Kellie Pickler tearfully sings I Wonder CMA 11 07 07

[@dckiddos4112]

maybe the best last line of a song ever

[@michaelclark6318]

That girl poured her entire heart and soul into this song and she never disappoints...I wish she was still on the radio...

[@audreydoy4878]

When a parent breaks a child's heart. It never fully heals. God Bless.

[@ninny6296]

Absolutely. This beautiful woman shares her story beautiful and strong.

[@foxibot]

Yes it’s true. I wish people that don’t want children or can’t take care of them would take into consideration the child will never get over the pain of that. And it will affect them for their whole lives. I just pray that any child in that position gets a wonderful adoptive parent or parents or grandparents or someone who loves them. Kelly’s sweet grandpa raised her. And I know she loved him but missed both of her parents, as she talked about her daddy often being in prison, and her grandfather having to take care of her. I always prayed her grandfather would somehow beat the odds and live a long and healthy life so he could be here to see her make all her milestones. I think her grandmother died before him. I know parents are not perfect but when you bring a child into the world you have to realize your needs are no longer the focus anymore, although you can still have a wonderful life, you have to sacrifice your time and attentions on your children. It is a joy also to see the world through a child’s eyes and watch them grow up, not just a sacrifice. That’s what you just concentrate on, the joy they bring you. It’s something that is very serious and if you aren’t able to give them the time and attention and patience and love and security they need, it’s better not to have them. I don’t think we should shame people either that make the wise choice not to have a child because maybe they know they aren’t cut out for that. It’s better to be a wonderful aunt or uncle or friend etc and baby sit occasionally than have a child you can’t devote yourself to. It is usually the root of all people trauma when they have had a childhood that they feel they were not loved.

[@foxibot]

@Peter Piper yes it is.

[@teresabrinkman7484]

My story is similar, but instead it was my father ..He fathered 5 kids ,by my mother.im the only girl. Mom and I could be sisters. Almost identical. He hates her, so since i can remember he said. "You look like her, act like her..& sound like her, I can't stand to see you or be around you." Nothing could hurt more.. im 57 ,he hasn't changed. We live 6 miles apart, my children are grown. He has never had anything to do with us. Rot in hell ,you evil bastard.we love Kelley

[@stephenhipp7859]

Nope. Never does

[@stevekorby4984]

This song brought tears to my eyes.She poured her heart out in the song but yet kept it going. She is a gem. Most deserving of the Horizon award.

[@karenwhite4874]

I remember watching this and her performance, I cried. Have always loved her. She's gone through so much heartache. Found happiness and love and lost it. My heart breaks for her.

[@dawnconrad1893]

There is a hole in a person's heart who has been abandoned by their mother/father / or in my case both. You feel like no one loves you and everyone is out to hurt you. You think if your parents do not love you or want you no one else will. This song always brings me to tears. Kellie is a beautiful soul.

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@charlesdaspit5510]

She is so beautiful behind all the sadness in her life she has an amazing incredible sense of humor.God bless you we all love you! Your not truly alone ❤❤❤❤❤

[@troysims9001]

One of the most emotional and honest country songs I have ever heard in my life!

[@alana9832]

Amen brother!

[@johngray9259]

Awesome, poured her heart out on this one…

[@deborahfarooq3492]

I pray for kelly pickler and all she is going through 😊❤

[@shirleygiordano7627]

That broke my heart. I'm going to call my mom right now and tell her how much I love her. Poor Kellie. 😔

[@MCMNasty2]

I’ll never forget seeing this performance that night. Full body chills.

[@RON-dl9qr]

Grand dad did a great job. What an awesome person Kelly is.

[@sergioramirez4511]

She so deserves the fame and money, but not the heartaches and hope she finds happiness

[@anthonyspicer874]

Unforgettable performance with the the most raw emotions displayed, yet with grace and real hurt.... You go Kelly👍

[@allenjones3130]

A classic performance. Kellie Pickler delivers what may be the most poignant and heartbreaking vocal of her career, and the studio orchestra does a magnificent job.

[@grandbones1117]

I hope and pray she sings again...Don't let her talent be wasted

[@Jeri_C11]

She’s done a lot since then. She’s done it on her own in spite of her mom. Bless her.

[@johnnybachmeier3403]

It's so sad makes you wanna cry with her

[@sanhsands6132]

She has the most pure hearts.

