Kelly Clarkson
Name:
Kelly Clarkson
Born:
April 24, 1982
Occupation:
singer, songwriter, actress, author
Years active:
2002-present
Website/URL:
http://www.kellyclarkson.com/
Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born on April 24, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter, actress and author. She hit it big thanks to her victory on American Idol
Biography [ ] A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Kelly Clarkson's been singing since she was a young girl. She did high school plays and even sang in the high school talent show, before graduating from Burleson High School. Upon graduation, Kelly received scholarships from several colleges & universities, but turned them all down.
Career [ ] In the time since her high school graduation, Kelly was struggling to make it big in the music industry, having worked odd jobs and being an extra in TV shows such as Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and Dharma & Greg . But in 2002, she finally hit pay dirt and had her life changed forever when she was chosen to be one of the first contestants on American Idol . Get this, she went all the way and won, defeating fellow contestant Justin Guarini. Since then, Kelly has unleashed a boatload of hits, appeared on many TV shows and gone on several tours. On September 9, 2019, Kelly began hosting her daytime talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show , in November 2019, the show got renewed for a second season beginning in September 2020.
Personal Life [ ] Kelly is currently married to talent manager Brandon Blackstock, whose father (Kelly's manager Narvel Blackstock) was married to Reba McEntire for 26 years from 1989 to 2015. The couple have two children: daughter River Rose (b. June 12, 2014) and son Remington Alexander (b. April 12, 2016). Kelly has filed for divorce from Blackstock in 2020.
Shows appeared [ ] Links [ ] Her Official Site Her Facebook Page Her Twitter Page Her MySpace Page Her Instagram Page Her YouTube Page Her YouTubeVEVO Page
American Idol
Hosts
Ryan Seacrest • Brian Dunkleman
Judges
Paula Abdul • Simon Cowell • Randy Jackson • Kara DioGuardi • Ellen DeGeneres • Jennifer Lopez • Steven Tyler • Mariah Carey • Nicki Minaj • Keith Urban • Harry Connick Jr. • Luke Bryan • Katy Perry • Lionel Richie
Winners
Kelly Clarkson • Ruben Studdard • Fantasia Barrino • Carrie Underwood • Taylor Hicks • Jordin Sparks • David Cook • Kris Allen • Lee DeWyze • Scotty McCreery • Phillip Phillips • Candice Glover • Caleb Johnson • Nick Fradiani • Trent Harmon • Maddie Poppe • Laine Hardy • Just Sam • Chayce Beckham • Noah Thompson
Runners-Up
Justin Guarini • Clay Aiken • Diana DeGarmo • Bo Bice • Katharine McPhee • Blake Lewis • David Archuleta • Adam Lambert • Crystal Bowersox • Lauren Alaina • Jessica Sanchez • Kree Harrison • Jena Irene • Clark Beckham • La'Porsha Renae • Caleb Lee Hutchinson • Alejandro Aranda • Arthur Gunn • Willie Spence • HunterGirl
Other Alumni
Nikki McKibbin • Josh Gracin • Jennifer Hudson • Elliott Yamin • Chris Daughtry • Kellie Pickler • Mandisa • Todrick Hall • Haley Reinhart • Colton Dixon • Angie Miller • Daniel Seavey • Gabby Barrett • Jeremy Rosado • Catie Turner • Monogem • Dexter Roberts • Frenchie Davis
The Voice
Hosts Carson Daly • Alison Haislip (Season 1) • Christina Milian (Season 2)
