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Kellie Pickler Will Auction Off Pandora Bracelets She Wore To The 2014 ACM Awards For ACM Lifting Lives Charity

Kellie Pickler on the Red Carpet at "The 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards" on Sunday, Apr. 6, 2014.

Kellie Pickler on the Red Carpet at “The 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards” on Sunday, Apr. 6, 2014.

Singer/songwriter and Black River Entertainment recording artist Kellie Pickler looked radiant on the Academy of Country Music Awards’ Red Carpet last Sunday (Apr. 6), being named on the majority of critics “Best Dressed” lists. Now she is auctioning the Pandora charm bracelets she wore at charitybuzz.com to raise money for ACM Lifting Lives®, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. Fans and jewelry lovers can make their bids for Pickler’s one of a kind Pandora bracelet, estimated valued $2,000, at www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/527800. The auction will continue through Apr. 21 at 2:00 PM/EDT.

“ACM Lifting Lives supports great organizations that are making strides with music education and medical research, supporting our amazing military veterans, and more,” said Pickler. “I’m excited to help raise money for such a wonderful charity. It makes me proud to be an ACM member.”

Pickler received high praise for her ACM Red Carpet look, wearing a Romona Keveza gown, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and an array of Pandora jewelry (earrings, rings, and bracelets). A wide variety of media outlets included her on their “Best Dressed” lists, with OntheRedCarpet.com naming her among the “Sexiest Celebrity Looks and Fan Favorites.” Among the praise she received were the following remarks:

PerezHilton.com: “It’s official. She can pull off ANY look! The 27-year-old singer looked like royalty in her lavender Romona Keveza strapless silk chiffon gown, which featured a Swarovski crystal belt. LOVES IT! And Kellie flawlessly matched her other jewelry and shoes as well.”

Zap2It.com: “So who showed up looking like a million bucks? First up was Kellie Pickler, stunning….”

HollywoodLife.com: “One of our favorite looks was Kellie Pickler‘s.… she rocked a serious spring frock — and it was exactly what we expected to see on the star!”

New York Daily News: “…Kellie Pickler was a vision…”

E! Online:  “Pickler glowed in a lavender Romona Keveza gown.”

JustJared.com: “Kellie Pickler stuns in lavender…”

TheHuffingtonPost.com: “Pickler looked sugary sweet ….”

BecomingGorgeous.com: “…Kellie Pickler looked absolutely flawless…”

Examiner.com: “Kellie Pickler had fans looking twice…the gown had [her] looking like royalty.  One of the most beautiful women on the red carpet…”

Canada.com: “Kellie Pickler was a breath of fresh air as her strapless lavender gown was a perfect pick for the springtime ACM Awards. The country songstress floated down the carpet on strappy silver heels and sparkled in diamond drop earrings and accessories.”

About Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler grew up immersed in country music in the small town of Albemarle, North Carolina with the words of Tammy Wynette, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton shaping her musical footing. At the age of 19, she gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of “American Idol.”  In 2006, she signed with 19 Recordings/BNA Records and released her debut album, Small Town Girl, which has gone on to sell more than 900,000 copies worldwide and produce three hit  singles: “Red High Heels,” “I Wonder,” and “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind.” She followed that in 2008 with her self-titled sophomore record, featuring country radio hits “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful,” “Best Days of Your Life” (co-written with Taylor Swift and her first Top 10), and “Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You.”  Having established herself as not only a powerful vocalist but also a songwriter, Pickler released her third studio album, 100 Proof, in 2011 to huge critical acclaim. The album was named the No. 1 Country Album of The Year by Rolling Stone and was listed on “Best of 2012” lists by Washington Post, Rhapsody, AOL’s The Boot and more. In spring of 2013, Pickler partnered with dance coach Derek Hough and won the Mirror Ball Trophy on “Dancing with the Stars.” On Nov. 11, 2013, Pickler released her new album, The Woman I Am, on her new label home, Black River Entertainment. She co-wrote three songs on the album, including the title cut. The album, which has received much critical acclaim, contains her new single “Closer to Nowhere,” as well as her recent hits “Little Bit Gypsy” and “Someone Somewhere Tonight.” Pickler is also an avid supporter of the U.S. military, having recently completed her seventh USO Tour in December 2013. For more information, please visit www.kelliepickler.com.
About ACM Lifting Lives®
ACM Lifting Lives® is the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. With the help of country music artists, the music industry and other caring supporters, the Academy is able to give back by funding a variety of amazing organizations that are music-focused. In addition to spontaneous and varied giving throughout the year — such as partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and providing immediate financial assistance through their Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund– ACM Lifting Lives has three official annual giving opportunities. These include the Lifting Lives Grant Cycle, the ACM Awards and the ACM Entertainer of the Year Matching Gift. For more information, visit www.acmliftinglives.org.

