Kellie Pickler
More than anything Kellie Pickler is a down-to-earth fan of her genre who also happens to be one of its best interpreters -- a classic country singer with a state-of-the-art approach to life.
There are many ways to describe her: spunky, beautiful, talented and charismatic just scratching the surface. But there is one word that ties them all together and brings them to life: Kellie Pickler is real.
Few people speak or sing so transparently from their hearts. Few can bridge life and art, story and song, so vibrantly and compellingly. Pickler brings this talent to audiences at the MSU Riley Center in downtown Meridian on Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m. A pre-show party will take place at 6 p.m.
"My life is a country song," she has said on occasion, and no one who knows her or has watched her career evolve from her days as a breakout presence on "American Idol" would argue in the least. Over the course of three albums, hundreds of concert appearances, and a breathtaking 2013 win on ABCâs "Dancing With The Stars," she has earned the admiration and affection of countless fans, serving as both inspiration and role model.
Now, with the release of her latest album, "The Woman I Am," she takes yet another long step forward. The project reflects her continuing growth as an artist and as a person, featuring the instrumental talents of many of Nashville's best musicians and songs from some of the city's most talented writers.
Tickets are $59 and $53 at the MSU Riley Center box office, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets can be purchased online at www.msurileycenter.com or by calling the box office at 601-696-2200.