DWTS cast includes country music stars, a General Hospital star; Pro not returning

Country Music superstar Kellie Pickler will be heating up the dance floor with Derek Hough on DWTS.

Dancing with the Stars - Season 16 cast announcement

A new cast of stars and dancers were announced this morning on Good Morning America and it was confirmed Maksim Chmerkovskiy is not returning to the show. 

It was great to hear one of our North Carolinian, American Idol, Country Music superstars, made the cut. I know as long as Kellie Pickler is on the dance floor, she has my votes. 

Join 'Dance Moms' stars for a dance class 2/25

Dance Moms Abby Lee Miller and her dancers from the hit Lifetime TV show will be in LA on Monday, Feb. 25, 6-8 pm. If you're one of the first 50 dancers to register, you will receive an Early Bird photo op, and T-shirt signing with Abby at 4:30 pm. Additional opp will be available after class.