Kellie Pickler appears on this Sunday's episode of ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' and she says that it was "the most incredible show I've ever been a part of."

Kellie traveled to Beavercreek, Ohio to not only to surprise James Terpenning and his family with news that they're getting a new home, but also to assist in building that home and performing at the reveal at the end of the show. James, who was crippled by polio during infancy, is a computer specialist at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and a wheelchair sports athlete, and according to Kellie, his friends and co-workers, a really nice guy. "I got to spend a little time with the father and the mother," Kellie tells The Boot. "They're just beautiful souls. After you talk to them and you get to really see who they are and what they're about, you become so much more attached to them and you just really want to make this home the best that it can be."

Kellie explains that her life was changed after taking part in the show and seeing more than 200 volunteers in the community help rebuild the Terpenning home, and how really fast the whole process was from start to finish. "I was totally blown away with how quickly everything happened from the house destruction day, which was my favorite part," she says. "I had a lot to let out on that house! It was very therapeutic for me at times."
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Kellie Pickler put her country girl sensibilities to use recently when she pitched in to help build a house for the Terpenning family on the hit ABC show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”

Actually, she says demolishing the old house was her favorite part.

“It was the only chance I’ve ever had to walk into a house with a sledge hammer and bust holes in walls,” Pickler says. “I busted a toilet and water went shooting everywhere. Thank the Lord that was the only thing that flew out.”

That was not, however, the first time the country singer had swung a hammer or was around construction work. Pickler was raised by her grandparents, and her grandpa was an electrician.

“I used to go on jobs with him,” she says. “I can actually wire a house. I started wiring when I was 5 years old. I would crawl under the house and run wires. I grew up in the country, so the women had to know how to fix things as much as the men.”


So she used the knowledge from her childhood on the television show, and gained a little bit more, too. “I learned how to build a house,” she says. “It was so amazing and really really fun.”

However the laughter turned to tears for Pickler during the unveiling when the family saw their new home for the first time.

“I was bawling like a baby,” she says. “I’m an emotional basket case anyway, but that was absolutely incredible. The show is all about giving back and helping people, and that is the most important thing in life. We’re supposed to embrace one another and love each other and take care of each other and really come together as one.”

Pickler’s episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will air 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, on WKRN Channel 2.

In addition, fans that would like to meet the “American Idol” alumni in person can do so 4–5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, when Pickler plans to sign copies of her current self-titled CD at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
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Don’t miss Kellie Pickler’s appearance on this weekend’s episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Sunday on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern. Kellie went to Beavercreek, Ohio and helped the James Terpenning family. James is a wheelchair sports champion and also mentors disabled Iraqi War veterans.

While in Beavercreek, Kellie performed and even got in on the demolition action, wielding a sledgehammer like a pro.

Kellie recently chatted with the O C about the experience. Click on the mp3 below to hear her interview!
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That's all the time she had, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from asking Kellie Pickler every single question I had about her appearance this Sunday (Nov. 8) on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. And then some. Luckily, I talk fast and she talks even faster. She called me from Nashville, and we jammed as many Qs and as we could into our allotted time.

CMT.com: What was it like telling the Terpenning family they were getting a new house?
Pickler: It was one of the most beautiful things. That family is so deserving, so it was such a blessing. The whole show is about embracing one another and coming together. One of the most emotional parts was seeing 200 people marching down the street to come and help.

What was more fun: the demolition or the building?
Demo day! I like to break things. I don't have a lot of anger, but being able to do whatever you want -- like punching holes in the walls -- was great. I loved busting out the toilet with a sledgehammer.

How'd you learn to be so handy around the house?
My grandpa was an electrician, so I'd go on jobs with him when I was little. I'm very hands-on. I could wire your house and hook up your thermostat.

Random question time: What's with the brown hair?
I just thought it'd be fun to try something different, you know, because it's fall. I'll probably go back to blonde after the CMAs.

And what's your favorite song on Carrie Underwood's new album?
"Someday When I Stop Loving You." I love how real it is and how it showcases her soft, beautiful vocals. Great pipes on that one.
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Thank you rosie and welcome to Kellie's board. I like Carrie too she has an amazing voice. I just got her new CD today. Yes, I wish Kellie could shine more too but I really feel her time will come. I am sure the show will be good on Sunday. Stop on by when ever you feel like it. Take Care of your self,:> :> :> :>

Hey I am from Carrie's board and I just want to tell ya'll I am so excited Kellie is on extreme makeover it is my favorite show, Kellie is so sweet and a cutie pie.I just wish she can shine a little more like she deserves.I'll be watching her. have a good night!!

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Kelly Pickler Gets On The Bus
The Terpenning family
Sunday 8/7c on ABC
Country Star Kellie Pickler Volunteers for "Get on the Bus" Campaign and Debuts New Song at the reveal. This is ceetainly a don't miss edition of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Kelly has come a long way since her days with American Idol.
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and celebrity volunteer Kellie Pickler travel to Beavercreek, Ohio, to tell James Terpenning, a wheelchair sports champion and mentor to disabled Iraqi War veterans, that he and his family will have a newly rebuilt home in seven days. James, a computer specialist at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is known at work and in the community as an inspirational role model who always helps others but never asks for help himself. This episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will air SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

Country music sensation Kellie Pickler will be the celebrity volunteer for this build and will perform her new song at the family's reveal. The design team for this episode will feature team leader Ty Pennington and designers Michael Moloney, Ed Sanders and Didiayer Snyder.

Crippled by polio during infancy and abandoned by his American G.I. father in Vietnam, James nevertheless considers himself one of the luckiest people in the world. He was supposed to be airlifted out of Vietnam on a military plane that crashed, killing all the children and aid workers aboard. Instead, he had safe passage, leading to a new life in America as an adopted son in an Ohio family. While growing up, James competed in wheelchair sports and later represented the U.S. at the Paralympics, where he earned both gold and silver medals. He continues to serve his country in civilian technical support for the Air Force and by helping disabled veterans. James also is a frequent speaker at schools, educating children and teens about living with special challenges.

For more information on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," visit ABC
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Jackie, someone said there were some out takes of Kellie for this week. I did see some commercials last night with Kellie smashing some things with the sledgehammer. She was really working hard at it. Take Care of your self and your family too,:> :> :> :>

Travlin,I watched it this weekend and Clint Black was on..
I can't wait to see Kellie this Sunday..I saw a little of the previews and it looks like Kellie is helping bust something up...It should be good,,

GO KELLIE!!!