Kellie Pickler returns to stage for first time since husband Kyle Jacobs’ death
This small town girl is back where it all started.
kelly pickler returned to american idol May 4th duet with Hannah Harperwe spotlighted this season’s top five. The duo sang Martina McBride’s “A Broken Wing” together. Kelly paid homage to the year she competed on the show in keeping with the night’s theme, “Class of 2006.”
“I’m an antique idol who’s dusting off,” she told Hannah after her performance, adding, “I was so happy to share the stage with you.”
Singer who won 6th place with “The Best Days of My Life” idolhe wasn’t the only Season 5 alum to return to the show. former finalist Elliot Yamin, paris bennett, bucky covington and winner taylor hix He returned to perform his own duet with the current contestants.
If that wasn’t exciting enough, let OG judge randy jackson and Paula Abdul their idol He made a comeback and served as a guest judge during an episode.
This was a rare appearance small town girl The artist has largely stayed away from the spotlight after the incident. husband’s death Kyle Jacobs She last performed in public in 2023. inside Patsy Cline compliment In 2024.
