kellie has proven at every concert and many professional reviewers of her concerts said before, she’s far above average and one of the best singers! Kellie blows most singers away with the unique tone and beauty of her voice alone! Add her great range, flawless, pitch-perfect, oh-so-softly to mid to powerful pipes, traditional, new country and genre crossover diversity, expert delivery and rare ability to convey emotion and make the audience feel what she’s feeling, and she can’t be beat!
Sami says:
Posted: August 19th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
This girl lacks the talent to be anywhere as good as Loretta, Dolly, Faith, Martina, Carrie, Miranda, etc..
Wrong again. If this were true then Dolly would not have asked Kellie to sing a duet with her live at her rare Nashville concert, and they sounded great together! Nor would Carrie and Miranda have said they’d like to tour with Kellie. She’s just as great as and perfectly fits into the group of great singers you named! Ha!
countrygiirl says:
Posted: August 20th, 2009 at 6:04 am
Katie, it is Kellie that sings in a key too high for her voice.
Another fan of another Idol knocking Kellie’s singing. Tsk tsk. Kellie does not sing too high for her voice at all, so you are wrong. She’s a soprano who was born to sing the high notes! Over 3 years ago when she sang and nailed Reba’s “Fancy” on Idol, legend Kenny Rogers, who has sung #1 hit duets with Dolly, said to Kellie, “Your money is the high notes you know, that’s what’s gonna make it work for you.” By the way Kellie is about the only one who sang country songs on Idol, giving huge exposure to country music and bringing many new fans to the genre! Reba herself said she liked how Kellie sang Fancy, and now Kellie performs on the same stages as Reba! Neat how that worked out!
NotLuckyGirl says:
Posted: August 20th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
You could have shortened that post–People know better–I am not sure who you are trying to convince, maybe yourself?
The facts speak for themselves and there are so many more I did not include, so no I could have lengthened that post. Right, people know better than to listen to fans of others posting bull! You could have just not posted! Ha!
The naysayers on here are just fans of other artists and Idols trying to put Kellie down. We know whose fans are always trolling the blogs knocking singing of other female artists don’t we, especially when it comes to knocking the only other best Idol country singer! Mmmmmm hmmmmm yes we do! So obvious! I’m sorry you are so bored while Kellie is always working hard to gain more industry attention like she deserves, and she’s everywhere and her fans are enjoying the ride! I can’t wait to see her host and perform Best Days of Your Life in true superstar fashion on CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock on the 31st, and later this fall watch her help build a new home for a family in need and go on her third USO tour! My advice is to sit back, relax and enjoy watching the cream rise to the top!
cine says:
hope she doesn’t wear the black leather number with a whip, when she does perform.
You really are a fan and with hight hopes..hmmm!
The writer of this a post is young man…hmmm.
Remember Simon’s words..”you are little minx”!
I’m sorry, but there a lot of people that seen right through her since Idol. It’s hard to think of her as “super star”!
Oh and her choice of boyfriends…hmmm…Kid Rock???
I could go on and on with some more facts like your long post, but don’t really care for spammers!
Lucky Girl Fan says:
Since you don’t like spammers “cine” then stop spamming this blog with bull and personal attacks! People see right through your fake posts! Fact: Kellie is a superstar and as CMT Insider reported she never dated Kid Rock! Kid was so impressed with her singing that he asked her to sing the Picture duet with him on their USO tour and another big concert, and the crowds loved it! He also sang Picture with 2 other great country singers, Miranda and Martina, as everyone will soon see on the CMA Music Festival show! Kid knows who the best singers are when he hears them! Sorry you don’t! Good luck getting anyone to believe the nonsense you post! Ha!
cine says:
sorry LGF spammers are the ones with long boring post.
as far as Kid… “birds of a feather flock together”!
I don’t care who you worship, I’m just stating my opinion, that’s what blogs are for.
Good Luck with your post getting good responses also!
I don’t care if mine do, I just get annoyed over fake talent being promoted.
Lucky Girl Fan says:
Long posts = truth! Can’t handle it? Spammers are the ones trolling on every Taylor and Kellie blog, changing names to post the same small-minded jr. high insults over and over and over! Funny you say you don’t need responses because you change names to post again, repeat and agree with yourselves! Ha!
