Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, and TV personality. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the inaugural season of the reality competition television series American Idol. Her debut single, "A Moment Like This", topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. She released several albums like "Breakaway", "All I Ever Wanted", and "Piece by Piece" among others.
Kelly Clarkson was crowned the winner of the inaugural season of the reality competition television series American Idol. She earned her a record deal with RCA Records. Her debut single, A Moment Like This, topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the country's best-selling single of 2002. She released of her debut album, "Thankful" which debuted atop the US Billboard 200. Her album "Since U Been Gone" and "Because of You" were sold over 15 million copies worldwide and earned Clarkson two Grammy Awards. Her studio album "Piece by Piece", tells a single story of heartbreak through its singles. The album became her third album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Kelly Clarkson was born on April 24, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas. She holds American nationality and belongs to mixed (English, Greek, German, Irish, and Scottish). Her birth sign is Taurus. She was raised Southern Baptist. She became interested in music and singing since her childhood years. She attended Pauline Hughes Middle School. In 2000, she graduated from Burleson High School.
Kelly Clarkson was born to Jeanne Ann and Stephen Michael. Her father is a former engineer and her mother was a first grade English teacher. She has a brother named Jason and a sister named Alyssa. She has two younger half brother from her father's second marriage. Her parents divorced when she was six years old. Her mother remarried to Jimmy Taylor.
Kelly Clarkson height is 1.61m and body weight of 79 kg. Her body measurement is 37-31-37 inches. Her hair color is blonde and her eye color is hazel. Her shoe size is 7 (US) and her dress size is 12 (US).
Kelly Clarkson is a married woman. She married Brandon Blackstock who is a son of her former manager Narvel Blackstock and former stepson of Reba McEntire. They married on October 20, 2013, at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. Since their marriage, Brandon has been her manager. She is the stepmother to Blackstock's daughter and son from his previous marriage. They have a daughter named River Rose and a son named Remington "Remy" Alexander.
Kelly Clarkson estimated net worth of around $28 million and her salary has not revealed yet but will update soon. She earns a good amount of money from her career.
Kelly Clarkson received 15 Grammy Award nominations and has won the award three times. She has also won the MTV Video Music Awards a total of two times. She garnered the Brit Award nomination in 2006 and Dorian Award nomination in 2017.