Look To The Stars News: Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler Joins Road To Ram Jam For The USO

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

The Ram Truck brand presents “Road to the Ram Jam,” an all-star country music series featuring five of today’s best country artists leading up to an invitation-only 2012 Ram Jam concert event Dec. 29 in Nashville, Tenn., where all five artists will perform.

The Road to the Ram Jam series will be the ultimate country music fan experience. It will help bring country music fans closer to some of their favorite artists with exclusive video content, the opportunity to win prizes including collectible posters and vinyl records through country radio stations nationwide, free music downloads, as well as a chance to enter to win trips for two to the exclusive Ram Jam concert. Fans can get more information on the Road to the Ram Jam and enter the sweepstakes at www.RamTrucks.com/RoadtoRamJam.

BNA recording artist Kellie Pickler, who recently released her new album “100 Proof,” is the first artist to help launch the series. She is offering fans a chance to win a free download of her latest single, “Tough,” when they enter to win a trip for two to the Ram Jam concert. The remaining four participating artists will be announced throughout the year. All five artists will receive a one-year lease on a 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck. The trucks will then be auctioned off in early 2013 with all proceeds going to benefit a military-focused charity of each artist’s choice.

Kellie Pickler Supports Cat Appreciation Month With ASPCA

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0000

In honor of Cat Appreciation Month this February, the makers of Fresh Step litter have teamed up with cat-loving country star Kellie Pickler to ask cat lovers to flood Facebook with images of them wearing their favorite cat-centric clothing.

Don’t have any kitty couture? No problem. The Fresh Step brand has partnered with Pickler and fashion designer Geren Ford to design a must-have limited-edition cat sweater. The sweater will be available for purchase online at www.aspcaonlinestore.com, with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting the ASPCA (The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Cat lovers who aren’t in the market for a new sweater can get in on the fun, too. The Fresh Step Facebook page houses an online application that lets people digitally place the Pickler sweater onto a photo of themselves on Facebook. The Fresh Step litter team will donate $1 to the ASPCA for every photo posted, through March 15, 2012, up to $100,000.

“It’s time for cat lovers to truly display their cat pride,” said Pickler, whose new album “100 Proof” launches this week. “I collaborated with fellow cat lover and designer Geren Ford to create a sweater that we hope any cat parent would wear to show their kitty pride and that all animal lovers can wear in support of the ASPCA.”

Russell Brand And Kristen Wiig Voted Sexiest Celeb Vegetarians

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:30:00 +0000

You’ve had your say and cast your votes, and today Russell Brand and Kristen Wiig have been named as PETA’s sexiest celebrity vegetarians for 2011.

The pair were up against last year’s winner’s – Olivia Wilde and Bob Harper – as well as Bill Clinton, Bryan Adams, Jared Leto, Alyssa Milano, Aimee Teegarden, Isabel Lucas, Hayden Panettiere, Ellen DeGeneres and past winners Anthony Kiedis, Leona Lewis, Kellie Pickler and a host of others.

According to PETA: "Russell, a vegetarian since the age of 14, keeps us endlessly entertained with his wit and crazy antics, which always leave us wanting more. He explains, “You shouldn’t eat animals, it’s mean to them.” Kristen makes us laugh until we cry in whatever she does—whether she’s lighting up the big screen in films like Bridesmaids or cracking us up with her unique characters on Saturday Night Live. Her jam-packed schedule is often crazy, so Kristen stays healthy by eating lots of tofu and soy. But both of these hilarious hotties know that there’s nothing funny about the abuse endured by animals raised for food on factory farms. These sexy stars prove that being vegetarian helps a person shine from the inside out."

Vote For Sexiest Celeb Vegetarians With PETA

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:30:00 +0000

PETA has once again opened voting for their annual Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities Awards.

Last year’s winner’s – Olivia Wilde and Bob Harper – are once again in the running for the honor, along with veg celebs including Bill Clinton, Bryan Adams, Jared Leto, Russell Brand, Alyssa Milano, Aimee Teegarden, Isabel Lucas, Hayden Panettiere, Ellen DeGeneres and past winners Anthony Kiedis, Leona Lewis, Kellie Pickler and many more.

To find out more and cast your votes, visit PETA.org.

Country Music Stars Raise Cash For Storm Victims

Tue, 17 May 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Last Thrusday, May 12, CMT premiered MUSIC BUILDS: THE CMT DISASTER RELIEF CONCERT – a live, commercial-free, 90-minute concert special designed to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes.

Co-hosted by ESPN’s Erin Andrews, HLN’s Robin Meade and comedian Ron White, the special featured an urgent call to action from President Obama, as well as performances by Hank Williams, Jr., Alabama, Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tim McGraw and Trace Adkins. All money raised will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts.

