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Kellie Pickler Wins “Dancing With The Stars”

Jeanna D. — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:41:01 +0000

Kellie Pickler is the new Dancing With The Stars champion!

Country’s sweetheart and her partner, Derek Hough, took home the Mirror Ball Trophy last night. The pair wowed us all season, and their performances were near perfection on Monday. Their freestyle dance was absolutely stunning and had the ballroom in tears. If you missed it, check out the video below. It’s probably the best dance ever on Dancing With The Stars.

We know Kellie is amazingly talented when it comes to music, but she also has the talent when it comes to dancing. The judges even compared her to Derek’s sister and superstar dancer/country singer, Julianne Hough, during the finale. She truly looked like a professional out on the floor.

On top of her top-notch dancing skills, the genuine personality and classiness that Kellie brings to everything she does was clearly evident every week. People fell in love with her on American Idol years ago, and they got to fall in love with her all over again on Dancing With The Stars.

Congratulations to Kellie and Derek! We’ve always been Team Pickler. The win was very well deserved and we are so happy for you.

While we are at it, let’s take a look at some of our other favorite Pickler dances this season.

Jazz Routine – Week 2:

Rumba – Week 4 with special appearance by Kellie’s husband and songwriter, Kyle Jacobs:

Argentine Tango – Week 9:

Dancing With The Stars: Good Luck, Kellie Pickler!

Jeanna D. — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:21:07 +0000

Kellie Pickler competes for the Mirror Ball Trophy tonight on Dancing With The Stars!

Pickler has been impressing us all season with her dance skills and continues to win everyone over with her adorable and genuine personality. The country sweetheart has really perfected her technique over the course of the show, and there are truly times where she seems like a professional dancer. While the competition is tough, she and partner Derek Hough consistently standout to me. Even though the judges generally score the contestants pretty evenly, Kellie seems to be on another level and she is sometimes maybe scrutinized harder than the rest because of her ability.

Pickler will be facing Aly Raisman, Zendaya Coleman, and Jacoby Jones, and the contestants will all perform three dances tonight in hopes of being crowned the winner tomorrow.

Part one of the two-night finale begins tonight at 8/7c on ABC. Tune in and make sure to vote for Kellie!

Good luck, Kellie & Derek… Team Pickler!

You can vote by phone, text, or online…

Kellie and Derek’s phone number: 1-800-868-3401

Text for AT&T customers only: Text “VOTE” to 3401

Kree Harrison To Make Opry Debut

Jeanna D. — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:32:43 +0000

It has been a huge week for Kree Harrison…

The American Idol finale was this week where she finished Top 2 and runner up to Candice Glover. Her debut single “All Cried Out” is available on iTunes. Today is her birthday (Happy Birthday, Kree). And earlier, she received some amazing news… she will be making her Grand Ole Opry debut!

The debut will take place on June 4th. Joining Kree on the Opry will be American Idol judge, Keith Urban. Other previous performers announced for that night include: Rascal Flatts, Kellie Pickler, and Lennon and Maisy from ABC’s Nashville. It sounds like it will be a great show!

The humbled singer was, of course, honored by the invitation:

“I’m speechless. It has been my lifelong dream to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. I am so honored to be invited!”

Congratulations, Kree! We are very excited for you and know you will have a great career. We look forward to following along.

“All Cried Out” iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/all-cried-out-single/id648665235 …

Kellie Pickler’s Paso Divides Dancing With The Stars Panel

Jeanna D. — Tue, 07 May 2013 23:26:57 +0000

Kellie Pickler has been impressing us every week this season on Dancing With The Stars.

Last night, Pickler again wowed us with a Paso Doble she performed with partner (and one of the best choreographers around), Derek Hough, and special guest, Tristan MacManus. Carrie Ann and Bruno raved about the performance and gave the dance 10′s. Len, however, was on a completely different page finding the routine more focused on showmanship than technique. The vast difference in scoring sparked quite the debate among the judges.

We are of course Team Pickler, but loyalty aside, the trio dance was fantastic and deserved a perfect score. We are with Carrie Ann and Bruno on this one.

Great job, Kellie & Derek! Good luck tonight!

