kellie pickler

American Idol has helped launch the careers of some of country's biggest stars, and two of the show's country veterans are bidding it a fond farewell.

Lights, camera, action! American Idol alum Kellie Pickler will soon return to the small screen, but this time the 28-year-old singer will be the star of a reality television show produced by Ryan Seacrest.

Could Carrie Underwood be starting a country baby boom? If so, Kellie Pickler won’t be participating. The ‘Little Bit Gypsy’ singer isn’t just waiting to have kids -- she flat out doesn’t want them.

Kellie Pickler has been a vocal supporter of breast cancer awareness and research, even shaving her head in solidarity with her friend Summer, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2012. Now, she is releasing her latest album, 'The Woman I Am,' on pink vinyl on Sept. 30, with proceeds going to Gilda's House, a community-centered home for those dealing with cancer, in memory of comedian Gilda Radner.

When Kellie Pickler had the chance to perform with Kenny Rogers last year on Nashville's historic Ryman stage, the decision was easy.

Lady Antebellum drew the largest crowds at 2014 Country Jam Colorado on Friday night, but opener Thomas Rhett proved he's well on his way to becoming a headliner as well. Kellie Pickler, Jana Kramer, Josh Thompson and Rachel Lipsky all played country's most scenic stage for Day 2 of Country Jam in Grand Junction, Colo.

Kellie Pickler seems surprised to be looking ahead to her fifth studio album. "That's weird to say," she says. "Five!" The process has just begun, but that doesn't mean she's not hard at work.

Scotty McCreery, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are three 'American Idol' winners who've gone country, but who's the all-time best?

Season 16 'Dancing With the Stars' champion Kellie Pickler returned to the dance floor on Saturday (March 8), but this time, she used her voice -- not her feet -- to captivate the crowd.

Carrie Underwood's success in country music isn't the typical story these days. The boys are ruling the charts, leaving the ladies to struggle to get to the top, despite their tenacious efforts. The superstar admits that it's tough for women in country to be heard, and fellow star Kellie Pickler agrees.

There's no stopping Kellie Pickler, as she just keeps getting better and better. First, the singer earned sixth place on 'American Idol' during Season 5. Then, she took home the top prize on Season 16 of 'Dancing With The Stars.' Now, she has an even bigger dream -- Broadway.

2013 was a really good year for country music videos, with more than one turning into mini-movies. The plot was thick during Carrie Underwood’s Two Black Cadillacs’ and Tim McGraw’s ‘Highway Don’t Care,’ two of the 10 nominees in the Best Video category. Take a look at all nominees and decide who should win this Taste of Country award.