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Kellie Pickler To Co-host ABC’s ‘The Chew’ Today

Critically-acclaimed country music singer/songwriter and Black River Entertainment recording artist Kellie Pickler will guest host ABC Television’s “The Chew” on Tuesday, Apr. 1, which airs at 12:00 PM (noon) EDT / 11:00 AM CDT. With the woman The New York Times playfully described as having a “five-alarm personality” in control, all sorts of fiesty fun is bound to break out on the show.

“I always look forward to learning a few new things in the kitchen at ‘The Chew’,” said Pickler. “And, I’ll be on the show on April Fool’s Day, so who knows what mischievousness we’ll cook up!”

Pickler first appeared on “The Chew” in 2012 and has been eager to return to the top-rated daytime show and its audience of more than 3.165 million viewers. As part of her role as guest host, Pickler will be on camera throughout the show, chatting with the other hosts, cooking in the kitchen, interacting with the audience, and of course, talking about her new album, The Woman I Am, which Rolling Stone gave 3.5 stars and Engine 145 wrote “affirms her status as an authentic personality and, more importantly, an intelligent picker of songs.”

Pickler, who just returned from touring Australia, can currently be heard on country radio with her new single, “Closer to Nowhere.” For tour schedules and more information, visit www.KelliePickler.com. Follow her on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/KelliePickler and on Twitter @KelliePickler.

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Ram Truck Brand Concludes ‘Road To The Ram Jam’ All-Star Country Music Series With A Total Of $181,731 Raised For Charities

April 17, 2013 – The Ram Truck brand is celebrating the end of its successful “Road to the Ram® Jam” all-star country music series which raised a total of $181,731 for charities with the auction of each participating artist’s Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck. The series concluded with Easton Corbin’s truck raising $37,101 for the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, which honors Americans in our Armed Forces who have sacrificed life or limb defending our country by awarding college scholarships to their children.

As a part of the Road to the Ram Jam series, five participating country music artists – Kellie Pickler, Brantley Gilbert, Billy Currington, Zac Brown Band, and Easton Corbin – received a one-year lease on a 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck. The trucks were auctioned off, one at a time, beginning in late January with all proceeds benefiting a charity of each artist’s choice. Fans had two weeks to bid on each artist’s truck. Continue Reading →

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Kellie Pickler Talks Spray Tans, Dancing With The Stars And More On CBS’ The Late Late Show

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The always charming Kellie Pickler appeared on CBS’ The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson last night to talk about her first competition on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars (Monday, March 18), spray tans, flying with the Blue Angels and more with the late night host.

On Dancing With The Stars she says, “I love it, I’m having a blast… but I’ve never ballroom danced in my life… it’s very hard!”

Later, she talks about her love for our military servicemen/women, her work with the USO, and crossing things off of her bucket list.

“Two things on my bucket list have always been to fly with the Blue Angels and jump with the Golden Knights.” Pickler finally got to fly with the Blue Angels last year, and recalled her experience saying, “It was the biggest adrenaline rush ever! It was so cool.” Continue Reading →

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FOCUS on the 615 at CRS 2013

Country Radio Seminar wrapped up last week to record attendance, bright new stars, and performances by the biggest names in country music. FOCUS on the 615 was there to catch all the action! Here’s a preview of all the happenings at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2013!

Read more about all the great performances with exclusive behind the scenes coverage of CRS 2013 here: http://focusonthe615.com/2013/03/06/country-radio-seminar-2013-celebrities-surprises-and-stars-of-tomorrow/

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Country Radio Seminar 2013: Celebrities, Surprises and Stars of Tomorrow

Country Radio Seminar wrapped up last week to record attendance, bright new stars, and performances by the biggest names in country music. The three-day event overtook the Nashville Convention Center as thousands poured in for the annual meeting.

