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===''American Idol''===
===''American Idol''===
[[Image: Kellie p.png|thumb|247px|right|Kellie receiving Simon Cowell's comment after [[Stevie Wonder]]'s [[Blame It On the Sun]] performance.
The 19-year-old Pickler auditioned for ''American Idol'' in the fall of 2005 in [[Greensboro, North Carolina]]. She sang both [[Kelly Clarkson]]'s "[[Since U Been Gone]]" and [[Martina McBride]]'s "[[A Broken Wing]]". The judges unanimously sent her to Hollywood. Pickler advanced through the semi-finalist rounds in February. On [[March 9]], she reached the Top 12.
The 19-year-old Pickler auditioned for ''American Idol'' in the fall of 2005 in [[Greensboro, North Carolina]]. She sang both [[Kelly Clarkson]]'s "[[Since U Been Gone]]" and [[Martina McBride]]'s "[[A Broken Wing]]". The judges unanimously sent her to Hollywood. Pickler advanced through the semi-finalist rounds in February. On [[March 9]], she reached the Top 12.


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Kellie Pickler

Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country music singer and songwriter who finished sixth on the fifth season of the Fox television series American Idol.

Despite being eliminated, Pickler signed a recording contract with the record company BNA Records, a country label owned by RCA Records and Sony BMG Music Entertainment in conjunction with Idol series creator Simon Fuller's 19 Recordings Limited. Her debut single, "Red High Heels" was released on September 25, 2006 and the debut album followed on October 31 of the same year.

20th Century Fox and 19 Television are currently developing a thirty-minute situation comedy starring Pickler as a naïve small-town Southern woman who unravels the mystery that her biological father is the state's governor. Kellie is currently linked to Nashville Predators player Jordin Tootoo.[1]

Biography

Early years

Pickler was born at the Stanly Memorial Hospital in Albemarle, North Carolina to Cynthia Morton and Clyde "Bo" Pickler, Jr. Her mother was 18 years old when she gave birth to her, and relinquished custodial rights to Pickler when she was two years of age.[2] Her parents separated on June 29, 1988, and after being charged for writing bad checks and then convicted in 1988 for drug prescription forgery, her mother disappeared from her life a year later in 1989.

The major influences in her life were her grandmother and father who raised her. She was raised in Palestine, a small town near Albemarle.[3]

Pickler's father, whom she describes as an alcoholic and a drug addict, recently served a three-year, nine-month prison sentence at Florida State Prison for aggravated assault and battery stemming from a 2003 stabbing incident.[4] He was released on May 6, 2006, a week after his daughter was eliminated from American Idol.

She was raised by her grandfather, Clyde Pickler Sr., who worked as an electrician, and her grandmother, Faye Pickler, until her grandmother's death in January 2002. She continued to reside with her grandfather and her younger sibling Eric until she became a contestant on Idol. She graduated in 2004 from North Stanly High School in New London, NC. She was a cheerleader and dancer, and sang "On the Side of Angels" by LeAnn Rimes at her graduation commencement from North Stanly in 2004.

She has worked as a waitress at a Sonic Drive In franchise, and in 2005, she made an appearance on WSOC-TV's Gimme the Mike! contest, finishing in second place. She participated in the Miss America circuit, and won the "Miss Stanly County" pageant at age 17 and subsequently competed for Miss North Carolina 2004 in order to win a scholarship to Stanly Community College's School of Cosmetology to reach her full potential.[5] She dropped out and later tried paralegal studies.[6]

American Idol

[[Image: Kellie p.png|thumb|247px|right|Kellie receiving Simon Cowell's comment after Stevie Wonder's Blame It On the Sun performance. The 19-year-old Pickler auditioned for American Idol in the fall of 2005 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She sang both Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" and Martina McBride's "A Broken Wing". The judges unanimously sent her to Hollywood. Pickler advanced through the semi-finalist rounds in February. On March 9, she reached the Top 12.

