I wonder about Kellie Pickler's CMA waterworks...

John Burke Mon, May 18, 2009 at 01:59 AM EST

I watched the video of Kellie and her "I wonder" song for the first time tonight on CMT.com. I loved it and I have always loved her since seeing her on American Idol. As far as the emotion coming forth at the same time in the song more than once, that seems very possible. I've watched the same tear-jerker movie more than once and emotion would well up in me at the exact point in the movie as it did the previous time watching it. I don't think she is fake, I think she is real and a very beautiful person. I hope she continues to be very successful.

Steve Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 12:31 AM EST

Until you have been hurt to the core by someone else you will never know how deep the pain penetrates your soul. The song spoke to me because I know she feels the same feelings I have gone through.

renae Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 06:15 AM EST

how dare you people say such terrible things about her.you should all be ashamed of yourselves.i truely can understand what she is going through.does anyone out there know that her mother only recently tried to contact kellie? and maybe, just maybe, that is what might have brought this on? also kellie has been suffering from depression.with both of those things going on at the same time,plus the excitement of winning an award,my goodness,it`s a wonder she even sang at all.what an emotional night for her!it is pretty obvious,her little brother eric is very proud of his big sister.and who are we to judge!!!!!! my hat`s off to you,kellie!!!you will be in my prayers.

gregg Sat, Oct 4, 2008 at 10:02 PM EST

How do you know what she feels? Unless she's told you personally that it's just an act, you're a cruel and heartless person to question the pain she feels from being abandoned.

merubeth Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 11:14 PM EST

I think Kelly is one of the best singers and who cares abouy the tears if your parents left you I think you would shed a few tO I still cry when I hear this song please give her a break she beautiful,talented, and has had a terrible life she needs all the suppoty she can get

Aaron E. King Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 01:10 PM EST

I saw Kellie in concert on 7-11-08,and it was the most unprofessional performance I have ever been to. Her opening act was Rick Huckaby who played for 45 minutes. One hour and seventeen minutes later, Kelli finally made it to the stage, leaving her fans angry for staring for over an hour at an empty stage. Shame on you, Kelli.

L Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 04:31 AM EST

My only thought is how can you not forgive your Mom but go all mush over the father that beat her?

aprilmayflower Tue, May 27, 2008 at 02:39 PM EST

SHE ISN'T CRYING BECAUSE OF THE PAIN HER MOM CAUSED HER.
THEY ARE TEARS OF JOY TO BE OUT OF CAROLINA,
IN THE (TENESSEE)COUNTRY MUSIC BIZ, MADE IT DESPITE THE PAIN,
AND PROUD OF HERSELF- BEING ON STAGE AT SUCH AN EVENT.

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no name delicious Mon, Dec 31, 2007 at 02:37 AM EST

who cares one way or another?

Tiffany Mon, Dec 3, 2007 at 06:57 AM EST

Even if this was "planned" she had me crying right along with her..If you look at her facial features during the song it doesn't appear like they are fake. The point is that she can relate and she did it really well!!! If she can make other people cry with her she sure had some kinda of feeling behind it!

Danni Sun, Dec 2, 2007 at 09:27 AM EST

How can any of you say those tears were fake? Oh, wait I know how....b/c noneof you idiots have ever been abandoned!! Take it from someone who was abandoned by both mother and father and grew up in foster homes seperated from all three siblings, those tears were tears of REAL PAIN!!! I cry every time I hear that song b/c it reminds me of all the pain I went thru as a child and still today as an adult! Not being wanted by your mom and dad and growing up knowing that is the worst pain you people couldn't even fathum. Kelli is awesome and I wish her all the success in the world!!!

