Kellie Pickler Leads The Night With Three CMT Awards!

New_4_Kellie · 04-15-2008, 12:28 PM

04.15.2008

SCOTTSDALE, AZ/NASHVILLE, TN -- Hat Tricks, Triple Crowns, Trifectas -- big things come in 3’s. For Kellie Pickler, the first award of her career turned into a triple- play as the perky singer-songwriter captured the most wins of the night at the CMT Music Awards for her emotional ballad, “I Wonder.”

“This is the first time I’ve ever won anything in my life,” said a visibly shaken Pickler via satellite from Scottsdale, AZ after winning the USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year. Little did she know that the ‘first time winning anything’ would also yield her the “Tearjerker Video of the Year” directed by Robert Deaton and George Flanigen as well as an award for the “Performance of the Year,” the result of her powerful performance of “I Wonder,” on the CMA Awards last fall.

“None of this would be possible if it weren’t for the fans who buy the records, come to our concerts and vote, and vote and vote and vote,” laughed Pickler. “And Country Radio -- they’ve been so incredible, playing my songs and helping to make my dreams come true. And of course, CMT. Thank you so much for playing my videos and I wish I could have been there last night to celebrate with everyone. I can’t wait to get home and choose just the right heels to go with my new Buckles!” Pickler was referring to the CMT Music Award trophy, which is shaped like a large rodeo-style belt buckle. Pickler was referring to the CMT Music Award trophy, which is shaped like a large rodeo-style belt buckle.

Fans also singled out Pickler above all other up and coming artists by voting her the winner of the “Nationwide Insurance Life Comes At You Fast” Award, an off camera honor. This is the first year for the award.

On the red high heels of her Gold certified debut album, Small Town Girl, which produced the hits, “Red High Heels,” “I Wonder,” (both of which she co-wrote) and “Things That Never Cross A Man’s Mind,” Kellie will return to Nashville next week to continue work on her sophomore album due out later this year

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ChrisKellieFan · 04-15-2008, 12:41 PM

Awesome! I just saw this on her myspace blog and they added a note there. We really need photos of Kellie holding her awards!

"Just a quick note before the official press release... YOU did this! These awards are entirely fan voted and you guys worked your butts off for it, so on behalf of Kellie and BNA Records, THANK YOU! Kel and BNA love you to death. More coming from Pickler soon... for now, here's the official press release... HUGE love from Nashville... -BNA Records"

werss · 04-15-2008, 12:49 PM

I just saw that on myspace too.. thanks for sharing. It's a great article!

agur3046 · 04-15-2008, 01:54 PM

I missed this, very disappointed but extremely happy to hear of her very much deserved VICTORY!!!

Praise God!

north_clt · 04-15-2008, 02:53 PM

What kind of heels go best with buckles?

Hmmm. I guess RED HIGH HEELS!

kellies #1 fan · 04-15-2008, 03:39 PM

im so happy for kellie

No_Left_Turn · 04-15-2008, 04:52 PM

Quick before it's gone...go to Yahoo Photos.

Among the "Most Viewed Slideshows" is the CMT Awards...a photo of Kellie is there (from the CMA). It mentions that although she wasn't in the house she was a top winner.

Kellielover101 · 04-15-2008, 04:54 PM

YAY!!!!
GO KELLIE!! Im so happy for her!!!!!!

texdale · 04-15-2008, 10:59 PM

Ok so this news brought tears to my old eyes..We all knew what a special talented young lady Kellie is and now she is getting the much deserved recognition..Good for you girl and keep it up....

lucassmith · 04-16-2008, 07:46 AM

Yes I also so this on myspace and was ecstatic while reading it. I love the bulletins Kellie post on her myspace.