History of Kellie Pickler in Timeline
Kellie Pickler is an American country music singer, actress, and television personality who rose to prominence as a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. Finishing sixth, she subsequently signed with 19 Recordings and BNA Records. Her debut album, 'Small Town Girl,' released in 2006, achieved gold certification and sold over 900,000 copies. The album spawned three singles that charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs, solidifying her presence in the country music scene.
7 hours ago : Kellie Pickler returns to TV after husband’s death for Idol reunion.
Kellie Pickler is set to make a rare TV appearance, marking her first in three years since her husband's death. She will reunite with fellow 'American Idol' alums for a special Class of 2006 reunion show.
July 1989: Mother Vanished
In July 1989, a year after her parents' divorce, Kellie Pickler's mother vanished from her life.
1992: Mother Returns to Albemarle
In 1992, Kellie Pickler's mother returned to Albemarle, but rarely made contact with her.
March 1995: Mother Granted Custody
In March 1995, while Bo Pickler was in prison, Kellie Pickler's mother was granted custody of her. At this time, Pickler was in the fourth grade.
1997: Custody Restored to Grandparents
In 1997, a court filing revealed Kellie Pickler's mother had moved to Union County and treated her harshly, leading the court to restore custody to her grandparents. Her mother vanished again.
2003: Father's Prison Sentence
In 2003, Kellie Pickler's father served a three-year-nine-month prison sentence at Florida State Prison for aggravated assault and battery stemming from a stabbing incident.
February 2006: Pickler Describes Abuse
In a February 2006 interview with the Charlotte Observer, Kellie Pickler revealed that her mother was physically and mentally abusive during the two years she had custody.
April 2006: Pickler Discusses Forgiveness
In an April 2006 interview with NBC, Kellie Pickler spoke about the importance of forgiveness, stating her belief in forgiving others.
November 12, 2006: Performance for "N.C. Children's PROMISE"
On November 12, 2006, Kellie Pickler performed to help raise funds for the "N.C. Children's PROMISE" to benefit the Children's Hospital.
December 16, 2006: Fundraising Performance for NFL Youth Education Towns Boys & Girls Club
On December 16, 2006, Kellie Pickler performed to help raise funds to refurbish the Hurricane Katrina-damaged NFL Youth Education Towns Boys & Girls Club of New Orleans.
January 12, 2007: Visit to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
On January 12, 2007, Kellie Pickler visited St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
February 1, 2007: Visit to Pennington Elementary School
On February 1, 2007, Kellie Pickler visited Pennington Elementary School.
November 2007: Appearance on 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?'
In November 2007, Kellie Pickler appeared on a celebrity edition of the quiz show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?", playing for the American Red Cross and the AARP's Grandparenting Program. During the show, she famously struggled with a geography question.
2007: Relationship with Jordin Tootoo
In 2007, Kellie Pickler was in a relationship with Nashville Predators player Jordin Tootoo and visited his family in Nunavut. Later that year, the two broke up.
2007: First USO Tour
In late 2007 and early 2008, Kellie Pickler embarked on her first USO tour, taking her to Iraq.
August 2009: Participation in 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'
In early August 2009, Kellie Pickler participated in ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", helping to rebuild James Terpenning's family home in Beavercreek, Ohio. She performed a free concert and assisted with reconstruction.
January 2010: USO Tour in Iraq and Kuwait
In January 2010, Kellie Pickler made stops in Iraq and Kuwait on a 10-day USO tour with Randy Houser and Jamey Johnson.
June 15, 2010: Engagement to Kyle Jacobs
On June 15, 2010, after two and a half years of dating, Kellie Pickler became engaged to songwriter Kyle Jacobs.
January 1, 2011: Marriage to Kyle Jacobs
On January 1, 2011, Kellie Pickler and Kyle Jacobs eloped and married in a small, intimate ceremony on a private island in the Caribbean.
November 5, 2015: Premiere of 'I Love Kellie Pickler'
On November 5, 2015, the reality show starring Kellie Pickler and Kyle Jacobs, entitled "I Love Kellie Pickler", premiered on CMT.
June 26, 2016: Victory on 'Celebrity Family Feud'
On June 26, 2016, Kellie Pickler and her team won $25,000 for her charity, USO, on an episode of "Celebrity Family Feud".
February 17, 2023: Death of Kyle Jacobs
On February 17, 2023, Kyle Jacobs died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 49.
Mentioned in this timeline
Taylor Swift is a highly influential American singer-songwriter celebrated for...
Sony is a Japanese multinational conglomerate based in Tokyo It...
Christmas is an annual festival celebrated on December th commemorating...
American Idol is a singing competition TV series created by...
The National Broadcasting Company NBC is a major American commercial...
Germany officially the Federal Republic of Germany is located in...
Trending
7 minutes ago Emma Chamberlain stuns in hand-painted gown at Met Gala 2026: A canvas of art.
7 minutes ago Heidi Montag dreamed of pop stardom, attended Billboard Awards; Keke Palmer performed.
1 hour ago Melanoma Monday highlights skin cancer risks and importance of mole checks.
1 hour ago Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern consider merger to improve US rail transport.
2 hours ago Tyrod Taylor Signs with Packers as Backup QB Following Ridder's Release
3 hours ago Lazio faces Cremonese: Sarri's comments, Cardone's skepticism, team motivation and player updates.
Popular
Michael Joseph Jackson the King of Pop was a highly...
Graham Cunningham Platner is an American oyster farmer and Marine...
Melania Trump is a Slovenian-American former model who served as...
Candace Owens is an American conservative political commentator author and...
Elizabeth Warren is a prominent American politician currently serving as...
Rudy Giuliani is an American politician and disbarred lawyer best...