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Personality helps Pickler after loss on show
"American Idol:" Search for a superstar
Erin McGinn
Issue date: 1/24/07 Section: Scene
Jessica Simpson gained dubious fame for asking a now infamous question while pondering a can of Chicken of the Sea. "Is it chicken or tuna?" Following in Simpson's vein of dumb-blonde antics is Kellie Pickler, whose debut came in season five of "American Idol."
Whether it was her confusing the meanings of "minx" and "mink" or her drawn-out Southern pronunciation of calamari, Pickler gained as much - if not more - attention for her na've personality as for her musical abilities.
She was so endearing and adorable, even when calling her fake eyelashes "tarantulas," that she warmed the hearts of all her viewers. Even the stone-cold Simon Cowell admitted that he was a Pickler fan. In the end though, her personality wasn't enough and she was eliminated from the competition in sixth place.
Even after being bounced, the "Idol" producers recognized her lasting popularity and they filmed a recurring segment called "Puck 'n Pickler," where chef Wolfgang Punk introduced Pickler to unusual food for comic relief on the show. She continued to be popular on the show, singing in the finale episode and doing several promotional spots for later shows.
Although she finished in sixth place, Pickler has returned to the public eye with the release of her debut album, "Small Town Girl," which debuted at number one on the Billboard country chart. The album is standard fare as far as country music goes, and her catchy lyrics and upbeat voice will make the release instantly popular with country fans.
Her first single off of the album, "Red High Heels," has consistently been in the top-20 of the country charts since its debut. A catchy and sassy song that talks about her love for collecting shoes, it is the perfect introduction for Pickler to the world outside of "Idol."
In a break from tradition and a show of support for Pickler, the production company for the "Idol" contestants released her album two months before "Idol" winner Taylor Hicks was set to release his. In previous years, all of the contestants were under contract not to release their albums until after the first and second-place winners released theirs.
"Small Town Girl" is full of energy, and Pickler celebrates everything that makes up her vivacious country personality. Although much of the album is upbeat and energetic, it also balances out these moments with more emotional, sentimental songs.
The tearjerker track "I Wonder," which is scheduled to be her second single release, is an ode to her mother, who left her when she was a young child. It's obvious that Pickler put her heart and soul into the song, and it is sure to be a successful country ballad in the future.
Throughout the album Pickler ranges from sounding almost cynical on "Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind" to showing some heartbreak on "Didn't You Know." The song "One of the Guys" shows that she knows how to have fun, and then she goes back to being sentimental on "My Angel," a tribute to her grandmother.
Although Pickler puts together a great album and her performances are definitely better than the ones she gave while on "Idol," she still doesn't have the wide musical appeal in the mainstream community necessary to become a big star.
Pickler will find easy and rapid success in the country music circuits, but unlike her country-"Idol" predecessor, Carrie Underwood, she doesn't quite have the vocals to make an impact outside of the somewhat self-contained country circle.
Overall, "Small Town Girl" is a great country album, with both upbeat songs and ballads that hit all of the right notes. For fans of that genre, Kellie Pickler's album is a fantastic addition to any collection.
i don't know why they have to compare Carrie and Kellie but it's a good review, Kellie don't have a pop voice but her country voice is one the reasons a like her so much
Not a bad review but and yea why do they have to compare her to Carrie.
Kellie has always wanted be a country music artist and that's the kind of album that she put out. She wasn't trying to be pop artist. If she wanted to venre into another genre then she would be rockin out and that she can do.
Now big star thing the reviewer doesn't know what their is talking about. This girl has may be the most versatile idol ever.
Not a bad review but and yea why do they have to compare her to Carrie.
Kellie has always wanted be a country music artist and that's the kind of album that she put out. She wasn't trying to be pop artist. If she wanted to venre into another genre then she would be rockin out and that she can do.
Now big star thing the reviewer doesn't know what their is talking about. This girl has may be the most versatile idol ever.
yep, one thing i don't like about critics is they only think about vocal range and not about what you feel when u hear a song...that's my biggest problem with reviews!thought all Kellie reviews are actually very good but this Kellie/Carrie thing makes me very upset
Let me for one minute give my opinion on a young lady when she first came out...She sang country with much feeling and wrote some of her first songs...Now she did not have the vocal range for the most part and a lot of her songs had a nasal twang....But her country charm and looks coupled with her country singing and writing was sure to make her a star in my mind....That young lady was Dolly Parton and the rest is history..
Kellie has a country voice can write songs and has the personality and looks just as Dolly had at that stage..Will Kellie be able to write songs like Dolly has? Probably not but she has proven that she has the ability..
I say ride the white horse and wear a white hat..
