Kellie Pickler – “Makin’ Me Fall In Love Again”

Not bad. Certainly better than Carrie’s latest. In the latest round of country genre-altering pop starlet singles (Namely Taylor Swift’s ‘Fearless’, Carrie Underwood’s ‘Undo It’, and this song) I would have to say Kellie wins by a country mile.

It’s too bad that Carrie and Kellie can’t turn their talents to truly decent country music like Miranda Lambert has shown a nack for. (I left out Taylor for the simple reason that she has no talent.)

Good review. This isn’t one of my favorite Kellie Pickler songs but it’s fun and catchy and many people love it. She’s a great all around artist, and the best singing and songs always beats the most technical talent. Her song selection skills involve more than just picking songs because she co-wrote half of her songs.

I don’t agree that Kellie’s vocal skills leave a lot to be desired, they leave nothing to be desired. She always sings on key, pitch-perfect, and sounds great. She was gifted with a dynamic, fluid voice and delivery. I’m glad she reserves her power and isn’t as “explosive” as some of her peers. She doesn’t need to be nor do I want her to sing like that. Kellie is one the best singers and she’s as good as Miranda. Miranda just has a better producer who doesn’t overuse Pro Tools. They are equal country singers and Kellie is a better overall singer if you appreciate diversity and crossover ability. I like her singing country and she also does a great job with pop-rock and other types of songs like Santa Baby and the National Anthem. Have you ever been to a Pickler concert because she sounds better live without too much studio production. It’s the opposite scenario of Taylor Swift, who has slightly better production and sounds better vocally with studio polish. Kellie doesn’t need it.

As an aside, I’ve noticed that sometimes you bring up American Idol in a negative light and seem to be a little slanted against artists who were discovered that way. So it’s another testament to Kellie’s talent that you gave her a mostly positive thumbs up review. Kellie and Carrie are no more “made from TV starlets” than Miranda is. All of these artists have been singing for most of their lives. It’s a lot harder for girls to get a record deal in Nashville so I don’t blame them for going on TV to get them. Many signed artists wouldn’t make it on Idol. One of the girls Taylor sings with admitted she was cut in the auditions.

Decent effort – Kelly’s songs always seem to add up to more than the sum of the parts, which suggests a real skill (by someone) at picking material

Kellie’s one of those singers that I think has real potential, but I haven’t liked even one of her singles, not even this one. I have liked the covers that I’ve heard her do though, which is probably why I hold out hope for her.

No, Rick, I don’t like that song at all.

I strongly disagree with this review’s claim that Kellie Pickler lacks true talent. She is a vocal powerhouse! Her voice is amazing! I’m eagerly anticipating the release of her third album, which she promises will have more of a traditional country sound. I’m sure it will be awesome.

@Steve Harvey: Its actually produced by Chris Lindsey, but her next album will be done w/ Miranda Lambert’s producers, so close but not quite ;)

I have maintained for a very long time on this site, that history will reward Kellie Pickler. I fully believe that her personality, songwriting ability, and yes – vocals – will have her seen as a sort of “heir apparent” to Miss Dolly somewhere down the road.

For me, personally, I’d listen to a KP album before CU or TS any day.

PS – Its too bad Amie Comeaux wasn’t born years later so she could have been a contestant on American Idol, and avoided that tragic car accident…

Whoa, major non sequitur. “Who Is She To You” was sure a nice record, though.

@Vicki: It’s from her self-titled sophomore album that was released in September 2008.