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

And gorgeous eyes!💖🌹

[@leslieking5836]

She has a very pretty voice that’s all I can say

[@ml-gr4mh]

She's been through so much pain and yet again comes another tragedy in her life. I must say that I really don't understand why. My heart breaks for her.

[@claudiaporter4269]

I would be so proud to call her my daughter.

[@joyceallsep95]

How could you not love Kellie Pickler

[@rossieharman5473]

This still brings tears to my eyes to this day ❤❤❤❤

[@ninaberkshire5007]

Me too, crying like a baby

[@ml-gr4mh]

So wonderful that Kellie has a huge supportive country music family to help her through this loss of her husband in addition to her close friends and family. God bless her.

[@janicecaliff4876]

God bless you Kellie🙏🏻❤️🌹✝️☮️✌️

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Let's just be glad Kyle didn't take Kellie with him when he left.

[@cassiegarza8107]

Bless her heart God❤❤❤❤

[@sonjanewstrom6228]

She should still be relevant today. Not fair only a chosen few keep in the lime light!

[@countryboywilliams6755]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

[@sue111100]

Wonderful song and wonderful performance. Kellie should know that there are so many who can relate as the pain stays with a child into adulthood. What a beautiful person with a beautiful heart. Her grandparents did a wonderful job and best that they were there., She has been through hell and back and now her husband leaves her with more heartache. So sad. Prayers for Kellie and RIP Kyle Jacobs. Sadly, depression is not easy to deal with no matter who we are.

[@jennyrauch2676]

May God truly bless her.

[@genX68]

No she has to carry on !!! I love that woman! Her voice,. Is the best in the last 20 years !!! She has set a mark on the world ,,. I need her to stand up !

[@lindaimai4462]

That song just breaks you into when she sing it ,the emotions, makes cry with her

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@moefeleey8177]

Omg I am so😢 heartly sorry for the loss of your dear be loved husband l heart bleeds for you. God help you in this desperate time of need God bless you always and forever more 🙏 ❤

[@maryammure5151]

Crying right now. This Performance and Kelly's one she did on American idol for piece by piece are so sad and heartbreaking and can't imagine being abandoned by my parents. Wow. So sad. 💔💔💔

[@westwass]

So funny, I just watched those two performances back to back!

[@maryammure5151]

@@westwass Kelly pickler was abandoned by her mother and Kelly Clarkson was abondened by her father. Wow. And both their names Kelly and they been on American idol. Crazy coincidence.

[@joshsheffield680]

@@maryammure5151 And now Kelly C's divorcing the father of her kids...

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

@@joshsheffield680 divorcing is not abandonment. It's an unfortunate event in any child's life, but sometimes, the parents seperating is actually a better thing than being subjected to the atmosphere, anger, stress of parents obviously not comfortable with each other any longer. Yes the children can take it hard and even blame themselves, but it's not the same as being or experiencing abandonment.

[@tonimcbride2205]

@@donaldholderdoc2910 absolutely sir sometimes divorce is better for the children as I have witnessed with my own 5 grandchildren this last year age 18 to 5 absolutely gut wrenching…but their SMILES HAVE RETURNED AND TENSION IN HOME IS GONE THANK YOU 🙏🏽 GOD

[@michaelrockow5461]

"when I look in the mirror and all I see are your brown eyes looking back at me" - This line hit this adopted child hard.

[@pdoylemi]

My wife and I could not have kids. After trying, we adopted two fantastic kids. I understand how you feel, I know our kids still have questions about their birth parents. It hurts us a tiny bit, but we get it. But keep this in mind, a lot of kids who are with their birth parents were maybe not so wanted - sometimes not at all. When you are adopted, it is by people who see the chance to raise you and love you and be a part of your life as the greatest gift in the world. It is like something my brother once told me (OK because our family is close) about the idea of family (blood family) being so important - "You get to choose your friends, you don't get to choose your family. Your friends have earned your love and trust." You were CHOSEN - not just an accident after a night at the bar. Someone said, "I want to make this child the center of my life."

[@dreamsofyesterdayphotograp2503]

So very sorry Kelli for the loose of your husband 😢 Beautiful. Prayers from allover the world Lovely lady! Depression is Real

[@daisymaeshybu5624]

One of the most heart felf songs and performances I've ever heard or seen, just brings tears to my eyes. Thank you Ms Kellie Pickler, you have won my heart. You are so beautiful and precious, God bless you! Sending healing hugs and kisses ❤

[@Mom2allu]

No matter how many times I listen to this song, I can never make it thru without crying .

