- Kellie and her partner Derek Hough are crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 16. (May 2013)
- Actively supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and many other charities.
- Considers Dolly Parton her idol. She once met Dolly, due to a set up by her record label.
- Raised 50,000 dollars for charity on Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (2007).
- Enjoys music by Keith Urban and Kelly Clarkson
- Close friends with Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.
- She can also dance and perform gymnastics.
- Former roommate of fellow American Idol (2002) contestant, Katharine McPhee.
- Was a former Sonic waitress.
- Preparing to tour with fellow American Idol Finalists (May 2006)
- Her first single "Red High Heels" from her debut album "Small Town Girl" under BNA Records was released September 13, 2006.
- A fan of the music by Queen.
- Hometown: Albemarle, North Carolina
- Has three dogs named MooMoo, Pixie, Maddie, a monkey named Bella, a snake, and a cat named Pickles.
- Supports various charities including the American Red Cross and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
- Finished 6th on American Idol (2002) in 2005.
- Has a half brother named Eric, a half sister, Courtney, and a half brother, Michael, however, she has never met Michael.
- Performing on the Grand Ole Opry! (March 2008)
- Received first Gold Record for debut album "Small Town Girl" on January 18, 2007 on The View (1997) and was presented by Rosie O'Donnell.
- Ranked #46 on Maxim's "Hot 100" of 2014 list.
- Friends with Daylan Honeycutt, since childhood.
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