Kellie Pickler

This list of American Idol fan-favorites who disappeared like smoke on a windy day also includes a runner-up and a third place finisher.

A photo gallery of country stars' yearbook pictures.

They may be stars now, but some of country music's most popular performers really paid their dues in their early days.

She was partnered with dance pro Derek Hough.

There's plenty to enjoy about singlehood!

Carrie and Scotty rose to country royalty with the help of the reality show, but what about the others?

There are many -- too many -- country stars who have had cancer or have been personally affected by it in some way.

Sure, some of these artists have won Grammys -- but the best kind of "grammy" is the kind that makes you home-baked chocolate chip cookies.

These boot songs were made for singin' ...

D'awwww!

We remember CMA Awards speeches and performances that involve tears for a lifetime.

Recall the two Dallas Cowboy quarterbacks that dated singers?