Kelly Clarkson
Date of birth: 1982-04-24
Place of birth: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Kelly Brianne Clarkson, Kelly Brianne, Kelly Blackstock
Biography
Kelly Brianne (born April 24, 1982), known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Her debut single, "A Moment Like This", topped the US Billboard Hot 100, and became the country's best selling single of 2002. It was included on her debut studio album, Thankful (2003), which debuted atop the Billboard 200. Trying to reinvent her image, Clarkson parted ways with Idol management and shifted to pop rock for her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). Supported by four US top-ten singles – the title track, "Since U Been Gone", "Behind These Hazel Eyes", and "Because of You" – Breakaway sold over 12 million copies worldwide and won two Grammy Awards. Clarkson took further creative control for her third studio album, My December (2007), co-writing all of its tracks and becoming its executive producer. However, her label was dissatisfied with the album's darker rock music and promoted it reluctantly. Clarkson's fourth and fifth studio albums, All I Ever Wanted (2009) and Stronger (2011), returned to a lighter tone and pop rock sound, with the former becoming her second US number-one album and the latter making her the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album twice. Both albums spawned a Hot 100 number-one single: "My Life Would Suck Without You", which holds the record for the biggest jump to number one in the chart's history, and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)", which became her best-selling single worldwide. Clarkson then became the first American female artist to release the best-selling Christmas album of the year with Wrapped in Red (2013). Her seventh studio album, Piece by Piece (2015), debuted at number-one in the US, while its title track reached the top ten. After leaving RCA and signing with Atlantic in 2016, Clarkson released her soul-influenced eighth album, Meaning of Life (2017), which was promoted by her highest-grossing tour to date. She went on to release her ninth studio album and second Christmas album, When Christmas Comes Around... (2021). Clarkson has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. She has 11 top-ten singles in the US, and nine top-ten singles in the UK, Canada, and Australia. She became the first artist in history to top each of Billboard's pop, adult contemporary, adult pop, country, and dance charts. Clarkson also served as a coach on The Voice from its fourteenth season to the twenty-first season, and since 2019, has hosted her own talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. Among her numerous accolades, Clarkson has received three MTV Video Music Awards, four American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, and three Daytime Emmy Awards. Billboard has hailed Clarkson as "one of pop music's greatest singers", and honored her with the Powerhouse Award, while VH1 ranked her nineteenth on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kelly Clarkson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Movie Credits
Sign the Show
2023-01-20
Sign The Show: Deaf Culture, Access and Entertainment is a feature-length documentary providing insi
From Justin to Kelly
2003-06-20
A waitress from Texas and a college student from Pennsylvania meet during spring break in Fort Laude
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around
2021-12-01
Kelly Clarkson celebrates the holidays with musical performances and special guests, including Brett
Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas
2012-12-03
Blake Shelton hosts a star-studded event that includes comedy bits, performances of classic holiday
Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
2013-12-11
Clarkson and guests will celebrate the festive season with a comedic musical take on a traditional C
American Idol: The Search For A Superstar
2002-01-01
How do you turn a talent search into a phenomenon? Simple. You let America be the judge. In the summ
Christmas at the Opry
2023-12-07
Wynonna Judd hosts the holiday event, featuring performances by country music icons Mitchell Tenpenn
2023 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart & Kenan Thompson
2023-12-26
Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson cover some of the biggest moments from 2023 and deliver an unfiltered
Kelly Clarkson: London Live
2009-06-06
Direct from the heart of London's live music scene, this dynamic music program features the world's
Jason Aldean: Night Train to Georgia
2013-01-01
Jason Aldean made history in his home state when he became the first artist to ever hold a concert a
American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4
2005-11-22
THE BEST OF AMERICAN IDOL brings you over 3 and 1/2 hours of performances, auditions and bonus foota
Josh Groban: Stages Live
2015-11-28
Recorded before a live audience at the historic Los Angeles Theatre, Josh Groban delves into his fir
Issues 101
2002-08-11
College freshman Joe is new to school when he mistakes a rush invitation for a come-on from a cute f
Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson: CMT Crossroads
2007-03-01
CMT Crossroads is the country version of MTV Unplugged. In this installment Kelly Clarkson and Reba
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul
2011-12-19
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul was the third of three concerts in the series not aired live. It was taped
VH1 Divas 2009
2009-09-17
VH1 Divas: An Honors Concert For The VH1 Save The Music Foundation aired live on September 17, 2009
VH1 Divas 2012
2012-12-16
VH1 Divas 2012 aired live on December 16, 2012 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The show w
Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas
2004-11-24
American Idol winners Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino join forces and performs s
A Pentatonix Christmas Special
2016-12-14
Celebrating the holiday season with a one-hour television event where viewers can enjoy the Grammy A
The Star
2017-11-15
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever
95th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting
2017-11-30
On November 30, 2017 the National Park Service and National Park Foundation will present the annual
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2016-11-24
Join Emmy Award-winners Julianne and Derek Hough will host this magical two-hour special from Walt D
The 19th Annual A Home For The Holidays
2017-12-19
A Home For The Holidays features uplifting stories of adoption from foster care and raises awareness
DreamWorks Home: For the Holidays
2017-12-01
Oh takes it upon himself to introduce Christmas joy to his fellow Boovs. Unfortunately, his well-mea
Disney Parks Presents: A Descendants Magical Holiday Celebration
2016-11-25
Aside from taking a look inside Disney Parks during the holiday season, the show features musical pe
Kelly Clarkson: Behind Hazel Eyes
2005-03-29
Winner of the first American Idol competition, Kelly Clarkson has managed to forge a successful care
UglyDolls
2019-05-01
In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and bea
Trolls World Tour
2020-03-11
Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own,
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
2018-11-28
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate with friends, family and song.
Pentatonix: A Not So Silent Night
2018-12-10
The Grammy-winning a cappella group and special guests Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys, Penn & Telle
NBC’s New Year’s Eve
2018-12-09
Live from Times Square in the heart of New York, the most famous live New Year’s Eve party in Americ
Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul
2019-01-13
Tyler Perry hosts a tribute to the singer's legendary career, featuring performances from Yolanda Ad
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
2016-12-25
In this year’s special, hosts Julianne and Derek Hough will take viewers on a magical ride through o
Silent Night: A Song for the World
2021-12-19
This documentary tells the story of the creation and cultural impact of the world's most famous Chri
Celebrity Escape Room
2020-05-21
Jack Black is the master of ceremonies, leading Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Adam Scott, and Ben Stil
One Night Only: The Best of Broadway
2020-12-11
Tina Fey is set to host One Night Only: The Best of Broadway, an unforgettable night of music celebr
On the Set: The Princess Diaries 2 – Royal Engagement
2004-08-05
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Garry Marshall's film, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Enga
2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2024-10-19
Inductees Are Recognized for Having Contributed Over 25 Years of Musical Excellence. Live on Saturda
92nd Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
2024-12-04
The 92nd annual tree-lighting ceremony in New York kicks off the holiday season with a dazzling disp
The Day Drinking with Seth Meyers New Year's Special
2024-12-31
The Late Night host is looking back his buzziest moments with Rihanna, Kevin Hart, and more celebs o
Kelly Clarkson: Chapter One
2012-11-16
A collection of Kelly Clarkson's official music videos, released as part of her Greatest Hit's colle
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
2004-12-25
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2020-11-26
Original hosts Derek and Julianne Hough return, kicking off the night with a glittering new holiday