Check out video of the performance below:

What did you think of the dance?

Kellie Pickler & Derek Hough’s Stand-Out Performance On “Dancing With The Stars”

Jeanna D. — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:10:24 +0000

As you know, country sweetheart, Kellie Pickler, is partnered with Derek Hough on this season of Dancing With The Stars.

Last night marked week two of the competition with Kellie and Derek performing a jazz routine. They sure did steal the show!

The performance is a must see! Kellie did an amazing job, and Derek is a choreography genius. The two make a perfect dancing pair.

If you missed it last night, check out the video below:

Tune in tonight on ABC at 9 est. for the results!

Blog Rodeo: Everyone Loves Country Music

Nicole Piering — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:07:01 +0000

It may be hard to believe, but once upon a time, you had to trek down to a record store if you wanted to purchase new music. You’d have to buy a full album and you could only listen to the radio stations that were broadcast in your area. There was no iTunes, no iHeartradio, no Spotify. Heck, there wasn’t even a Napster. Additionally, there were no camera phones, no gossip blogs, no reality television and certainly no Twitter. It’s crazy to imagine a world without all of these things, but once upon a time, it existed.

In that world, it would be nearly impossible for a kid from New York to be exposed to country music. While the mainstream scene was full of Backstreet Boys & Britneys, cowboy hats and boots would’ve seemed out of place. That “country western” music had no place on MTV, no one cared who Shania Twain was dating, and “Amazed” by Lonestar was the most country of country music we’d ever hear.

Fast forward less than fifteen years, and New York now has a country radio station, Taylor Swift‘s rotating boyfriends are national news & it’s no longer unusual for a country concert to sell out Madison Square Garden. Anyone anywhere in the world can go on iTunes to download that oddly catchy “merry go round song” they heard a snip of, and then they can pop on over to Spotify and stream the whole album. The world has evolved through technology, and likewise, so has country music’s role in the mainstream.

Nowadays, country music has become just as embraced by the mainstream as Sweet Brown, the Harlem Shake and Grumpy Cat. Maybe it’s a hot fad that will pass quicker than one can say Joe Diffie, but it seems much more likely that it’s here to stay. I have to admit that I waiver between being thrilled at its sudden popularity and availability, while battling a slight disappointment that everyone else has discovered my best kept secret. It was only a few years ago that I was able to show up an hour before showtime and grab a front row spot to see Luke Bryan at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. Now, I’d have to sell my future firstborn to nab a similar spot.

There are many factors that have contributed to the mainstream public’s sudden love affair with all things Nashville. For one, Blake Shelton is now a household name, and although many country purists sneered at him being named “Entertainer of the Year,” in many ways, he’s country’s best and most well-known ambassador. When he started on “The Voice,” there were many people who had no idea who Blake Shelton was, but his aw-shucks personality and country boy charm have won over a whole new audience of teenyboppers, housewives and good ol’ boys alike. Taylor Swift has had a similar affect on preteen girls with her crossover schtick, and it’s not unusual to hear Carrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes or Lady Antebellum on your favorite Pop radio station.

On top of all of that, country music’s current leading men (Luke, Blake, Jason Aldean, etc) all have similar qualities that only serve to broaden country’s appeal. They are handsome, yet earnest, bringing in a plethora of female fans with their good looks and sweeping love songs. Yet, at the same time, they sing about trucks and partying and beer, making them appeal to men as well. They aren’t polarizing like boybands or hard rock bands, they’re safe enough for parents, yet edgy enough for college kids. They Bible thump enough to appeal to the conservatives, but seek revenge and party hard enough to appeal to those a little more liberal. They’re the best of every world.

With country music’s surge in the mainstream only hitting its stride recently, I think that it’s safe to say that it’s only just begun. In my last “Blog Rodeo” post, I predicted that this would be the year of the crossover, and I truly believe that will continue to be the case. We’ll continue to hear Hunter on pop, Kelly C. on country, Kellie P. on “Dancing with the Stars” and collaborations like Florida-Georgia Line and Nelly. Combine all that with Blake & Keith as reality show judges, Jason & Kenny playing stadiums, and country award shows pulling in huge ratings, and. it seems country is hitting its stride in a big way. It’s safe to say that country is more than being embraced by the mainstream, it has BECOME the mainstream.

