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American Idol contestant and country musician Kellie Pickler signs autographs for soldiers after performing at the 2008 USO Holiday Tour at Forward Operating Base Sharana, Afghanistan, Dec. 17.

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American Idol contestant and country musician Kellie Pickler signs autographs for soldiers after performing at the 2008 USO Holiday Tour at Forward Operating Base Sharana, Afghanistan, Dec. 17.

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