Adele Wed, Nov 28, 2007 at 06:28 AM EST

Am I the only one who was wondering why her ear plug was hanging over her shoulder and not in her ear? and, yes i think the tears were real.

duane Fri, Nov 16, 2007 at 03:43 AM EST

all of you who think it was fake or she was fake should not judge someone you don't know big performances like the CMA's or other major awards shows can bring out the true emotion from an artist/performer so don't judge her or carrie and say that they are faking all of their emotion because i bet any of you would feel the same no matter your story or background

Mommie02 Thu, Nov 15, 2007 at 06:50 PM EST

I think everyone has it WRONG.. she has been through a tramatic experience. No matter how many times you talk about it, it will still affect you. Especially if you write a song about it. Everytime she sings that song she breaks down because it reminds her of her past. Im not a big country fan but I support her. Going through your life without your mother is very hard you miss out on everything especially seeing other girls with their mothers and wishing you had that relationship with your mother. I dont think she is fake. Kellie doesnt seem to be the type of celebrity to do something like this for attention. Why would she? She has great hits and everyone buys her music. But everyone has an opinion and thats just mine. I SUPPORT KELLIE!!!! Its about the music and how she sounds. No one can possibly know what she is going through or if her tears are fake.so dont pretend to.

Mimmie Thu, Nov 15, 2007 at 01:39 PM EST

Let me put it to yall this way, I was at a Brad Paisley concert earlier this year and guess who was the opening act? Kellie Pickler! She sung that song last and did the same thing! She cried! Does anybody remember her on American Idol? I do, and she didnt shed on tear about anything that had to do with her mom. I think that it is funny that she knows that crying was not going to win her the title , but it is going to win her some sympathy for any and everyone that watched the CMA's. I think that it is also funny that she can cry at the excat time in the song on the CMA as she did at the concert! I say she is FAKE and I think that the best one won american idol and she is doing alot better

Melissa Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 08:05 PM EST

after reading yalls comments i have to say, it was not her best performance and if you noticed, it seemed her earpiece was hanging on her shoulder. so, instead of letting her hear herself, i feel maybe the frustration of not being able to hear herself at such a huge venue maybe led to geniune tears(nervous, etc.) but i don't feel they were legit.

meme Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 07:56 PM EST

i think yall forget the "perform" part of performance. as many times as she has done this song, i really have to "wonder" if it wasn't a well planned performance????

Emily Sun, Nov 11, 2007 at 05:16 PM EST

Yea right, those tears were real. I think your wrote this and expected all these comments because you know those were real.

anya Sun, Nov 11, 2007 at 04:43 AM EST

Those tears were real. Just from memories of my life in NC I cry today and if I had made it like she and Fantasia did I will still be crying. Great performance and get it up. That plastic surgery was wonderful just stop there you are beautiful

John Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 08:40 PM EST

Man if those tears were fake, give that freakin oscar to this chick.. Dumbo those were real ofcourse

Linda Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 05:08 PM EST

Shame on anyone saying that was not genuine. How do you have the audacity to say such? I believe such "acting" cannot be performed by someone who is not an actress. I loved her song and the way she sang it. Also, shame shame shame on her mother - and good for Kellie to not want to have anything to do with her. Listen up Kellie, she only wants you now because of who and what you have become. Don't play her games! You are better than that.

Joey B. Sat, Nov 10, 2007 at 02:17 AM EST

To all of you that say she is a faker i am ashamed. I dont even listen to country music really but I did happen to turn to CMA's right before she sang and saw it as it unraveled. I do know her story because I seen American and yes I was routing for the people from North Carolina since I have lived here all my life. Ok, so, sure there are many people that have went through the same things, im sure of that. But how many have told there story to millions on national TV and broadcast your life experiences. Why wouldnt you be emotional, for such a geniune girl, no matter how many times she sings it, it still has to hurt. And to the ones that have went through that, what she has went through, getting abandened at a young age by one parent and other parent in prison how many people do you share your story with??????

lisa Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 08:11 PM EST

totally FAKE... kind of a limp performance as well... aw shucks.

