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Kelly Clarkson

Biography - Kelly Clarkson

In many ways, the future success of Fox’s “American Idol” depended on Kelly Clarkson’s success at taking over the pop music airwaves. Fortunately for the popular talent show, she has most certainly delivered. With two multi-platinum albums and six top-ten singles to her credit, Clarkson has not only helped make “American Idol” the most popular show on television, she has also proven herself to be a versatile and talented recording artist who doesn’t need the advice of Simon Cowell to hold her own.

Clarkson was born in Fort Worth, Texas on April 24, 1982, and moved around Texas frequently as a child with her mother. The future pop diva settled in Burleson, Texas with her family, and upon graduating high school in 2000 worked several jobs to finance a demo tape. She found little luck, and moved to L.A. to cultivate opportunities in Hollywood. Finding little success, she soon moved back to Texas where she again worked several wage jobs before auditioning for the 2002 debut of “American Idol”. The gorgeous starlet effortlessly impressed famous judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson every week with her rich voice and crowd-pleasing performances. Against 10,000 other wannabe pop stars, Clarkson ultimately won the competition, narrowly beating runner-up Justin Guarini.

Unlike the subsequent winners of “Idol” (Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, and Carrie Underwood), who have largely found success in niche genres, Clarkson has emerged as a true mainstream pop idol. Displaying the versatility and gusto of legendary pop acts, Clarkson’s first album was an unsurprisingly sugary yet catchy collection of songs, while her second saw her move on to pop-tinged radio rock. The first, “Thankful”, sold around two million copies and included the immediate post-“Idol” single “A Moment Like This”, which remains her sole #1 hit in the U.S. In 2004 Clarkson released her second effort “Breakaway”, which featured several songs co-written by the star herself and saw her incredible voice matched with more challenging music. Though sales were slow at first, its longevity has been impressive as it has reached sales of over five million in the U.S. Its biggest single to date is “Since U Been Gone”, which reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has exhibited a remarkable staying power, even becoming a surprise club remix favorite. The single earned Clarkson a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, in addition to her win for Best Pop Vocal Album.

Clarkson is prepping a major tour for 2006, as well as a third album rumored to be released late in the year. Even if the “Idol” phenomenon drives you nuts, it’s hard to ignore Clarkson, who proves that even a politely saccharine reality show can discover a major talent.