Let me for one minute give my opinion on a young lady when she first came out...She sang country with much feeling and wrote some of her first songs...Now she did not have the vocal range for the most part and a lot of her songs had a nasal twang....But her country charm and looks coupled with her country singing and writing was sure to make her a star in my mind....That young lady was Dolly Parton and the rest is history..
Kellie has a country voice can write songs and has the personality and looks just as Dolly had at that stage..Will Kellie be able to write songs like Dolly has? Probably not but she has proven that she has the ability..
I say ride the white horse and wear a white hat..
Cynical on Things That Never Cross A Man's Mind? ROFL! Did he really listen to the song at all.
I really wish people who don't know a thing about country music stopped writing reviews.
As far as comparing Kellie's voice to Carrie's voice, they both have good country voices. Kellie's is more like Dolly's voice and is a bit more subtle perhaps, but it's rich and warm and I love the sound of it. Even when she's not singing.
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Cynical on Things That Never Cross A Man's Mind? ROFL! Did he really listen to the song at all.
I really wish people who don't know a thing about country music stopped writing reviews.
As far as comparing Kellie's voice to Carrie's voice, they both have good country voices. Kellie's is more like Dolly's voice and is a bit more subtle perhaps, but it's rich and warm and I love the sound of it. Even when she's not singing.
There are numerous other problems with this article. (RHH never talks about shoe collecting, for instance.) However, I think overall the author was trying to be positive, so I'll back off on ripping it to shreds.
But I agree with you: This person probably shouldn't be writing reviews about country music.
I appreciate any reviews for our Kelliegirl...no such thing as bad publicity...however, I am a huge Carrie fan and have to agree...to a point about her vocals...she is awesome...Having said that, I really believe Kellie Dawn Pickler is going to be HUGE....much more than Carrie...because she has more to offer...I PERSONALLY like her album BETTER than Carrie's...don't ask me why, don't know if I could even tell you...Just like HER better...don't dislike Carrie...Like Carrie...ADORE Kellie...Go figure...I really believe the reason people compare the two is because of the sequence of Idol history they have together...no doubt in my mind, Kellie benefited from Carrie's fame immediately....just because she was country....BUT, there are many more differences than similarities...for one, Kellie is a songwriter, singer, performer, and soon will have her own sitcom...Now remember the folks who are writing her Fox Sitcom wrote "That 70's Show" These guys are no "slouch"...She could very well far exceed any of the 05 AI contestants....as far as "success" goes...because of her ADORING fans....and what this little small town girl brings to the world of entertainment....Can remember Dolly saying more than one time...."I am a personality"....not an entertainer, not a songwriter, not a recording artist or film star, but "a personality" and that is the way I do believe she sees herself....Recently, when viewing the life of Dolly, was struck by the fact she was not well received nor liked when she first started on the Porter Wagner Show and it was only through his wisdom to have her sing "duets" with him, that she was able to survive there for a while....AI gave Kellie some exposure....but look at those contestants...in my opinion...given a level playing field...she is doing EXTREMELY WELL...and will continue to do so...because we love her....and because she is immensely talented...but more importantly she has that "IT" factor in spades....
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I appreciate any reviews for our Kelliegirl...no such thing as bad publicity...however, I am a huge Carrie fan and have to agree...to a point about her vocals...she is awesome...Having said that, I really believe Kellie Dawn Pickler is going to be HUGE....much more than Carrie...because she has more to offer...I PERSONALLY like her album BETTER than Carrie's...don't ask me why, don't know if I could even tell you...Just like HER better...don't dislike Carrie...Like Carrie...ADORE Kellie...Go figure...I really believe the reason people compare the two is because of the sequence of Idol history they have together...no doubt in my mind, Kellie benefited from Carrie's fame immediately....just because she was country....BUT, there are many more differences than similarities...for one, Kellie is a songwriter, singer, performer, and soon will have her own sitcom...Now remember the folks who are writing her Fox Sitcom wrote "That 70's Show" These guys are no "slouch"...She could very well far exceed any of the 05 AI contestants....as far as "success" goes...because of her ADORING fans....and what this little small town girl brings to the world of entertainment....Can remember Dolly saying more than one time...."I am a personality"....not an entertainer, not a songwriter, not a recording artist or film star, but "a personality" and that is the way I do believe she sees herself....Recently, when viewing the life of Dolly, was struck by the fact she was not well received nor liked when she first started on the Porter Wagner Show and it was only through his wisdom to have her sing "duets" with him, that she was able to survive there for a while....AI gave Kellie some exposure....but look at those contestants...in my opinion...given a level playing field...she is doing EXTREMELY WELL...and will continue to do so...because we love her....and because she is immensely talented...but more importantly she has that "IT" factor in spades....
I agree with what you're saying. Kellie's future is about more than just pure vocals.