Pickler was among one of judge Simon Cowell's favorites. He once predicted Pickler would be in the final three, and said he preferred her over the previous season's winner, Carrie Underwood.[7] Recognized for her "quirky" personality and Southern charm, Pickler gained attention on the show by saying (for example) that she had hardly ever performed before real audiences, pronouncing "salmon" as "sal-mon", "calamari" as "cali-mar-y", and confusing "minx" with "mink." She also amused many people with her false eyelash incident, saying that it felt as if there were "tarantulas on her eyes". She was compared to Jessica Simpson in a March 27 story in US Weekly magazine entitled "Kellie: The Next Jessica Simpson", due to her "sweet Southern style and ditzy demeanor". Later in a J-14 article, she responded to the comparison by saying "Vocally, Jessica's great, and she's beautiful."

Various Internet weblogs alleged that she was merely putting on an act in order to win votes. Host Ryan Seacrest asked Pickler about the allegations during the April 4 broadcast, and she denied the claims. It was also revealed on the Ryan Seacrest radio show that it was he who started some of the rumors by mentioning during the competition that Jessica and Pickler would make a great couple. On April 19, Pickler and contestant Taylor Hicks became the only contestants among the rest of the Top 6 to never be in the bottom 3. That changed on April 26 when she was in the bottom 2 and then eliminated. Due to time constraints, her exit performance was not aired on the show, which happened to be the first time this occurred in American Idol history. Her exit performance was later shown when she appeared on Extra.

Pickler returned in the finale to sing several songs with the other finalists; she was also featured in a pre-taped segment called "Puck 'n Pickler", in which she was introduced to some unusual food by chef Wolfgang Puck for the show's comic relief. In the segment, viewers learned that Pickler does not fancy going near live sea animals.

Post-Idol

After her elimination in American Idol Season 5 at 6th place, she went on to appear in numerous shows promoting American Idol. She also talked about her elimination and future plans. She performed "Walking After Midnight" in some of her appearances.[8] On May 6, 2006 Pickler returned to her hometown of Albemarle, North Carolina for a parade and a reunion with her father. She received a key to the city from the mayor of Albemarle. The mayor also proclaimed May 6, 2006 as "Kellie Pickler Day." Pickler also received numerous awards from local and statewide government officials praising her accomplishments as a contestant on the American Idol television show. Her involvement with the top-rated Fox show (24-30 million viewers weekly) has brought economic growth to the area of Albemarle.[9]

Pickler pursued her recording aspirations in Nashville, Tennessee shortly thereafter. On July 17, 2006 she signed a record deal with 19 Recordings/BNA Records. She later announced it herself on The View. She was part of the American Idol Pop Tarts tour ensemble, performing for three months in various cities. During that period, Pickler worked on her album in collaboration with top industry experts in different cities wherever the tour took her.[10]

In the days leading up to her debut album release on Halloween 2006, she appeared in various publicity engagements; singing the Star-Spangled Banner for the NASCAR Race in Concord, North Carolina, appeared in Great American Country Top 20 Countdown, CMT Insider, and CNN Showbiz Sitdown. Performed live in The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, and was guest in various radio shows across the USA.

She performed for the first time at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville - she will go back on December 7, 2006 for a return engagement. Pickler was involved in a very successful fundraiser for children's hospital in North Carolina. Pickler was featured for the first time in People Magazine[11] and US Weekly magazine[12] in which she shared more about her tumultuous childhood brought about by troubled parents. She participated in major music events like the ASCAP and CMA. She reprised her role as red carpet correspondent for CMT on the 2006 Country Music Awards, and co-presented an award for fellow American Idol alumna, Carrie Underwood. Her publicity continues on the airwaves performing live on various radio stations (98.7 WMZQ,[13] 99.5 the wolf,[14] 99.5 Live Country,[15] 97.3 Eagle,[16] 96.3 KSCS,[17]) and participating in interviews. She's also featured in prominent websites like Country Music Television website,[18] USA TODAY online,[19] and others.

Pickler said she is neither naive nor stupid but admits she does not know a lot of things, being brought up in a small town, and that she is still learning. She considers herself smart and thinks of herself as a businesswoman.[20]

Her latest career development was the announcement of her sitcom under development by Fox Network and 19 Entertainment.

