Kellie Pickler photo by Kristin Barlowe, courtesy of Sony BMG.
Clint Black photo courtesy of Equity Music Group
March 19, 2008 — Kellie Pickler and Clint Black are primed for prime time. Each of them has a major role on the schedule in one of network television's talent competitions, but in a slightly ironic reversal, the newcomer will be featured on a well-established show while the veteran singer appears in a brand new title.
Kellie's part of the lineup tonight on the FOX-TV mainstay "American Idol," where she was a contestant in 2006. She's slated to sing "Red High Heels" at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
"It's kind of like a homecoming," Kellie says, "and I'm so excited to see everybody and see the new stage and set."
"New" is the operative word for Clint's show. He's one of 16 celebrities tabbed for the CBS offering "Secret Talents Of The Stars," which debuts April 8. Each of the participants explores an entertainment specialty that is not part of their public persona. Clint, for example, will tackle stand-up comedy.
"Star Trek" actor George Takei will try his hand as a country singer, "Cosby Show" grad Malcolm-Jamal Warner will play bass guitar with a hip-hop band, actor Danny Bonaduce will ride a unicycle with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus crew, and boxer Joe Frazier will take the stage as a singer.
Viewers will vote to determine the winners as the show progresses over a seven-week period, ending May 22.
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