[@vikkibrown2023]

The first time I saw this I balled my eyes out~~I could feel what she was feeling~~At the end of the song I lost it~~I was sure someone would have ran onto the stage and hug her and tell her all the beautiful things about herself~~What a cold audience~~She needed a big hug and if I was there I would of ran up to her on stage and tell her how very special she is~~She's overcame so much heartache in her life but our Dear Lord was with her all the way~~She'll always be in my prayers~~This very special and beautiful woman~~Sending her much Love and Happiness and the best of Health~~💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏😊😊😊~~

[@gloriaartist1]

Her mom abandoned her. Now her husband. STAY STRONG KELLIE. I'm praying for your strength.

[@sharonward5637]

Amen.☁️🎺👼💒🙏🌹

[@LoveOnTheInsidex3]

Not in the same way as her mom but I can’t even imagine..

[@christinebrown1886]

Her husband isnt with her ? I dont folloe her. But i thought everything was going all ok😢

[@beckywinkler6464]

@@christinebrown1886 He took his own life a little over a month ago.

[@deborahbertone9460]

God bless you kelly

[@jenniferdijames1671]

Kellie, How are you doing? I haven't heard from you in a while. Anyway. You look stunning in that dress.

[@tinarusher137]

Wow. That brought tears to my eyes!

[@Rick-tb4so]

They don't come any sweeter...

[@timothyleon558]

So unassuming, which makes her perfectly beautiful. She dances and sings like an angel. ♥️

[@murielrichardson3922]

I love this song, I cry everytime I hear it. Too bad for her mom, she must be kicking herself in her behind now! Good for you Kellie, you were strong enough to move on. Love you also. X0x

[@tonimcbride2205]

Have y’all ever seen her birth mothers video ????? Her side of the story….smdh utter rubbish bullshit shameful

[@kyliepollert8341]

It's such a shame Kellie doesn't get played on the radio anymore. I've loved her since her "Idol" days, and along with Ashley Monroe, she has stayed true to country's roots. This was a very tough performance for Kellie to get through, no doubt. I love that the audience gave her a standing ovation at the end... :(

[@Snap.Crackle.Pop.]

I so agree!

[@Dirtymousey]

Yeah plus she was also busy with her talk show. Not sure if it’s still on but definitely miss her in the music scene.

[@inseasonandoutofseason]

I think the competition is real. Kellie would be a superstar if they let her. I love who she is, her voice & story. Def agree she would soar to the top if only...

[@jodygill2614]

A song for us motherless daughters, who know a certain, particular strain of a legacy of loss. I still get chills and tears listening to, watching, and singing this song in 2024. ❤

[@ghostwritter1075]

Her little brother was just the cutest ever!!!

[@claudiaporter4269]

I sooooooo LOVE HER AND AM VERY PROUD OF A STAR FROM NC.

[@randallporter8839]

Threw all of the country singers on the cma awards sense it's been going this is my favorite I can relate to you Kellie I been their I cry for you no me every time I here you sing this song . I love you beautiful Kellie I would of a married you if I had had a chance . I'm your biggest fan n always will be . Your beautiful inside n out in everyway . We have such big hearts when you grow up like we did. Smile honey cause your beautiful n me n god love you . More than you could ever lnow

[@debbiechips4191]

Being adopted myself..I can totally feel this song.. Thank you...Kellie

[@davidday8417]

What a truly amazing woman you are Miss Pickler wearing your heart on your sleeve is heart warming !! My father elected not to be in my life so may mother had to do both the best she could,I had support from my Aunts and uncles as well as neighborhood friends fathers who help guide me but the man who taught me was my grandfather !! I’m sorry you had this happen but look at you now and the woman you have become !! I am now in my 60’s this is what I used to say about him !! If you only know what you missed out on loser you’d be shocked !! It took me a long time to convince my self it was nothing I did he was just a deadbeat dad and it was his loss not to be in my life !! Love your beautiful heart and voice Miss Pickler congratulations and continue on your path !!

[@marycarter1956---]

Awwww Kellie such a beautiful voice and touching. So lovely just like you. Keep on blessing the world with your music.