As a media outlet, we have the opportunity to cover the event, and interview some of the brightest up-and-coming stars in the format. We’ll be posting those interviews in the upcoming days; and we’ve also got photo and video coverage of the events, so stay tuned!

So here’s a recap of what our week looked like:

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Kellie Pickler Showed Her Love For Female Troops This Past Valentine’s Day

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USO tour veteran Kellie Pickler is no stranger to supporting our men and women in uniform–it’s something she’s been doing since she set out on her first USO tour in 2007. Along the way she’s lifted the spirits of more than 30,000 servicemen and women stationed in eight countries.  So, it’s no surprise that the country music singer/songwriter wanted to do something special for our female soldiers spending Valentine’s Day in Afghanistan and Kuwait.

Having traveled to Afghanistan on three out of her six USO tours, the songstress learned first-hand how difficult it is to feel like a lady when you’re in the desert.  When she found out about “Ladies Night,” hosted monthly by USO centers in the Middle East, Pickler jumped at the chance to be involved.  Designed to give our female soldiers a chance to bond with each other, pamper themselves and take a much-needed break from military living, the events are strictly ladies only.

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Kellie Pickler Completes 6th USO Tour

 On Wednesday, Dec. 19, country star Kellie Pickler returned to the states from what was her sixth USO tour overseas to perform for U.S. troops as part of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey’s annual USO holiday tour.

Other celebrities that joined her on the seven-day, four-country tour throughout the Middle East include  Ross Detwiler and Craig Stammen of the Washington Nationals, Matt Hendricks of the Washington Capitals and comedian Iliza Shlesinger. All participated in an array of hospital visits and USO meet and greets, each tailored to bring a touch of home to the servicemen and women making the biggest sacrifice. Stops included: Bagram Air Base and Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart in Germany; and a visit with Sailors stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis, among other locations.

“It’s always different coming here this time of year,” Pickler said, prior to her performance at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan on Dec. 16.

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Ram Jam Concert To Be Broadcast December 29th On Ram Country On Yahoo! Music

Top Performers Include Zac Brown Band, Kellie Pickler, Easton Corbin, Brantley Gilbert And Billy Currington

On December 29th, Ram Country on Yahoo! Music will broadcast RAM JAM, An exclusive concert at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN, featuring live performances from some of country music’s hottest talent including Zac Brown Band, Kellie Pickler, Easton Corbin, Brantley Gilbert, and Billy Currington.

The web broadcast can be accessed here: http://music.yahoo.com/video/playlist/ram-country-ram-jam/. Following the concert, select performances will be available for on-demand viewing on January 16th.

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It’s A Wonderful Time Of The Year For Kellie Pickler

Rolling Stone, Washington Post, Rhapsody, AOL’s The Boot and More Name Pickler’s 100 Proof “Best Of 2012”

Kellie PicklerSpearheaded by the release of her critically-acclaimed album 100 Proof in early January and rounded out with the signing of a new record deal with Black River Entertainment in October, the year 2012 has meant tons of excitement and career momentum for country music songstress Kellie Pickler. Now, as the nation’s top music critics reflect on what a year it’s been with their “Best Of 2012” album nods, Pickler celebrates the merriment of the season with coveted placement at the top of Rolling Stone’s “Best Country Albums of 2012” list, No. 7 on Washington Post’s “Best Music of 2012” list, No. 2 on Rhapsody’s “Top 30 Country Albums for 2012,” and No. 6 on AOL’s The Boot “Best Country Albums of 2012.” Fans can expect 2013 to also be an exciting year for Pickler as she gears up to release a new single from her forthcoming new album.

Alongside their top rating, Rolling Stone wrote, “100 Proof may be the best traditionalist album of the year. Pickler wraps her big lustrous voice around old-fashioned honky tonk, rollicking road stories and big ballads, all produced with a perfect balance of throwback twang and contemporary sheen.” Critic Chris Richards from the Washington Post added, “Pickler uses that big voice to sing big songs about no-good men, absentee parents, the ghost of Tammy Wynette and her own backbone, which suddenly sounds as if it were made of aerospace-grade titanium.” Lastly, AOL’s The Boot says, “Kellie included what are perhaps the most personal songs of her career, ‘Mother’s Day,’ and ‘The Letter (To Daddy)’, on the project, wearing her heart on her musical sleeve.”

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