Happy birthday, Kelly Clarkson ! The first winner of the legendary famed singing competition, American Idol, is celebrating the upcoming releaseof her new album as she turns 41 years old today. Get all of the details regarding Kelly's bio, her days in American Idol, and more!
Kelly Clarkson Bio
Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born on April 24, 1982 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jeanne Taylor and Stephen Clarkson. Clarkson was raised in Burleson, Texas, though. Kelly has one brother named Jason, and one sister named Alyssa, as per ImdB.
Kelly graduated from Burleson High School in 2000. The singer previously worked as a cocktail waitress in two comedy clubs in Texas, prior to embarking on pursuing a music career.
Kelly Clarkson in American Idol
Kelly was the first winner of the American Idol singing competition show for its first season on September 4, 2002. Clarkson's first single sold almost 250,000 copies in its first week of release. That single is called "A Moment Like This." The song reached the number one spot in the BIllboard Hot 100 after landing on the number 52 spot.
Clarkson sang the national anthem during The Day of Service in Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2002. To date, the AI winner has released nine studio albums, as per Allmusic.com.
Kelly is also a talk show host in "The Kelly Clarkson Show" since September 2019.
How Kelly Clarkson is Doing Post-Divorce from Ex-Husband, Brandon Blackstock
Kelly's divorce from Brandon Blackstock was finalized on March 2022. As we speak, Kelly puts the needs and welfare of her kids as a priority amid her divorce from their father. Brandon and Kelly have two kids, River Rose and Remington Alexander, as per US Magazine.
Kelly Clarkson Soon to Drop New Album, 'Chemistry'
Kelly's upcoming album contains songs that are mostly inspired by heartbreak, amid her divorce. Clarkson has announced that her new album that's scheduled to be released on June 2023 is called "Chemistry," as per NBC.