CarrieFan says:
i like her personality i think she is very cute and funny she has a down to earth sweet charm about her….but im so sorry to disapoint any pickler fans but her singing is mediocre and not the best vocal ability.
CarrieFan says:
she has charisma and a lot of potential to grow and im actually rooting for her !!
cine says:
LGF…now your using the name CARRIEFAN…to supoort your post? That’s really rude to bring Carrie into this!~!
countrygiirl says:
I’ve missed a lot here. I refuse to read novels on a comment board. I still maintain she sings too high. Often sounds screeching. And THAT doesn’t matter who you compare her with. Can’t anyone make an honest comment without someone trying to compare (HA)?
Robin says:
Ok - So, much to respond to on this blog, but I’ll try to shorten it to responding to themes.
Kellie is a really good singer who picks pretty good songs (and some really great songs - I love “Lucky Girl”). She is a hoot to watch and listen too. I think she has alot of potential and I see her stinking around country music for the long haul. She’s not nearly as talented as Carrie as some rants back and forth have stated, but there are only a handful of singers that are (Martina, Reba, LeAnn).
But, my favorite artists include great singers/storytellers (like Carrie) and pretty good singers with a “different/unique” voice that is pleasant to listen to and are good storytellers. I love Brad Paisley and while he is a really good singer, I wouuldn’t call him great. He is my favorite male artist out there right now and I don’t care if his voice could be better. I think his unique vocals, his songs and his good voice make him an artist I like alot. Kellie is the same. Not a perfect voice, but I good one and I like her songs. While I like Taylor Swift as a person and a teen performer/influence, I think her songs are one dimensional and boring and her vocals could not be classified as good (she sings through her noise and it annoys me like Rascal Flatts). Miranda Lambert, really good, unique voice with freakn’ fantastic songs and I love her brooty attitude.
Robin says:
Seperately I’ll address the snooty comments about how Kellie feels about her mother.
Cine - She respects her Grandma because her grandmother was what her mother should have been. Enough said. You have no idea if she’s being fair to her mother because YOU didn’t live her life. You have to walk in her shoes to know what Kellie went through. “Judge not”. Kellie actually had to live with her mothers choices. I cannot believe someone can actually defend a child abuser. She should be able to deal with the abuse that went on in her life at the hands of her mother her own way. An abused child having nothing to do with the abuser is NOT being selfish. It is being self sufficient. Kellie’s mother has to deal with the problem SHE created as the adult. If I fled from an abusive man, you can sure as heck believe my daughter would have been by my side (number 1), (number 2) if I left because I felt it was the safest thing for my child, then when I did come back to get her, I wouldn’t abuse her and have a judge remove her from my custody. Abusers should go to jail, not get pitty from anyway.
Redmaz says:
To Robin, do you listen to any of today’s Country Music other than Pop? Just wondering how much Country Music you actually listen to. Your focus seems quite narrow…but I could be wrong. However I do like the part where you said “I see her stinking around country music for the long haul” However she’s only recognized in about 10% of today’s total country music scene,(as is Paisley, Underwood, RF, and Swift), so she can’t stink it up too bad, or at least not any worse than it is already.
Kate says:
Kellie doesn’t really have a clue as to ‘who’ or ‘what’ she is…when she finds herself, she’ll be able to move forward.
Kellie’s voice is not her strength…her pitch is so high she sometimes sounds like she’s on helium
Loretta Lynn and Dolly are not in my estimation and by today’s competition great vocalists but they are great song writers..
For those who think of Kellie as a ’superstar’..I’m glad she has fans who think that way it’s always great boost to one’s ego…but in reality the stats show that a ’superstar’ she is not…
sissy says:
Brava Kate, you summed it up perfectly!
She started out trying to be like Dolly…had the personality, but not the voice. Then she starts to copy everything Carrie was into, becoming a vegetarian, then into pets, then into fashion and using the same designers as Carrie. Move to Tenn. buy a House, tour Bus…wow, she really does act like superstar.
I must say though she knows who to hang out with to get noticed! She realy needed to concentrate on her vocals first, then go for the stardom! Well, I personally can’t watch her perform, but she is very lucky to have the fans that stick by her. Please, people don’t try to compare her with the ones that have the real talent, it’s a real insult to them.
