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Small Town Girl

(2006, Country, by Kellie Pickler, Label: BNA Entertainment)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Idol gets down with happy country chirp.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some strong, clear, but gentle messages about caring for oursleves and one another.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    One song addresses violence in a relationship, but not graphically.
  • Sex:

    Only the subtlest of innuendo.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Small Town Girl

Parents need to know that Kellie Pickler's lyrics are as clean-cut as she appears to be. This small-town girl delivers gentle messages of empowerment and also knows how to have a little fun. "Wild Ponies" addresses the issue of relationship abuse, and "I Wonder" expresses heartbreak over an absentee dad.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the ways in which Pickler uses her voice on this album. Should she stick to the kinds of songs she performs well, or is it brave and cool that she tries her hand at ballads that are currently beyond her vocal and dramatic abilities?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 9
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    cool

    luv this album

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 12
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    this song is so dang stupid

    this revew whas don by the_terminator my real revew is fake potsed under the_terminator

  4. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    fun...

    fun music i put it on at full blast and sing along! everyone should have this CD!!! i give it a 2 thumbs up!!!

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 7
    Anonymous
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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