Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson is a singer and songwriter whose pop hits, Kellyoke covers and conversations with fellow artists bring fans into her love of music.
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MusicOverview
- Born
- April 24, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas
- Hometown
- Burleson, Texas
- Work
- Singer, songwriter and television host
- Breakout
- Winner of the first American Idol season in 2002
Mini bio
How it started.
Kelly grew up in Burleson, Texas. A middle-school teacher heard her singing in a hallway and encouraged her to audition for choir. She later recorded demos and tried to find a record deal before friends encouraged her to try American Idol.
The breakout.
Winning the first American Idol in 2002 introduced her to a national audience. Her victory single “A Moment Like This” reached No. 1, and her debut album Thankful also opened at No. 1. Breakaway followed in 2004, with songs including “Since U Been Gone” and “Because of You.”
Songs and conversations.
Her daytime show made Kellyoke covers a regular meeting point for music fans. The 2022 Kellyoke EP brought that idea to a six-song release. On chemistry in 2023, she explored a relationship’s different stages, with guest appearances from Steve Martin and Sheila E.
Her next chapter.
Kelly released “Where Have You Been” and “I’d Be Lyin’” through High Road Records in 2025 and 2026. Her talk show ended in August 2026 after seven seasons, while she continued coaching singers on The Voice.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2026I’d Be Lyin’Recording artist
- 2025Where Have You BeenSinger and co-writer
- 2023chemistrySinger and songwriter
- 2022KellyokeSinger
Television
- 2026The Voice, seasons 29 and 30Coach
- 2025Songs & Stories with Kelly ClarksonHost and performer
- 2019–2026The Kelly Clarkson ShowHost and performer
Awards
Quotes
Every week you have to prove again why you deserve to go further.Kelly Clarkson, Extra
Speaking in February 2026 about the contestants on The Voice and what it takes to keep moving forward.
Trivia
- “Where Have You Been” grew out of a moment watching Only Murders in the Building, as Kelly explained on SiriusXM.
- Steve Martin plays banjo on chemistry’s “i hate love.”
- Her 2009 single “My Life Would Suck Without You” jumped from No. 97 to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in one week.
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