KKH says:
And Here comes the Carrie fan’s. What would a blog be without the hate from Carrie fan’s marked all over it. No wonder I can’t stand the girl anymore. I loved what Reba said to PEOPLE.com that she likes a lot of what Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler are doing, and predicts long-lasting careers for both. I just wonder if the same can be said about Carrie, With the fan’s she has. I used to like Carrie, but now I could care less if the earth opened up and she fell in. Thanks to her fan’s. You think she’s the best. The best can be replaced. And for sure when they have fan’s like Carrie fans. But then she already has been. Taylor replaced her. :) That’s my girl..
Lucky Girl Fan says:
cine says:
Posted: August 20th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
LGF…now your using the name CARRIEFAN…to supoort your post? That’s really rude to bring Carrie into this!~!
I don’t know what you’re reading or doing but you don’t make any sense. Sorry to disappoint you and I like Carrie but I would never associate with her fans that talk bad about other artists on the blogs. The way some fans act is a disgrace. So you don’t like other singers, it’s no excuse to go on every blog about them and post it multiple times.
Obviously “CarrieFan” is not me and is supporting your posts, so try again. Her post sounds like you or one of the other Carrie fans that changes names all the time. Funny you say it’s rude to bring Carrie into this since a few of her fans are the first ones to do it on every Kellie and Taylor blog. Stay on Carrie’s blogs and you will be happier! I thought Carrie’s singing was enough to satisfy all her fans, guess not for some. She can’t even take a week off for vacation without some of you griping about it on her fan boards. I’d be ashamed.
Lucky Girl Fan says:
Robin says:
Posted: August 21st, 2009 at 8:03 am
Kellie is a really good singer who picks pretty good songs (and some really great songs - I love “Lucky Girl”).
Kellie also WRITES great songs. She wrote about half her songs and they are the best! She’s just as talented as everyone you mentioned and she’s a great singer/songwriter/storyteller with a different/unique voice. It’s exactly why I love her singing.
All the doubters might want to check Reba’s new interview:
“At 54 years old, with more than three decades of her music career to look back on, Reba McEntire stays current by keeping up with what the younger gals in the music business are up to. She tells PEOPLE.com that she likes a lot of what Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler are doing, and predicts long-lasting careers for both.”
I agree 100% with your post about Kellie’s grandmother and mother. I can’t believe anyone would judge Kellie on that and it’s none of their business but I can’t believe most of the junk the same people post to bash her.
Lucky Girl Fan says:
Kate says:
Posted: August 21st, 2009 at 8:47 am
Kellie doesn’t really have a clue as to ‘who’ or ‘what’ she is…when she finds herself, she’ll be able to move forward.
Another Carrie fan and regular jr. high-level basher on the Kellie blogs. YOU don’t have a clue! Kellie’s voice is her #1 strength and it’s why I’m a fan! I also love her songwriting!
Dolly’s not a great vocalist? She has 7 Grammys and 42 nominations, 3 AMAs, 10 CMAs including Female Vocalist of the Year. She’s one of just 5 females to win CMA Entertainer of the Year! She’s an Opry member, Country Music Hall of Fame member and has Kennedy Center Honors! In the early years of her career she had the same trouble Kellie has with getting more industry attention.
Loretta’s not a great vocalist? She has 4 Grammys, 7 AMAs, 10 ACMs, 8 CMAs including Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year, Opry member, Country Music Hall of Fame member and has Kennedy Center Honors!
These women have made great music for decades! I don’t know if the same holds true on your planet but here on earth they are LEGENDS and ICONS of country music! They are some of best singers and songwriters in the history of music! So to say they aren’t great vocalists is a joke and disgrace! Maybe it makes you feel better about your favorite?
Lucky Girl Fan says:
Kate says:
For those who think of Kellie as a ’superstar’..I’m glad she has fans who think that way it’s always great boost to one’s ego…but in reality the stats show that a ’superstar’ she is not…
What makes you think only her fans know she’s a superstar? Try reading some professional articles and you will see they say the same thing. Maybe you just can’t handle it because you don’t like Kellie getting attention. Even the CMA says she’s a superstar! She performed on the same big stages with other superstars at the awards shows, Opry, and CMA Fest. Who won CMT Awards Performance of the Year for the best superstar performance on the CMA Awards over all the other superstars who performed? Kellie Pickler.
