Kellie Pickler

American Idol will soon meet 90210.

Kellie Pickler, a former finalist on the Fox singing competition, will guest star on the October 18 episode of this CW drama as Sally, the country-singing cousin of Austin, a new character played by Justin Deeley. Get your first look at Pickler on the program here, as she shakes hands with AnnaLynne McCord's Naomi:

"Everyone was so welcoming," Pickler told People of the shoot. "I enjoyed stepping out of my comfort zone and I'd love to do it again, but at the end of the day, I want to be on the radio."

As viewers will find out later this season, Austin has other famous relatives, as well: Billy Ray Cyrus will soon show up as the character's dad.

In June of last year, Kellie Pickler proudly announced her engagement to the world.

But her and fiance Kyle Jacobs chose a far more secretive manner in which to actually get married: they eloped on January 1, exchanging vows in a "small, intimate ceremony on a private island in the Caribbean," according to the singer's rep.

The American Idol finalist and her new husband have been together since 2008. We wish them the best!

Our heartfelt congratulations go out to Kellie Pickler.

The former American Idol finalist and all-around cutie is engaged to Kyle Jacobs, who proposed to her on June 15.

"It turned out to be the most amazing day of my life," Kellie told People, explaining how the engagement was finalized on the same date as the anniversary of her grandmother's passing. "My whole world changed. We both feel like we got my grandmother's blessing.

"I remember saying to Kyle, 'Baby it's like I'm dreaming – but if this isn't real, I'm going to be very upset!'"

It's real, Kellie, and we wish you the best.

She may not have walked away with any trophies at last night's CMT Awards, but Taylor Swift did receive a lot of buzz at the event.

That's because the young singer showed up on the red carpet without her signature curls. She got her locks straightened out for the ceremony, which didn't sit well with another artist.

Indeed, Kellie Pickler has challenged Taylor to a Fashion Face-Off. She's clearly displeased that Swift tried to upstage her on the red carpet and is asking readers to settle this battle of blonde beauties once and for all.

Are you up for it? Good luck!!!

Who looked prettier at the CMT Awards?

The major talk at last night's Country Music Awards centered around the utter domination of Taylor Swift, who took home four trophies.

From thee, people talked about how beautiful host Carrie Underwood looked.

Eventually, though, conversation turned to Kellie Pickler and the fact that the singer debuted a new hair color at the ceremony.

"The hair doesn’t make the person, but it has been a shocker," Pickler told People. "It's been interesting with red hair because you can’t wear the same things. It’s an excuse to go shopping!"

We think Pickler looks pretty. Do you agree? Compare the colors below and then vote...

Two former American Idol finalists.

Two beautiful blondes.

One red carpet.

Both Carrie Underwood (the seventh-ever female to be named Entertainer of the Year) and Kellie Pickler rocked the red carpet at last night's Academy of Country Music Awards.

They both look gorgeous, but only one can be named the winner of this Fashion Face-Off...

Who looked better at the Country Music Awards?

Kellie Pickler was a crowd and judge favorite on season five of American Idol. She even received consistent praise from Simon Cowell.

We wonder what the cantankerous British critic would say about Pickler's latest look, however.

The country-singing cutie has abandoned her adorable, bubbly look for something more Lisa Rinna-like. Take a look for yourself:

Has Kellie Pickler undergone plastic surgery?

Former American Idol hopeful Kellie Pickler has on hand to sign autographs at the 2008 CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday.

OR WAS SHE?

Was the airhead country crooner actually there for the affair, or did a wax figure take her place? You decide in this edition of Real or Wax ...

Kellie Pickler has fake boobs. There is really no question about that. Come on, you've seen those things. But are they (and the rest of her) real or wax?

Follow the jump to find out the answer ...

Kellie Pickler has fake boobs.

There's really no question about this.

But was the American Idol finalist faking her apparent stupidity on a recent celebrity edition of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Or, well, did she really think Europe was a country? Decide for yourself:

We love Kellie Pickler, fake boobs and all.

And we feel terrible that her mother left when this American Idol finalist was a toddler. Still, didn't Pickler's tears during her performance on last night's Country Music Awards feel a bit forced? Maybe even staged?

She times her final sniffles pretty darn well, in accordance with the closing of her song, "I Wonder." It got us wondering. Check it out for yourself:

Was Kellie Pickler truly moved to tears? Or trying to steal some attention away from the night's big winner, Carrie Underwood? Tell us what you think!