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Clarkson's fifth studio album, ''[[Stronger (Kelly Clarkson album)|Stronger]]'' (2011), won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, making her the only act to receive the award twice. The album scored her third number-one hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, "[[Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)]]", which remains the best-selling single of her career. Clarkson's sixth album and first [[Christmas music]] release, ''[[Wrapped in Red]]'' (2013), became the best-selling holiday album of the year, making her the first American female artist to achieve this goal. In 2015, Clarkson released her seventh studio album, ''[[Piece by Piece (Kelly Clarkson album)|Piece by Piece]]'' (2015), which debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming her third number one album in the U.S. Its lead single, "[[Heartbeat Song (Kelly Clarkson song)|Heartbeat Song]]" was certified platinum and became Clarkson's fifth consecutive number one on the US [[Hot Dance Club Songs]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://headlineplanet.com/home/2015/08/10/kelly-clarksons-heartbeat-song-earns-platinum-certification-in-us/|title=Kelly Clarkson's "Heartbeat Song" goes platinum in the United States.|publisher=HeadlinePlanet|date=August 10, 2015|accessdate=August 12, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6546166/chart-highlights-kelly-clarkson-crowns-dance-club-songs-with|title=Chart Highlights: Kelly Clarkson Crowns Dance Club Songs With 'Heartbeat Song'|publisher= Billboard|date=April 27, 2015|accessdate=August 12, 2015}}</ref> |
Clarkson's fifth studio album, ''[[Stronger (Kelly Clarkson album)|Stronger]]'' (2011), won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, making her the only act to receive the award twice. The album scored her third number-one hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, "[[Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)]]", which remains the best-selling single of her career. Clarkson's sixth album and first [[Christmas music]] release, ''[[Wrapped in Red]]'' (2013), became the best-selling holiday album of the year, making her the first American female artist to achieve this goal. In 2015, Clarkson released her seventh studio album, ''[[Piece by Piece (Kelly Clarkson album)|Piece by Piece]]'' (2015), which debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200, becoming her third number one album in the U.S. Its lead single, "[[Heartbeat Song (Kelly Clarkson song)|Heartbeat Song]]" was certified platinum and became Clarkson's fifth consecutive number one on the US [[Hot Dance Club Songs]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://headlineplanet.com/home/2015/08/10/kelly-clarksons-heartbeat-song-earns-platinum-certification-in-us/|title=Kelly Clarkson's "Heartbeat Song" goes platinum in the United States.|publisher=HeadlinePlanet|date=August 10, 2015|accessdate=August 12, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/6546166/chart-highlights-kelly-clarkson-crowns-dance-club-songs-with|title=Chart Highlights: Kelly Clarkson Crowns Dance Club Songs With 'Heartbeat Song'|publisher= Billboard|date=April 27, 2015|accessdate=August 12, 2015}}</ref> |
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Apart from her work in music, Clarkson has also ventured into television and film, beginning with her leading role in the romantic musical ''[[From Justin to Kelly]]'' (2003). She is known for her vocal versatility and range. Her music has mainly dealt with themes of heartbreak, independence, and self-empowerment for women and young teens. Her musical work has also gained her numerous accolades, including three [[Grammy Award]]s, three [[MTV Video Music Award]]s, twelve [[Billboard Music Award]]s, four [[American Music Award]]s, and two [[Academy of Country Music Awards]]. In a career spanning over a decade, Clarkson has accumulated 98 ''Billboard'' number-one hits and sold over 25 million albums worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Michele Amabile Angermiller|author2=Shirley Halperin|title='American Idol' Final Season To Be Four Weeks Shorter Than Last|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6805220/american-idol-final-season-cut-four-weeks-short|website=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=December 24, 2015|date=December 10, 2015}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news|url = http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/mar/04/kelly-clarkson-determination-celebrity-grammys-jane-austen-interview|publisher = The Guardian|title = Kelly Clarkson: ‘I’ve had to cry in record label offices to get my singles released’|date = March 4, 2015|last = Sullivan|first = Caroline|work = [[The Guardian]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-charts-kelly-clarkson-415015|publisher=HollywoodReporter|date=January 24, 2013|accessdate=August 12, 2015|first=Fred|last=Bronson|title='American Idol' on the Charts: Kelly Clarkson Earns Her 80th No. 1}}</ref> In 2012, Clarkson was ranked nineteenth on [[VH1]]'s list of "100 Greatest Women in Music."<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2012-02-13/vh1s-100-greatest-women-in-music-complete-list/| title = VH1's 100 Greatest Women In Music| work=VH1| year=2012| accessdate=February 6, 2013| first=Mark| last=Graham}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' also ranked Clarkson as the 14th-best-selling artist of the 2000s.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/#/charts-decade-end/artists-of-the-decade?year=2009&begin=11&order=position Artists Of The Decade Music Chart | Billboard.com]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/chart-watch-extra-the-american-idol-alumni-association.html |title=Chart Watch Extra: The American Idol Alumni Association – Chart Watch |work=music.yahoo.com |date=March 20, 2009 |accessdate=August 6, 2011 |
Apart from her work in music, Clarkson has also ventured into television and film, beginning with her leading role in the romantic musical ''[[From Justin to Kelly]]'' (2003). She is known for her vocal versatility and range. Her music has mainly dealt with themes of heartbreak, independence, and self-empowerment for women and young teens. Her musical work has also gained her numerous accolades, including three [[Grammy Award]]s, three [[MTV Video Music Award]]s, twelve [[Billboard Music Award]]s, four [[American Music Award]]s, and two [[Academy of Country Music Awards]]. In a career spanning over a decade, Clarkson has accumulated 98 ''Billboard'' number-one hits and sold over 25 million albums worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Michele Amabile Angermiller|author2=Shirley Halperin|title='American Idol' Final Season To Be Four Weeks Shorter Than Last|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6805220/american-idol-final-season-cut-four-weeks-short|website=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=December 24, 2015|date=December 10, 2015}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news|url = http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/mar/04/kelly-clarkson-determination-celebrity-grammys-jane-austen-interview|publisher = The Guardian|title = Kelly Clarkson: ‘I’ve had to cry in record label offices to get my singles released’|date = March 4, 2015|last = Sullivan|first = Caroline|work = [[The Guardian]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-charts-kelly-clarkson-415015|publisher=HollywoodReporter|date=January 24, 2013|accessdate=August 12, 2015|first=Fred|last=Bronson|title='American Idol' on the Charts: Kelly Clarkson Earns Her 80th No. 1}}</ref> In 2012, Clarkson was ranked nineteenth on [[VH1]]'s list of "100 Greatest Women in Music."<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2012-02-13/vh1s-100-greatest-women-in-music-complete-list/| title = VH1's 100 Greatest Women In Music| work=VH1| year=2012| accessdate=February 6, 2013| first=Mark| last=Graham}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' also ranked Clarkson as the 14th-best-selling artist of the 2000s.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/#/charts-decade-end/artists-of-the-decade?year=2009&begin=11&order=position Artists Of The Decade Music Chart | Billboard.com]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/chart-watch-extra-the-american-idol-alumni-association.html |title=Chart Watch Extra: The American Idol Alumni Association – Chart Watch |work=music.yahoo.com |date=March 20, 2009 |accessdate=August 6, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20111224161756/http://music.yahoo.com:80/blogs/chart-watch/chart-watch-extra-the-american-idol-alumni-association.html |archivedate=December 24, 2011 }}</ref> |
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==Early life and career beginnings== |
==Early life and career beginnings== |
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Its first single, "[[My Life Would Suck Without You]]", became an international hit. It entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 97 and rose to number one the following week—breaking the record for the biggest jump to number one on a single week previously held by [[Britney Spears]]'s "[[Womanizer (song)|Womanizer]]". It also marked the second time Clarkson broke the record, the first being the ascent of "Before Your Love"/"A Moment Like This" in 2002.<ref name="Los Angeles Times 1" /> It also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Canada and Hungary. The second single, "[[I Do Not Hook Up]]", continued the chart success by peaking at the number 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The third single, "[[Already Gone (Kelly Clarkson song)|Already Gone]]", reached number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The release of "Already Gone" became a subject of another dispute with RCA—particularly with its similarities with [[Beyoncé]]'s song "[[Halo (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Halo]]", both of which were produced by Tedder.<ref name="Already Gone - Halo" /> Further promotion for the album was abruptly ended at the release of its titular fourth and final singles, "[[All I Ever Wanted (Kelly Clarkson song)|All I Ever Wanted]]", which peaked at number 96 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100; and "[[Cry (Kelly Clarkson song)|Cry]]", which saw a limited release. |
Its first single, "[[My Life Would Suck Without You]]", became an international hit. It entered the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number 97 and rose to number one the following week—breaking the record for the biggest jump to number one on a single week previously held by [[Britney Spears]]'s "[[Womanizer (song)|Womanizer]]". It also marked the second time Clarkson broke the record, the first being the ascent of "Before Your Love"/"A Moment Like This" in 2002.<ref name="Los Angeles Times 1" /> It also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Canada and Hungary. The second single, "[[I Do Not Hook Up]]", continued the chart success by peaking at the number 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The third single, "[[Already Gone (Kelly Clarkson song)|Already Gone]]", reached number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The release of "Already Gone" became a subject of another dispute with RCA—particularly with its similarities with [[Beyoncé]]'s song "[[Halo (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Halo]]", both of which were produced by Tedder.<ref name="Already Gone - Halo" /> Further promotion for the album was abruptly ended at the release of its titular fourth and final singles, "[[All I Ever Wanted (Kelly Clarkson song)|All I Ever Wanted]]", which peaked at number 96 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100; and "[[Cry (Kelly Clarkson song)|Cry]]", which saw a limited release. |