“Country Music Association: SUPERSTAR LINEUP FOR ABC TV SPECIAL ANNOUNCED!
SUPERSTAR LINEUP FOR ABC TV SPECIAL ANNOUNCED!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 10:59am
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 21, 2009
SUPERSTARS TAKE THE STAGE AND GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THEIR FANS AT “CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY’S NIGHT TO ROCK” MONDAY, AUGUST 31, ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK
Performers include Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, Julianne Hough, Jamey Johnson, The Judds, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, John Rich, Darius Rucker, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, and Zac Brown Band”
I can’t wait to see this!
Lucky Girl Fan says:
sissy says:
Posted: August 21st, 2009 at 9:10 am
She started out trying to be like Dolly…had the personality, but not the voice. Then she starts to copy everything Carrie was into, becoming a vegetarian, then into pets, then into fashion and using the same designers as Carrie. Move to Tenn. buy a House, tour Bus…wow, she really does act like superstar.
OK “sissy” you’re wrong again. No, Kellie said Dolly is her idol. She has “the voice” and sounds similar to Dolly although no one has the same voice as Dolly. She copies Carrie? Hahaha are you back in jr. high? Let’s see, Shania was a vegetarian long before Carrie so going by your thinking Carrie copied her. I hate to break the news to you but there are millions of vegetarians in this big old world, and like many of them Kellie became a vegetarian for health reasons and concerns about animal welfare based on her own research, so Carrie had nothing to do with it. They are just friends with things in common.
No artists had pets or nice clothes before Carrie? Kellie and Carrie share some of the same best designers because they are superstars who deserve the best, those designers’ clothes look great on them, and the best designers want the best superstars to wear their designs on the red carpets and awards shows! It’s great advertising. You probably think Carrie invented vegetarianism, pets, fashion, housing, the wheel and the internet too! haha! Most country stars live around Nashville because they need to as it’s the epicenter of country music. Every big star who tours has a tour bus, did Carrie invent those too? Some also have private jets. Kellie wrote 10 songs and she didn’t copy Carrie or anyone there either.
sissy says:
Posted: August 21st, 2009 at 9:10 am
I must say though she knows who to hang out with to get noticed! She realy needed to concentrate on her vocals first, then go for the stardom! Well, I personally can’t watch her perform, but she is very lucky to have the fans that stick by her. Please, people don’t try to compare her with the ones that have the real talent, it’s a real insult to them.
Since Kellie is a superstar she hangs out with other superstars, and because she has the real talent they want to write, sing, and tour with her!
Robin says:
KKH - It’s Taylor fans that have a problem. I happen to like Carrie and Kellie and alot more people than that. Don’t like Taylor musically because she can’t sing or write music. But, I still don’t see anything wrong with her being in this industry doing what she does for the teen set.
Isn’t that enough or do people have to worship her? I like a TON of people including Carrie. Taylor fans like no one but Taylor because she’s not her fans don’t listen to country music.
Robin says:
Lucky Girl Fan - I don’t think Kellie’s a great vocalist. I’m not sure that anyone can really support that, BUT I still love her voice and her music. I know she writes music, but like Carrie, I think she’s still learning that craft and the meat of the music is coming from the professionals. I think she and Carrie will start getting alot better on their own though because they do practice and work with great teachers.
Ruth says:
Kelliepickelr is great!Kelliepickler is a great singer.Kelliepickler shows much love for the fans all the time.Kelliepickler is great with the kids.We have met kelliepickler 3 times and kelliepickler is the sweetest person you can meet.Also kelliepickler and carrieunderwood and taylorswift are all best friends who get along great!Kelliepickler never says anything bad about anyone and kelliepickler is doing what she loves to do”To sing and entertain.Kelliep has overcome alot in life and kelliepickler is a perfect role model for the kids and its great too how friend dolly parton takes kelliep under her wings and all the country singers love kelliepickler and we do to.Also thank you cmt for showing kelliepickler videos.Take care all!Have a great weekend all!
cine says:
Wow…Lucky Girl Fan, you really are a protective fan!
