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Kellie Pickler is a Country music artist who finished sixth on the fifth season of the Fox television series American Idol. Her debut album has sold nearly 800,000 copies and garnered three hit singles. Kellie presents her self-titled, sophomore album in 2008 with the hit single "Don't You Know You're Beautiful".During American Idol, she met her personal 'idol' and strongest influence, the country music star Dolly Parton. The 42nd Annual CMA Award nominees nominated Kelie for New Artist Of The Year!

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5 out of 5 stars

Oh wow, she blew me away this time. September 30, 2008
19 out of 20 found this review helpful

We all know Small Town Girl was a great album. Almost everyone really enjoyed it. Now, with more time in her hands, Kellie just created an album that blew me away. You have everything here. Country ballads, country rock, country pop and even a bit of pop rock!!!

Every single song can be a future single.

Best Days Of Your Life is absolutely incredible and One Last Time will definitely bring tears to your eyes: it's this album's "I Wonder", even though it deals with a different subject.

I also love Rocks Instead of Rice, it's REALLY funny. hahaha

Kelile's vocals sound more powerful and ethereal than on her first effort, and the lyrics are more mature.

I wasn't expecting such a perfectly produced and put together CD.
I'm dead serious: BUY IT NOW!

5 out of 5 stars

Unabashedly, Unapologetically Country October 3, 2008
17 out of 19 found this review helpful

More traditional country music seems to be on the upswing as of late, and I have to give a very big, very thankful shout-out to American Idol, for introducing all of us to Kellie Pickler. Staying true to her fans and the music near and dear to her heart, Kellie rockets onto the scene with the disc bearing her name, and she establishes herself as a possible future player in any radio-friendly marketplace. This is one GREAT spin!

Arguably, other (pop)country singers (Shania, Martina McBride, etc.) would've pushed for some of these songs to sound larger than what they are, with more instrumental or a large orchestra backing, but, thankfully, Pickler -- on just her second CD -- justs lets the music be the music. Her voice sounds beautiful tagging along for this wonderful ride. She sounds more & more like the girl-next-door who deserves to be that and so much more. (NOTE: my notes are on the 'Deluxe Edition' I purchased from iTunes ... and I strongly recommend you get your hands on that version no matter where you can buy it!)

Happy (3/5): A song too melancholy to ever be perfectly 'happy.' Great sentiments, just doesn't sound all that happy.

Don't Close Your Eyes: (5/5) a perfectly traditional Country/Western ballad that brings Kellie's subdued voice brilliantly to the front in a big Country way. A musical wish to rediscover love with your lover.

Anything But Me (4/5): a great toe-tapper celebrating the self despite a title that says it's not.

Going Out of Style (5/5!!!!!!): the kind of stuff that country-crossover artists used to flood the pop airwaves with, this track would be a great introduction to Pickler for those in the audience who've never heard her before. Fun, frollicky, feel-good, and fashionable -- backed with blaring horns -- with terrific musical surprise. A girl on the town having fun with her soundtrack in tow. SEX AND THE CITY if the city is Nashville. Could be a sleeper hit for either country or pop stations.

Makin' Me Fall In Love Again (3/5): twangy voice with twangier guitars spin a contemporary pop/country ballad of love-and-more-love. It's the kind of tune I could take or leave.

Somebody To Love Me (5/5!!!!!!): another pitch perfect performance from a voice that God made to sing big, big, and bigger Country ballads as Pickler sings about the human desire/need/want to save someone special in life. The song just cries out for a music video, complete with weeping violins.

Best Days of Your Life (5/5): a big-sounding, driving track about realizing you've lost the best you've had once its too late to get it back. It's the kind of song cowgirls will drive the neighborhood blaring out their radio. Another strong potential for pop-country crossover.

One Last TIme (5/5!!!!!!): Another magical ballad meditating on the redemptive effects of having 'one last time' with a soulmate. Elegant in its simplicity but absolutely beautiful in execution. A real tearjerker in the best possible way. This is probably my favorite track on the disc.

Lucky Girl (3/5): another take-it-or-leave-it song. Sounds a little like a Gretchen Wilson bad-girl tune. I'll leave it for others.

Don't You Know How Much I Loved You (4/5) RAdio-friendly and middle-o-the-road country. One of the stronger tracks here, but not nearly as memorable (or powerful) as the ballads.

Rocks Instead of Rice (4/5): standard Country-issue female empowerment "cheatin' men suck" tune with plenty of sing-a-long 'na-nas' thrown in for the crowd's good measure. Spare the marriage, spoil the bride. Jerry Springer, look out!

I'm Your Woman (3/5): more of a contemporary female empowerment tune. Fun, but that's about all it has going for it.

Don't You Know You're Beautiful (4/5): Probably the best "celebrate womanhood" track on the disc. Reminds me of stuff Martina McBride gets terrific mileage out of, deservedly so. Sing it, Kellie!

5 out of 5 stars

All I can say is WOW! October 1, 2008
13 out of 15 found this review helpful

This CD is sooo good. I just love it. I bought the deluxe edition and it is worth it. "Happy" is a great song.

Some of the songs are cute and funny..."Rocks instead of rice". Kellie has a great voice...she can belt the songs out. She is very talented. I am very impressed with her.

5 out of 5 stars

This time, it's all "Kellie Pickler" September 30, 2008
10 out of 12 found this review helpful

Kellie Pickler calls her second album simply "Kellie Pickler." That's appropriate because the songs reflect more of her unique outlook and larger-than-life personality.

At the same time, the album fuses two years of musical maturity -- hundreds of concerts and sessions with Nashville's best song writers -- with the work of a hand-picked producer who brings out Kellie's best.

All this adds up to a rich, well-rounded album that gives us more insight into Kellie Pickler than ever before.

I love all the tracks, but my personal favorites are:

"Best Days of Your Life" -- Kellie lets an ex-boyfriend know he peaked when he dated her. Co-written with Taylor Swift, who sings background vocals, this tune shows breakout potential.

"One Last Time" -- One of three great ballads on the album. A relationship is too draining to continue, but a last spark of desire remains.

"Lucky Girl" -- Smokin' hot and perfectly arranged. From now on, when you hear "sexy country siren," this is the song you'll hear in your head.

"Going Out In Style" -- An over-the-top, tongue-in-cheek intro kicks off this lively, humorous tribute to excessive consumption.

5 out of 5 stars

No "Sophomore Curse" Here October 10, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

Just got my very own copy of Kellie's sophomore album and it's really great. No "sophomore curse" here. She's well on her way to country superstardom. I like this one better than the first album. The CD photography is tops, too! What a beautiful person.
Congratulations, Kellie!

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