Media outlets including American Forces Network, CNN.com, multiple local TV affiliates and radio stations also simulcast MUSIC BUILDS, reaching tens of millions of viewers around the world.

Celebrities Reveal What Is Under Their Kilts For Charity

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0000

A host of celebrities took to the catwalk for charity and Scotland in New York on Tuesday for the annual Dressed To Kilt celebrity charity fashion event.

Although host Sean Connery pulled out of the event at the last minute, some massive stars wore their tartan on the catwalk for the benefit for the Wounded Warrior Project, the Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Erskine Hospital in Scotland at the Friends of Scotland event.

Kiefer Sutherland, Chris Noth, Brian Cox, Jason Patric and Jim Gaffigan wowed the crowd when they revealed exactly what one wears under his kilt by flashing their rear-ends. Other models included Billy Connolly, Amy Grant, Matthew Modine and Kellie Pickler, with Donald Trump among the audience.

Sean Connery To Host Celebrity Charity Fashion Show

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Sean Connery and Friends of Scotland will once again host the Dressed To Kilt charity fashion event in New York tonight, as some famous faces hit the catwalk for several good causes.

Some of the models strutting their stuff for Scotland at the event will be Billy Connolly, Amy Grant, Matthew Modine, Kellie Pickler and many more.

The 2011 Theme of the show draws its inspiration from the world of country music, particularly its roots and origins. Country music began with the ballads, songs and instruments from the Scots and the Scots-Irish. For much of the 18th and 19th centuries the Scottish immigrants came to the Appalachian mountains of North America and they brought with them their music and their instruments. These people did not have an easy life and their music gave them an outlet to express their hardships. This music was preserved primarily in the southern USA, from Tennessee to Texas. In the 20th century the personality of the this music changed and many sub-genres emerged. Now at the beginning of the 21st century country music is one of the most popular music forms and in fact is one of the best selling music genres after pop/rock. Remarkably a very large percentage of country music artists have a Scots or Scots-Irish background. To name but a few, this group includes Amy Grant, Brad Paisley, Reba McIntyre, Martina McBride, and Tim McGraw. This year’s show will have more live artists and music than previous years. There will be Scottish artists that represent the roots of country music, world renown Scottish performers that represent the best of the current Scottish music scene and there will be several major country music stars present.

Nashville Stars Donate Clothes To Animal Charity

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Nashville has a new star by the name of Lori Elam, a remarkable woman inspired by the loss of her pets to open a new consignment shop that sells clothing donated by country music artists and celebrities in efforts to raise money for animal rescue efforts.

“When I lost those two [pets], I met this world of people who are out there saving animals. They educated me on how animals were being treated and being euthanized, and it was a whole other culture that I was not aware of,” Elam told the Tennessean.

Elam’s celebrity consignment shop Estrella will open in May on 12South Avenue.

Musicians On Call Celebrates October For Charity

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Musicians on Call is proud to announce a special addition to its Month of Music celebration. Multiplatinum, award-winning country music star Trace Adkins will perform at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville on October 25, 2010.

The concert will follow last week’s super-successful show featuring Lady Antebellum at New York City’s City Winery on Wednesday.

Due to the intimacy of the setting, seats are extremely limited and the charity anticipates selling out quickly. Please purchase tickets to this event and support Musicians On Call’s mission of bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.

Zac Levi And Friends Do Something For Charity

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Staples and DoSomething.org gave new meaning to “swag” this week as celebrities including actress Nikki Blonsky, singer JoJo, Chuck star Zac Levi, Teen Choice Award winner Lucy Hale and musical performers We the Kings joined teen volunteers to donate 500 “gift bags” of school supplies to underprivileged students in Los Angeles. The star-studded Staples/Do Something 101 party at the Globe Theater at Universal followed the Teen Choice Awards.

As a highlight to the Third Annual Do Something 101 School Supply Drive, stars showed off their gift bag-stuffing skills on a red carpet to make the ultimate back-to-school swag bag full of donated pencils, notebooks, paper, pencil pouches, folders and other back-to-school essentials. Staples will add an additional 4,500 supply gift bags to the 500 bags created yesterday, a total value of $125,000 worth of supplies, so that thousands of members of the Variety Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood can head back to school with the supplies they need to succeed.

The Office Stars Raid NBC Studios For Charity

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0000

For Angela Kinsey and Ellie Kemper, the fun doesn’t have to end when the cameras stop rolling. In true trick-or-treat fashion, the castmates from “The Office” visited NBC Studios asking for donations for DoSomething.org’s Do Something 101 supply drive.

In a partnership with DoSomething.org and Staples, Do Something 101 is an annual campaign that encourages school supplies donations that will be sent to a designated non-profit which is paired with a Staples store. The campaign began on July 4 and will end on September 18. Supplies can be dropped off at collection bins or cash donations can be made at any Staples store. With Ciara as 2009’s spokesperson and Jordin Sparks as 2008’s model, Twilight’s Nikki Reed is as energized as ever this year in Do Something 101’s PSA to get youth to host school supply drives in their community.

