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Who Is Kelly Clarkson?

Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in , claiming the million-dollar prize of an RCA record contract.

Her first single, "A Moment Like This," jumped from No. 52 to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, and her second album, Breakaway, earned two Grammy Awards.

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Clarkson followed with numerous hit singles, including "Because of You" and "My Life Would Suck Without You." The artist has also published children's books, serves as a coach on The Voice and hosts a daytime talk show.

Early Life

Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born on April 24, , in Fort Worth, Texas.

Clarkson graduated from Burleson High School in , where she sang in the school choir. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career.

Supporting herself with numerous odd jobs, Clarkson made a few television appearances and eventually landed a job working as a female vocalist with songwriter Gerry Goffin.

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