"American Idol" supporters likely remember Kristy Lee Cook, a top-10 finisher from season seven back in 2008 who added country flair to her performances. The country in Cook - along with her photogenic overall look - are what led to her role within the new Versus hunting and reality show "Goin' Country". Now PETA has Kristy Lee Cook in its sights. The headline-grabbing group is after a public apology from Kristy Lee Cook.

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Kristy Lee Cook is not backing down

In a public statement, Kristy Lee Cook did not mince words when it comes to her "Goin' Country" roots. PETA made a public statement lambasting Cook for not following the path of "Idol" alums Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler and Simon Cowell, who have all participated in public animal rights advertising for PETA. Cook had her own words for PETA, in defense of her personal beliefs and those of responsible American hunters. "Given that hunters have done more for American wildlife conservation than any other group in history, I make no apology for being one," Cook said in a statement to the media. "Indeed, I join the ranks of millions of American hunters who celebrate our outdoor heritage and who conserve millions of acres of wild lands. These same individuals support more than 600,000 jobs across the country and provide a critical voice to encourage more investment in American conservation".

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