Ron Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 06:48 PM EST

I'm not a big country fan, but I thought she was very genuine too. Why wouldn't she be emotional with the story behind the song, the CMAs, the crowd watching and supporting her, etc. She can cry every time if it means that much to her. I'm sure there's movies that can make you cry every time even though you have seen it over and over too and that's not YOUR personal story either.

vanessa Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 06:29 PM EST

i used to LOVE Kellie because her story is like mine. my mother left me when i was 12 and now I'm 15, and i never met my dad because he's in another country in and out of jail but now she's all fake and i hate her. including her fake boobs

Reba Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 03:22 PM EST

Have any of you been abandoned? That obviously was a very emotional song for her to sing, especially since she wrote it. It will probably be an emotional song to sing but she deserves a good life and success.
GO Kelly!! You are fabulous!!

jay Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 03:14 PM EST

Those big, beautiful breasts......

nh_libra Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 03:00 PM EST

Ive seen her do that song many times and although Im sure it's emotional to sing, on that particular night it looked very fake. To all of you who are personalizing Kelley's experience, this isnt about you.

She has marketed herself very well, she's right where she wants to be. If the mother is out in Cali listening, she should pick up that phone and connect. If Kelley has the chance to do the same, she should. We live in the information age people! She's taken the first step in recognizing a problem. Now what to do with it!?!?! If she does nothing, then it's a great marketing scheme. And if she's still crying at the same juncture in the song 5 years from now...give us all a break.

Glen Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 02:18 PM EST

That hack faked every tear that dropped down her fake face. Next.

Wes Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 12:03 PM EST

Get a life!!! All of you!!!

Silv Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 09:09 AM EST

Well, this whole scene got her on Good Morning America. Whether it was real or not, she's telling her story!

Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 08:44 AM EST

Well aren't you the mean person! How do you think it feels to be abandonded?? Of course it's real, and maybe she was in rhythm with her tears, but you know she was singing a song that has rhythm too! Which means she probably cried or 'sniffled' when she wasn't singing, thus giving you rhythm in her tears!! Besides, what an overwhelming feeling to have made it to the CMA's and be singing, with such a wonderful song that touches more people than just who it's about! Have a little sympathy please!!!

Bobbi Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 07:44 AM EST

I absolutely believed Kellie's tears! She cries when she sings this song because of what it discusses. I am not shocked that thinking about where she came from and where she was would induce tears! If she hadn't cried, it would have been very odd to me. She should have won the Horizon award too!

Notafan Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 01:16 AM EST

I barely like country music, barely watched AI, I think I am fairly objective. Those tears looked genuine or else she would have belted out a big note as per every other "diva"

dee Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 12:27 AM EST

It is amazing how many heartless idiots live in this world and we wonder why the US is such a mess. Talking about her boobs, and sex videos, and faking her performance. If more people had a little more compassion for their fellow man, we would all be in a better place. Kellie is who she is and thankfully she knows how to survive and she will not need any of you people with nothing better to do than put her down. God bless you Kellie. Stay true to yourself girl.

Trace Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 10:20 PM EST

Definitely real. I'm not a huge Kellie Pickler fan, even from the days when she was on AI... but I gotta give it to the girl on that one. I cried a bit with her, too, and you could tell she was completely overcome at the fact she was singing at the CMAs. Good luck to her - she seems like a nice kid.

Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 09:37 PM EST

I am in tears being foolish enough to listen to that drivel.

Doreen Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 09:25 PM EST

I am a friend of Kelli's aunt & let me tell you that Kelli is the most sincere, non-pretentious person you will ever meet. Her personality is real. Her story is real & her tears are real. It is saad that you are so cynical.

henry Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 08:01 PM EST

Were Kelly's tears real....

Is Britney a trainwreck? Duh. You seriously need to leave new york if you are that cynical.

K-Dawg Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 07:34 PM EST

She's been crying to that song for over a year now. I think its just become part of the "act."

DanOregon Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 07:19 PM EST

Pickler seems to be sliding into that Lorrie Morgan role of hot chick with a hard life.
Pickler, Underwood, Paisley, LeVox, Strait, Eagles, all seemed to have bad nights with the vocals. Must be a bug going around Nashville. Best moment of the night was Paisley with the marching band, Pickler and the dancing trumpeter. The show needed more of that.

Silv Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 07:05 PM EST

Could it be the normally emotional song for her became even so much more so because of where she was? Perhaps it was like "holy cow, I'm singing at the CMAS!"

