NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Kellie Pickler Official Website) - Kellie Pickler is beginning 2008 like she ended 2007: busy! Just before the Christmas holidays, Kellie spent a few weeks in the Persian Gulf region, where she performed for the US troops on a USO Tour.

Now, back in the states, Kellie trades helicopters and military cargo planes for the comfort of her tour bus as she's set to open shows for superstars Rascal Flatts. Tonight's show in Manchester, NH begins a two-plus month tour and includes stops in New York ( Madison Square Garden ), Canada and Las Vegas.

Next week, Kellie will head west for appearances on Ellen and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Both shows will air on Tuesday, January 22, and she will perform her new single, 'Things That Never Cross A Man's Mind,' as well as her hit song, 'Red High Heels.' Also while she's in Los Angeles she'll visit with Blair Garner and After MidNite.