country artists

Kellie Pickler, the energetic blond pixie from North Carolina whose infectious personality and singing voice got her a lot of fans and attention, on American Idol in 2005, is making her mark on country music. Kellie's optimism, singing and song-writing talent, quickly earned her a gold single with "Red High Heels." Kellie also won three 2008 CMT Music Awards.

The 2011 Houston Livestock and Rodeo gets underway today and it promises to have something for everybody! Get the top 10 reasons why you should attend at Taste of Country. The 2011 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off today, and between bands, bovine, beef and beer, there's more than enough to see and do -- but where to start...