Gretchen Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 07:03 PM EST

I think Kellie's tears were real. I cry everytime I see the video of her singing that song and I did the same thing when I saw her in concert 3 weeks ago. Who wouldn't be emotional with a story like hers? You need some sensitivity training!

Suz Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 06:55 PM EST

Well it definitely got to me, whether or not the tears are real. And I am not a country music fan, nor a Kellie Pickler fan. So I say it doesn't matter either way.

Ron Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 06:46 PM EST

Tears-real. Chest-fake.

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Eric Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 06:35 PM EST

I think her tears were real. I mean she was choking up through the whole song. Plus her little brother was there and it's hard when you've been abandoned by a parent, even if you're famous. I was genuinely affected by her performance and was very happy for her.

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Roman Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 06:28 PM EST

I despise Kellie Pickler and normally I would be the first to jump on her for this. All her tears on Idol were of the crocodile variety. However, that performance was genuinely affecting and I got a little choked up watching it last night myself. I think those tears were 100% real, even if they did happen to fall at the CMAs. I was more suspect of Carrie Underwood's tears during her FVOTY win because she was the obvious frontrunner and her mini-crying jag seemed a little staged. (BTW, not hating on Carrie because I adore her and both CDs, but it seems like she's determined to show emotion every chance she gets now to make up for what her Idol critics said.)

enochbeck Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 06:28 PM EST

It had to have been rehearsed that way because at the exact moment she started to cry, a news teaser came across the bottom of the screen that said "Kellie Pickler in tears" trying to get us to watch the news at 11:00. If it was totally live, those news people are psychic. Did anyone else watching ABC in Philly notice that?

PJ Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 06:16 PM EST

Kellie has already made a mini-career out of pretending she's a stupid, ignorant hillbilly, so it stands to reason she'd make a hit out of pretending to be weeping. There is nothing authentic about this woman, and I don't respect the way she seems to brag about being ignorant. I wish she'd go away.

Soap Boxin' Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 06:03 PM EST

I just want to know what's up with the helmet hair. The song was pure country, sappy, sad and with way to much twang. I'm sure it'll be a hit.

Jenn Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 06:01 PM EST

If those were fake tears, she had me fooled. I was crying right along with her. She sounded warbly the whole time, I thought. At first I thought it was nerves but I think it was emotion. I think it was genuine.

Lesley Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 05:51 PM EST

The most reasonable explanation is that it's a bit of both: she's is singing a song about something painful, so it is natural that it would touch her deeply. However, I'm sure it was fortuitous for her to get choked up at the CMAs. Maybe she felt the tears and allowed them because it would make a better performance. I will say they do not look 100% genuine but then that girl always came off as a bit of a character rather than a real person.

The bigger scandal for me is that her voice sounds nothing like it did on AI. Did she get voice lessons?

Ms Daisy Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 05:42 PM EST

Can't fault Pickler for crying...listening to Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts makes me cry too.

bootsycolumbia Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 05:20 PM EST

If there's anything I'll never forgive AI for, it's foisting Kellie Pickler on us. She's got an average voice, and I hate her whole contrived, small-town girl schtick. The song is moving, and I feel for her that she had such a rough childhood, but I think the tears at the end were overkill. Frankly, I was more touched by the shot of her little brother at the end of her performance.

Kim Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 05:12 PM EST

I feel that performers who aren't the "perfect", "ideal" country stars...the Dixie Chicks, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, etc. are somewhat shunned by the Academy because they go against the grain & refuse to follow along like good little boys & girls. I also feel that because he has had some issues in his personal life, Keith Urban has been ignored by the Academy contrary to the exemplary album that he put out this year. No matter what your struggle, Keith...and not matter what you think of our president, Dixie Chicks. I will always be a fan & don't care that you have issues to straighten out or that you exercise our rights as Americans. It's a shame that the Academy consistently fails to award some of it's most talented, beloved stars.

sam Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 05:10 PM EST

I think that her emotion was genuine and why be so cynical about it? I am not a fan of hers and in fact, I couldn't wait to see her leave IA. But the first time that I heard this song, I changed my mind about her. It is a great song and she does it very well. Why wouldn't a young woman in her position get very emotional on that stage? Her fellow singers certainly recognized her sincerity. Maybe all of the criticism of her here comes from the fact that she sounded better than Carrie Underwood last night, who really can't sing live anywhere near as well as her records sound. And the beautiful Nicole looked like a vampire last night--she really needs to ease off the makeup.