[@PaulAntonio706]

Absolutely her voice is beautiful 😍 ❤ Love d music 🎶 However how are you doing today Mary

[@frankiejenkinszerr7190]

Where did you go I miss your beautiful voice please come back .

[@lindawilliams1314]

My heart breaks for this beautiful soul.

[@notphilivey]

Great voice. Great dancer. Big heart.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

The one thing I give Clyde pickler credit for, besides fathering Kellie, is the fact that, even though he's been in and out of prison for most of Kellie's life, he didn't step out of her life. To me, that's a man. He used his own life experiences, and shared them with his daughter. I think him and his family did a great job bringing Kellie up.

[@chenrylames5970]

❤❤❤❤❤ I hope you come to Santa Rosa on 16 jurick wonderful country music and see Santa Rosa California at Wells Fargo Center in Santa Rosa using really beautiful senior I really love you Missy come to Santa Rosa California at Wells Fargo Center in Santa Rosa California thank you so much and God bless you God bless you keep climbing that ladder girl I love your wonderful music you are so loved in California in Santa Rosa

[@Sobolady89]

I just love everything about Kellie. She is a beautiful soul and hysterically funny.

[@robbinscarberry8085]

For the last 18 years I’ve watched my daughter live this song everyday. Her mother has never had much to do with her. I’ve tried to be the best Dad I could and my wife is a terrific Mom to her, but she isn’t her birth Mother. That’s a void that’ll never be filled.

[@ghostwritter1075]

Yes it will. If it hasn't happened since you posted this and she and your wife have a good relationship one day you will see a light in your daughter's eyes you never thought could be possible for her stepmom. Even though I wasn't abandoned by my mom I still lost her when I was 11 to Cancer and besides my grandmother I thought I would never LOVE another woman the way I loved my birth mom. But my God-Mother who was my mom's ACE stepped and it was like I never lost my mom. When you have been hurt before but you have someone that cares for you so deeply. You try to be cautious and build a wall around your heart. Well it's been 34 years and me and my God-Mother don't miss a beat calling or video chatting with each other at least every other day. And one day she will feel that love for her NEW MOM. But she will never forget her birth mom.

[@chrishenry1128]

@@ghostwritter1075 That is true It happened to me Thank god for step moms!

[@ghostwritter1075]

@@chrishenry1128 youre welcome sweety. my little philosophy is: Step-moms are MOMS that STEP in when they dont have to but WANT and LOVE to. God-Moms are MOMS that GOD gave you that were picked by your MOM just in case anything should happen to her.

[@tonyhouchin4886]

A huge hole, my mother did the suicide solution when I was 5 years old

[@Girlhead]

Thank goodness you are there for her.

[@patjarvis3630]

You are a very special young woman

[@sheilastrzalka4154]

Its amazing that she sang this song in regards to her mother leaving an not in her life..she is a very beautiful woman Kelly you don't need a mother like her..

[@chuck196811]

So sorry to hear of her husband.

[@christina4891]

I’ve cried a bucket of tears over this performance at least a million times. God knows I miss my Momma and I wish I could heal every little child’s heart that was broken by a parent. We’re all just human and that’s our disease. 😢

[@aprilshoemaker1234]

Love your beautiful soul!

[@elizabethgirard5408]

Kellie Pickler is a great country muisian, I actually got to meet her in person , I watched the movie Christmas at Graceland with her in it she did a awesome job in that movie

[@joetackett5238]

She's my favorite and my favorite song

[@DarshlabarshkaDarshLauren]

What a poised, raw and emotional performance. So proud of you for singing your truth, even though it hurts. You are helping others with your song. God bless ya sis.

[@jamesdarwin5795]

A gorgeous woman and amazing song!!

[@jackbutler3699]

one hell of a woman and a great singer....

[@virginialebell8534]

Omgoodness 😢 that was so raw and gut-wrenching! So awesome, Kelly!

[@Snap.Crackle.Pop.]

What a tear jerker! Love you, Kellie!!!!

[@user-qb5il5ix3n]

I cry every time I hear her sing this she is so beautiful and pure. Now I cry even more and harder through the whole song with all she's had to go through. Her grandparents did good rasing her. And of course now she's made it the one that gave birth wants into her life. Forgive her baby girl, but continue on without her and know how PROUD you've made your grandparents in heaven. I wish I could adopt you not for fame or anything other than to show you what a real mom does and that's love you unconditionally for who you are. You can't buy beauty for the inside and you have it inside and out

[@treeskin77]

Still one of my favorite performances ever...

