Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, television personality |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/04/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Kelly Clarkson
31/08/2026
The Kelly Clarkson Show aired its final episode on 31/08/2026 after seven seasons on NBC. Clarkson signed off on air, with her children River and Remington sharing memories from the show.
03/11/2025
Clarkson announced four additional 2026 dates for her Studio Sessions residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, running from 17/07/2026 to 15/08/2026. Tickets for the new dates went on sale on 07/11/2025.
07/08/2025
Brandon Blackstock, Clarkson's former husband and the father of her two children, died on 07/08/2025 at age 54 after a battle with melanoma. Clarkson had stepped away from her Las Vegas residency earlier that month after revealing he was ill.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kelly Brianne Clarkson |
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| Summary | Known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, she rose to prominence as the first winner of American Idol in 2002 and became known as a pop-rock vocalist. She later built a career in recording, coaching on The Voice, and hosting her own daytime talk show. |
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| Vocal Range Note | Classified as a spinto soprano |
| Records Sold | Over 82 million worldwide |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5′ 2″ (1.57 m) |
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Personal Life
| Upbringing | Raised in Burleson, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, after her parents divorced when she was about six years old |
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| Religion | Describes herself as a strong believer in God |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Brandon Blackstock (m. 2013, divorced 2022) |
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| Marriage Date | 20/10/2013 |
| Divorce Date | 08/03/2022 |
| Children Count | 2 |
Family
| Father | Stephen Michael Clarkson (1951–2018) |
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| Mother | Jeanne Ann Taylor (née Rose) |
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Career
| Breakthrough | Won the first season of American Idol in 2002 | ||||||||||
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| Debut Single | A Moment Like This, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 | ||||||||||
| Debut Album | Thankful, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2003 | ||||||||||
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| Residency | Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions, Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace (2025–2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Early in life she considered becoming a marine biologist until she saw the film Jaws | |
| 2. She was offered scholarships to three universities but chose a music career | |
| 3. She worked odd jobs in Texas, including as a cocktail waitress and a promo girl, after an unsuccessful attempt to break into show business in Los Angeles | |
| 4. Her debut single was performed on American Idol before topping the Billboard Hot 100 |
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