Kim Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 05:05 PM EST

Michelle -

Have you ever seen any of the other performers in concert?

I am in fact still convinced that the only real performer that there ever has been is Garth Brooks. Period.

Kenny may be good...I'm not disputing the fact that he belongs in the category. I'm simply saying that the other nominees have a lot to offer as well. I frankly think that, after seeing both in concert, Brad Paisley or Keith Urban without a doubt should have won this year.

to michelle Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 05:04 PM EST

Chesney didn't win in 2005, I think Keith Urban did

Stephen Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 05:03 PM EST

Kelly aside, can we talk about Nicole Kidman's lips? I mean, I know she's a botox junkie, but those were weird. Nicole, I love you long time, but let your natural beauty shine.

Michelle Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 05:00 PM EST

Okay I had to post again after reading the comment about Kenny Chesney winning every year and kissing the academy's butt.... I am a huge fan of his but I will tell you that my mom is not and after attending his concert with me she is now. He puts on the best show and he goes to a lot of trouble to make sure his fans will enjoy it. He works on it for a very long period of time planning it out and it shows. Entertainer of the Year embodies entertaining and the art of entertaining and he does that without a doubt. Anyone can get up there and sing to their crowd but he does more than that and that is why he wins in this particular category consistently for the past three years. If you attend a concert you would understand it.

Kim Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 04:38 PM EST

Jackie -
Plenty of people in the audience came from nothing to being on that stage. Plenty of those same people haven't had an "ideal" life either. I frankly believe that the fact that some of us can't stand her has absolutely nothing to do with her past or where she came from. She has made it...good for her. What I don't appreciate is how she "acted" on American Idol. I don't want my daughter thinking that acting like an idiot will get you fame & fortune. In that same aspect, I also blame the media for portraying it as so cutesy...it's not attractive to act like a dumb blonde! And no one is ever interesting unless they have gone through some sort of trauma in their life. Really, people, what kind of a message are we sending our children? Let's focus on that & not her tears. Plus, how many people on this message board actually believe that Kelli is a good singer? Come on. Kellie was horrible on Idol. Let's get real!

Jamie Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 04:37 PM EST

Personally I feel she was crying over the fact her singing sucked. I mean come on you can only get by so much on T&A before your talent or therefore lack of such is apparent.

Michelle Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 04:31 PM EST

I can tell you that they are genuine. I saw her live and she teared up but just a tiny bit because we were all cheering very loudly for her. After she wiped away a tear she said "enough of that mess". I am sure she hears us all cheering and wonders if her mom is proud of her and would cheer her like we all do when we see her. I think she broke down last night because that is the CMAs and it means she has really arrived and is really a part of country music and Nasvhille as the song says. My situation was not the same but my dad rarely had anything to do with me and still doesn't much with or my son, his only grandson and it is very emotional for me. Her situation is way worse than my own so I would probably have done the same.

Jackie Tedaldi Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 04:17 PM EST

I think the tears are 100% real. Imagine coming from nothing, then performing on the CMA's, and to add to that rush and emotion, it is a song about your father and childhood. That's not an easy position to be in. It seemed genuine. I got goosbumps! Great job Kellie!

Debbie Morgan Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 04:14 PM EST

Undoubtedly you've never felt the pain of knowing that your parent chose a life that didn't include the child they created. I've been there and that feeling of abandonment never ever heals.....shame on you......

