Kelly Clarkson
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Clarkson at the 57th Presidential Inauguration on January 21, 2013
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kelly Brianne Clarkson |
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April 24, 1982 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Origin | Burleson, Texas |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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| Associated acts | Reba McEntire |
| Website | kellyclarkson |
Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and author. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the first season of American Idol, and has since been referred to as the "Original American Idol" and the "Queen of Covers". She also became the runner-up of World Idol the following year. Signing with RCA Records, Clarkson released her debut single, "A Moment Like This", which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the best-selling single of 2002 in the United States. Her debut studio album, Thankful (2003), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Its lead single, "Miss Independent", was a top-ten hit in various nations.
Trying to reinvent her own image, Clarkson decided to part ways with American Idol management and developed a rock-oriented sound for her second album, Breakaway (2004). It sold over 15 million copies worldwide and earned Clarkson two Grammy Awards. Taking creative control of her third album, My December (2007), she served as the executive producer and co-wrote the entire album's material. However, she fought with her label, in particular Clive Davis, who was dissatisfied with her musical direction. The feud resulted the reluctance of her label to promote the album. Clarkson's fourth album, All I Ever Wanted (2009), became her second album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Its lead single, "My Life Would Suck Without You", holds the record for the biggest jump to number one on the Hot 100.
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