On December 14, 2006, the Stanly News & Press reported in its lead story that criminal fanatics steal Kellie Pickler signs in Albemarle.[3]

Pickler performed live on December 16, 2006 at the culmination of the charity event that was sponsored by CMT One Country and COX Communications to refurbished the NFL YET Boys & Girls Club of New Orleans which was damaged due to the Hurricane Katrina.[21]

Pickler finally met her personal 'Idol' country music star Dolly Parton on February 26, 2007. The surprise meeting was arranged by Sony BMG Nashville Chairman Joe Galante.[22]

Pickler is featured on Country Weekly's March 26, 2007 issue for its "Spring Fashion Spectacular." It includes up to eight fashion styles including four full page prints and a centerfold.

Aside from being one of the opening acts for Brad Paisley's "Bonfires and Amplifiers" tour this summer which will end late August, Pickler is booked in various country music festivals, TV appearances, and other live events for 2007. Just recently she took part in the Wing Ding Country Music Festival,[23] performed for the third time at the Grand Ole Opry, hosted the '07 CMT Music Awards - Video Of The Year Special', was featured on the ACM & GAC special on the run up to the 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards, and has just finished taping a segment for the CBS Early Show to be aired May 14.[24]

Television career

Pickler appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on June 7, 2006 as a guest correspondent on the red carpet at the 2006 "MTV Movie Awards". There she encountered Sandra Bullock who suggested that Pickler do comedy, which she proceeded to do with her version of The Matrix for Keanu Reeves. Pickler also had encounters with Will Ferrell, Zach Braff, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, and was interviewed by Steve Carell. She reprised this role on December 14, 2006 in her segment titled "A Very Pickler Christmas" where she was tasked to find the perfect Christmas gift for Jay Leno.[25] Along the way she met New York city folk including celebrities like Al Roker, Lionel Richie and Taylor Hicks. She tasted her first rambutan fruit, checked out live crabs in Chinatown, asked local folks for suggestions on what to give Jay, rode the NY Subway for the first time, and even tried to speak Mandarin and Italian including the famous New York greet "How ya doin'?" In the end she decided to give Jay a box of pizza.

Pickler co-hosted the 2006 CMA Red Carpet for CMT together with Lance Smith and Katie Cook on November 6, 2006.[26]

Pickler will be starring in her own half-hour sitcom being developed by 20th Century Fox and 19 Entertainment, Watson Pond's Brad Johnson, and 19's Simon Fuller and Malcolm Young. Pickler will play a naive small-town Southern woman (a character loosely based on herself) who discovers that her biological father is the state's governor. Chris Peterson and Byran Moore (That '70s Show) will write and create the project.[27][28]

Pickler took the role as host once again and this time by herself for Country Music Television's "Video Of The Year Special" featuring the nominees for the upcoming "07 CMT Music Awards" where she is also nominated for "Breakthrough Video Of The Year" for her debut single "Red High Heels."[29]

On June 12, 2007, Kellie sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at Wrigley Field. She inadvertently sang " . . . Buy me some popcorn and Cracker Jacks . . . " citing later "I guess I like popcorn better than peanuts." She added during her interview with the Comcast SportNet broadcasters that she almost said "apple jacks," and then asked "Apple Jacks is a cereal, right?" Later during the interview she pointed at the outfield and asked "They call that the outfield, there, right?....Sometimes I get that mixed up with racing, you know we have an infield in NASCAR... But you don’t camp out in the outfield."

Philanthropy

Pickler got involved in charitable causes very early in her career. She actively supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital where she help raise funds and give kids special visit. She also partook various charitable events to help raise funds for various organizations. She performed live to help raise funds for the N.C. Children's PROMISE to benefit the Children's Hospital in Nov. 12, 2006,[30] performed live to help refurbish the Hurricane Katrina damaged NFL Youth Education Towns Boys & Girls Club of New Orleans on December 16, 2006,[30] visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on January 12, 2007, the children's hospital has become her organization of choice,[30] and recently visited Pennington Elementary School in February 1, 2007 where she read to the kids Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree and later answered questions[30]. “When you’re able to give back to your communities and organizations like St. Jude, it’s a great thing,” Pickler said. “It’s been a great experience, and I encourage anyone and everyone to help.”[30]

Music career

Pickler is signed with 19 Entertainment in conjunction with BNA Records, a Sony BMG Music Entertainment record label. Her debut album, Small Town Girl was released on October 31, 2006 by BNA Records, and the first single, "Red High Heels", debuted on September 13, 2006.