Sherri MacMurray Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 03:58 PM EST

Way to go JB!!
Yes, I too would like to state that that's why the media is detested so badly. By comments like yours. Kellie Pickler is a sweet girl who deserves to be respected. There's no telling how we would react if the reverse were true.
She should be admired, not reviled for showing emotion like she did. What the heck is happening to America when a girl who was abandoned, writes a song about it, sings about it, then shows feelings about it and is cut down because of it.
Come on people, Where's the love, understanding, empathy?
Maybe you hard-core unsympathetic people need to look into the mirror and ask yourselves why you've become so hard!!

Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 03:45 PM EST

A friend of mine has children who grew up with Kellie - she told me Kellie's story before it was on American Idol. Yes, those tears are real - not just because of the song, but she's still coming to terms with her fame, don't you think it would be a little overwhelming to realize you are singing not just to a crowd, but a crowd with everyone in country music that you've ever looked up to in it? She's a sweet girl, and I love her the same way I've always loved Dolly Parton - she has the guts to go out there and be herself and who gives a flying fig what anyone thinks of her! (Although I hate that hairstyle - I don't think she had anything to do with that).

Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 03:45 PM EST

A friend of mine has children who grew up with Kellie - she told me Kellie's story before it was on American Idol. Yes, those tears are real - not just because of the song, but she's still coming to terms with her fame, don't you think it would be a little overwhelming to realize you are singing not just to a crowd, but a crowd with everyone in country music that you've ever looked up to in it? She's a sweet girl, and I love her the same way I've always loved Dolly Parton - she has the guts to go out there and be herself and who gives a flying fig what anyone thinks of her! (Although I hate that hairstyle - I don't think she had anything to do with that).

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gia Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 03:41 PM EST

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djhart54 Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 03:17 PM EST

I've been involved in theater a long time and still perform. What I saw last night was not an act - you were seeing what her craft should be all about - putting her heart and soul, her personal pain, into her own music.
No, it wasn't a "pretty" performance - it was real, and what country music is all about. Hence the standing ovation from her peers. And then you had psuedo-star Kid Rock making a mockery of those artists who dare to thank the Lord for their blessings...he could've stayed home.

JB Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 03:10 PM EST

People in the media have and always will look for reasons to bash people for their emotions, if they don't show enough or so to much, people in the media will take shots at them. If you want to take shots at someone Mandi, take a shot at Britney or Lindsay they deserve to have shots take at them and not Kellie Pickler. She is a singer not a Oscar winner. Those tears were real. This is why people who are in the media have such a negative image.

Jonathan F. Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 03:09 PM EST

Hard to tell if they're real or not. It's a nice, emotional song so I think maybe she was probably just overwhelmed as she was singing. But really, that's kind of pathetic. The other famous Kelly's tears on live TV were much better, whether Pickler's are real or not is irrelevant.

jason Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 02:54 PM EST

she's not my favorite gal, but i really like the song and i believe the tears are real. maybe she does cry every time she sings it, but she didn't have the easiest life growing up, and now she has some fame and she can't share it with the "mom" she should've had. it's bittersweet.

Amy Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 02:49 PM EST

I think that her tears are real. The girls had a tough life. She also had big dreams for herself, which have came true for her. Look at her a small town girl who wanted to make it big in country music, and now she is singing on ths CMA's, that would be enough to bring me to tears. Plus that song is about her Mom.

Sally Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 02:35 PM EST

Kelly needs to replace that gal on the view on preg leave - Elizabeth. Kellie has that spunky aw shucks personality. and as far as her singing a song that she wrote about her mama and daddy not being there -- who cares if it was real or not! Geez!

AnthonyCW Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 02:23 PM EST

I think the tears were real, it's an emotional song and I was a little moved by it. I was also moved by Carrie Underwood's second speech, though.
And as far as "fake crying" goes, it does take away from things a bit. After I found out Beyonce was crying at every tour stop, I didn't feel so special anymore.

