Singer, dancer, talk show host and now bonafide actress Kelly Pickler returns to Hallmark Channel this weekend in the premiere of Wedding at Graceland, the follow-up to 2018's hugely successful Christmas at Graceland. Thirteen years have passed since Pickler roller-skated into America's consciousness as a contestant on season five of American Idol while working as a carhop at Sonic. She didn’t win Idol, but Pickler's infectious personality and vocals made her a standout, and one of the most memorable contestants in the show's history. It's no surprise the Albemarle, N.C. native who proudly pleaded "Pick Pickler" on Idol would eventually be picked by Hallmark to lead a movie. She just had to conquer her own fears first. "I was so nervous," recalled Pickler of her acting debut during an exclusive MediaVillage sit-down. "My biggest fear in life is disappointing people. I never want to do that.
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