The album includes five songs that Pickler co-wrote with songwriters Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo and Karyn Rochelle.[31][32][33]

Pickler's debut album topped Billboard's Country Album Chart at #1 and landed at #9 on Billboard Top 200 selling over 79,000 copies in its first week.

Sales from Pickler's album made her the best selling new country solo artist for 2006.

Pickler's "Red High Heels" music video was officially released to the public on October 20, 2006.[34] Her younger sister appeared in the video alongside her.[32]

On January 18th, 2007, Pickler co-hosted The View and was presented with a gold record by Rosie O'Donnell, certifying that her album has gone gold.[35][36]

Pickler's music video for "Red High Heels" reached #1 on GAC Top 20 Countdown on February 9th. It received a nomination for the CMT Video Awards for "Best Breakthrough Artist Video".[37]

Pickler's second single "I Wonder" is a very personal song about her absent relationship with her mother, Cynthia Morton. She first performed "I Wonder" on national TV on The View during her two-day co-hosting gig, then on Season 6 of American Idol on March 1, 2007.

Pickler was nominated for "Top New Female Vocalist" for the 42nd Academy of Country Music (R) Awards. The other two nominees in this category included Taylor Swift and Miranda Lambert.[38]

Pickler is part of Brad Paisley's "Bonfires & Amplifiers" concert tour from April 2007 through October as one of the opening acts. The tour is booked in at least 37 cities in the US including one stop in Canada[39]. She is also booked in many live engagements outside the tour including a rendition of "The Star-spangled Banner" at the Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois for the Chicago Cubs game on June 12, 2007.[40]

Discography

Albums

Statistics
Small Town Girl
#1 U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums
#9 U.S. Billboard 200
#12 Canada Top Country Albums

Singles

Year Single Chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. Country
2006 "Red High Heels"A 64 15 Small Town Girl
2007 "I Wonder"B 100 18

Awards and nominations

Awards and Nominations
Year Presenter Award Result
2007 Country Music Television Awards Breakthrough Video of The Year:
"Red High Heels" 		Nominated
Academy of Country Music Awards Top New Female Vocalist Of The Year Nominated