The Give-Back Pack program is a new addendum to the 2010 Do Something 101 campaign that has music artists Jason Derulo, Kellie Pickler and Drake Bell lined up to advocate for youth outreach online. An all-expenses-paid trip to meet Derulo, Pickler, and Bell will be awarded to one participant and can be entered through the website here.

Vote For PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

It’s that time of year again – PETA is looking for it’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2010, and you can vote for the winner.

Last year’s competition was taken out by Kellie Pickler and Milo Ventimiglia, and other winners over the years have included Carrie Underwood, Tobey Maguire, Kristen Bell, Anthony Kiedis, Alicia Silverstone and Natalie Portman.

There’s a whole bunch of nominees for you to choose from this year, such as Alec Baldwin, Joaquin Phoenix, Hayden Panettiere, Joan Jett, Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Bacon and many more.

Country Stars Launch Charity Auction For Musicians On Call

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Some of country music’s hottest stars have donated items to a celebrity charity auction to raise funds for Musicians on Call, an organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.

Going under the hammer are opportunities to meet Kellie Pickler, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride and Miranda Lambert. There are also guitars signed by Kellie Pickler, Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill and others.

A new auction starts every Monday. Click here to find out more.

Stars Celebrate National Barefoot Day For Charity

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Today is National Barefoot Day, which kicks off a weeklong series of events organized by Soles4Souls to encourage people to donate shoes to those in need.

“If you can’t dig deep in your pockets, than dig in your closet!” said Scarlett Johansson, who has donated over 2000 shoes to the charity. “Americans can make a huge difference with Soles4Souls by donating shoes. Souls4Soles gives away a pair of shoes every 13 seconds in over 120 countries, with over 55 percent donated to fellow Americans.”

Over the course of the entire week, Soles4Souls will be distributing more than 50,000 pairs of new shoes in the United States while it also collects much needed donations support shoe drives at schools, churches and community centers.

Country Stars Hit The Stage For Nashville Flood Victims

Tue, 18 May 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Nicole Kidman joined her husband Keith Urban at a concert on Sunday to help raise money for victims of Nashville’s recent devastating floods.

Keith performed on stage at the Ryman Auditorium with Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley and others while Nicole manned the phones with Kellie Pickler, Holly Williams and many more at the show, which raised over $1.7 million.

Co-hosted by James Denton and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, other performers at the show included Dierks Bentley, Sam Bush, Lady Antebellum, Keb’ Mo’, CeCe Winans, Martina McBride and Will Hoge. Kenny Chesney addressed the crowd via video.

Dana Delany Gives The Clothes Off Her Back To Fight Child Hunger

Fri, 07 May 2010 14:30:00 +0000

A cast of celebrities have rallied together to donate items for a star-studded online auction for ConAgra Foods Child Hunger Ends Here Neighborhood Rally campaign benefitting Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger relief organization. The auction, which is now live, will run through Tuesday, May 18 on actress Jane Kaczmarek’s Clothes Off Our Back celebrity auction site.

Featured items include a signed pair of skates from Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek, a Christian Dior dress worn by Dana Delany on an episode of “Desperate Houswives,” Stephanie Pratt’s birthday dress featured on an episode of “The Hills,” signed CDs from Sugarland and Kellie Pickler, as well as multiple garments from Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Kathy Ireland, Alison Sweeney and Brenda Strong, among others.

The celebrity auction is one component of an integrated marketing campaign led by ConAgra Foods that launched in March to raise funds for Feeding America. The goal of the Neighborhood Rally campaign is to draw attention to and support for the issue of child hunger in America, which affects children throughout the United States, in neighborhoods large and small.

Sean Connery's Dressed to Kilt

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Sir Sean Connery hosted the 8th annual “Dressed to Kilt” fashion show benefitting wounded soldiers as part of Tartan Week in New York on Monday.

The crowd reeled with excitement as Mike Myers, Al Roker, Alan Cumming and Kyle MacLachlan took to the runway in kilts and sporrans.

David Beckham Joins Shakira At Children's Hospital

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:30:00 +0000

David Beckham, Shakira, Kellie Pickler and Ryan Seacrest were some of the stars who visited the Children’s Hospital of Orange County for Lollipop Live ’09 on Tuesday.

The celebrities signed autographs, posed for photos and handed out stuffed animals to the patients as part of the fundraiser sponsored by local radio station KIIS FM.

Seacrest broadcast live from CHOC and asked listeners to text in $5 donations in support of Radio Lollipop. Last year, the event raised about $30,000 for the program, which allows patients to go on air and request songs.

