Kelly Clarkson
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She is the winner of Fox TV's first American Idol: The Search for a Superstar competition during the summer of 2002. From her humble beginnings, Kelly Clarkson serves as an inspiration to many that dreams do come true if you will not give up and work on it.
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About
Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born in Burleson, Texas on April 24, 1982. Kelly originally aspired to be a marine biologist. She was encouraged to join the school choir after a music teacher heard her singing in the corridor and then her dreams changed. She started starring in school plays and continued on with her involvement in choir.
After high school, Kelly started working on her voice and made several demos. She went to Hollywood to make her name; she appeared as an extra on an episode of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch but no other opportunities materialized so she went back to Burleson.
Upon retuning to her hometown, Kelly worked at a movie theather. promoted Red Bull energy drinks, and worked a cocktail waitress at a comedy club. She almost gave up on her dream of a musical career but her bestfriend, Jessica, convinced her to try out for American Idol and she did and landed the No.1 on the said show.
Aside from the show's prize of one million dollars and a recording contract with RCA, Kelly secured a deal with Creative Artists Agency and several bookings, including the national American Idol tour and a performance of the national anthem at the September 11 commemoration at Washington, D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial.
Awards & Certifications
MTV Video Music Awards
- 2006: Won - Best Female Video (Because of You)
Grammy Awards
- 2006: Won - Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (Since U Been Gone)
- 2006: Won - Best Pop Vocal Album (Breakaway)
MTV Asia Awards
- 2006: Won Favorite Female Artist
Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards
- 2006: Won - Favorite Female Singer
American Music Awards
- 2005: Won - Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
- 2005: Won - T-Mobile Text-In Award (Artist Of The Year)
MTV Video Music Awards
- 2005: Won - Best Female Video (Since U Been Gone)
- 2005: Won - Best Pop Video (Since U Been Gone)
People's Choice Awards
- 2005: Won - Favorite Female Performer
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2002 | A Moment Like This | Thankful |
| 2003 | Miss Independent | Thankful |
| 2003 | Low | Thankful |
| 2004 | The Trouble With Love Is | Thankful |
| 2004 | Breakaway | Breakaway |
| 2005 | Since U Been Gone | Breakaway |
| 2005 | Because of You | Breakaway |
| 2006 | Walk Away | Breakaway |
| 2006 | Gone | Breakaway |
News
Kelly Clarkson Jams With Congress
Kelly Clarkson recorded a jam session with the members of the Congress in September on Capitol Hill. This event, Grammy's on the Hill aims to bring attention to rampant illegal music downloading in the internet.
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album | Label |
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| 2002 | A Moment Like This | Thankful | RCA Records |
| 2003 | Miss Independent | Thankful | RCA Records |
| 2003 | Low | Thankful | RCA Records |
| 2003 | The Trouble With Love Is | Thankful | RCA Records |
| 2004 | Breakaway | Breakaway | RCA Records |
| 2004 | Since U Been Gone | Breakaway | RCA Records |
| 2004 | Behind These Hazel Eyes | Breakaway | RCA Records |
| 2005 | Because of You | Breakaway | RCA Records |
Voice
- Spinto Soprano
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Trivia
Kelly stayed up all night before her American Idol audition so she wouldn't sleep through the alarm, which she frequently did in high school.
Kelly's first single, A Moment Like This, set records by jumping from number 52 to the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
Reviews
External Links
Kelly Clarkson Officia Website
MySpace.com for Kelly Clarkson
Categories: Pop | Rock | Artist