TV appearances, performances, & other events

List of Kellie Pickler's TV Appearances, performances, and other events
Date Show or Event Details
June 12, 2007 Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois Pickler was at the Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL for the Chicago Cubs game where she sang the Star-Spangled Banner. She also sang "Take Me Out To the Ballgame". She then sat down for a brief interview with Pat and Ron of The Cub Reporter.[41]
June 6, 2007 Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon Pickler was among the performers of the Chely Wright's seventh annual Reading, Writing & Rhythm benefit concert, considered as the unofficial kickoff to the 2007 [Country Music Association|CMA] Music Festival. She sang "Red High Heels" and "I Wonder". The event raised US$185,000 for charity.[42]
May 14, 2007 Academy of Country Music New Artists' Party for a Cause Pickler joined other new country music artist nominees in a pre-award benefit show on the run-up to the 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.[43]
May 14, 2007 CBS Early Show Pickler was on the CBS' Early Show where she talked about her second single "I Wonder." She later on performed the song live on the set of the upcoming 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada. She will also take part on the CBS segment on May 15 helping a special mom make her dream come true to meet in person Rascal Flatts whose song "My Wish" inspired her. Pickler will take her on a shopping spree, watch the 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards, and meet backstage the popular country music group[44]
April 21, 2007 Grand Ole Opry House Pickler performed at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee for the third time since becoming a recording artist. The event was also broadcasted over the radio by 650 WSM. She performed "Nine to five" by Dolly Parton, "Red High Heels," "I Wonder," and "Things That Never Crossed A Man's Mind." The audience was thrilled with her performance and gave her a standing ovation for her rendition of "I Wonder," a very personal and emotional song which she co-wrote.[45]
April 13, 2007 GACTv Top 20 Country Countdown Nan Kelley host of GAC's "Top 20 Country Countdown" welcomed back Pickler to the show. Pickler talked about her experience co-hosting the view for two consecutive days, receiving her first Gold record, her new video and second single "I Wonder," her upcoming tour with Brad Paisley, and her first ever ACM nomination. She was also given the oportunity to set up her music video on the show.
April 9, 2007 07 CMT Music Awards - Video Of The Year Special Pickler hosted the CMT show that takes a closer look at the 2007 CMT Music Awards - Video of the Year nominiees.[46].
April 9, 2007 ACM & GAC Present Kellie Pickler Pickler sat down for an interview with Lorianne Crook for her thirdy minute special on GAC on the run up to the 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards. She is also nominated this year's ACM Awards for "Top New Female Vocalist."[47].
March 1, 2007 American Idol Pickler performed "I Wonder" on Top 20 elimination night on American Idol Season 6.[48].
February 1, 2007 Daytona 500,Florida Pickler performed two songs on the Daytona 500 pre-race event, she sang Red High Heels and Things That Never Cross A Man's Mind. Then she sang the US National Anthem the Star-Spangled Banner to open the main event.[49].
February 1, 2007 Larry King Live Pickler was on the Larry King Live show's "American Idol" edition. She, along with fellow "Idol" alumni (Ruben Studdard, Ace Young, and Latoya London) and Season 6 rejects, talked about the show's audition process and how the show impacts their lives.[50].
January 18-19, 2007 The View Pickler came back to The View for two consecutive days as guest co-host. On her first day appearance (01/18/07), Rosie O'Donnell presented her her first Gold record for "Small Town Girl" Compact Disc, to her surprise. A very emotional Pickler performed live her second single from her debut album "Small Town Girl" the second day. Holding back tears and pausing midway in her performance as she tries to regain her composure [51].
December 16, 2006 NFL Youth Education Towns Boys & Girls Club of New Orleans Charity Event Pickler took part in a charity event to benefit the NFL Youth Education Towns Boys & Girls Club of New Orleans. She performed live and spoke to the crowd. CMT and Cox Communications presented donations to help refurbish the club which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The event was emceed by CMT Radio correspondent and Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap, Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry also graced the event. This was Kellie's last appearance for 2006. [52].
December 15, 2006 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Pickler was featured guest on the Ellen show along with former US Vice President Al Gore. She performed live "Red High Heels" after her interview.[25]
December 14, 2006 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Pickler was guest correspondent on the Tonight Show in her segment titled "A Very Pickler Christmas." She was tasked to find the perfect Christmas Gift for Jay in New York City. And along the way experience the diverse culture and sights of the city.[25]
December 2, 2006 Grand Ole Opry House Pickler performed at the Grand Ole Opry House[53] for the second time. She sang "Things That Never Cross A Man's Mind," "Stand By Your Man" by Tammy Wynette, and "Red High Heels." The event was broadcasted by WSM radio and GAC TV.
November 30, 2006 The Early Show Pickler made a quick appearance for a fan and discussed her new album. Also Pickler brought with her a pair of Red high heels, to promote her single of the same name.[54]
November 16, 2006 "the N.C. Children's PROMISE" fundraiser Pickler was part of a fundraiser on November 16, 2006 to benefit a children's hospital, "the N.C. Children's PROMISE" in North Carolina. She performed live. This is her first significant involvement in philanthropy. The event was broadcasted by News 14 Carolina, Time Warner Cable, and 12 radio stations. The event was a huge success raising US$474,000. [55]

[56]