I guess someone has to…lol.
Redmaz says:
Still waiting for a reply from “Robin”. Thanks
countryiscool says:
Love Kellie, AND Carrie. Why does there need to be a choice, or competition? Are we not allowed to love more than ONE artist? I appreciate each artist for their individual sound, style, interpretation of music, and their personalities. I think the FANS are the problem, insisting one is better than the other. Enjoy your choice and allow others to have theirs (what a concept).
Saw Kellie in concert, she’s great, funny, vocals right on. I love Carrie too.
Jeff says:
Hi.Kelliepickler is great!Kelliepickelr is a great singer.Kelliepickler always shows love for the fans.Kelliepickler is a real sweetheart who does alot for everyone she can!Also its great how all the country music singers love kelliepickler!Its great how Kelliepickelr fans do not bash other artist!Thumbs up to the kelliep fans and to kelliep.Depsite het upbringing Kelliepickler is the sweetest person you can meet.Also its great how Kelliepickler and carrieunderwood and taylorswift are all best friends who get along and there is no comeptition between them and Its great how loretta lynn and dolyP and many other want to work with and help kelliepickler out.Also we have seen kelliep with the kids and kelliepickler is great with the kids.Kelliep is first class all the way!Take care everyone.You all are great!Please vote kelliep.Have a great weekend all!Also thank you cmt for showing kelliep videos.
Kate says:
KKH
Well well the pot is calling the kettle black!
Words are cheap depending on the day of the week anyone can have ’superstar’attached to their names…the stats prove otherwise…the stats meaning chart stats, record sales stats..nominations and wins stats, concert headlining stats, etc. etc. etc.
I am well aware of Dolly’s and Loretta’s well deserved accomplishments and it is my opinion that they weren’t great vocalists…Were they superstars..of course and the stats prove it.
I don’t need anyone or anything to feel good about my favorites, they would be my favorites with or without awards
No I am not a fan of kellie’s voice never have been from AI days…but I do wish her success. I just don’t believe she has achieved superstar status and I’m pretty sure Kellie herself would agree with that estimations.
countrygiirl says:
KKH if you think Taylor is more talented than Carrie (remember 6 BEST FEMALE VOCALIST AWARDS), then that speaks to your credibility. Your posts mean nothing.
KKH says:
I’m just stating facts. Carrie may of received the awards in the past. But Taylor will now. And I’m not bashing Carrie, I don’t have to. You fan’s bashing other artist is a bash to Carrie all on it’s own. I use to be one of her biggest fans. And I bet I’m not the only one. Keep pushing fans away by bashing other artist they like. And see how long Carrie last.In Fact why am I wasting my time, even talking about Carrie. Cause now I can enjoy many different artist. Who fan’s don’t hate all the time.
cine says:
That’s just an excuse to blame Carrie for her fan’s actions. A real Fan would not let anything stand in the way of supporting them.
We all have the right to enjoy who we want, and it’s not bashing it’s just stating an opinion.
Kate says:
KKH
was probably never a fan of Carrie…her tastes tend towards mainstream not country and of course TAylor is not country well maybe in name only…however
It’s interesting that Taylor is always credited as being the sole writer of her songs on her albums but in fact someone named Rose appears pretty frequently as a co-writer as do other writers…fancy that…
must give credit where credit is due and Taylor is in fact the lone writer on a number of songs some of which have done well on the charts…
Yes I expect Taylor may win some ‘industry’ awards this year as her album and songs have done well on the charts…but some awards I suspect she will never/shouldn’t win…
.. you must be very young and naive to think Miss Carrie is done winning awards..