[@steventollefson5418]

As a single father, seeing my kids go through this I understand where she comes from. Truly heart breaking.

[@donnavincent1537]

Love you Kellie! This is just a beautiful song….sang by an even more beautiful soul!

[@ugaais]

I haven’t seen my father since I was 11 I had a great family besides that sadness I will say I have teenage daughter and I love her and she knows me mission accomplished that is all you can do as a parent

[@iambobby3537]

well damn... thanks for all that. Yes Im crying.

[@donnasanford2367]

Mama left me when I was 5 I played this and cried all the way to her funeral 2 hrs away

[@feg953]

I watched this live and it was awesome with true emotions. She is a real jewel and a beautiful human being. I watch this video from time to time to come back to earth.

[@TerryStrauser-xl6io]

Kellie your are AWSOME !!!!....I LOVE EVERY SONG YOU WRITE.... CO~WRITE .....JUST KEEP UP YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOICE & YOU ARE ABOULITELY GORGOUS !!!! ❤

[@bevwright6518]

Love from Mississippi to you Kelli

[@amandaatwater75]

It is heartbreaking when your mother leaves you. I only have three memories of my mother and none of them are good. It hurts less now. I'm thankful that she left and couldn't hurt me more than she has

[@1rodfan631963]

My gosh every time I see this I ball like a baby. Kelly pickler I will be your mom!!!! I would be proud to be your mom!!!!

[@helengore7621]

What a beautiful heartfelt performance! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@WHUFC71]

Such a beautiful woman with the voice of an angel!!

[@normanklature6014]

Ditto, ditto, ditto Glory goes to GOD, Kelli you deserve the blessings coming

[@hisoneandonly4life]

I swear this song is about my life. Thank you for this song

[@teresanash4090]

My heart ❤ goes out to u. God 🙌.

[@alanalycan3986]

Her mother 💔😔💔😔 mama look at your beautiful baby girl !!!! She's more than you could of ever imagined

[@claudiaporter4269]

NC lost a treasure when she left. I still LOVE HER.

[@johnekberg7117]

She is such a babe. Great heart. Live strong

[@paulalester3789]

I remember this like it was yesterday 😩 such a beautiful song.

[@maryforet7684]

I love her 💞

[@jamesianc]

Best live performance ever!!!

[@pdoylemi]

Except maybe Kelly Clarkson's "Piece by Piece" on Idol. But they were essentially the same - Clarkson's dad abandoned her, and Pickler's mom abandoned her, both are amazing and incredibly moving.

[@shanecrist280]

Her singing this and Sugarland singing their song ripped my heart out. I feel this about my biological father

[@tristenbrown1317]

I remember seeing this as a little kid. Asking my grandma why she was crying. I feel ya Kellie.

[@jacobthompson6265]

She has a lot nicer words to say about her abusive mother than I do. Despite what she did, I am graduating from USC in May with my bachelor’s degree and will be a lawyer.

[@joycenesselhauf1220]

Went through the same thing w an abusive mother. Good on you for staying strong and succeeding in spite of!!!

[@kreed1742]

This as raw a performance as it gets! I will always love her for this! Pain always writes the best music!

[@noranewby9685]

This is beautiful! This is a time of healing the heart and soul God bless you !!!!! What. a beautiful hit !

[@kayyorn1601]

What a beautiful song & voice. It’s her mama’s loss,Kellie Pickler grew up to be a strong, sweet, beautiful & talented woman in spite of the parents she had.

[@allpointsbb]

I could easily fall deeply in love with a woman like this ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@countryroad9827]

I love the sweet heart she carries. And one thing for sure after seeing the video of her mother she really does have her mothers eyes. Bless you Kellie.😘❤

[@larryhackler6989]

I grew up with two loving parents. This song touches my heart every time I hear it, even brings tears to my eyes. Kellie, you are and have been an inspiration to me. Also, to remind me of the Blessings I have. Thank you, Respectfully, LT

[@katherinemyers1519]

I really miss Kellie on stage. This lady is wonderful ♥️

[@davidholton9667]

Hello So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@MsCodered1]

I wish we heard more of her music on the radio again. I remember when she was on Dancing With The Stars partners with Derek Hough. Would love to see her dancing like that in her videos or on stage....

[@wheelmobile33]

Tough time for that sweet girl life isnt fair thats for sure