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Clarkson performed as one of many main artists for the return of ''[[VH1 Divas]]'' in September 2009.<ref name="VH1 Divas 2009" /> She also became a guest mentor on the Dutch television series ''[[X Factor (Netherlands)|X Factor]]'' in November 2009. Clarkson continued her country ventures by pairing with [[Jason Aldean]] to record the duet "[[Don't You Wanna Stay]]" for his album ''[[My Kinda Party]]'' in November 2010.<ref name="Jason Aldean 1" /> They performed it together on the [[American Idol (season 10)|tenth season]] of ''American Idol'', at the [[CMA Awards|2010 CMA Awards]] and at the [[54th Grammy Awards]].<ref name="Jason Aldean 2" /> It received numerous country accolades, including a nomination for a [[Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance]] at the 54th Grammy Awards.<ref name="Grammy - Don't You Wanna Stay" /> The song has sold over two million digital downloads, making it the best-selling country collaboration in history.<ref>{{cite news| |
Clarkson performed as one of many main artists for the return of ''[[VH1 Divas]]'' in September 2009.<ref name="VH1 Divas 2009" /> She also became a guest mentor on the Dutch television series ''[[X Factor (Netherlands)|X Factor]]'' in November 2009. Clarkson continued her country ventures by pairing with [[Jason Aldean]] to record the duet "[[Don't You Wanna Stay]]" for his album ''[[My Kinda Party]]'' in November 2010.<ref name="Jason Aldean 1" /> They performed it together on the [[American Idol (season 10)|tenth season]] of ''American Idol'', at the [[CMA Awards|2010 CMA Awards]] and at the [[54th Grammy Awards]].<ref name="Jason Aldean 2" /> It received numerous country accolades, including a nomination for a [[Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance]] at the 54th Grammy Awards.<ref name="Grammy - Don't You Wanna Stay" /> The song has sold over two million digital downloads, making it the best-selling country collaboration in history.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-july-17-2011-songs-demis-breakthrough.html |title=Week Ending July 17, 2011. Songs: Demi's Breakthrough |work=Yahoo |date=July 20, 2011 |accessdate=February 6, 2013 |first=Paul |last=Grein |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130201234545/http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-july-17-2011-songs-demis-breakthrough.html |archivedate=February 1, 2013 }}</ref> |
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===2011–12: ''Stronger''=== |
===2011–12: ''Stronger''=== |
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In April 2013, Clarkson revealed that she was in the midst of recording her first Christmas album, titled ''[[Wrapped in Red]]'', and later announced its release date as October 29, 2013.<ref name="Wrapped in Red">{{cite web|title=Christmas album|url=https://twitter.com/kelly_clarkson/status/369475143929581569|publisher=Kelly Clarkson|accessdate=August 19, 2013}}</ref> She also released a non-album single, "[[Tie It Up]]", exclusively to country music stations in June 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2013/06/10/kelly-clarkson-tie-it-up-new-song/ |title=Kelly Clarkson goes country on new single, 'Tie It Up': Hear it here! |first=Adam |last=Carlson |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Time Inc.]] |date=June 10, 2013 |accessdate=June 20, 2013}}</ref> While on the [[12th Annual Honda Civic Tour]], Clarkson revealed that "Tie It Up" is actually the lead single from her seventh studio album, which will mostly consist of [[Country music|country]] songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haIsWyhFMRk |title=Kelly Clarkson – "Tie It Up" Live (Honda Civic Tour 2013) |publisher=YouTube |date=June 18, 2013 |accessdate=2013-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2013/09/kelly-clarkson-almost-finished-country-album |title=Kelly Clarkson Is "Almost" Finished With Full Country Album – Music News – Fuse |publisher=Fuse.tv |date=September 12, 2013 |accessdate=November 9, 2013}}</ref> In September 2013, it was announced that Clarkson collaborated with singer [[Robbie Williams]] on the song "[[Little Green Apples]]" for his album ''[[Swings Both Ways]]''.<ref name="Swings Both Ways">{{cite web|title=Robbie Williams announces new album 'Swings Both Ways'-video|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a514634/robbie-williams-announces-new-album-swings-both-ways-video.html|publisher=Digital Spy|accessdate=September 11, 2013}}</ref> |
In April 2013, Clarkson revealed that she was in the midst of recording her first Christmas album, titled ''[[Wrapped in Red]]'', and later announced its release date as October 29, 2013.<ref name="Wrapped in Red">{{cite web|title=Christmas album|url=https://twitter.com/kelly_clarkson/status/369475143929581569|publisher=Kelly Clarkson|accessdate=August 19, 2013}}</ref> She also released a non-album single, "[[Tie It Up]]", exclusively to country music stations in June 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2013/06/10/kelly-clarkson-tie-it-up-new-song/ |title=Kelly Clarkson goes country on new single, 'Tie It Up': Hear it here! |first=Adam |last=Carlson |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Time Inc.]] |date=June 10, 2013 |accessdate=June 20, 2013}}</ref> While on the [[12th Annual Honda Civic Tour]], Clarkson revealed that "Tie It Up" is actually the lead single from her seventh studio album, which will mostly consist of [[Country music|country]] songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haIsWyhFMRk |title=Kelly Clarkson – "Tie It Up" Live (Honda Civic Tour 2013) |publisher=YouTube |date=June 18, 2013 |accessdate=2013-11-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2013/09/kelly-clarkson-almost-finished-country-album |title=Kelly Clarkson Is "Almost" Finished With Full Country Album – Music News – Fuse |publisher=Fuse.tv |date=September 12, 2013 |accessdate=November 9, 2013}}</ref> In September 2013, it was announced that Clarkson collaborated with singer [[Robbie Williams]] on the song "[[Little Green Apples]]" for his album ''[[Swings Both Ways]]''.<ref name="Swings Both Ways">{{cite web|title=Robbie Williams announces new album 'Swings Both Ways'-video|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a514634/robbie-williams-announces-new-album-swings-both-ways-video.html|publisher=Digital Spy|accessdate=September 11, 2013}}</ref> |
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On November 7, ''Wrapped in Red'' debuted at the top of the [[Top Holiday Albums|''Billboard'' Top Holiday Albums]] and at number 3 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/press/kelly-clarkson-s-wrapped-in-red-debuts-at-number-3-on-billboard-top-200|title= Kelly Clarkson's 'Wrapped In Red' Debuts At Number 3 On Billboard Top 200|publisher= Contact Music|date= December 2013|accessdate =January 7, 2014}}</ref> On December 5, 2013, ''Wrapped in Red'' was certified platinum by the RIAA, eventually becoming the best-selling [[Christmas]] album of the year and making her the first American female artist to achieve this feat.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rcarecords.com/news/kellys-clarksons-wrapped-red-certified-platinum-riaa |title=Kelly's Clarkson's Wrapped In Red Certified Platinum By The RIAA|work=[[RCA Records]] |publisher=[[RCA Records]] |date=December 5, 2013 |accessdate=December 6, 2013}}</ref> However, the single "[[Underneath the Tree]]" did not fare as well, and despite predictions from music critics that it would become a hit, the single entered the Hot 100 at number 78. According to Mediabase, Clarkson was ranked 9th place of top artists on the Hot AC 2013 Year-End Chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bcharts.com.br/index.php/mediabase-year-end-charts-2013/|title=Mediabase: Year-End Charts 2013|work=[[Mediabase]] |publisher=[[Mediabase]] |date=December 7, 2013 |accessdate=December 8, 2013}}</ref> On December 11, her first Christmas special debut, ''[[Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale]],'' garnered over 5.3 million viewers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hitfix.com/the-fien-print/tv-ratings-sing-off-tops-x-factor-while-survivor-leads-cbs-wednesday|title=TV Ratings: 'Sing-Off' tops 'X Factor', while 'Survivor' leads CBS Wednesday |work=[[Hitfix]] |publisher=[[hitfix]] |date=December 12, 2013 |accessdate=December 13, 2013}}</ref> On December 26, 2013, Clarkson announced that she recorded a song with [[Martina McBride]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kelly_clarkson|title=Kelly Clarkson Hits Studio with Martin McBride: 'Recorded a Soulful Song'|publisher=Twitter|date=December 26, 2013|accessdate=December 26, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwgp1050.com/2013/12/27/kelly-clarkson-distracting-herself-from-pregnancy-woes-by-hitting-the-studio-with-martina-mcbride/|title=Kelly Clarkson Distracting Herself from Pregnancy Woes by Hitting the Studio with Martina McBride|publisher=WWGP1050|date=December 27, 2013|accessdate=December 27, 2013}}</ref> which will be featured on McBride's album ''[[Everlasting (Martina McBride album)|Everlasting]]''. Later, it was revealed that the song is "In the Basement", originally by [[Etta James]] and [[Sugar Pie DeSanto]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://martinamcbride.com/story/martina-mcbride-enlists-don-was-for-a-dream-come-true/ |title=Enlists Don Was for a "Dream Come True" |publisher=Martina McBride |date=2014-01-15 |accessdate=2015-03-02 |
