Albemarle cheers its 'American Idol' (Kellie Pickler)

Charlotte Observer ^ | May 7, 2006 | MARK WASHBURN

[Texas2step]

Ooops, was supposed to be "wasn't "schtick". Us hicks often misspeak, you know.

[JohnnyZ]

That girl milked an unfortunate stereotype for all it was worth. It was painful to watch.

I feel your pain. Go on, let out the tears. Have a good cry. You'll feel much better for it.

Then you can stop being an ass.

[fight_truth_decay]

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/81-05092006-653650.html

Think the author above is an elitist liberal?

And yes, Idol execs are reportedly upset over the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.

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And yes, Idol execs are reportedly upset over the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.

They can mop up their tears with hundred dollar bills.

[Carolinamom]

Why don't you go to Albemarle, NC, and see for yourself that there are many just like her all over town? (I know because it's my own hometown even though I long ago left it.)

[buckeyesrule]

The writer of this article sounds like a bitter moron. But he lives in Philly so its understandable. Of course, she talked about God and liberals only like it when leaders of terrorist nations talk about God.