Kellie Dawn Pickler was born on June 28, 1986, at Stanly Memorial Hospital in Albemarle, North Carolina, United States. Her parents are Clyde "Bo" Raymond Pickler Jr. and Cynthia Morton. She has both a half-sister and a half-brother. When Kellie was just two years old, her mother left the family, returning two years later to take temporary custody. However, from the age of 12, Kellie was raised by her paternal grandparents, Clyde Raymond Pickler Sr. and Faye Pickler, due to her father's frequent incarcerations.
Kellie graduated from North Stanly High School in 2004. During her school years, she was active as a cheerleader and participated in beauty pageants. Demonstrating a natural charisma and stage presence, she was crowned Miss Stanly County at the age of 17. Prior to pursuing a career in music, she worked as a waitress and began entering television talent competitions in 2005.
At the age of 19, Pickler auditioned for the fifth season of American Idol and was selected as one of the top 12 finalists. Her charm and Southern personality endeared her to both viewers and judges, particularly Simon Cowell, who frequently praised her. While she was a fan favorite and there were high expectations for her to reach the top three, she ultimately finished in sixth place. Pickler's down-to-earth demeanor and lack of exposure to mainstream pop culture became a notable aspect of her public persona. She gained further attention when US Weekly compared her to Jessica Simpson. After the show, she continued to make television appearances and performed songs such as "Walking After Midnight."
| Birth Date: | 28 Jun, 1986 |
| Age: | 33 yrs |
| Occupations: | Singer Beauty pageant contestant Songwriter |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Albemarle |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Country music musician from the United States |
| Twitter Id: | Kelliepickler |
| Net Worth 2021: | 7 million |
