Kellie Pickler Puts On Her "Red High Heels"

Kellie Pickler (Photo by Robert Ascroft, courtesy of BNA Records)

September 13, 2006--A self diagnosed shoe addict, 19 Recordings/BNA Records artist and American Idol finalist, Kellie Pickler strolls to radio with her debut single, "Red High Heels." And, as co-writer on the song, being able to talk about it is good therapy.

Recording the album in between the American Idols Live! Tour 2006, Kellie and producer Blake Chancey (Dixie Chicks) are putting the final touches on the music, which includes several songs that she co-wrote. With her debut album, Small Town Girl being released on Halloween, Kellie said, "Well you could buy it and put it in your trick or treat bag. It’s really good for you, it’s not like candy, it won’t rot your teeth," she laughed.

On recording the album, one of her favorite memories came during the first session. "This guy walks in the door and I looked over my shoulder and quickly took a second look. I was so excited when I realized who it was?it was Kenny Chesney! I couldn’t believe that he was standing next to me! It was so weird because just last year I went to one of his concerts and after his show I remember going home and calling my friend and telling her that after seeing Kenny on the stage that night, I knew that that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life," Kellie recalls.

With the Idols tour wrapping up on September 24, Kellie can devote her full to attention to promoting the album, shooting her first music video and of course, shopping for shoes.