Kellie Pickler Launches Charity Shoe Initiative

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Kellie Pickler’s affinity for shoes is well documented. Her 2006 debut single kicked a no-account-ex-boyfriend to the curb in “Red High Heels,” and her current, self titled album closes with “Going Out In Style,” which expresses her desire for her final resting place…having her ashes spread in shoe department of Saks Fifth Avenue. But Pickler, whose modest upbringing allowed for little more than the basics, understands the realities of living without.

With that, Kellie continues her support of Soles4Souls and will team with Ladies’ Home Journal the “Look Good. Do Good. Feel Great” magazine, to collect new and gently worn shoes on Thursday, August 27 before her show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The drop point for the shoes will be located at entrance to the Garden and will be open from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

On Soles4Souls Pickler said, “I love shoes but they are more than just a fashion statement, they are a necessity and not everyone has access to them because of financial reasons or natural disaster. Whatever the situation, Soles4Souls is there to help and I’m glad to lend my support. Thanks to the wonderful people from Ladies’ Home Journal who are volunteering their time to come out and collect the shoes that people are giving.”

Scarlett Johansson Goes Barefoot For Charity

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0000

This week is the Second Annual Barefoot Week, organized by Soles4Souls, and a host of celebrities are stepping forward to support it.

Soles4Souls is an international shoe charity dedicated to providing a free pair of shoes to people in need. This week, the non-profit organization will be distributing thousands of pairs of new shoes in the United States while it also collects “gently worn” shoes from the general public during thousands of concurrent shoe drives at schools, churches and community centers.

The campaign is being spearheaded by Scarlett Johansson, who previously donated 2000 pairs of new shoes from her own line of Reebok footwear, and is lending her name to help raise publicity about Barefoot Week. Antawn Jamison, Jessica Simpson, Brittany Snow, Kellie Pickler, Luke Perry, Riddick Bowe, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Chris Hope, Jeff Fisher and Tim Dunn have also voiced their support for the weeklong series of events.

Country Stars Decorate Guitars For Charity Auction

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Guitars decorated by some of country music’s biggest stars will be auctioned for charity next month.

Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Craig Morgan, Dolly Parton, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, Pam Tillis, Steve Wariner, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban have contributed guitars to the auction, which will raise money for the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund, an organization that aids people in the country music community with financial and health related issues.

The Guitars of the Stars Benefit Auction will take place on Friday, June 12, at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. More info can be found here.

Kellie Pickler Blogs About USO Tour

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Country music star Kellie Pickler has just returned from a tour with the United Service Organization and has blogged about the experience – which she describes as "the most incredible thing I have ever done in my life – on her MySpace page.

“I don’t think I have ever flown this much in my life,” she wrote. “Monday we flew to Washington where we joined Admiral Mike Mullen (chairman of the joint chief of staff) to board our flight on a C-32 to Germany. That is where we kicked off our first show. I still can’t believe that in a matter of 6 days we flew to Germany, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, and England. The shows did not start until we landed on Tuesday and if I remember correctly we did 9 shows in 5 days!!!! I guess I am still on auto pilot, not sure why I am even up right now as I just got in from England late last night. lol. I don’t think this trip has really sunk in yet so it might take me a while to absorb everything.”

The singer first became involved with the USO in late 2007 when she participated in performances for troops stationed in Iraq.

Get A Kiss For Country Today

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:03:00 +0000

The second annual Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation A Kiss For Country charity auction is now open and ready for action.

Spearheaded by Jewel, the auction – which launches today – features signed celebrity lip prints from country artists such as Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Kellie Pickler, Rodney Atkins, Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, Wynonna and Naomi Judd, LeAnn Rimes, Jennifer Hanson, Emerson Drive, and 50 others.

Bidding is now open at Ubid.com, and runs until December 12. Proceeds from the auction will aid domestic-violence centers across America.

Country Stars Pay Lip Service to Charity

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:30:00 +0000

An upcoming auction for the second annual A Kiss For Country philanthropic campaign will see celebrity lip prints sold off to raise money for domestic-violence centers across America.

Singer-songwriter Jewel launched the campaign in August on behalf of the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation; the Mary Kay company will itself contribute $3 million to domestic shelters in 2009.

Jewel is to finally unveil the lip prints during a press conference on Nov. 11, and the online auction will run from that date until Dec. 12.

Country Stars Pucker Up For Charity

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:30:00 +0000

As reported by Look To The Stars back in August, singer Jewel is spearheading this year’s Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation Kiss For Country campaign, and the auction start date is getting closer.

The singer will unveil a range of lip prints made by country music’s biggest stars at a press conference on November 11 for the auction, which will run online until December 12. Proceeds from the auction will aid domestic-violence centers across America.

Some of the stars taking part include Reba McEntire, Kellie Pickler, Rodney Atkins, Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, Wynonna and Naomi Judd, Jennifer Hanson, Emerson Drive, Martina McBride, Clint Black, and many others.