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Kree Harrison / Keith Urban Duet the High Point of an Already Great Night at the Grand Ole Opry [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:00:53 +0000

Tuesday afternoon, I broadcast live from the Grand Ole Opry Plaza in Nashville as Music City kicked off another CMA Music Fest week. Live performances by Tyler Farr and Lee Brice at the Opry Plaza Party were a great appetizer for what I believe is the best Grand Ole Opry show I’ve ever seen. Kellie [...]

American Idol's Kree Harrison Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut Tonight [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:00:39 +0000

While she may not have won the title of American Idol, Kree Harrison is taking full advantage of the fact that she is the reigning Idol runner-up. And, tonight, she will be living a life-long dream when she steps into the circle of The Grand Ole Opry and makes her Opry debut. Here at WBKR, we are loving Kree's lead-off single, "All Cried Out," and we recently caught a live version of it on Live with Kelly and Michael. WATCH!

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 Dances for Mirror Ball Trophy [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:48:13 +0000

Last night, in the finals of Dancing with the Stars, country star Kellie Pickler danced a breathtaking freestyle routine that had the audience and one judge in tears. WATCH! Tonight, we’ll find out who takes home the mirror ball trophy. WBKR Waking Crew regular, Kizzy, is ready to pick a winner! Listen to this. HILARIOUS! [...]

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 [...]

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

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:24:36 +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 Has Sights on Mirror Ball Trophy on Dancing With the Stars [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:12:16 +0000

I had a hunch Kellie Pickler was going to be around a long time this season on Dancing With The Stars. But, after last night's contemporary jazz performance snagged her HUGE scores from the judges, I have a hunch Kellie just may be carting home the mirror ball trophy at season's end. WATCH!!

Kentucky Wreck Injures Kellie Pickler's Drummer

Moon Mullins — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:16:49 +0000

Kellie Pickler‘s drummer suffered serious injuries as the result of a car accident on Saturday (March 2). Gregg Lohman was traveling along Interstate 65 in Kentucky around 11:30AM when the crash occurred. According to Kellie’s manager, Larry Fitzgerald, Lohman was one of three hospitalized in a four-car wreck, which happened just shortly after a tragic [...]

Kellie Pickler and Wynonna Judd Confirmed for 'Dancing With the Stars'

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:00:00 +0000

I don't know about you, but I pretty much love 'Dancing With the Stars'. Especially when I actually know the stars spinning around the dance floor. With this year's cast, I know I'll be as glued to the TV as the sequins are on the dresses, ha!

Oh, you're gonna know a few of these gals.... at least you should! Country music will be represented in full force!

Kellie Pickler Finds New Record Label Home

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 17:42:06 +0000

According to MSN Entertainment, Kellie Pickler now calls Black River Entertainment, a Nashville-based independent label home.

After parting ways with long-time record label, Sony Music Nashville, Kellie was looking for a new label to work with.

“In looking for a label partner, I was

Kellie Pickler Shaves Her Head To Support Her BFF [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:55:40 +0000

BFF (best friends forever) sure does have a different meaning as a grown-up than in grade-school. It's not just matching heart-shaped necklaces and playground secrets. It's not catching a late-night movie or the latest shoe sale. As an adult, it can be difficult to find friends that genuinly stick by your side through the really tough times in life. Imagine having a friend that would shave her head and fight right alongside of you in the toughest battle of your life. Well, that's just what country girl Kellie Pickler did.

Kellie Pickler Dons Daisy Dukes [Video]

Moon Mullins — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:14:36 +0000

Chad and I mentioned this today on our "Nothin' but Net" feature.

Country cutie Kellie Pickler is creating a lot of controversy with this Maxim cover. And, now she dons Daisy Dukes for a new video for a Shooter Jennings-Bucky Covington duet.

Recently dropped by her label, Kellie is not letting that stop her from keeping everything upfront.

As written by Taste of Country, she is a proud supporter of our troops. She is taking things a step further by appearing on the cover of the 2012 military issue of men’s interest mag Maxim. While Pickler has done several USO tours and has performed for the troops domestically, she gives the servicemen a little something extra to enjoy with her sexy spread.

Kellie Pickler Opens Up About Label Split

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:00:53 +0000

Kellie Pickler will be the first to admit that working on her latest album, ’100 Proof,’ was anything but roses. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, the ‘Tough’ singer opens up about her recent split from her record label, Sony Nashville, and why she chose to walk away.

Kellie Pickler is on American Idol Tonight

Moon Mullins — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:43:52 +0000

Scotty McCreery was on last week and Lauren Alaina before that and tonight, Kelli Pickler returns to the Idol stage. Kelli came in sixth in Season 5, acting like the country girl she is. Catch Pickler’s ‘Idol’ performance on tonights results show at 7p.m. on Fox 44, Time Warner #714 in Owensboro. Read Original: Kellie [...]

WBKR's HOTTEST Male & Female Country Artist

Jaclyn Graves — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:31:26 +0000

So yesterday on my Midday Show, we discussed how a certain magazine (we won't mention any names) basically got it wrong on their list of Country's Hottest Men. So, we had our own poll! And, once we got into it, the guys wanted in on the action. Of course, we had to have a Hottest Female award too. So, without any further delay...

The Opry Goes Pink This Weekend

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:17:50 +0000

Saturday night is a very special night at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. As you likely know by now, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Opry is again celebrating with an amazing, star-studded line-up. This morning, on The WBKR Waking Crew, Moon and I chatted with my good friend April Hyde, who gave us all the scoop about how the Opry will "flip the switch" pink this weekend. She also taunted Moon with news that Martina McBride would be the person doing the honors. Take a listen . . .

Kellie Pickler Has a New Album On the Way and She is Excited [Video]

Moon Mullins — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:53:58 +0000

Kellie Pickler has a new album coming out soon. The third time around she’ll bring a more country sound. She told our friends at tasteofcountry.com, “I really hope people dig the direction we are headed. There’s lots of fiddle, lots of steel, and some of my favorite instruments. So I’m happy with where we are and where we are headed.”

Kellie Pickler Has A Snake on her Guitar!

Moon Mullins — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:16:38 +0000
Our Twitter gal Monica Montgomery told us this morning about Kellie Pickler “Tweeting” this picture. If you like snakes it’s gorgeous, if not it’s gruesome! Take your (guitar) pick.

Country Stars Birthdays – June 28, 2011 [Video]

Moon Mullins — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:05:53 +0000
On American Idol she wowed us. At Legendary Live she astounded us. And, today we say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Kellie Pickler. 25 years old and just gettin’ wound up–see her sing Red High Heels.

Bentley, Owen, Nail Part of Tornado Relief Concert

Dave Spencer — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:50:30 +0000

Long before they'll make the Big O Music Fest stage at Reid's Orchard part of their summer, Dierks Bentley, Jake Owen, and David Nail will be performing at "Bama Rising: a Benefit Concert for Alabama Tornado Recovery." He'll be joined by a host of other artists, including Alabama who will be headlining the event.