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Singer Kelly Clarkson arrives at the Montblanc Charity Cocktail Hosted By The Weinstein Company To Benefit UNICEF held at Soho House on California. on March 6, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Kelly Clarkson in her vintage Tide Loads of Hope tee, lends a hand at the Tide Loads of Hope truck in New Orleans, where the charity was founded following Katrina, to provide families in need with free laundry services and a little holiday cheer at the Loads of Hope Truck - Laundry Drop-Off Site Wal-Mart Supercenter Store Parking Lot on December 12, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Singer Kelly Clarkson performs in concert at her "All I Ever Wanted Tour" at Save Mart Center at Fresno State on December 1, 2009 in Fresno, California. Kelly Clarkson performs in support of her All I Ever Wanted tour at the San Jose State Event Center on November 29, 2009 in San Jose, California.
Singer Kelly Clarkson arrives at the Montblanc Charity Cocktail Hosted By The Weinstein Co...
Weinstein Company And Montblanc's Academy Award Party - Arrivals
Los Angeles
03/06/2010
Kelly Clarkson in her vintage Tide Loads of Hope tee, lends a hand at the Tide Loads of Ho...
Kelly Clarkson Spreads Holiday Cheer With Tide Loads Of Hope In New Orleans
New Orleans
12/12/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs in concert at her "All I Ever Wanted Tour" at Save Mart Cen...
Kelly Clarkson In Concert - Fresno, CA
Fresno
12/01/2009
Kelly Clarkson performs in support of her All I Ever Wanted tour at the San Jose State Eve...
Kelly Clarkson In Concert - San Jose, CA
San Jose
11/29/2009
Singers Kelly Clarkson and Kris Allen arrive at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Kelly Clarkson arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Singer Kelly Clarkson performs onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Singer Kelly Clarkson backstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
Singers Kelly Clarkson and Kris Allen arrive at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Th...
2009 American Music Awards - Arrivals
Los Angeles
11/22/2009
Kelly Clarkson arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Nov...
2009 American Music Awards - Arrivals
Los Angeles
11/22/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre ...
2009 American Music Awards - Audience And Show
Los Angeles
11/22/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson backstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Li...
2009 American Music Awards - Backstage
Los Angeles
11/22/2009
President of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Neil Portnow (L) and singer Kelly Clarkson arrive at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Kelly Clarkson arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Kelly Clarkson performs at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Singer Kelly Clarkson performs onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
President of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Neil Portnow (L) and sin...
2009 American Music Awards - Red Carpet
Los Angeles
11/22/2009
Kelly Clarkson arrives at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Nov...
2009 American Music Awards - Red Carpet
Los Angeles
11/22/2009
Kelly Clarkson performs at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on No...
2009 American Music Awards - Roaming Inside
Los Angeles
11/22/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre ...
2009 American Music Awards - Show
Los Angeles
11/22/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Kelly Clarkson performs at Trump Taj Mahal on October 10, 2009 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Singer Kelly Clarkson performs in concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 6, 2009 in New York City. Recording artist Kelly Clarkson performs at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 6, 2009 in New York City.
Singer Kelly Clarkson onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live...
2009 American Music Awards - Show
Los Angeles
11/22/2009
Kelly Clarkson performs at Trump Taj Mahal on October 10, 2009 in Atlantic City, New Jerse...
Kelly Clarkson In Concert
Atlantic City
10/10/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs in concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 6, 2009 i...
Kelly Clarkson in Concert
New York
10/06/2009
Recording artist Kelly Clarkson performs at Hammerstein Ballroom on October 6, 2009 in New...
Kelly Clarkson With Parachute Performs At Hammerstein Ballroom
New York
10/06/2009
Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Paula Abdul, Jennifer Hudson, Adele and Leona Lewis on stage at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York. Melissa Etheridge and Kelly Clarkson attend 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York. Singers Melissa Etheridge and Kelly Clarkson attend 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York. Kelly Clarkson attends 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City.
Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Paula Abdul, Jennifer Hudson, Adele and Leona ...
2009 VH1 Divas - Show
New York
09/17/2009
Melissa Etheridge and Kelly Clarkson attend 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on...
2009 VH1 Divas - Red Carpet
New York
09/17/2009
Singers Melissa Etheridge and Kelly Clarkson attend 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of ...
2009 VH1 Divas - Arrivals
New York
09/17/2009
Kelly Clarkson attends 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 i...
2009 VH1 Divas - Arrivals
New York
09/17/2009
Singers Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Paula Abdul, Adele and Miley Cyrus backstage at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York. (L-R) Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks and Paula Abdul speak onstage during 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City. Singer Kelly Clarkson arrives at VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City. Singers Kelly Clarkson and Melissa Etheridge perform during VH1 Divas show at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York, New York.