November 3, 2006 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Pickler was guest performer on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on November 3, 2006. She sang live "Red High Heels" at the end of the show.[57]
November 1, 2006 The Today Show
The View 		Pickler performed live in studio on the The Today Show November 1, 2006 at 7:00am ET. And later on she performed for the ladies on The View on November 1. She was also previously a guest co-host on the show. [58]
October 27, 2006 The Grand Ole Opry House Pickler performed live for the first time at the Grand Ole Opry House on October 27, 2006 at 8:00pm ET.[59] where she sang live "My Angel" and "Red High Heels."
October 23, 2006 2006 ASCAP Awards Pickler attended the ASCAP Awards on October 23, 2006 at the Rayman Auditorium in Tennessee[60].
October 20, 2006 GAC Nights She was guest in GAC Nights together with The Randy Rogers Band.[61]
Oct. 14, 2006 Celebration of Champions Pickler sang the United States national anthem at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina to open the Bank of America 500 Race "Celebration of Champions" on October 14, 2006 at 7:00pm eastern.[62]
October 13, 2006 Great American Country (GAC) Top 20 Country Countdown Pickler was a guest on the Great American Country (GAC) Top 20 Country Countdown where she talked to show host Lance Smith about her recent move to Nashville, her shoe "addiction," and her debut album. Lance also mentioned her upcoming co-hosting gig for the 2006 CMA Red Carpet.[63]
May 3, 2006 Live with Regis and Kelly Pickler was guest on the show. She talked to Regis and Kelly and later performed "Walkin' After Midnight." She then joined models showcasing possible hairstyles for Pickler. Her hair was cut and styled on the show by Oscar Blandi.
May 2, 2006 Fox & Friends Kellie was guest on the show.
May 1, 2006 Live with Regis and Kelly
Total Request Live
The Ellen DeGeneres Show 		Pickler appeared on the following shows where she sang "Walkin' After Midnight" except at Total Request Live.
Apr. 28, 2006 Jimmy Kimmel Live Pickler did a guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live after her elimination in American Idol. Where she talked about her experience in the competition and her future plans post-Idol. Kellie didn't get to perform. Kimmel invited her to perform next time she's on the show.
Apr. 27, 2006 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Pickler appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on April 27, 2006 where she spun the "Wheel of Consolation."
List of Kellie Pickler's performances on American Idol

Semifinals

Finals

  • March 14, 2006 - "Blame It on the Sun" by Stevie Wonder
    • Pickler received poor reviews from judges. Cowell said it was boring and did not like how she looked. He said it looked like Dolly Parton.
  • March 21, 2006 - "Walkin' After Midnight" by Patsy Cline
    • The judges enjoyed her performance and said it was her comeback performance from the week before.
  • March 28, 2006 - "Suds in the Bucket" by Sara Evans
    • The judges were not so impressed with her song choice. Randy said "this song wasn't exciting enough for your voice... I think maybe you're better than that, it just didn't show enough for me for you. I didn't get the song choice, I don't know." Paula said "you're way better than that song choice. It didn't show your range, it didn't show your personality, you're so much better than that." Cowell said she chose a "gimmicky, rodeo, lassoing, whatever novelty song." However the song by Sara Evans was a top hit on the country charts and Simon didn't seem to be familiar with it or like country music in general.
  • April 4, 2006 - "Fancy" by Bobbie Gentry and later remade by Reba McEntire
    • The judges thought she did very well in her home genre and was the best of the night.
  • April 11, 2006 - "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
    • The judges thought she was brave choosing that song and did a good job. Cowell said that "on paper" it would seem like a disaster for her to do that song, but he thought she pulled it off and gave a good performance.
  • April 18, 2006 - "Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered" by Ella Fitzgerald
    • The judges thought that it wasn't the best of the night and that she did well in the beginning but by the middle it got pitchy and ahead of the music. Pickler exclaimed "I butchered it!". Seacrest told her that she "nailed it" at rehearsal. Judge Paula Abdul liked her shoes and judge Randy Jackson said her dress was "awesome".
  • April 25, 2006 - "Unchained Melody" by Al Hibbler, Les Baxter, The Righteous Brothers, and many other artists (Eliminated)
    • Jackson said there were pitch problems but liked the falsetto. Abdul said that she adores Pickler and said that America has fallen in love with her, although she failed to raise the bar as far as her singing was concerned. Cowell thought that it was a never-ending song that was bland, monotonous and said she was like a robot with no heart during the performance. Pickler was in the bottom two with fellow contestant Paris Bennett and was eliminated.

Other

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