Kellie Pickler's American Idol Reunion

0:00On April 30th, Kelly Pickler is making her way back to American Idol next week. The country star, who plays 6 in season 5 back in 2006, will do wet with the current top 5 finalists. It's all part of a fun, party like it's 2006 theme announced on the show's podcast this week. She stepped away from the spotlight after her husband, songwriter Kyle Jacobs, died by suicide in Nashville on February 17th, 20th, 23. He was just 49. Pickler, now 39, built a solid career in country music post-idol, even hitting the dance floor on dancing with the stars. Fans have been rooting for her during this tough time. She shared how Jacobs taught her to stay still in crisis, and she's leaned on support from family and friends. That love from everyone has helped her through the darkest days. Earlier this year, she broke her stay silence at a Patsy Client Tribute in Nashville. She performed a song they wrote together over a decade ago. Right there in the Ryman Auditorium, where they'd shared a date night, it felt like he

1:02was with her. Joining Pickler of Fellow 2006 finalists like Winter Taylor Hicks, Paris Bennett, Elliott Yamann, and Bucky Covington. Original judges, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson are dropping in two for the May 4th episode. This reunion's got that nostalgic vibe locked in. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update, AI-powered and always trending.