On November 7, ''Wrapped in Red'' debuted at the top of the [[Top Holiday Albums|''Billboard'' Top Holiday Albums]] and at number 3 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/press/kelly-clarkson-s-wrapped-in-red-debuts-at-number-3-on-billboard-top-200|title= Kelly Clarkson's 'Wrapped In Red' Debuts At Number 3 On Billboard Top 200|publisher= Contact Music|date= December 2013|accessdate =January 7, 2014}}</ref> On December 5, 2013, ''Wrapped in Red'' was certified platinum by the RIAA, eventually becoming the best-selling [[Christmas]] album of the year and making her the first American female artist to achieve this feat.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rcarecords.com/news/kellys-clarksons-wrapped-red-certified-platinum-riaa |title=Kelly's Clarkson's Wrapped In Red Certified Platinum By The RIAA|work=[[RCA Records]] |publisher=[[RCA Records]] |date=December 5, 2013 |accessdate=December 6, 2013}}</ref> However, the single "[[Underneath the Tree]]" did not fare as well, and despite predictions from music critics that it would become a hit, the single entered the Hot 100 at number 78. According to Mediabase, Clarkson was ranked 9th place of top artists on the Hot AC 2013 Year-End Chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bcharts.com.br/index.php/mediabase-year-end-charts-2013/|title=Mediabase: Year-End Charts 2013|work=[[Mediabase]] |publisher=[[Mediabase]] |date=December 7, 2013 |accessdate=December 8, 2013}}</ref> On December 11, her first Christmas special debut, ''[[Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale]],'' garnered over 5.3 million viewers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hitfix.com/the-fien-print/tv-ratings-sing-off-tops-x-factor-while-survivor-leads-cbs-wednesday|title=TV Ratings: 'Sing-Off' tops 'X Factor', while 'Survivor' leads CBS Wednesday |work=[[Hitfix]] |publisher=[[hitfix]] |date=December 12, 2013 |accessdate=December 13, 2013}}</ref> On December 26, 2013, Clarkson announced that she recorded a song with [[Martina McBride]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kelly_clarkson|title=Kelly Clarkson Hits Studio with Martin McBride: 'Recorded a Soulful Song'|publisher=Twitter|date=December 26, 2013|accessdate=December 26, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwgp1050.com/2013/12/27/kelly-clarkson-distracting-herself-from-pregnancy-woes-by-hitting-the-studio-with-martina-mcbride/|title=Kelly Clarkson Distracting Herself from Pregnancy Woes by Hitting the Studio with Martina McBride|publisher=WWGP1050|date=December 27, 2013|accessdate=December 27, 2013}}</ref> which will be featured on McBride's album ''[[Everlasting (Martina McBride album)|Everlasting]]''. Later, it was revealed that the song is "In the Basement", originally by [[Etta James]] and [[Sugar Pie DeSanto]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://martinamcbride.com/story/martina-mcbride-enlists-don-was-for-a-dream-come-true/ |title=Enlists Don Was for a "Dream Come True" |publisher=Martina McBride |date=2014-01-15 |accessdate=2015-03-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150402183713/http://martinamcbride.com/story/martina-mcbride-enlists-don-was-for-a-dream-come-true/ |archivedate=April 2, 2015 }}</ref> |
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===2015–present: ''Piece by Piece''=== |
===2015–present: ''Piece by Piece''=== |
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{{Quote box|width=320px|align=left|quote="Sometimes, I can't listen to [my] really old school songs...because they just use so much autotune when it's not needed that it kills me. I can't listen to it. What I love about that though is on songs like 'Miss Independent,' not only was it autotune, I just sounded different. I sounded so young."|source=—Clarkson on her experiences of using [[Auto-Tune|autotune]] on previous material, stating her now dislike of the practice in an interview with [[CNN]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Carroll |first=Sarah |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/kelly-clarkson-cant-listen-own-music-autotune_n_2131621.html |title=Kelly Clarkson & Autotune: Singer Can't Listen To Her Own Music |date=November 14, 2012 |accessdate=April 25, 2013 |work=Huffington Post}}</ref> |
{{Quote box|width=320px|align=left|quote="Sometimes, I can't listen to [my] really old school songs...because they just use so much autotune when it's not needed that it kills me. I can't listen to it. What I love about that though is on songs like 'Miss Independent,' not only was it autotune, I just sounded different. I sounded so young."|source=—Clarkson on her experiences of using [[Auto-Tune|autotune]] on previous material, stating her now dislike of the practice in an interview with [[CNN]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Carroll |first=Sarah |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/14/kelly-clarkson-cant-listen-own-music-autotune_n_2131621.html |title=Kelly Clarkson & Autotune: Singer Can't Listen To Her Own Music |date=November 14, 2012 |accessdate=April 25, 2013 |work=Huffington Post}}</ref> |
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Regarding the quality of Clarkson's voice, Arion Berger of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' commented that "her high notes are sweet and pillowy, her growl is bone-shaking and sexy, and her midrange is amazingly confident for a pop posy whose career is tied for eternity to the whims of her ''American Idol'' overlords."<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070818233849/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/kellyclarkson/albums/album/321297/review/5942494/thankful Kelly Clarkson: Thankful : Music Reviews] Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 13, 2009.</ref> [[Dr. Luke]], a songwriter and producer of some of Clarkson's hits, stated that "She has powerful lungs. She's like the [[Lance Armstrong]] of vocal cords."<ref>Kaufman, Gil [http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1599233/20081113/clarkson_kelly.jhtml Kelly Clarkson's New Single Could Recapture Her 'Since U Been Gone' Glory, Producer Says] |
Regarding the quality of Clarkson's voice, Arion Berger of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' commented that "her high notes are sweet and pillowy, her growl is bone-shaking and sexy, and her midrange is amazingly confident for a pop posy whose career is tied for eternity to the whims of her ''American Idol'' overlords."<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070818233849/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/kellyclarkson/albums/album/321297/review/5942494/thankful Kelly Clarkson: Thankful : Music Reviews] Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 13, 2009.</ref> [[Dr. Luke]], a songwriter and producer of some of Clarkson's hits, stated that "She has powerful lungs. She's like the [[Lance Armstrong]] of vocal cords."<ref>Kaufman, Gil [http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1599233/20081113/clarkson_kelly.jhtml Kelly Clarkson's New Single Could Recapture Her 'Since U Been Gone' Glory, Producer Says] VH1.com. Retrieved August 13, 2009. {{wayback|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1599233/20081113/clarkson_kelly.jhtml |date=20160106101106 }}</ref> |
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In an interview with ''[[Good Morning America]]'', [[Simon Cowell]] was asked of the then six ''American Idol'' winners, who he thought had the best voice. Cowell immediately answered that Clarkson did "by a mile", noting that she was "up there" with other great singers such as [[Celine Dion]].<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3207996 Simon Cowell: The Full Interview – ABC News] abcnews.go.com.(video) Retrieved August 13, 2009.</ref> |
In an interview with ''[[Good Morning America]]'', [[Simon Cowell]] was asked of the then six ''American Idol'' winners, who he thought had the best voice. Cowell immediately answered that Clarkson did "by a mile", noting that she was "up there" with other great singers such as [[Celine Dion]].<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=3207996 Simon Cowell: The Full Interview – ABC News] abcnews.go.com.(video) Retrieved August 13, 2009.</ref> |
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''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'' wrote that Clarkson has "the best voice in the history of pop music".<ref>{{cite web|title=The 75 Greatest Women of All Time|url=http://www.esquire.com/women/women-issue/greatest-women-in-history#slide-72|website=Esquire|accessdate=30 September 2014}}</ref> Reviewing ''Stronger'', Jody Rosen of ''Rolling Stone'' states, Clarkson has, "One of music's most remarkable voices."<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/stronger-20111025| title = Kelly Clarkson – Stronger Review| work=Rolling Stone| date=October 25, 2011| accessdate=December 29, 2012| first=Jody| last=Rosen}}</ref> Regarding the controversial practice of [[lip-sync]]ing, Clarkson claims that she never has, and never will lip-sync, elaborating in an interview with Cory Myers; "I've actually never done that because I'm terrified, if I ever did that, something horrible would happen, the track would skip. I have a really unhealthy fear about it. So no, I've never done that".<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.country925.com/pages/electricbarnyard.html?article=10742272| title = Kelly Clarkson Has Never Lip-Synced| work=Electric Barnyard| date=January 29, 2013| accessdate=February 2, 2012| first=Cory| last=Myers}}</ref> |
''[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]'' wrote that Clarkson has "the best voice in the history of pop music".<ref>{{cite web|title=The 75 Greatest Women of All Time|url=http://www.esquire.com/women/women-issue/greatest-women-in-history#slide-72|website=Esquire|accessdate=30 September 2014}}</ref> Reviewing ''Stronger'', Jody Rosen of ''Rolling Stone'' states, Clarkson has, "One of music's most remarkable voices."<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/stronger-20111025| title = Kelly Clarkson – Stronger Review| work=Rolling Stone| date=October 25, 2011| accessdate=December 29, 2012| first=Jody| last=Rosen}}</ref> Regarding the controversial practice of [[lip-sync]]ing, Clarkson claims that she never has, and never will lip-sync, elaborating in an interview with Cory Myers; "I've actually never done that because I'm terrified, if I ever did that, something horrible would happen, the track would skip. I have a really unhealthy fear about it. So no, I've never done that".<ref>{{cite news| url = http://www.country925.com/pages/electricbarnyard.html?article=10742272| title = Kelly Clarkson Has Never Lip-Synced| work=Electric Barnyard| date=January 29, 2013| accessdate=February 2, 2012| first=Cory| last=Myers}}</ref> |
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In April 2007, Clarkson took part in "[[Idol Gives Back]]", a fundraiser for people in poverty in both Africa and the U.S., performing "[[Up to the Mountain (MLK Song)|Up to the Mountain]]" along with [[Jeff Beck]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Clarkson Stamps for Idol Gives Back|url=http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-events-kelly-clarksons-stamps-for-idol-gives-back|publisher=[[Trend Hunter]]|accessdate=September 15, 2012|date=April 10, 2008}}</ref> She would also perform a five-song set later that year on the American leg of [[Live Earth (2007 concert)|Live Earth]] concerts opting for environmental awareness about climate change. She has served as ambassador for the [[March of Dimes]] since she was on ''American Idol'', raising money regularly and assisting in volunteer service, having walked for "[[March for Babies]]", for the cause of improvement of the health of mothers and babies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Clarkson|url=http://www.marchofdimes.org/spotlights/spotlight-on-kelly-clarkson.aspx|work=[[March of Dimes]]|publisher=March of Dimes Foundation|accessdate=September 15, 2012|year=2012}}</ref> Clarkson, additionally, got involved in the organization "Houses of Hope", who take care and build orphanages for children in [[South Africa]] who have been affected by [[HIV/AIDS]], abuse and poverty.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Clarkson – Kelly Clarkson Visits South African Orphanage|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news/kelly-clarkson-visits-south-african-orphanage_1210824|publisher=[[Contactmusic.com]] |accessdate=September 15, 2012|author=Contactmusic|date=April 2, 2011}}</ref> She has visited those children and also participated in "A Night for Hope" fund-raiser concert (held by Clarkson's background vocal singers, Jill and Kate), where she performed a song she wrote after her trip to South Africa, "You Still Won't Know What It's Like". Clarkson also supports the charities [[Save the Children]], [[UNICEF]], "[[Do Something]]" and "STOMP Out Bullying" and music causes like the [[Save the Music Foundation]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Clarkson Charity Work, Events and Causes|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/498-kelly-clarkson|work=Look To The Stars|publisher=Look To The Stars|accessdate=September 15, 2012|year=2006–2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Charity|url=http://www.kellyclarkson.com/us/charity|work=Kelly Clarkson|publisher=Sony Music Entertainment|accessdate=September 15, 2012|year=2012 |