Blog Rodeo Roundup: See What Everyone Else Is Saying!

CMchatLive: “Insight from Country Stars like Scotty McCreery, Sunny Sweeney, Tracy Lawrence and more!“

Urban Country News : “Why Country Music Is Like the Zombie Apocalypse“, “A Love Affair For The Ages“

For The Country Record: “TV and Nashille: It’s Merits and Implications for Country Music“

UKCountryMusic: “Is Country Music About To Be Mainstream In The UK?“

Country Music Tattle Tale: “For The Love of Country Music“

Country Music Pride: “Country Music Has A Little Something For Everyone, Traditional, Pop, Americana and More“

Keepin’ It Country Blog: “Everyone Loves Country Music“

Focus On The 615: “The Mainstream Hasn’t Fallen In Love with Country, Just The Opposite,” “Remember When Country Wasn’t So Cool?“

Country Music News Blog: “The Mainstream Has Fallen For Country and I Am The Mainstream,” “The Mainstream Adopts Country Music,” “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool“

DVR Alert: Kellie Pickler on Ellen

Lydia Picknell — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:46:54 +0000

Get your DVRs ready, country fans! The always-funny Kellie Pickler will be stopping by the Ellen DeGeneres show today! Whenever that pair gets together, something funny always happens, so make sure to tune in to catch the Black River Entertainment artist. Check your local listings to see when today’s episode airs in your area.

In other Kellie news, she’s playing a few tour dates this year. Her next stop is March 22nd in Jackson, Mississippi at the Potter Center in Jackson Community College. For a full list of tour dates, or to try and win a meet-and-greet to meet her at one of her upcoming shows, visit kelliepickler.com.

Don’t forget to tune in to Dancing With The Stars this season to cheer on Kellie! She’s part of a superstar roster of celebrities competing for charity on the reality show. How do you think she’ll do?

Kellie Pickler’s Drummer, Gregg Lohman, Seriously Injured in Car Accident

Jeanna D. — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:19:26 +0000

Kellie Pickler’s drummer, Gregg Lohman, was seriously injured in a car accident involving four cars on Interstate 65 near Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday. He is currently in ICU at Louisville Hospital. According to Nashville TV station WKRN, he is in serious but stable condition.

Kellie shared this statement on her Facebook & Twitter pages:

“@kelliepickler: Yesterday, my drummer Gregg Lohman was in a horrific car accident and is currently in ICU. Gregg is not just my drummer, he is family. I believe in miracles and the power of prayer, so it would mean the world to me, my band, and Gregg’s family if you would please keep him in your prayers. Thank y’all so much. -Pickler”

Our thoughts and prayers are with Gregg, his family, Kellie, and the band/crew. We hope Gregg makes a full recovery and will be back behind his drums soon.

*Pictures are from Gregg’s Myspace page.

It’s Official: Kellie Pickler & Wynonna Judd on “Dancing With The Stars”

Jeanna D. — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:28:12 +0000

We shared the internet buzz with you yesterday, but this morning Good Morning America made the official cast announcement for ABC’s Dancing With The Stars.

Country stars, Kellie Pickler and Wynonna Judd, will in fact be participating this season!

The always adorable and fun, Pickler, will be paired with Derek Hough, the brother of another country sweetheart, Julianne Hough. Pickler is the first past American Idol contestant to compete on the show.

Meanwhile, vocal powerhouse and 5-time Grammy winner, Judd, will be partnered with Tony Dovolani.

It should be an entertaining season for country music fans. Both pairs are a great match, and I can’t wait to watch!

Kellie Pickler & Wynonna Judd Joining “Dancing With The Stars” Cast?

Jeanna D. — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:15:44 +0000

This season’s cast of ABC’s hit show, Dancing With The Stars, is set to be revealed tomorrow morning on Good Morning America. However, some names have been leaked online and the rumor mill is churning.

According to TMZ and other media sources, country stars, Kellie Pickler and Wynonna Judd, will be among the line-up! Assuming this information is accurate, it will be exciting to watch Pickler and Judd compete on the show.

Stay tuned for the official announcement!