Sharing the stage were her two grandfathers, Clyde Pickler and Ken Morton. Also there were her father, Clyde “Bo” Pickler Jr., and her half-brother, Eric, 5.
She was reunited with her father late last week after he was released from Florida State Prison. He served time for stabbing a man about three years ago and trying to run down pursuing police.
“Throughout my 19 years, I’ve had my ups and downs,” Pickler admitted onstage when she turned her focus to her father.
“I know a lot of people would think I’d have a lot of resentment toward this person, and I don’t. I feel blessed to have him back into my life.”
And then, addressing the crowd, she said, “I’ve been prayerful when this person came back to Albemarle, he’d be given a second chance. We all make mistakes and we all learn from them.”
With her voice cracking, she turned to her father and said, “I love you. And am so glad to have you back in my life.”
Bo Pickler stood and hugged his daughter, lifting her off the floor for 30 seconds, then dried his eyes when he sat back down.
She really is a sweet person. I just think American Idol made her act a dumb blonde.
