Mariners@Cubs–A Preview Of Tonight’s 7th Inning
(THE SOUNDS OF A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME ARE AUDIBLE IN THE BACKGROUND THROUGHOUT. OCCASIONALLY, CROWD REACTION SWELLS, BUT THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES MOSTLY UNINTERRUPTED)
PAT: Pat Hughes and Ron Santo back at Wrigley Field, where the Cubs behind the pitching of Rich Hill are leading the Mariners 3-0, and on “Country Music Night,” we’re pleased to welcome in country recording artist and former American Idol contestant, Kellie Pickler. Kellie, welcome.
KELLIE: Why thank you, it’s wonderful to be here.
PAT: Now Kellie, is this your first time at Wrigley Field?
KELLIE: Yes it is. It’s my first time in Chicago. (SHE LAUGHS)
RON: Isn’t it a beautiful city?
KELLIE: Absolutely, I just love it.
RON: Where have you been, Kellie?
KELLIE: (AFTER A PAUSE) You mean, in my life?
RON: No, here in Chicago. What sights have you seen?
KELLIE: Oh, oh. Well, I’ve been all over Chicago. I just love it.
(LONG SILENCE)
RON: Where are you from, Kellie?
KELLIE: I’m from Albemarle, North Carolina near Charlotte.
RON: I could tell by your accent. We were just in Atlanta.
(LONG SILENCE)
RON: Are you a baseball fan, Kellie?
KELLIE: Oh, yeah, I love baseball.
RON: Do you have a favorite team?
KELLIE: I kinda like the Braves, I guess. But after tonight, I think I’m gonna be a Cubs fan. (SHE AND RON LAUGH)
RON: I understand you were on the American Idol, is that right?
KELLIE: Yes, I sure was.
RON: Now, I have never watched the American Idol, but there’s one thing I’ve always wondered about that show...
PAT: (CUTTING RON OFF) Excuse me, Ron. The Mariners have loaded the bases and now Will Ohman is coming in from the bullpen, replacing Rich Hill, who's getting a nice hand from the crowd. Go ahead, Ron.
RON: I have always wondered, does the producer pick the songs for you, Kellie?
KELLIE: No, we always picked our own songs, but the producer helps and sometimes he'll make a suggestion, so yeah, sometimes.
RON: That’s great. Just great.
PAT: Kellie, you have a new album out on BNA Records. Tell us a little bit about it.
KELLIE: Sure, it’s called “Small Town Girl,” because that’s what I am...a small town girl. And it’s doing really well on the country charts.
RON: What kind of music do you sing, Kellie?
KELLIE: Country. I’m a country singer.
RON: That’s just great. There’s one thing I’ve always wondered about country music...
PAT: Excuse me, Ron. Raul Ibanez has just hit a grand slam to put the Mariners ahead 4-3. Kellie, I understand you’re going to be leaving us, but thanks for stopping in.
KELLIE: My pleasure.
(KELLIE AND RON AND FOUR OR FIVE OTHER PEOPLE CAN BE HEARD EXCHANGING GOODBYES IN THE BACKGROUND)
PAT: Lou Piniella is about to make a pitching change and when you need to make a change, come to Jiffy Lube. We’ll be back in a minute.
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