Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jeanne Ann (née Rose), a first-grade English teacher, and Stephen Michael Clarkson, a former engineer. She has an older brother, Jason and an older sister, Alyssa. … See more

Clarkson has scored over 100 number ones on the Billboard charts and sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide, including 14 million albums and 35 million digital … See more

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 See more

2002–2003: American Idol, World Idol, and Thankful
Upon returning to Burleson, Clarkson was encouraged by her … See more

Voice
Critics have described Clarkson as having a soprano voice. Describing Clarkson's voice, Arion Berger of Rolling Stone wrote that "her high notes are sweet and pillowy, her growl is bone-shaking and sexy, and her mid-range is … See more

In 2013, Clarkson began dating talent manager Brandon Blackstock, son of her former manager Narvel Blackstock and former stepson of See more

Studio albums
• Thankful (2003)
• Breakaway (2004)
• My December (2007)
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