Artists: Biography Kellie Pickler  

Kellie Pickler is a native of Albemarle, N.C. She competed on American Idol in 2006 and was suddenly nationally known as the blonde roller-skating waitress from the local Sonic. Although she did not win, Pickler did sign a major label

record deal with BNA Records (a division of RCA) 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," continued its way up the chart in 2007.

Kellie Pickler's bubbly TV presence has led to work as a red carpet correspondent for The Tonight Show With Jay Leno as well as a substitute for Barbara Walters on The View. She will tour with Brad Paisley in 2007.