Kelly Clarkson

Born: Apr 24, 1982 in Fort Worth, TX

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Biography: The winner of Fox TV's first American Idol competition during the summer of 2002, Kelly Clarkson went from an anonymous talent to a nationally known singer in a matter of months, performing for an audience of millions. One of the show's most naturally gifted singers, the affable Texan then went on to ...Read full biography

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Thankful

Released: 2003

Label: RCA Records

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Anybody older than 18 who's watched American Idol for any length of time will undoubtedly find the similarities between this talent contest and such square '60s/'70s variety programs like The Andy Williams ...Read full review

Breakaway

Released: 2004

Label: RCA Records

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Kelly Clarkson was the first American Idol winner and the first vocalist to achieve success, but her 2003 debut, Thankful, didn't completely define her outside of the parameters of the show. While the ...Read full review

More Kelly Clarkson albums: Main Albums (5), Compilations (1), Singles & EPs (41), DVD/Video (2), Others (4)