Kellie Pickler Addresses New Hair Color

Kellie Pickler is seeing a lot of interest in her new hair color. Now sporting red locks, the formerly blonde singer says she knows the change is going to attract some attention. However, Pickler says it isn't a big deal to her, simply something she's fortunate enough to have the freedom to do. Pickler made her first public appearance as a redhead at last week's 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards. Her new 'do has generated a lot of buzz -- including a People.com survey. The ongoing poll shows that folks aren't instantly warming up to Pickler's latest look. While the vote is close, her blonde image is favored by 56-percent, while 44-percent like the red hair.