CMT News

Kellie Pickler has released an up-tempo new single, "Tough," to country radio. The track comes from her upcoming third album which she is recording with producer Frank Liddell. "Tough" is streaming exclusively on her website. Songwriter Leslie Satcher composed the song specifically for Pickler after spending time with her at a writing session. Pickler released her self-titled second album in 2008. As previously reported, she will perform the song at the 500 Festival parade in Indianapolis on Saturday (May 28), one day prior to the Indianapolis 500.