In April 2007, Clarkson took part in "[[Idol Gives Back]]", a fundraiser for people in poverty in both Africa and the U.S., performing "[[Up to the Mountain (MLK Song)|Up to the Mountain]]" along with [[Jeff Beck]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Clarkson Stamps for Idol Gives Back|url=http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-events-kelly-clarksons-stamps-for-idol-gives-back|publisher=[[Trend Hunter]]|accessdate=September 15, 2012|date=April 10, 2008}}</ref> She would also perform a five-song set later that year on the American leg of [[Live Earth (2007 concert)|Live Earth]] concerts opting for environmental awareness about climate change. She has served as ambassador for the [[March of Dimes]] since she was on ''American Idol'', raising money regularly and assisting in volunteer service, having walked for "[[March for Babies]]", for the cause of improvement of the health of mothers and babies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Clarkson|url=http://www.marchofdimes.org/spotlights/spotlight-on-kelly-clarkson.aspx|work=[[March of Dimes]]|publisher=March of Dimes Foundation|accessdate=September 15, 2012|year=2012}}</ref> Clarkson, additionally, got involved in the organization "Houses of Hope", who take care and build orphanages for children in [[South Africa]] who have been affected by [[HIV/AIDS]], abuse and poverty.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Clarkson – Kelly Clarkson Visits South African Orphanage|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/news/kelly-clarkson-visits-south-african-orphanage_1210824|publisher=[[Contactmusic.com]] |accessdate=September 15, 2012|author=Contactmusic|date=April 2, 2011}}</ref> She has visited those children and also participated in "A Night for Hope" fund-raiser concert (held by Clarkson's background vocal singers, Jill and Kate), where she performed a song she wrote after her trip to South Africa, "You Still Won't Know What It's Like". Clarkson also supports the charities [[Save the Children]], [[UNICEF]], "[[Do Something]]" and "STOMP Out Bullying" and music causes like the [[Save the Music Foundation]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Clarkson Charity Work, Events and Causes|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/498-kelly-clarkson|work=Look To The Stars|publisher=Look To The Stars|accessdate=September 15, 2012|year=2006–2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Charity |url=http://www.kellyclarkson.com/us/charity |work=Kelly Clarkson |publisher=Sony Music Entertainment |accessdate=September 15, 2012 |year=2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120915134019/http://www.kellyclarkson.com:80/us/charity |archivedate=September 15, 2012 }}</ref> She has a ranch in Texas for unwanted animals, which includes amputee goats, blind dogs, and horses with colic; there are more than 80 animals at the sanctuary. She helps provide veterinary care for them and finds them an adoptive family.<ref name="Jackson" /> Clarkson performed in a benefit concert on March 1, 2013, supporting the [[Omaha]] based Opportunity Education Foundation, an organization that provides access to education for children around the world, stating "Education was a key part of my childhood, and I am better for it. Anything for education I am really into and especially for kids. A lot of people don't have computers, and they can't afford them. Without education, you get far behind. As long as they have a chance, you know, I think that's important. I want every kid to have a chance.".<ref name="Tarradell">{{cite news| url=http://popcultureblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/kelly-clarkson-wants-to-be-an-annie-and-shes-got-soulful-swagger-during-sold-out-benefit-concert-at-verizon-theatre.html/|title= Kelly Clarkson wants to be an "Annie," and she’s got soulful swagger during sold-out benefit concert at Verizon Theatre| location=Dallas | work=[[The Dallas Morning News|Morning News]] | first=Mario | last=Tarradell}}</ref> In 2013, Clarkson teamed up with [[State Farm Insurance]] to support teen safe driving as a part of Celebrate My Drive program.<ref>{{cite web|title=Celebrate My Drive|url=https://www.celebratemydrive.com|accessdate=August 17, 2013}}</ref> In 2013, Clarkson supported [[Feeding America]], [[The Ad Council]] and their Child Hunger PSA Campaign, which provides food for children facing hunger.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.multivu.com/mnr/63152-feeding-america-and-ad-council-child-hunger-psa-with-savannah-guthrie |title=More than One in Five Children in the U.S. Face Hunger, According to New USDA Report |publisher=[[MultiVu]], [[Feeding America]], [[The Ad Council]]|date= |accessdate=November 9, 2013}}</ref> Also in 2013, Clarkson participated in [[Green Mountain Coffee Roasters|Green Mountain Coffee]]'s Great Coffee, Good Vibes, Choose Fair Trade campaign by traveling to coffee farms in Peru to draw attention to the importance of being [[Fair Trade]] Certified.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kelly Clarkson Trades Bridal Duties for a Trip to Peru|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20734184,00.html|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|accessdate=September 16, 2013}}</ref> In December 2013, [[Citizen Watch Co.]] announced that Clarkson is their newest Brand Ambassador.<ref>{{cite web|title=CITIZEN Introduces Grammy Award Winner Kelly Clarkson as New Brand Ambassador |url=http://www.sacbee.com/2013/12/16/6004650/citizen-introduces-grammy-award.html |publisher=[[Citizen Watch Company]] |accessdate=December 16, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20131216190206/http://www.sacbee.com/2013/12/16/6004650/citizen-introduces-grammy-award.html |archivedate=December 16, 2013 }}</ref> |
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<ref name="Hollywood Reporter 2">{{cite news|title='American Idol' on the Charts: Fantasia Looks for Another 'Win' |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/idol-worship/american-idol-charts-fantasia-looking-427131 |last=Bronson |first=Fred |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |date=March 9, 2013 |accessdate=March 10, 2013}}</ref> |
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<ref name="CBS News article">{{cite news |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/08/16/earlyshow/leisure/music/main636364.shtml |title=Kelly Clarkson: Breakaway |first=Rome |last=Neal |work=[[CBS News]] |publisher=[[CBS Corporation]] |date=August 16, 2004 |accessdate=June 29, 2012 }}</ref> |
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<ref name="Reality TV World 1">{{cite web |url=http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/kelly-clarkson-record-label-and-songwriters-deny-she-had-recording-deal-before-american-idol-815.php |title=Kelly Clarkson's record label and songwriters deny she had a recording deal before 'American Idol' |date=December 16, 2002 |publisher=Reality TV World |accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref> |
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<ref name="People 2">{{cite web |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,625881,00.html |title=Kelly Clarkson's New CD 'Idol'-ize |author=Silverman, Stephen |date=April 23, 2003 |work=People |publisher=Time Inc. |accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref> |
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<ref name="RIAA - Kelly Clarkson">{{cite web |
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<ref name="MTV 2">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1699862/beyonce-kelly-clarkson-obama-Inauguration.jhtml|title=Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson To Perform At President Obama's Second Inauguration |work=MTV |publisher=Viacom Media Networks |accessdate=January 9, 2013}}</ref> |
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<ref name="NBA 2005">{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/b/2005/06/09/will-smith-kelly-clarkson-alanis-morissette-stevie-wonder-entertain-at-nba-finals.htm|title=Will Smith, Kelly Clarkson, Alanis Morissette, Stevie Wonder Entertain At NBA Finals|last=Lamb|first=Bill|date=June 9, 2005|publisher=About.com|accessdate=March 20, 2009 |
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Kelly Clarkson | |
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Clarkson at the 57th Presidential Inauguration, January 21, 2013 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Kelly Brianne Clarkson |
Born | Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | April 24, 1982
Origin | Burleson, Texas |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2002–present |
Labels | |
Website | kellyclarkson |
Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982)[1][2] is an American singer, songwriter and children's book author. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the first season of American Idol, and has since been established as "The Original American Idol".[3][4][5] Her debut single, "A Moment Like This", topped the United States Billboard Hot 100 and became the best-selling single of 2002 in the U.S. She became the runner-up of World Idol the following year. Clarkson's debut studio album, Thankful (2003), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. It was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) while selling over 4.5 million copies worldwide. Its lead single, "Miss Independent," became an international top-ten hit.
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 was certified sextuple-platinum and sold over 15 million copies worldwide. The album earned Clarkson two Grammy Awards for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Taking full creative control of her third album, My December (2007), Clarkson served as the executive producer and co-wrote the entire album's material. Clarkson's fourth album, All I Ever Wanted (2009), became her second album to debut at number one 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 Billboard Hot 100.
