Kelly Clarkson is an American singer-songwriter born on April 24, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas.
She gained fame as the winner of the first season of American Idol, which launched her successful music career.
Clarkson has won multiple prestigious awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.
Biography
Early Life
Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born on April 24, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jeanne Ann, a first-grade English teacher, and Stephen Michael Clarkson, a former engineer. Growing up in a Southern Baptist household, she was raised with strong religious values and often participated in church activities. Clarkson has an older brother and sister, and two younger half-brothers from her father's second marriage. Her parents divorced when she was six, leading to a fragmented family dynamic. Despite these challenges, Clarkson's passion for music blossomed early; she was encouraged to join her school choir after being overheard singing in the hallway.
Career
Clarkson's career took off after winning the inaugural season of "American Idol" in 2002, where she captivated audiences with her powerful voice and relatable personality. Following her victory, she signed with RCA Records and released her debut album, "Thankful," which showcased her vocal prowess. Over the years, she has released numerous successful albums, including "Breakaway," "Stronger," and "Piece by Piece," earning her multiple Grammy Awards and other accolades. Clarkson is known for her versatility, seamlessly blending pop, rock, and R&B genres, and has been recognized as one of the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone.
Personal Life
In her personal life, Clarkson married talent manager Brandon Blackstock in 2013, with whom she has two children. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 2020, a process that garnered significant media attention. Clarkson has been open about her struggles with autoimmune and thyroid conditions, which she has managed since 2006. In 2022, she changed her legal name to Kelly Brianne, reflecting a new chapter in her life. Despite personal challenges, Clarkson continues to thrive in her career, hosting "The Kelly Clarkson Show" and remaining a beloved figure in the music industry.
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Discography
chemistry2023
- 1.skip this part3:38
- 2.mine3:11
- 3.high road3:19
- 4.me3:35
- 5.down to you3:09
- 6.chemistry2:31
- 7.favorite kind of high2:55
- 8.magic3:15
- 9.lighthouse3:21
- 10.rock hudson3:22
- 11.my mistake3:17
- 12.red flag collector2:59
- 13.i hate love3:33
- 14.that’s right2:40
When Christmas Comes Around…2021
- 1.Merry Christmas Baby3:46
- 2.It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas1:55
- 3.Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)3:52
- 4.Merry Christmas (to the One I Used to Know)4:10
- 5.Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree1:53
- 6.Glow3:18
- 7.Santa Baby2:51
- 8.Santa, Can’t You Hear Me4:03
- 9.Last Christmas3:10
- 10.Jingle Bell Rock1:57
- 11.Blessed3:35
- 12.Christmas Come Early3:00
- 13.Under the Mistletoe3:46
- 14.All I Want for Christmas Is You3:47
- 15.Christmas Eve3:01
Meaning of Life2017
- 1.A Minute (intro)1:09
- 2.Love So Soft2:52
- 3.Heat3:10
- 4.Meaning of Life3:51
- 5.Move You3:22
- 6.Whole Lotta Woman2:53
- 7.Medicine3:10
- 8.Cruel3:05
- 9.Didn’t I3:39
- 10.Would You Call That Love2:58
- 11.I Don’t Think About You3:44
- 12.Slow Dance3:40
- 13.Don’t You Pretend3:14
- 14.Go High3:25
Piece by Piece Remixed2016
- 1.Piece by Piece (Idol version)3:33
- 2.Heartbeat Song (Lenno remix)3:17
- 3.Invincible (Vicetone mix)3:25
- 4.Someone (Frank Pole remix)3:28
- 5.Take You High (Rytmeklubben remix)4:08
- 6.Let Your Tears Fall (Cutmore remix)3:51
- 7.Dance With Me (Young Bombs remix)4:12
- 8.Nostalgic (Mighty Mike & Teesa remix)3:14
- 9.Second Wind (Cheat Codes remix)3:40
- 10.Tightrope (Tour version)3:56
Piece by Piece2015
- 1.Heartbeat Song3:18
- 2.Invincible3:58
- 3.Someone3:39
- 4.Take You High4:20
- 5.Piece by Piece4:17
- 6.Run Run Run4:32
- 7.I Had a Dream3:58
- 8.Let Your Tears Fall3:55
- 9.Tightrope3:32
- 10.War Paint3:44
- 11.Dance With Me4:20
- 12.Nostalgic3:37
- 13.Good Goes the Bye3:21
- 14.Bad Reputation3:18
- 15.In the Blue4:41
- 16.Second Wind3:15
Wrapped in Red2013
- 1.Wrapped in Red3:37
- 2.Underneath the Tree3:50
- 3.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas3:39
- 4.Run Run Rudolph2:28
- 5.Please Come Home for Christmas (Bells Will Be Ringing)3:19
- 6.Every Christmas3:47
- 7.Blue Christmas2:53
- 8.Baby, It’s Cold Outside3:02
- 9.Winter Dreams (Brandon’s Song)3:22
- 10.White Christmas3:02
- 11.My Favorite Things2:49
- 12.4 Carats3:28
- 13.Just for Now3:31
- 14.Silent Night4:09
- 15.I’ll Be Home for Christmas2:55
- 16.Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel2:01
The Collection2013
- 1.The Trouble With Love Is3:41
- 2.Miss Independent3:35
- 3.Low3:29
- 4.Some Kind of Miracle3:38
- 5.What’s Up Lonely4:08
- 6.Just Missed the Train4:11
- 7.Beautiful Disaster4:11
- 8.You Thought Wrong3:50
- 9.Thankful3:00
- 10.Anytime4:06
- 11.A Moment Like This3:48
- 12.Before Your Love4:00
- 13.Breakaway3:57
- 14.Since U Been Gone3:09
- 15.Behind These Hazel Eyes3:19
- 16.Because of You3:39
