on meeting kellie pickler...

she's from these parts before she made it big 

on season 5 of america idol.

last sunday, she was back here in the area

and had an autograph signing session at a local walmart.

michael's friend christian is a huge fan 

so he dragged michael along to see if they could

meet her...

they left at 2 pm and stood in line...

2 hours went by

then 4 hours...

and while waiting...

they befriended the people in front of them 

and behind them 

someone even went as far as

buying a deck of uno cards so that they

could all play while waiting.

then 6 hours...

then 8 hours...

and then it was finally their turn...

michael said it took so long because

kelly actually took the time to talk

to each and every person and 

took pictures with them as well.

it was worth the wait...

they were both smitten by sweet kellie pickler!