Kellie Pickler Salutes The Troops In Lingerie-Clad Maxim Shoot

Country singer Kellie Pickler saluted the troops this week for a cover shoot and photo spread for Maxim’s “Salute to the Military” issue.

Wearing classic lingerie inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier, Prada and Hervé Léger the American Idol singer turned country star can be seen holding onto a military jacket on the front page of the publication and then laying in the arms of four military men inside the men’s magazines pages.

Speaking to the magazine Kellie Pickler says it was the first time she has publicly revealed her tattoos:

“My grandmother would be morti?ed if she knew I had these. She’s passed away now, bu t she would say, ‘Tattoos are the devil!’ So my ?rst tattoo, of course, was my grandma’s name. I also have stars on my left arm for my USO tours, but I’m missing two.”

Kellie Pickler who is married also shares some advice with guys looking to date a good old fashions country girl:

“We might be [trouble], but we can also con our way out of it,” she jokes. “A country girl can talk her way out of a ticket. Not that I’ve ever been pulled over …”

If you want to check out the full spread and the rest of Kellie Pickler’s interview you can pick up the July 31 issue of Maxim or visit Maxim.com.

To see more of Kellie Pickler’s linger photos and to read the full interview, grab the issue on July 31 or visit maxim.com.

In the meantime here’s an inside photo of Pickler being held up by several men in military dress: