Country Pop Bites: Kellie Pickler – April 14

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 2008 Kellie Pickler won three trophies during the CMT Music Awards?

It's true! the Awards were held at Belmont University's Curb Events Center in Nashville.

Check out this Kellie Pickler video!

Here are 5 interesting facts about Kellie Pickler.

• Upon her return home to Albermarle, NC, in May 2006, she was greeted by thousands of well-wishers, including her estranged father, ex-con Clyde "Bo" Pickler.
• She was a bridesmaid at Katharine McPhee's February 2, 2008 wedding to Nick Cokas.
• She has performed on several USO tours.
• She gave up eating meat in 2008 and was named Sexiest Vegetarian Alive (female) by PETA in 2009.
• She was ranked No. 5 on Forbes' 2009 list of American Idol top earners.