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Kellie Pickler Wins 'Dancing With the Stars'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:02:57 +0000

Kellie Pickler has been named the winner of Season 16 of 'Dancing With the Stars,' besting Disney star Zendaya in the final two. "Grandpa Ken, we got you the trophy buddy," partner Derek Hough shouted, referring to the man who raised Pickler. NFL player Jacoby Jones finished third, with gymnast Aly Raisman finishing fourth.

Kellie Pickler's Freestyle Leaves One 'Dancing With the Stars' Judge in Tears

Billy Dukes — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:45 +0000

Some are calling Kellie Pickler‘s freestyle during Monday night’s performance finale on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ the best dance of the ABC show’s 16 seasons. It was a spellbinding performance capable of leaving the toughest hearts shattered to pieces. Her perfect score of 30 was something of an afterthought, as anything less would have stirred [...]

A Perfect Score Helps Kellie Pickler to Third Place on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:00:06 +0000

Kellie Pickler‘s Argentine Tango was perfect, but her Flamenco was stiff. She and ‘Dancing With the Stars’ partner Derek Hough tallied a 58 on Monday (May 13), good for third best on the night behind Jacoby Jones and Aly Raisman, who tied with 59s. Pickler and Hough did the Tango first (video above), and impressed [...]

Kellie Pickler, 'Someone Somewhere Tonight' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:00:05 +0000

Kellie Pickler delivers an inspired performance with a new single called 'Someone Somewhere Tonight.' The song -- originally recorded by Kenny Rogers -- is a soaring ballad that touches a range of emotions. Few will find nothing relatable on the singer's first release from an upcoming album.

Kellie Pickler's Drummer Surprises Her With Onstage Reunion After Car Accident

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:00:15 +0000

Less than two months after suffering serious injuries in a terrible car accident, Gregg Lohman -- drummer for country's Kellie Pickler -- surprised the star with a triumphant return to the stage at a concert in Illinois on Friday (April 26).

Kellie Pickler Says New Album Will Be 'Kellie Country'

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:05:56 +0000

The pre-ACMs festivities are in full swing right now, and we nabbed some time with ‘Dancing With the Stars’ favorite and country cutie Kellie Pickler. She revealed that her new album will be ‘Kellie country’ and that her ‘DWTS’-loving grandfather will fly out to see the show live in a few weeks. Pickler, who is bouncing [...]

Kellie Pickler Named Prom Queen After Brilliant Jive on 'Dancing With the Stars,' Wynonna Judd Struggles

Billy Dukes — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:00:48 +0000

The two dancers representing country music on ABC's 'Dancing With the Stars' are headed in very different directions. Kellie Pickler amazed the judges and live audience on Monday night (April 1) with a "ridiculously amazing" Jive set to 'Footloose.' Her score of 25 led the night, while Wynonna Judd's 15 for her Samba was the lowest tally.

Benefit Concert to Be Thrown for Kellie Pickler's Drummer, Gregg Lohman

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:36 +0000

A benefit concert to support Gregg Lohman, the drummer in Kellie Pickler's band, is scheduled for Monday, April 1. The show is being staged to raise money to help offset the costs of Lohman's medical bills after a serious car accident earlier this month.

Kellie Pickler's Jazz Earns Standing Ovation From 'Dancing With the Stars' Judge

Billy Dukes — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:00:19 +0000

Kellie Pickler and Wynonna Judd danced to keep dancing on Monday night (March 25) during the second episode of the new season of 'Dancing With the Stars.' Tuesday's results show could send one of the two country singers home, but if the judges' critiques and scores are an indication of what America is thinking, neither should be too worried.

Kellie Pickler, Wynonna Judd Compare Cha Cha Chas on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:00:43 +0000

Country music's two dancing women did more than enough during Monday's (March 18) 'Dancing With the Stars' season premiere to earn another week in the competition. Both Kellie Pickler and Wynonna Judd danced the Cha Cha Cha, with Pickler giving judge Bruno Tonioli reason to leave his seat and shake shake his hips.