- 17.Gone3:26
- 18.Addicted3:57
- 19.Where Is Your Heart4:39
- 20.Walk Away3:09
- 21.You Found Me3:40
- 22.I Hate Myself for Losing You3:20
- 23.Hear Me3:54
- 24.Beautiful Disaster (live)4:37
- 25.Never Again3:37
- 26.One Minute3:05
- 27.Hole3:01
- 28.Sober4:51
- 29.Don’t Waste Your Time3:35
- 30.Judas3:36
- 31.Haunted3:18
- 32.Be Still3:24
- 33.Maybe4:23
- 34.How I Feel3:41
- 35.Yeah2:42
- 36.Can I Have a Kiss3:30
- 37.Irvine / Chivas8:48
- 38.My Life Would Suck Without You3:31
- 39.I Do Not Hook Up3:20
- 40.Cry3:35
- 41.Don’t Let Me Stop You3:20
- 42.All I Ever Wanted3:59
- 43.Already Gone4:42
- 44.If I Can’t Have You3:39
- 45.Save You4:02
- 46.Whyyawannabringmedown2:43
- 47.Long Shot3:37
- 48.Impossible3:23
- 49.Ready3:04
- 50.I Want You3:31
- 51.If No One Will Listen4:06
Greatest Hits – Chapter One2012
- 1.Since U Been Gone3:10
- 2.My Life Would Suck Without You3:33
- 3.Miss Independent3:35
- 4.Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)3:42
- 5.Behind These Hazel Eyes3:17
- 6.Because of You3:40
- 7.Never Again3:37
- 8.Already Gone4:42
- 9.Mr. Know It All3:53
- 10.Breakaway3:58
- 11.Walk Away3:09
- 12.Don’t You Wanna Stay4:20
- 13.Catch My Breath4:10
- 14.People Like Us4:20
- 15.Don’t Rush4:02
- 16.I’ll Be Home for Christmas2:55
- 17.Dark Side3:45
- 18.A Moment Like This3:49
- 19.The Trouble With Love Is3:41
- 20.I Do Not Hook Up3:20
- 21.Beautiful Disaster (live)4:35
Stronger2011
- 1.Mr. Know It All3:52
- 2.What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)3:42
- 3.Dark Side3:44
- 4.Honestly3:36
- 5.You Love Me4:04
- 6.Einstein2:59
- 7.Standing in Front of You4:00
- 8.I Forgive You3:04
- 9.Hello2:59
- 10.The War Is Over3:58
- 11.Let Me Down3:24
- 12.You Can't Win4:21
- 13.Breaking Your Own Heart3:49
- 14.Don't You Wanna Stay4:20
- 15.Alone3:01
- 16.Don't Be a Girl About It3:28
- 17.The Sun Will Rise3:33
- 18.Why Don't You Try4:47
All I Ever Wanted2009
- 1.My Life Would Suck Without You3:32
- 2.I Do Not Hook Up3:20
- 3.Cry3:34
- 4.Don’t Let Me Stop You3:20
- 5.All I Ever Wanted3:59
- 6.Already Gone4:41
- 7.If I Can’t Have You3:39
- 8.Save You4:03
- 9.Whyyawannabringmedown2:42
- 10.Long Shot3:36
- 11.Impossible3:23
- 12.Ready3:05
- 13.I Want You3:31
- 14.If No One Will Listen4:03
- 15.Can We Go Back2:52
My December2007
- 1.Never Again3:37
- 2.One Minute3:06
- 3.Hole3:02
- 4.Sober4:52
- 5.Don't Waste Your Time3:36
- 6.Judas3:37
- 7.Haunted3:19
- 8.Be Still3:25
- 9.Maybe4:24
- 10.How I Feel3:41
- 11.Yeah2:43
- 12.Can I Have a Kiss3:32
- 13.Irvine / Chivas8:48
Breakaway2003
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Thankful2003
- 1.The Trouble With Love Is3:41
- 2.Miss Independent3:34
- 3.Low3:28
- 4.Some Kind of Miracle3:39
- 5.What's Up Lonely4:09
- 6.Just Missed the Train4:11
- 7.Beautiful Disaster4:12
- 8.You Thought Wrong3:50
- 9.Thankful3:02
- 10.Anytime4:07
- 11.A Moment Like This (new mix)3:49
- 12.Before Your Love (new mix)3:59
Miss Independent2003
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Low2003
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Before Your Love / A Moment Like This2002
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When chemistry Comes Around2023
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Christmastry2023
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Kellyoke2022
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I Dare You: Multi‐Language Duets2020
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The Smoakstack Sessions, Vol. 22012
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The Smoakstack Sessions2011
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iTunes Session2011
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Nissan Live Sets at Yahoo! Music2007
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Rolling Stone Original2005
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Label
- Record label
- 19 Recordings
- Record label
- Atlantic Records
- Record label
- RCA Records
- Record label
- Syco Music
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album
- Award
- American Music Award for Artist of the Year
- Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
- Award
- Country Music Association Award for Musical Event of the Year
- Award
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host
- Award
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment
- Award
- MuchMusic Video Award for Peoples Choice: Favourite International Video
- Award
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Female Artist
- Award
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video
- Award
- Radio Disney Music Award for Best Music Video
- Award
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Single
- Award
- Teen Choice Award for Choice Music – Summer Song
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Kelly Brianne Clarkson, Kelly Clarson
Kelly Brianne, known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Rising to fame after winning the first season of American Idol, she has established a multi-decade career in music and television and is credited with having a lasting impact on televised talent shows. Known as a vocal powerhouse and versatile performer, she was ranked one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone.
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