Kellie Pickler is a Huge Supporter of Our Troops

Country singer Kellie Pickler has always been a big supporter of our troops. Recently, she visited Fort Riley in Kansas.

Tonight's episode of CMT's I Love Kellie Pickler has Kellie and her husband Kyle Jacobs visiting the military base and getting a VIP tour and meeting with the general.

The former American Idol contestant (2006) has supported the troops for years. She has completed 9 USO Tours and received the Operation Troop Aid Chris Kyle Patriot Award last year.

I Love Kellie Pickler airs Thursday, Jan. 7, at 10 p.m. on CMT.