Clarkson's fifth studio album, Stronger (2011), won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, making her the only act to receive the award twice. The album scored her third number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)", which remains the best-selling single of her career. Clarkson's sixth album and first Christmas music release, Wrapped in Red (2013), became the best-selling holiday album of the year, making her the first American female artist to achieve this goal. In 2015, Clarkson released her seventh studio album, Piece by Piece (2015), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming her third number one album in the U.S. Its lead single, "Heartbeat Song" was certified platinum and became Clarkson's fifth consecutive number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs.[6][7]
Apart from her work in music, Clarkson has also ventured into television and film, beginning with her leading role in the romantic musical From Justin to Kelly (2003). She is known for her vocal versatility and range. Her music has mainly dealt with themes of heartbreak, independence, and self-empowerment for women and young teens. Her musical work has also gained her numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, twelve Billboard Music Awards, four American Music Awards, and two Academy of Country Music Awards. In a career spanning over a decade, Clarkson has accumulated 98 Billboard number-one hits and sold over 25 million albums worldwide.[8][9][10] In 2012, Clarkson was ranked nineteenth on VH1's list of "100 Greatest Women in Music."[11] Billboard also ranked Clarkson as the 14th-best-selling artist of the 2000s.[12][13]
Early life and career beginnings
Clarkson was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jeanne Ann (née Rose), a first-grade English teacher, and Stephen Michael Clarkson, a former engineer.[14] Clarkson is the youngest of three children with a brother, Jason, who appeared in one of her music videos, and a sister, Alyssa.[14][15] Clarkson also has two younger half brothers from her father's second marriage.[16] Clarkson's parents divorced when she was six years old,[17] following which her brother lived with their father, she stayed with their mother, and her sister went to live with an aunt.[14] Clarkson's mother later remarried, to Jimmy Taylor. Her ancestry is Greek (from a maternal great-grandfather), Welsh,[18] English, Irish, German, and Scottish.[19] Her mother is a descendant of Republican state senator Isaiah Rose, whose life story was discussed on Clarkson's episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, in 2013.[20] Clarkson was raised Southern Baptist.[21] She has said: "I always grew up in church. I was the leader of our youth group. I’ve always grown up pretty close to church and with God. But I think I’ve just gotten a lot closer just because He’s the only One I can lean on."[22] She later said of her upbringing: "My family was highly conservative; I had to go to church on Sunday and Wednesday."[23]
Clarkson was educated at Pauline Hughes Middle School and in the seventh grade, the school's choir teacher, Cynthia Glenn, overheard her singing in a hallway and asked her to audition for the school choir. Clarkson told her that she had never received any professional vocal training.[24] Clarkson graduated from Burleson High School, where she performed in several musicals, such as Annie Get Your Gun, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Brigadoon.[25][26] She sang at her high school talent show, after which an audience member shared some inspiring words with her: "God has given you this gift. You've got to sing. You're destined to sing." Clarkson continued singing and soon started classical training, hoping that music would be her ticket to a college scholarship. Upon graduating from high school, Clarkson was offered full scholarships to The University of Texas at Austin, University of North Texas, and Berklee College of Music, but later declined them, explaining: "I've already written so much music and wanted to try a career on my own" adding, "you're never too old to go to college."[26]
After graduation, Clarkson worked several jobs to finance a demo, recording material and trying to market it to record labels, but received little response. Clarkson turned down two recording contracts from Jive Records and Interscope Records, stating "They would have completely pigeonholed me as a bubblegum act.[14] I was confident enough that something better would come along."[25] In 2001, she traveled to Los Angeles, trying to pursue a career in music. She appeared as an extra in a few television series such as Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and Dharma & Greg and briefly worked with musician Gerry Goffin to record five demo tracks in trying to secure a record deal.[27] According to Clarkson, her early attempts to launch her music career floundered when she was turned down by almost every US record label for sounding 'too black'.[9] Lack of other career opportunities and a fire incident in her apartment forced Clarkson to return to Burleson, where she worked at a movie theater, promoted Red Bull energy drinks, and worked as a telemarketer and as a cocktail waitress in a comedy club.[24][28]
Career
2002–03: American Idol and World Idol
Upon returning to Burleson, Clarkson was encouraged by her friends to audition for the inaugural season of the reality television series American Idol: The Search for a Superstar in May 2002. Despite receiving a golden ticket in the series premiere, Clarkson made her first appearance during the second episode. Clarkson went on to win the competition on September 4, 2002 at the then Kodak Theatre (now Dolby), earning 58% of the votes against runner-up Justin Guarini and without being sent into the bottom three throughout the season. In an interview in 2012, Clarkson referred the inaugural season as "ghetto", explaining: "On our season we were like kids in camp. Nobody knew what to do. The show was ever-changing every day. They did one season of Pop Idol in the UK but America is a very different market. They dropped us off in a mall and said find some clothes to wear on national television. I am maybe the closest to white trash you can get. What do I buy? White pants I guess? I definitely looked like a cocktail waitress."[29]
Immediately after winning American Idol, Clarkson was signed to a record deal with RCA Records, 19 Recordings, and S Records by talent manager Simon Fuller, who created American Idol; and music mogul Clive Davis, who was slated to executive-produce her debut album. Clarkson was later accused of working with a record company prior to winning American Idol. American Idol's rules stated that a contestant was not allowed to compete on the program if they had been linked to a record company. However, she was cleared of all allegations, as she only had a contract in order to conduct demonstration work.[30] On September 17, 2002, her debut double-A-side single, "Before Your Love"/"A Moment Like This", was released. Both songs were performed by Clarkson during the season finale of American Idol. The single debuted at the Billboard Hot 100 chart on the week ending September 21, 2002 at number 60. The following week, it climbed to number 52, and subsequently ascended to number 1, breaking a 38-year-old record set by the British band The Beatles for the biggest leap to number one after their single "Can't Buy Me Love" rose from number 27 to number 1 in April 1964.[31] It became her first number one single in the U.S. and Canada and eventually went on to become the best-selling single of 2002. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[32][33]
On December 25, 2003, Clarkson participated in the television special competition World Idol in London along with the inaugural winners of the several Idol television series around the world. Clarkson was contractually obligated to participate, and performed Aretha Franklin's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman". On January 1, 2004, she became the runner-up behind the first Norwegian Idol Kurt Nilsen.[34]
American Idol season 1 performances and results | |||||
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Week # | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
Audition | Dallas | "Express Yourself" "At Last" |
Madonna Glenn Miller & His Orchestra |
N/A | Advanced |
Top 121 | Hollywood round 1 | "Respect" | Otis Redding | ||
Top 65 | Hollywood round 2 | "I Say a Little Prayer" | Dionne Warwick | ||
Top 45 | Hollywood round 3 | "Save the Best for Last" | Vanessa L. Williams | ||
Top 30 | Semifinal/Group 2 | "Respect" | Otis Redding | 9 | |
Top 10 | Motown | "You're All I Need to Get By" | Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell | 8 | Safe |
Top 8 | 1960s | "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" | Aretha Franklin | 5 | |
Top 7 | 1970s | "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" | Ben E. King | ||
Top 6 | Big Band | "Stuff Like That There" | Betty Hutton | 6 | |
Top 5 | Burt Bacharach Love Songs | "Walk On By" | Dionne Warwick | 1 | |
Top 4 | 1980s 1990s |
"It's Raining Men" "I Surrender" |
The Weather Girls Celine Dion |
3 7 | |
Top 3 | Idol's Choice Judges' Choice |
"Think Twice" "Without You" |
Celine Dion Badfinger |
3 6 | |
Top 2 | Finale | "A Moment Like This" "Respect" "Before Your Love" |
Kelly Clarkson Otis Redding Kelly Clarkson |
2 4 6 |
Winner |
World Idol performance and results | |||||||||||||
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Song choice | GER | AUS | GCC | CAN | NLD | SOA | POL | USA | BEL | UK | NOR | Total | Result |
"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 97 | Runner-up |
2003–04: Thankful
Executive produced by Davis, Clarkson's debut album, Thankful, was released on April 15, 2003. The album contained aspects of pop, contemporary R&B, and gospel music,[35][36] with several established musicians such as Christina Aguilera, Diane Warren, The Underdogs, and Babyface contributing on to the tracks. Released during the urban-R&B dominance, the album was well received by several critics. However, several critics noted that her early achievement was established due to her performances on American Idol. Allmusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine praised the album for its vocal ability: "throughout this record, (Clarkson) makes it seem effortless and charming. She can croon, she can belt out a song, she can be sexy and sassy while still being graceful and as wholesome as the girl next door."[37] Henry Goldblatt of Entertainment Weekly remarked: "Clarkson glides through octaves with the masterful control of someone who's been doing this for decades."[36] Clarkson supported Thankful by performing in different locations around the world, such as 2003 NRL grand final, the first season of Australian Idol, and the second series of Pop Idol. She and American Idol season 2 runner-up Clay Aiken co-headlined the Independent Tour throughout the U.S. in 2004. Thankful debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and went on to become a commercial success.[35] It was later certified double platinum by the RIAA, platinum in Canada, and gold in Japan and Australia.[33]
Its lead single, "Miss Independent", became her first international hit—charting in the top ten in five national charts, including the U.S., and was later certified gold by the RIAA. It earned Clarkson her first Grammy Award nomination for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" at the 46th Grammy Awards.[38] Its follow-up single, "Low", was released to moderate success. Its final single, "The Trouble with Love Is", was released as a promotional single for the British romantic film Love Actually and failed to chart in the U.S. Her first video album, Miss Independent, was released on November 18, 2003 and was certified gold by the RIAA.[33]
Clarkson made her film debut with Guarini with the release of the musical romantic comedy film From Justin to Kelly in June 2003. The film was poorly received by critics[39] and was unsuccessful at the box office, with Clarkson explaining that she was "contractually obligated" to do the film.[40][41] Between 2002, Clarkson, along with American Idol judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson and hosts Brian Dunkleman and Ryan Seacrest, participated in the season premiere of the eighth season of the television comedy series MADtv. She also portrayed Brenda Lee in two episodes of the television drama American Dreams between 2003 and 2004.