Walter says:
Hi.Im sorry i had to go off in that last post.Kelliepickler is a great singer.Kelliepickler does so many great things for sooo many people and kelliep does not ask anything from them in return.Includdingkelliep help build a home for a family that has some handy capped people and who had lost their home.Also kelliep does so much for the military!Its great also how all the country artist love kelliepickler and support her!Its great how people like miss Loretta Lynn and miss Doly Parton want to help kelliep out.Also thank you to bradpaisley and sugarland and taylorswift and rascal flatts for taking kelliep out on tour with you all!Also thank you to all the fans who vote for kelliepickler for cmt powerpicks and for the top20 and for everything!Kelliepickler apreciates it!I do to.Its great how kelliepickler and carrieunderwood and taylorswift are best freinds who get along great!Kelliepickler loves all the fans!You all are great!Also kelliep loves cmt.Love and peace to all!Take care everyone.Please vote for kelliepickler.Have a great day all!
Mandy Lynn says:
Liz Rose writes the songs for Swift. She won songwriting awards for the songs Tim McGraw and TOMG. She writes others for Swift too.
Lucky Girl Fan says:
Robin says:
Posted: August 21st, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Lucky Girl Fan - I don’t think Kellie’s a great vocalist. I’m not sure that anyone can really support that, BUT I still love her voice and her music.
The fact that Kellie is a great vocalist is already widely supported among those who have heard her sing live at concerts and that number is probably near or over 2 million by now. There is no better way to judge vocals than hearing a singer live in concert, so it’s good to read the professional concert reviews from the critics who go to concerts all the time. Kellie gets great vocal, song, and performance reviews on every big tour she does and the concerts she headlines. Let’s see what some recent professional reviews said about her vocals:
“This may surprise some readers, because of my allegiance to Americana music and bluegrass, but I really like the way she sings. Especially in a low-key setting, there is no mistaking the traditional aspect of her vocals.”
“First I’ll reiterate that she really is a remarkable vocalist. Backed by three members of her touring band, she delivered strong renditions of “Making Me Fall in Love Again” and Keith Whitley’s “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”"
-Craig Shelburne, CMT writer and concert reviewer. This was an acoustic set in a quiet setting so there was far more vocal than music and he could hear every nuance loud and clear.
“Treven Wisz, 21, of Kronenwetter, said that he enjoys Pickler’s music and has been a fan of hers since her time on “Idol.”
“From watching ‘Idol,’ I knew she had a great voice. Her songs are all really catchy, and she can really belt out the notes,” said Wisz, who was looking forward to hearing “Rocks Instead of Rice,” a song from Pickler’s most recent album.
“You can tell she truly appreciates her fans getting her to where she’s at and that she doesn’t take things for granted,” he said. “It’s refreshing to see a big star with traits like that.”"
-”Country star Kellie Pickler dazzles sold-out crowd” Dan Richter, Wausau Daily Herald, August 8, 2009
“Kellie Pickler chose the first song of the night just right as “Best Days of Your Life,” which described what Katie Falk, 15, and her cousin Stephanie Falk, 14, were going through during the concert as their favorite country artist belted out tune after tune pitch perfect before the fairgrounds-bursting crowd of more than 10,000.”
““Rocks Instead of Rice,” “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful” and “Don’t You Know How Much I Love You” came pumping out of the songstress in rapid fire, exciting the crowd of 8 to 80.”
-”It was Pickler-mania,‘American Idol’ star wows grandstand” Scott Schmeltzer, Albert Lea Tribune, Friday, August 7, 2009
“Kellie Pickler opened for Swift, a choice that complimented both.
Pickler got the crowd energized with her first song, “Best Days of Your Life,” a top-charting hit currently on country radio that she co-wrote with Swift.
Pickler, known for her more glamorous-side, wore a black tank top, jeans and fashion boots.
The show was more about her singing and ability to command the crowd than being glamorous, though.”
“Pickler’s energy never faltered throughout her performance.
She really got the crowd’s attention with her rendition of her idol’s, Dolly Parton, hit “9 to 5.”
People of all ages were clapping along.
She even slowed the show down with her song “I Wonder” and still captivated the audience’s attention.
It’s no wonder that she was an “American Idol” finalist, she certainly has the ability to project her voice and did a much better job of it than Julianne Hough did when opening for George Strait on Saturday.”
-”Taylor Swift/Kellie Pickler CFD Night Show Review” Wyoming Tribune Eagle entertainment reporter Karen Cotton, July 24, 2009
“Her opening acts were the upcoming band, Gloriana, and former “American Idol” contestant, Kellie Pickler. I was impressed as they warmed up the crowd for Swift. Who knew that they could sing better than what you hear from others on the radio?”
