Kellie Pickler gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. In 2006 she released her first album “Small Town Girl.” See photos from her career and life.

NASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Country singer Kellie Pickler recorded her new album, "100 Proof," as if it would be her last. That's a strong statement for an entertainer who has produced a string of ...

She put out three albums on the label -- 'Small Town Girl', 'Kellie Pickler' and '100 Proof', with the first two going to No. 1 -- before signing with Black River Entertainment and releasing 'The ...