2004–06: Breakaway
Trying to distance herself from her American Idol image, Clarkson decided to part ways with Fuller and 19 Management and hired the services of talent manager Jeff Kwatinetz of The Firm. She took more creative control and developed a more pop rock-oriented sound with the production of her second studio album, Breakaway. Executive-produced by Davis, Breakaway was released on November 30, 2004. Clarkson co-wrote six of the tracks with pop and rock songwriters such as former Evanescence band members Ben Moody and David Hodges, Kara DioGuardi, Dr. Luke and Max Martin. The title track was co-written by pop punk singer Avril Lavigne. The album received critical acclaim, with Erlewine of AllMusic remarking: "What gives Breakaway its spine are the driving, anthemic pop tunes, numbers that sound simultaneously mainstream and youthful, which is a hard trick to pull off, and they are the tracks that illustrate that Clarkson is a rare thing in the 2000s: a pop singer who's neither hip nor square, just solidly and enjoyably in the mainstream."[42] Breakaway became a commercial success and eventually became her most successful album to date. After debuting at number 3 on the Billboard 200 in 2004,[43] the album's chart longevity allowed it to become the third-best-selling album of 2005[44] in the U.S. and was certified sextuple platinum by the RIAA.[33] The album also enjoyed success throughout the world; it topped the charts in the Netherlands and Ireland and became the world's seventh-best-selling album of 2005[45] and went on to sell over 15 million copies worldwide[46]—becoming the most successful album by an Idol contestant in history. Clarkson supported Breakaway with the Breakaway World Tour—consisting of three sub-tours from 2005 to 2006. It also garnered Clarkson several accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 48th Grammy Awards.
All singles from Breakaway became international hits: its titular lead single, "Breakaway", originally served as an original song for the Disney film The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement in 2004. The single became a commercial success—peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually became her longest-running No. 1 song, where it was No. 1 for 28 weeks on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Audience chart.[47] The follow-up single, "Since U Been Gone", became the album's most successful release—peaking at No. 2 on the Hot 100 and eventually becoming her most successful single on the Hot 100 to date.[47] It garnered Clarkson numerous accolades, including two MTV Video Music Awards and a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 48th Grammy Awards. Furthermore, the single was critically acclaimed by both the pop music and the rock music scene by Ted Leo, Fall Out Boy, Simple Plan, Yellowcard, Switchfoot, and Evanescence.[48] The third and fourth singles, "Behind These Hazel Eyes" and "Because of You", also followed suit—peaking at No. 6 and 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. "Because of You" also received critical acclaim and more success worldwide, by topping the charts in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Switzerland. Clarkson performed all the singles in various award shows. She performed "Since U Been Gone" at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards and at the 2006 BRIT Awards; and "Because of You" at the 48th Grammy Awards. The final single, "Walk Away", also enjoyed chart success, peaking at No. 12 on the Hot 100. Despite releasing "Walk Away" as her only single in 2006, Clarkson still became the most-played artist of 2006 in the U.S.[49]
Clarkson's second video album, Behind Hazel Eyes, was released on March 29, 2005. In 2005, she performed and participated during the thirtieth season of the American sketch-comedy series, Saturday Night Live, and the reality series Damage Control with Simple Plan frontman Pierre Bouvier. She performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Game 2 of the NBA Finals.[50] She also performed during the festivities All-Star Game[51] and the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy;[52] In 2006, Clarkson recorded a song titled "Go" as a free download for the Ford Motor Company advertising campaign.[53][54] She has also performed "What Hurts the Most" with Rascal Flatts at the ACM Awards and "Cigarettes" with the country duo The Wreckers during one of their shows in Texas in 2006.
2006–08: My December
On June 22, 2007, Clarkson's third studio album, My December, was released. Unlike Breakaway, the album relied on darker themes and was more rock-oriented.[55] All tracks were co-written by Clarkson, and she opted to collaborate with her band members rather than her previous producers and collaborators.[55][56] Its production and release became a subject of a dispute with RCA, particularly with Davis (who ultimately decided not to executive produce the album) and Kwatinetz. Davis noted the album's lack of professional production input and wanted her to re-record tracks with a more mainstream appeal, which she refused.[55] The album received substantial positive reception and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, but lack of promotion due to reluctance of RCA led Clarkson to dismiss Kwatinetz and Live Nation to cancel its accompanying tour, the My December Tour, and reschedule it into a smaller scale with supporting acts Jon McLaughlin, Sean Kingston and Mandy Moore.[55][57][58] Clarkson later hired the services of talent manager Narvel Blackstock of Starstruck Management. Blackstock is the husband of country artist Reba McEntire, of whom Clarkson is a close friend. A month after the album's release, Clarkson issued an apology to Davis; she remarked: "He has been a key advisor and has been an important force in my success to date.[59] He has also given me respect by releasing my new album when he was not obligated to do so. I really regret how this has turned out and I apologize to those whom I have done disservice."[60][61] My December was certified platinum by the RIAA[33] and has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.[62]
Its lead single, "Never Again", became a commercial success due to its promotion on American Idol. It debuted and peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her highest debut on the chart. The subsequent singles, "Sober", "One Minute", and "Don't Waste Your Time", failed to follow suit by charting in a single chart. In 2007, Clarkson, along with Jeff Beck, performed a cover of Patty Griffin's "Up to the Mountain" on the Idol Gives Back charity special, which was released as a promotional single and charted at No. 56 on the Billboard Hot 100. She later performed "Never Again" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (with Joe Perry) at the sixth season finale of American Idol. On July 7, 2007, Clarkson performed on the American leg of Live Earth concert.[63] Clarkson also performed on the fifth season of Canadian Idol (where she became a guest mentor), the fourth season finale of Swedish Idol, 2007 NFL opening kickoff festivities,[64] and at the halftime show for the Dallas Cowboys/New York Jets game on Thanksgiving Day 2007.[65] Clarkson partnered with NASCAR during their 2007 season, appearing in televised advertisements, performed at pre-race concerts, promoted NASCAR Day, and appeared at the Champions' Banquet in December.[66] In April 2008, Clarkson participated in a Papal Youth Rally at the campus of St. Joseph's Seminary, Dunwoodie in Yonkers, New York, performing a mini-concert for those in attendance. That was the Papal visit of Pope Benedict XVI. She performed Schubert's "Ave Maria" for the Pope later in the day following the Pope's speech.[67]
Throughout 2008, Clarkson began her musical endeavor in country music by pairing with Reba McEntire, recording an hour-long CMT Crossroads special at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on February 22, 2007.[68] Introduced by Dolly Parton, she performed "Why Haven't I Heard From You" and "Does He Love You" with Martina McBride on the television special CMT Giants: Reba McEntire. Clarkson also appeared on an episode of McEntire's sitcom Reba, that aired on January 14, 2007. At the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16, 2007, Clarkson and McEntire sang a duet version of "Because of You", which also became the lead single from McEntire's album Reba: Duets, the song peaked at No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Country Chart. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals. In 2008, Clarkson and McEntire also embarked on the 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour to support Reba: Duets and My December.
2008–10: All I Ever Wanted
Clarkson's fourth album, All I Ever Wanted, was released on March 10, 2009. Its production oversaw Clarkson returning to a mainstream-oriented sound by reuniting with previous collaborators Dr. Luke, Martin, and DioGuardi, and new collaborators Howard Benson, Claude Kelly, Ryan Tedder, Glen Ballard, Matt Thiessen and Katy Perry in contributing tracks for the album. The release of All I Ever Wanted was met with positive acclaim from music critics for its lighter themes.[69] The album also became a commercial success; it debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for two weeks.[70] Clarkson supported All I Ever Wanted with the All I Ever Wanted Tour from 2009–2010. The album has sold 960,000 copies in the U.S. and garnered Clarkson her second nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album.[71]
Its first single, "My Life Would Suck Without You", became an international hit. It entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 97 and rose to number one the following week—breaking the record for the biggest jump to number one on a single week previously held by Britney Spears's "Womanizer". It also marked the second time Clarkson broke the record, the first being the ascent of "Before Your Love"/"A Moment Like This" in 2002.[72] It also topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Canada and Hungary. The second single, "I Do Not Hook Up", continued the chart success by peaking at the number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. The third single, "Already Gone", reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The release of "Already Gone" became a subject of another dispute with RCA—particularly with its similarities with Beyoncé's song "Halo", both of which were produced by Tedder.[73] Further promotion for the album was abruptly ended at the release of its titular fourth and final singles, "All I Ever Wanted", which peaked at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "Cry", which saw a limited release.