-”FLIPSIDE: Talented Taylor Swift wows sold-out Charleston crowd” The Charleston Gazette, July 24, 2009
“There were no red high heels in sight… but Kellie Pickler oozed her trademark southern charm and easily filled the Craven valley with her big voice Friday night.
Dressed down in a white T-shirt, black pants and knee-high riding boots, the petite Pickler delivered a simple set that was free of frills, but full of heart.”
“Soon into her set, Pickler proved that her American Idol Top 10 finish in 2006 was just a springboard for a well-deserved career on the country stage. Pickler showed she has a stronger voice than her records suggest, which she proved over and over with songs like “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind” and “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful.”"
-”Review: Kellie Pickler charms Craven crowd” Erin Harde, The Leader-Post, July 11, 2009
Also thousands of people have posted comments on her myspace and twitter saying she’s a great vocalist. Just a couple from today:
“Jason
Aug 22 2009 12:43 AM
Just wanted you to know that you are awesome that God has blessed you with a great voice and you use it well! Keep rock’n”
“@therealpickler Kellie Pickler is oficially the most amazing singer/person i have ever seen in my entire life. just thot id put it out there”
So thousands of unbiased people say she’s a great vocalist, which far outweighs the few biased fans of others here knocking her. I guess the industry and many awards voters are slower to catch on because most people within the industry have not been to her concerts. Since CMA Female Vocalist of the Year is supposed to be based on vocal performances, she deserves nominations more than anyone who hasn’t been nominated.
Kellie has the best concerts and brings many new fans to country, as a quick look at comments posted on her myspace after every concert shows:
“Godsmacker
Aug 22 2009 5:32 AM
Just saw your show at the Illinois State Fair, my first country concert. You was amazing and James Otto was good too. It was my daughters first concert ever and she loved it too.”
“Lovin Life ~n~ Chillin
Aug 22 2009 4:00 AM
Hello Kelly!!OMG!!Your show tonight in Springfield Il. rocked….You were AWESOME!!!Looking forward to meeting you, one lucky day. Thanks again for a rockin show tonight!A Fan n Friend.”
“Samantha (Sunshine) (Slammer) Sammi
Aug 22 2009 3:13 AM
Just Got Back From Seeing You In Springfield, You Were AWESOME!!!”
Kate, my definition of a superstar is based on talent, music, concerts, and what country fans say and do, not just stats. Here’s some numbers for you though:
Since Carrie’s debut in 2005, Kellie’s sales rank in the top 3 of all new country artists and she has more radio hits than every new female artist except Taylor. So except for Taylor, no female artist whose career started after Carrie’s has better stats than Kellie, and just one male artist or group has better stats. That’s because Kellie is one of the most talented newer artists in country music. She has many awards nominations and wins and deserves more but like I said she’s just starting to get more industry attention. She can’t help that she didn’t get the attention she deserved before and if she did her stats would be a lot higher.
KELLIE PICKLER BREAKS ATTENDANCE RECORD IN ALBERT LEA, MN
10,000 + Crowd Forces Fair To Close Gates Early
ALBERT LEA, MN – As they say, records are meant to be broken, even if they take decades. With rain looming, officials with the Freeborn County Fair decided to move singer-songwriter Kellie Pickler’s show up an hour to ensure the performance and even with that last minute move, Pickler still had more fans than the venue would hold.
In fact, the gates to the grandstand had to be closed 15 minutes prior to her set due to the SRO crowd. Bill Magann with Variety Attractions said, “Kellie Pickler had a capacity crowd at Albert Lea, MN last night. Largest in my 34 years here!” In the fair’s 126 years of existence, Pickler’s show had the highest grossing box office receipts in its history.”
S says:
KKH…You know darn well that Kellie fans are the ones that talk bad about Carrie and other artists. The things that you all do is exactly what you accuse Carrie fans and others of doing. I think alot of the hate is actually from Kellie fans posing as Carrie fans because you are so jealous of any artist that is more successful than Kellie. Carrie fans are not jealous of anything Kellie does. Why would they be? She is not a threat to Carrie at all. You think by trying to make people think bad about Carrie fans, that it will make Kellie look better. You are not fooling anyone with your accusations. I think you need to remember Carrie won AI…not Kellie. Instead of talking about Kellie..you take every opportunity to run down Carrie. That is why alot of people don’t support Kellie…because of her fans like you! But then maybe you really don’t care since Taylor is really your girl!
