ACMs -- "could be the night that catapults Pickler to superstardom"

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ACM Awards: Things to watch for : Extended Play : Los Angeles Times

From the LA Times blog "Extended Play by Todd Martens:"

ACM Awards: Things to watch for


-- Will the "American Idol" presence be felt? When last we saw some country awards -- the CMT Awards -- "American Idol" grads were so heavily featured that "Idol" judge Paula Abdul remarked, "There are so many 'American Idol' alum here that I feel this is a reunion."

Aside from CMT big winner Kellie Pickler, the awards featured Carrie Underwood and Bucky Covington. With Underwood having dominated the telecast in 2007, and Pickler the CMT queen in 2008, The Envelope's awards guru Tom O'Neil argued that "Idol" was taking over country music.

The ACM Awards will thankfully tip the balance back to non-"American Idol"-bred country, but it could be the night that catapults Pickler to superstardom, as the young singer will be performing, and is nominated for top new female vocalist.

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Here's the link to Tom O'Neil's blog, which has been posted here before, which is mentioned in the blog above:

CMT Awards: Broken-hearted good ole boys surrender to 'Idol' : Gold Derby by Tom O'Neil : The Envelope - Los Angeles Times

[kelliedawnpicklerfan]

AWESOME article!!!

[KellieShellieGirl]

This is definately the year for Miss Pickler,as there is so much in store for her.

[fanofkellie]

I love that... "Kellie Pickler CMT Queen". Man, I hope this is an intuitive premonition about this being the magical night that catapults Kellie to stardom!

[Kellielover101]

AWEOME Article!!
I hope Kellie wins!

[kelliepickler_fan2006]

awesome; thanks for posting

[Pickled Pink]

The year of the Pickle! Yes. I like the sound of that!