Kellie PicklerKellie Pickler is an artist known for putting her fans first, so it may come as a surprise to learn she has decided to discontinue her official fan club. Not to worry, it's actually for the better, according to the singer.

Kellie took to her website (KelliePickler.com) to personally explain to her fans why she is choosing to fold the fan club. "I want to thank you all for being such special fans and let you know that I've decided to make some changes to my website and fan club," she writes. "We're moving to a new website home in April ... part of the website changes will give you greater access to music, photos, videos and message boards. I have felt for awhile that everyone should have access to these features without having to pay for it as a fan club member. So, as part of the website changes, we're closing the Official Fan Club. I'm really excied about this new direction and that everyone can afford to be part of it!"

The new website is expected to launch in late April with more bells, whistles and access -- minus the fan club, which will officially close April 30. Arrangements have been made for a pro-rated refund of the remaining months on valid memberships.

In the meantime, Kellie is set to hit Detroit for a two-night stand with pal Taylor Swift beginning this Saturday (March 27).

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