Singers Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Paula Abdul, Adele an...
2009 VH1 Divas - Backstage And Audience
New York
09/17/2009
(L-R) Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks and Paula Abdul speak onstage during 2009 VH1 Divas at...
2009 VH1 Divas - Performances
New York
09/17/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson arrives at VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2...
2009 VH1 Divas - Red Carpet
New York
09/17/2009
Singers Kelly Clarkson and Melissa Etheridge perform during VH1 Divas show at Brooklyn Aca...
2009 VH1 Divas - Show
New York
09/17/2009
Kelly Clarkson performs at the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Series on September 14, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Music recording artist Kelly Clarkson attends Samsung AT&T Summer Krush on September 14, 2009 in Hollywood, California. Singer Kelly Clarkson performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on July 31, 2009 in New York City. Kelly Clarkson performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on July 31, 2009 in New York City.
Kelly Clarkson performs at the Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Series on September 14, 2009 in L...
Kelly Clarkson Performs At Hollywood & Highland
Los Angeles
09/14/2009
Music recording artist Kelly Clarkson attends Samsung AT&T Summer Krush on September 14, 2...
Samsung AT&T Summer Krush Featuring Kelly Clarkson
Hollywood
09/14/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Centra...
Kelly Clarkson Performs On ABC's "Good Morning America"
New York
07/31/2009
Kelly Clarkson performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park ...
Kelly Clarkson Performs On ABC's "Good Morning America" - July 31, 2009
New York
07/31/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson visits the "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on July 13, 2009 in New York City. Singer Kelly Clarkson visits "Late Show With David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on July 13, 2009 in New York City. Kelly Clarkson arrives on the red carpet of the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the MuchMusic HQ on June 21, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. Kelly Clarkson performs at the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the MuchMusic HQ on June 21, 2009 in Toronto, Canada.
Singer Kelly Clarkson visits the "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theat...
Jonah Hill Visits "Late Show With David Letterman"
New York
07/13/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson visits "Late Show With David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater o...
Jonah Hill, Kelly Clarkson And Tom Arnold Visit "Late Show With David Letterman" - July 13, 2009
New York
07/13/2009
Kelly Clarkson arrives on the red carpet of the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the ...
20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards - Red Carpet
Toronto
06/21/2009
Kelly Clarkson performs at the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the MuchMusic HQ on J...
20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards - Show
Toronto
06/21/2009
Kelly Clarkson (2nd L) and operations manager and program director for WHTZ (Z100) Tom Poleman (3rd L) pose with fans backstage at Z100's Zootopia '09 at Izod Center on May 16, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. *EXCLUSIVE* Kelly Clarkson performs on stage during Z100's Zootopia '09 at the IZOD Center on May 16, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Singer Kelly Clarkson  attends Z100's Zootopia '09 at Izod Center on May 16, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Singer Kelly Clarkson poses backstage in the press room during Z100's Zootopia 2009 at the Izod Center on May 16, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Kelly Clarkson (2nd L) and operations manager and program director for WHTZ (Z100) Tom Pol...
Z100s Zootopia '09 - Backstage
East Rutherford
05/16/2009
*EXCLUSIVE* Kelly Clarkson performs on stage during Z100's Zootopia '09 at the IZOD Center...
Z100s Zootopia '09 - Show
East Rutherford
05/16/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson attends Z100's Zootopia '09 at Izod Center on May 16, 2009 in East ...
Z100s Zootopia '09 - Press Room
East Rutherford
05/16/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson poses backstage in the press room during Z100's Zootopia 2009 at the...
Z100's Zootopia 2009 - Press Room
East Rutherford
05/16/2009
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs at 102.7 KIIS-FM's Wango Tango 2009 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on May 9, 2009 in Irvine, California. Kelly Clarkson performs at 102.7's KIIS-FM's Wango Tango 2009 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on May 9, 2009 in Irvine, California. Kelly Clarkson and Lady Gaga attend the GRAMMY Celebration Concert Tour at House of Blues on May 4, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. Award winner US singer Kelly Clarkson (L) delivers a speech beside of Queen Noor of Jordan during the Women's World Awards show at Vienna Stadthalle on February 5, 2009 in Vienna, Austria.
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs at 102.7 KIIS-FM's Wango Tango 2009 at the Verizon Wireless...
102.7 KIIS-FM's Wango Tango 2009 - Show
Irvine
05/09/2009
Kelly Clarkson performs at 102.7's KIIS-FM's Wango Tango 2009 at the Verizon Wireless Amph...
KIIS FM's Wango Tango 2009 - Show
Los Angeles
05/09/2009
Kelly Clarkson and Lady Gaga attend the GRAMMY Celebration Concert Tour at House of Blues ...
The Grammy Celebration Concert Tour Presented By T-Mobile Sidekick - Boston
Boston
05/04/2009
Award winner US singer Kelly Clarkson (L) delivers a speech beside of Queen Noor of Jordan...
Women's World Awards 2009 - Show
Vienna
03/05/2009
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