Oh and btw, Reba sent Carrie a beautiful crystal vase when she won Entertainer of the Year so I would say Reba and Carrie are just fine!
KKH says:
I’m sure everyone can read the blogs. When a blog is added with the name of Taylor or Kellie, You Carrie fan’s are the first to jump on it, with your hate. And I’m sure no one is blind to that fact. And yes you fan’s are jealous, if anyone take just a grain of attention away from Carrie, You fan’s start with the hate. And Taylor and Kellie happen to be the one’s doing it right now. Saying Kellie fan’s sign in as Carrie fan’s to hate on Kellie is the dumbest thing I ever heard of, nice try though. I may not be a fan of Carrie’s at this time. But I don’t have to go around hating on the Girl. Or anyone else for that matter. I have better things to do. Like enjoy the music of not only my favorite. But all the wonderful artist out there. And be thankful, that I’m able to choose between so many different artist. And not have to just listen to one.. If you want to stay in the sandbox and play go right ahead. But I’m stepping out of it. People don’t need us to tell them who to like or dislike, They are big enough to choose on their own.. And even if some are easy turned away to an artist by the mind games of a few hater’s. The music will always brings them back :)
Ruth says:
Hi.Thank you to all who love kelliepickler.Kelliepickler loves all the fans and all the country artist love kelliepickler so its great!Its great alos how legends like doly parton and loretta lynn want to help kelliepickler oit and kelliepickler is doing what she loves best to sing!Also Despite what she had to go through growing up kelliepickler is the sweetest person you can meet.We have met kelliep 3 times so we know and we have seen kelliepickler around the kids and kelliepickler is great with the kids.Kelliepickler is a great singer but better yet kelliepickler is sweet and kelliepickler has the best personality we have seen.Kelliep is usually happy and bubbly!Everyone please vote for kelliepickler on the top20 and for cmt powerpicks when kelliep is on powerpicks and for everything!Thank you all!You all are great!Take care all!Also thank you cmt for showing kelliep videos!Have a great day all!
countrygiirl says:
KKH, do you honestly think the handful of fans lost on a message board are going to affect anything? Carrie doesn’t need fans like you.
And to thing that it’s only Carrie fans who don’t care for Taylor and Kelly is ridiculous. You taylor fans are something else.
Michael says:
All THIS TALK ABOUT THIS CHICK IS SICK OK THERE WILL NEVER AND LET ME REPEAT NEVER BE ANOTHER LORETTA LYNN EVER LORETTA HAS PAVED THE WAY FOR DOLLY TAMMY AND THE REST OF THESE NEW STARS DOLLY STARTED IN 1967 TAMMY STARTED IN 1966 LORETTA FIRST RECORD DEAL 1959 IN 1960 HER CARRER TOOK OFF 50 YEARS IS A LONG TIME AND STILL GOING STRONG WITH SOLD OUT CROWDS YOU DONT GET A BETTER HOUSE HOLD NAME IN THIS COUNTRY WITH OUT THE LIKES OF LORETTA LYNN DOLLY AND TAMMY BOTH GIVE CREDIT TO LORETTA KITTY WELLS DOTTIE WEST JEAN SHEPARD THOSE ARE THE OLDIES THAT WILL REMAIN ALIVE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME THE NEW CHICKS AND GENTELMEN DONT EVEN SOUND COUNTRY LOL THEY SOUND POP MIX OR ROCK ITS PRETTY SAD YOU HAVE TO GET A BOOB JOB TO IMPRESS OTHER BE CAREFULL BECAUSE THEY COULD POP AND YOULL BE IN TROUBLE LMAO
jimp says:
So that the ‘picture’ of a performing artist is complete:
Who is the guitarist shown in Craig Shelbourne’s Kellie Pickler aticle photo?
I’ve noticed this person backs many excellent performers, and without these type of musicains, most star performers would not sound as good as they do.