Clarkson performed as one of many main artists for the return of VH1 Divas in September 2009.[74] She also became a guest mentor on the Dutch television series X Factor in November 2009. Clarkson continued her country ventures by pairing with Jason Aldean to record the duet "Don't You Wanna Stay" for his album My Kinda Party in November 2010.[75] They performed it together on the tenth season of American Idol, at the 2010 CMA Awards and at the 54th Grammy Awards.[76] It received numerous country accolades, including a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 54th Grammy Awards.[77] The song has sold over two million digital downloads, making it the best-selling country collaboration in history.[78]
2011–12: Stronger
Clarkson's fifth studio album, Stronger, was released on October 21, 2011. Clarkson revealed that the album "was influenced by Prince, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow, Radiohead and there's a little bit of a country vibe/influence on a couple of songs." Clarkson collaborated with several producers including Greg Kurstin, Ester Dean, Darkchild, Toby Gad, Steve Jordan and Howard Benson. Stronger became a commercial success, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and has sustained chart longevity. The release of the album was accompanied by a limited release of her first extended play, The Smoakstack Sessions, which featured alternate versions of tracks from Stronger and All I Ever Wanted.[79] Stronger was certified Platinum by the RIAA[33] and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2013 Grammy Awards, making her the only artist to win the award twice.[80]
Its lead single, "Mr. Know It All", was released on September 5, 2011. It reached number one in Australia and South Korea and attained a top ten position in seven countries, including the Billboard Hot 100. It also became a crossover hit to the country charts, prompting RCA to reissue a country version. Its second and titular single, "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)", became the album's most successful release, and her most successful single overall. It topped sixteen Billboard charts, including the Hot 100.[81] It also reached number one in Poland and Slovakia and became her biggest hit in over 18 other countries. It eventually sold over five million copies worldwide,[82] and was nominated for three Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.[80] Its third and final single, "Dark Side", was released to substantial success.
Clarkson had promoted Stronger in several countries, including 2011 NRL Grand Final,[83] and the British, American, German and, Australian versions of The X Factor. She supported Stronger with two concert tours—the Stronger Tour and the co-headlining the Kelly Clarkson / The Fray Tour with the alternative rock band The Fray. Her second extended play, iTunes Session, was released on December 23, 2011. it debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 85, and was preceded by the release of a cover of "I'll Be Home For Christmas". Clarkson co-wrote "Tell Me a Lie" with Tom Meredith and Shep Solomon, which was recorded by the boy band One Direction for their debut album, Up All Night (2011).
2012–13: Greatest Hits – Chapter One and Wrapped in Red
On February 5, 2012, Clarkson performed The Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XLVI to widespread critical acclaim.[84][85] She also became a guest mentor to Blake Shelton's contestants on season two of the American television series The Voice and a resident mentor on the reality television series Duets.[86] She later released a promotional single, "Get Up (A Cowboys Anthem)", for use in Pepsi's NFL advertising campaign.[87]
Clarkson's first greatest hits album, Greatest Hits – Chapter One, was released on November 19, 2012. As with the release of Stronger, Chapter One was accompanied by a limited release of her third extended play, The Smoakstack Sessions Vol. 2.[88] Three songs recorded for the compilation: "Catch My Breath", "Don't Rush", and "People Like Us", were all released as singles. "Catch My Breath", the first single, was released on October 2012 peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, and concluded as the number 3 AC song of 2013.[89] "Don't Rush", featuring country musician Vince Gill, was also released in October 2012, peaking at number 87 on the Hot 100 and nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.[90] "People Like Us", the third and final single, was released in April 2013, charting at number 65 on the Hot 100. She supported Chapter One on the 12th Annual Honda Civic Tour, where she performed as the special guest to the pop rock band Maroon 5.[91] Chapter One was certified Gold by the RIAA.[33]
In October 2012, Clarkson collaborated with Shelton on a cover of "There's a New Kid in Town", which was included on his Christmas album, Cheers, It's Christmas. They both performed it on his Christmas television special, Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas, in December 2012.[92] She also collaborated on recording artist Jewel on a duet of "Foolish Games", which was included on her first compilation, Greatest Hits (2013).[93] On January 21, 2013, Clarkson performed "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama.[94] In February 2013, she performed "Tennessee Waltz" and "Natural Woman" at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards as a tribute to Patti Page and an homage to Carole King.[95]
In April 2013, Clarkson revealed that she was in the midst of recording her first Christmas album, titled Wrapped in Red, and later announced its release date as October 29, 2013.[96] She also released a non-album single, "Tie It Up", exclusively to country music stations in June 2013.[97] While on the 12th Annual Honda Civic Tour, Clarkson revealed that "Tie It Up" is actually the lead single from her seventh studio album, which will mostly consist of country songs.[98][99] In September 2013, it was announced that Clarkson collaborated with singer Robbie Williams on the song "Little Green Apples" for his album Swings Both Ways.[100]
On November 7, Wrapped in Red debuted at the top of the Billboard Top Holiday Albums and at number 3 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.[101] On December 5, 2013, Wrapped in Red was certified platinum by the RIAA, eventually becoming the best-selling Christmas album of the year and making her the first American female artist to achieve this feat.[102] However, the single "Underneath the Tree" did not fare as well, and despite predictions from music critics that it would become a hit, the single entered the Hot 100 at number 78. According to Mediabase, Clarkson was ranked 9th place of top artists on the Hot AC 2013 Year-End Chart.[103] On December 11, her first Christmas special debut, Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale, garnered over 5.3 million viewers.[104] On December 26, 2013, Clarkson announced that she recorded a song with Martina McBride,[105][106] which will be featured on McBride's album Everlasting. Later, it was revealed that the song is "In the Basement", originally by Etta James and Sugar Pie DeSanto.[107]
2015–present: Piece by Piece
Clarkson's seventh studio album, Piece by Piece, was released in February 2015. Her final album under her recording contract with RCA and 19, it became her third studio album to debut at the top on the Billboard 200 chart.[108][109] Featuring collaborations with Kurstin, Jesse Shatkin, Sia, John Legend, and Shane McAnally, among others, it received a fairly positive response from music critics.[110] Its lead single, "Heartbeat Song", became an international top 40 hit in over 17 regions; while its follow-up "Invincible", failed to achieve a similar success. Its titular track, "Piece by Piece", was issued as its third single seven months after its release.[70][111][112]
To promote Piece by Piece, Clarkson appeared in televised performances on 2015 Billboard Music Awards, The Voice, and American Idol, with the latest one dedicating a competing week in its fourteenth season featuring her discography.[113][114][115] She also supported the Piece by Piece Tour throughout 2015, which was cut short of its worldwide visits following medical recommendations for a vocal rest during the year.[116] In addition, Clarkson performed with Josh Groban on a recording of "All I Ask of You", which was included in his seventh studio album, Stages, and its companion television special.[117] She was also featured on Ben Haenow's song, "Second Hand Heart", which was issued as the lead single from his debut studio album.[118]
For the 58th Annual Grammy Awards "Heartbeat Song" was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance and Piece by Piece for Best Pop Vocal Album.[119]
Clarkson will be a performer and guest judge on the February 25th episode on the fifteenth season of American Idol.[120] Clarkson's emotional performance of "Piece by Piece" on American Idol garnered rave reviews and the song instantly charted at number 1 on the iTunes chart following the show. [121]
Greeting cards
In April 2015, Clarkson debuted a line of greeting cards that she created with American Greetings. About the line, Clarkson said, "We designed them with all of my fans in mind: it's a little of my voice and personality, but the real point is to share sweet experiences and important times in your life with your friends and family." The line includes a variety of cards, an illustrated version of Clarkson, and two custom versions of Clarkson singing "Happy Birthday". The cards are sold exclusively at Walmart.[122][123]
Book
In February 2016, it was announced that Clarkson had signed a book deal with HarperCollins. Her first children's book, entitled, River Rose and the Magical Lullaby will be available on October 4, 2016. The book will feature an original lullaby written and performed by Clarkson.[124]
Artistry
Voice
Clarkson possesses the vocal range of a soprano, spanning from E♭3 – G6,[125][126][127][128][129] which has been described as dynamic, robust and emotive. Clarkson has also been noted for her vocal versatility and technically skilled delivery, in reviewing a live performance of Clarkson's Jon Caramanica of The New York Times stated she "showed off a voice that moved in all sorts of ways, without ever appearing to strain" continuing "Ms. Clarkson, who has a malleable voice and a boatload of vocal confidence, might be a soul siren in the making". However, in a separate review of Stronger Caramanica stated that Clarkson's voice is "too huge, too violent" for warmer and sweeter vocal stylings, stating "she's on a par with Taylor Swift when it comes to vengeance, and she'll do it louder and with more brutality in comparison to her contemporary."[130][131] In a live review as part of her Stronger Tour, Sophie Sinclair of Hit The Floor claimed "Kelly's strong and powerful voice was flawless throughout the night and some may even say she sounds better live than she does on her albums".[132]
"Sometimes, I can't listen to [my] really old school songs...because they just use so much autotune when it's not needed that it kills me. I can't listen to it. What I love about that though is on songs like 'Miss Independent,' not only was it autotune, I just sounded different. I sounded so young."