Kim Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 02:22 PM EST

Jay...you are completely diluted if you think her chest is real...apparently you haven't seen a during American Idol pic & a now. Men are so clueless about such things! Keep dreaming that those perfectly porportioned babies are real! And, as someone else said, I'm pretty cynical...I think the tears were real, but if she does this every night when she sings it, at what point would the song be sentimental to you yet you wouldn't break down in to weepy tears? There has to be that point. I'm having a really tough time feeling empathy for her. Come on babe! You're not the only one who has had a tough life. No one is taking your experiences away from you, but suck it up! Your in the big time now...learn how to be!

paige Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 02:10 PM EST

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! that was horribly hysterical! (what the hell was on her neck anyway?)

Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 02:07 PM EST

I saw her open for Brad Paisley this summer and she choked up singing this song then, I'm sure it's just a very emotional thing for her, and being on the stage at the CMA's probably making her realize she has made it, and her mother isn't there to see it. I think they were definitely real, and I got emotional watching it!

Muggsy Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:47 PM EST

Why does it matter???

JenJen Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:33 PM EST

She's totally faking it. The girl has been touring with Brad Paisley, and supposedly cries EVER night for this song. She's still trying to milk her past for some publicity.

keiren63 Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:23 PM EST

Good Lord, did you ever see that girl on American Idol? She doesn't have the wits to perform that well.

jones Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:19 PM EST

The tears were probably real. The rest of her, not so much.

Jen Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:18 PM EST

I am cynical. But I thought the tears were real. There's something about big events like that that can make one hyper emotional.

peach Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:15 PM EST

Hell who cares if the waterworks were real or not? They certainly were affective and it kind of made me emotional watching it. She did the same thing on AI last season and it works for the song. So keep those tears comin'!

Lynny Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:13 PM EST

Definitely real- did you see at the end she was holding her stomach cause she was about to lose it. I thought it was sweet and very real.

gg07 Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:12 PM EST

Her emotions were real!! Most people would not understand unless you have been left by a parent, which I have. I cried right along with her, because I know her pain. Leave the poor girl alone.

jay Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:09 PM EST

Sorry, I was too preoccupied with the hopes one of those huge NATURAL tits would fall out

Bridey Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:07 PM EST

Her tears seemed real to me -- on top of the song itself, the CMAs are a highly charged night, especially for an artist who hasn't been there a million times before.

But what does it matter either way? She's a pro, and if she can cry on cue as a special effect, just give her extra points for showmanship.

Bluenote Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:02 PM EST

I was more moved by her face -- it was crumpled up and not pretty, like the emotion was simply starting to overwhelm her. As for not being able to sing through tears, you heard the way she whispered out "Tennesee" at the end of the song. Her vocal chords were definitely affected by then. I've never been much of Kellie Pickler fan, but I do believe that her tears were real.

Sandra Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:00 PM EST

For the love of all that's holy...what is wrong with you people?! If you could not tell that her tears were genuine, then you have a heart of stone!!! Besides, she is not an "actress" who can cry on cue...she is a singer! And as for the swollen vocal chords comments...she was NOT able to finish the song properly BECAUSE OF her crying...did you not WATCH it?! I applaud Kellie Pickler for allowing the world to watch and share in the healing of such a painful event in her life. As for you skeptics...try living out ANY part of your life in public, then come talk to me about how it feels! Kellie, I don't doubt your genuiness for a second...I was crying with you!

Danny Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 01:00 PM EST

I attended the CMA Awards last night and, as someone who is usually pretty quick to point out phony emotional displays (ie Carrie Underwood), I can tell you I was pretty much tearing up during Kelly's performance last night, as was just about anyone else in attendance!

Jon Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST

The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir just released the best album of the year. For serious!

GThomp Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 12:57 PM EST

Kelli did not put on an act...put yourself in her shoes her mom has never been there and this is one of the most amazing highlights of her career and who else would you want standing there saying I am so proud of you. YOUR MOM. Guess what her's abandoned her so I think she has every right to cry. SHAME ON YOU for taking that away from her!!!

donner Thu, Nov 8, 2007 at 12:46 PM EST

Ah yes...the poor white trash kid whose father was in prison and raised by grandparents (or was she an orphan?)...SUCH a great Country Story, of COURSE she's gonna C R Y because THAT'S whats expected of her in he genre...c'mon, are you SERIOUSLY buying her ruse? remember, its called SHOW business...