Judges Adam Levine (2011-19) • CeeLo Green (2011-12, 2013) • Shakira (2013, 2014) • Usher (2013, 2014) • Pharrell Wiliams (2014-16) • Miley Cyrus (2016, 2017) • Alicia Keys (2016-17, 2018) • Jennifer Hudson (2017, 18) • Christina Aguilera (2011-12, 2013, 2015 & 2016) • Gwen Stefani (2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024) • John Legend (2019-present) • Blake Shelton (2011-23) • Kelly Clarkson (2018-21, 2023) • Nick Jonas (2020, 2021) • Ariana Grande (2021) • Camila Cabello (2022) • Niall Horan (2023) • Chance the Rapper (2023) • Reba McEntire (2024-present) • Michael Bublé (2024) • Snoop Dogg (2024-present)
Winners Javier Colon • Jermaine Paul • Cassadee Pope • Danielle Bradbery • Tessanne Chin • Josh Kaufman • Craig Wayne Boyd • Sawyer Fredericks • Jordan Smith • Alisan Porter • Sundance Head • Chris Blue • Chloe Kohanski • Brynn Cartelli • Chevel Shepherd • Maelyn Jarmon • Jake Hoot • Todd Tilghman • Carter Rubin • Cam Anthony • Girl Named Tom • Bryce Leatherwood • Gina Miles • Asher HaVon
Runners-Up Dia Frampton • Juliet Simms • Terry McDermott • Michelle Chamuel • Jacquie Lee • Jake Worthington • Matt McAndrew • Meghan Linsey • Emily Ann Roberts • Adam Wakefield • Billy Gilman • Lauren Duski • Addison Agen • Britton Buchanan • Chris Kroeze • Gyth Rigdon • Ricky Duran • Toneisha Harris • Jim Ranger • Kenzie Wheeler • Wendy Moten • bodie • Grace West • Ruby Leigh • Josh Sanders
Other Alumni Artists Vicci Martinez • Elenowen • Frenchie Davis • Rebecca Loebe • Xenia • Tje Austin • Beverly McClellan • Raquel Castro • Nakia • Serabee • Casey Desmond • Justin Grennan • Lily Elise • Jared Blake • Casey Weston • RaeLynn • Jesse Campbell • Chris Mann • Tony Lucca • Gwen Sebastian • Kim Yarbrough • Angel Taylor • Elley Duhé • Pip • Katrina Parker • Erin Martin • Winter Rae • Moses Stone • Jordis Unga • Naia Kete • Charlotte Sometimes • Tony Vincent • Anthony Evans • Nicolle Galyon • Jordan Rager • Mathai • Preston Shannon • Lex Land • Nicholas David • Amanda Brown • Melanie Martinez • Bryan Keith • Loren Allred • MacKenzie Bourg • Avery Wilson • Joe Kirkland • Collin McLoughlin • Suzanna Choffel • Lelia Broussard • Jordan Pruitt • Ben Taub • Rod Michael • Chris Trousdale • Cupid • The Swon Brothers • Sasha Allen • Judith Hill • Kris Thomas • Garrett Gardner • Jeff Lewis • Julie Roberts • Holly Tucker • Sam Alves • Will Champlin • Matthew Schuler • James Wolpert • Cole Vosbury • Caroline Pennell • Josh Logan • E. G. Daily • Holly Henry • Donna Allen • Dominic Scott Kay • Christina Grimmie • Kristen Merlin • Kat Perkins • Sisaundra Lewis • Morgan Wallen • Dawn and Hawkes • Paula DeAnda • Lindsay Pagano • Chris Jamison • Damien Lawson • Taylor John Williams • Anita Antoinette • Bryana Salaz • Andy Cherry • MEGG • Joshua Davis • Koryn Hawthorne • Corey Kent • Quincy Mumford • Barrett Baber • Jeffery Austin • Madi Davis • Amy Vachal • Darius Scott • Viktor Király • Keith Semple • Amanda Ayala • Tyler Dickerson • Caleb Lee Hutchinson • Hannah Huston • Laith Al-Saadi • Mary Sarah • Daniel Passino • Owen Danoff • Emily Keener • Katherine Ho • Tamar Davis • Maddie Poppe • Chase Walker • Wé McDonald • Josh Gallagher • Ali Caldwell • Aliyah Moulden • Jesse Larson • Josh Hoyer • Brooke Simpson • Red Marlow • Esera Tuaolo • Stephan Marcellus • Katrina Rose • Natalie Stovall • Kyla Jade • Spensha Baker • WILKES • Megan Lee • Shana Halligan • Kirk Jay • Kennedy Holmes • Reagan Strange • Kameron Marlowe • Hannah Blaylock • Dexter Roberts • Andrew Sevener • Andrew Jannakos • Katie Kadan • Rose Short • Thunderstorm Artis • CammWess • Micah Iverson • Zan Fiskum • Todd Michael Hall • Ian Flanigan • DeSz • John Holiday • Jordan Matthew Young • Rachel Mac • Victor Solomon • Paris Winningham • Hailey Mia • Jershika Maple • Jeremy Rosado