—Clarkson on her experiences of using autotune on previous material, stating her now dislike of the practice in an interview with CNN.[133]
Regarding the quality of Clarkson's voice, Arion Berger of Rolling Stone commented that "her high notes are sweet and pillowy, her growl is bone-shaking and sexy, and her midrange is amazingly confident for a pop posy whose career is tied for eternity to the whims of her American Idol overlords."[134] Dr. Luke, a songwriter and producer of some of Clarkson's hits, stated that "She has powerful lungs. She's like the Lance Armstrong of vocal cords."[135] In an interview with Good Morning America, Simon Cowell was asked of the then six American Idol winners, who he thought had the best voice. Cowell immediately answered that Clarkson did "by a mile", noting that she was "up there" with other great singers such as Celine Dion.[136] Esquire wrote that Clarkson has "the best voice in the history of pop music".[137] Reviewing Stronger, Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone states, Clarkson has, "One of music's most remarkable voices."[138] Regarding the controversial practice of lip-syncing, Clarkson claims that she never has, and never will lip-sync, elaborating in an interview with Cory Myers; "I've actually never done that because I'm terrified, if I ever did that, something horrible would happen, the track would skip. I have a really unhealthy fear about it. So no, I've never done that".[139]
Influences
Clarkson has often cited soul musicians such as Aretha Franklin,[140] Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston,[141] Christina Aguilera[142] and Etta James[143] and rock musicians Radiohead, Garbage,[140] Aerosmith, and Jimi Hendrix[144] as her influences. She has also listed Reba McEntire, Bette Midler, and Rosemary Clooney.[22] Her audition performance of James' song "At Last" and her final performance of Franklin's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" on American Idol garnered critical praise from both the judges of the program and the public. Clarkson also said that she has been influenced by Tina Turner and Annie Lennox. At age eight, Clarkson was first inspired to venture into music during a visit to an African-American church in Fort Worth. She recalled: "I was like, 'Wow, whatever they're feeling, I want to feel it too'."[145]
Personal life
Family
Clarkson began dating talent manager Brandon Blackstock in February 2012. Blackstock is singer Reba McEntire's stepson through her marriage to Narvel Blackstock, who is Clarkson's manager. In a May 2012 interview, Clarkson told the Daily Mail, "Brandon is my manager's son. I've known him for six years, but he was married. Then, suddenly, there he was at the Super Bowl and he was single."[146] Clarkson and Blackstock became engaged in December 2012,[147][148] and married on October 20, 2013, at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee.[149] Upon her marriage, Clarkson became a stepmother to Blackstock's son and daughter from his previous marriage.[149][150] Their first child, a daughter, River Rose Blackstock, was born on June 12, 2014.[151] In August 2015, during her concert in Los Angeles, Clarkson announced that she is pregnant with her second child.[152] On October 23, 2015, she announced that she is having a boy.[153]
Political views
On December 29, 2011, Clarkson posted on Twitter that she would vote for U.S. Congressman Ron Paul as a 2012 presidential candidate, saying, "I love Ron Paul. I liked him a lot during the last Republican nomination and no one gave him a chance. If he wins the nomination for the Republican Party in 2012, he's got my vote. Too bad he probably won't."[154] After stating her support for Paul, she came under fire on Twitter, due to the controversy over racist and homophobic newsletters that were sent out under Paul's name in the 1980s.[155] She later apologized for the tweet, saying she did not intend to offend anyone.[155] On November 14, 2015, she tweeted her support for Hillary Clinton as a 2016 presidential candidate, but also showed support for Bernie Sanders. This tweet received mixed reactions, causing Clarkson to further tweet about the importance of respecting other people's opinions and having open discussions about politics, rather than being hateful.[156]
Philanthropy
In April 2007, Clarkson took part in "Idol Gives Back", a fundraiser for people in poverty in both Africa and the U.S., performing "Up to the Mountain" along with Jeff Beck.[157] She would also perform a five-song set later that year on the American leg of Live Earth concerts opting for environmental awareness about climate change. She has served as ambassador for the March of Dimes since she was on American Idol, raising money regularly and assisting in volunteer service, having walked for "March for Babies", for the cause of improvement of the health of mothers and babies.[158] Clarkson, additionally, got involved in the organization "Houses of Hope", who take care and build orphanages for children in South Africa who have been affected by HIV/AIDS, abuse and poverty.[159] She has visited those children and also participated in "A Night for Hope" fund-raiser concert (held by Clarkson's background vocal singers, Jill and Kate), where she performed a song she wrote after her trip to South Africa, "You Still Won't Know What It's Like". Clarkson also supports the charities Save the Children, UNICEF, "Do Something" and "STOMP Out Bullying" and music causes like the Save the Music Foundation.[160][161] She has a ranch in Texas for unwanted animals, which includes amputee goats, blind dogs, and horses with colic; there are more than 80 animals at the sanctuary. She helps provide veterinary care for them and finds them an adoptive family.[146] Clarkson performed in a benefit concert on March 1, 2013, supporting the Omaha based Opportunity Education Foundation, an organization that provides access to education for children around the world, stating "Education was a key part of my childhood, and I am better for it. Anything for education I am really into and especially for kids. A lot of people don't have computers, and they can't afford them. Without education, you get far behind. As long as they have a chance, you know, I think that's important. I want every kid to have a chance.".[162] In 2013, Clarkson teamed up with State Farm Insurance to support teen safe driving as a part of Celebrate My Drive program.[163] In 2013, Clarkson supported Feeding America, The Ad Council and their Child Hunger PSA Campaign, which provides food for children facing hunger.[164] Also in 2013, Clarkson participated in Green Mountain Coffee's Great Coffee, Good Vibes, Choose Fair Trade campaign by traveling to coffee farms in Peru to draw attention to the importance of being Fair Trade Certified.[165] In December 2013, Citizen Watch Co. announced that Clarkson is their newest Brand Ambassador.[166]
Jane Austen
In 2013, Clarkson purchased a turquoise and gold ring that had belonged to the British novelist Jane Austen.[167] Clarkson paid £152,450 ($231,227) for the ring at auction house Sotheby's, against a reserve price of £30,000. Clarkson is a fan of Austen's work and also bought a first edition of Austen's 1816 novel Persuasion.[168] The ring is one of only three surviving pieces of jewelry known to have belonged to the author, and had remained in her family until the sale. The British government placed an export ban on the ring owing to its historic importance, describing it as a "national treasure".[167] Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton, Hampshire, eventually raised the money with the aid of an anonymous donor, to buy the ring by the export deadline. It was placed on display at the museum in February 2014.[169][170][171]
Clarkson had intended to wear the ring as her engagement ring.[167][168] Clarkson's then-fiancé (now husband), Brandon Blackstock, commissioned a replica of the ring for her, which she has been seen wearing on many occasions, most notably during the 2013 Grammy Awards and the Second inauguration of Barack Obama.[172][173][174]
Discography
- Thankful (2003)
- Breakaway (2004)
- My December (2007)
- All I Ever Wanted (2009)
- Stronger (2011)
- Wrapped in Red (2013)
- Piece by Piece (2015)
Bibliography
- Clarkson, Kelly (2004). River Rose and the Magical Lullaby. New York: HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-0624-2756-4.
Tours
- Headlining
- Breakaway World Tour (2005–06)
- Hazel Eyes Tour (2005)
- Addicted Tour (2006)
- My December Tour (2007–08)
- All I Ever Wanted Tour (2009–10)
- Stronger Tour (2012)
- Piece by Piece Tour (2015)
- Co-headlining
- American Idols LIVE! Tour 2002 (2002) (with the American Idol season one finalists)
- Independent Tour (2004) (with Clay Aiken)
- 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour (2008) (with Reba McEntire)
- Kelly Clarkson / The Fray Tour (2012) (with The Fray)
- 12th Annual Honda Civic Tour (2013) (with Maroon 5)
- Promotional
- Kelly Clarkson in Concert (2003)
- Kelly Clarkson: Live in Concert (2009)
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2002 | That '80s Show | Dancer (extra) | Episode: "Valentine's Day" (uncredited) | [175] |
Sabrina the Teenage Witch | Girl (extra) | Episode: "The Whole Ball of Wax" (uncredited) | [176] | |
American Idol | Herself/contestant | Season 1 (winner) | [177] | |
MADtv | Herself | Episode 8.1 | [178] | |
2003 | From Justin to Kelly | Kelly Taylor | Leading role | [179] |
2003 2004 |
American Dreams | Brenda Lee | "And Promises To Keep" "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" |
[180] [181] |
2004 | King of the Hill | Herself (voice) | Episode: "Stressed for Success" | [182] |
|
Saturday Night Live | Herself/musical guest | [183] [184] [185] | |
2005 | Damage Control | Herself | Episode: "Damage Control" | [186] |
2007 | Reba | Kelly | Episode: "As We Forgive Those" | [187] |
2011 | Phineas and Ferb | Herself | Episode: "A Phineas and Ferb Family Christmas" (voice) | [188] |
2012 | The Voice | Mentor | Season 2 – Battle Rounds | [189] |
Duets | Judge/Mentor | 9 episodes | [190] | |
Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas | Herself | Christmas special | ||
2013 | Who Do You Think You Are? | Herself | Documentary series; season 4, episode 1[191] | [192] |
The Crazy Ones | Herself | Episode: "Pilot" | [193] | |
Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale | Herself | Christmas special | ||
2014 | Nashville | Herself | Episode: "I'll Keep Climbing" | [194] |
2015 | American Idol | Mentor/Performer | Episode: "Top 8" | [195] |
Josh Groban: Stages Live | Guest performer | PBS special | [196] | |
2016 | American Idol | Guest Judge/Performer | Episode: "Top 10" | [197] |
Accolades
Clarkson has won 3 Grammys and numerious other awards.
See also
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Further reading
- Phares, Heather. "Kelly – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved February 11, 2006.
- Lamb, Bill. "Kelly Clarkson – Profile". About.com. Retrieved February 11, 2006.
- Phares, Heather. "Kelly Clarkson – Biography". Yahoo LAUNCHcast. Retrieved February 11, 2006.
- International charting information. Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved February 12, 2006.
- Kelly Gets Cocky. Idol winner fires Simon Fuller. PopSugar.com. Blog Archives. Retrieved February 25, 2006.
- "Review – From Justin to Kelly". Archived from the original on October 12, 2007.. E! Online. [Some films defy criticism.] Retrieved May 4, 2006.
- Croatto, Pete. From Justin to Kelly. [Watching From Justin to Kelly, one question looms over the entire production: Why was this movie made?] Retrieved May 4, 2006.
External links
- Official website
- Kelly Clarkson at AllMusic
- Kelly Clarkson at AllMovie
- Kelly Clarkson at IMDb
- Kelly Clarkson discography at Discogs
- Kelly Clarkson collected news and commentary at The New York Times
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