Kelly Clarkson's singing ability was first discovered in 7th grade after her junior high choral director heard her singing in the school hallway. Up until that point, Kelly was considering joining the band! Kelly soon immersed herself in choral activities throughout high school, starring in musicals, performing overseas, and earning top honors as a member of the Texas All-State Choir. Upon graduation, Kelly Clarkson solidified her commitment to music, working numerous jobs to finance her demo CD and market herself to record labels. Frustrated with the lack of results, she made her way to Los Angeles along with a friend, hoping for the best. After answering a newspaper ad, she coincidentally hooked up with famed songwriter Gerry Goffin (("You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman") through a mutual friend and began recording vocal demos of his songs. Little did Kelly know that the same song Goffin was famous for, would later provide her with a moment of clarity as she worked to achieve her dream.
Kelly's stay in Los Angeles was tragically cut short after Goffin grew ill, her apartment burned down, and her car got towed. Both emotionally and financially, she was drained. Kelly Clarkson returned home to recuperate and re-energize herself before heading back to L.A. Shortly thereafter, her best friend, Jessica, presented her with paperwork for American Idol, FOX Television's national talent search competition/television show.
Already jaded from an earlier stint on the WB's Popstars, Kelly was semi-reluctant, but signed the paperwork and went to the audition, hoping for the best. Before you could say "You're going to Hollywood," Kelly Clarkson was there. After dozens of auditions, she found herself centerstage, among the top 30 contestants, and live on national television. Belting out an energized rendition of Aretha Franklin's "Respect," she captured the hearts (and votes) of people from all over the United States and advanced to the top 10 finals. Week after week, Kelly Clarkson quietly gained ground, rising above the competition, enduring a whirlwind promotional calendar, in addition to the responsibility of preparing live performances every week. The American public came along for the ride and showed no hesitation in casting their votes and naming Kelly Clarkson their American Idol on September 4, 2002.
Moments later, she took to the stage for an emotional performance of her first single, "A Moment Like This," capping off the competition and reminding millions of viewers why they tuned into the show week after week - to watch people's dreams come true: "Oh, I can't believe it's happening to me/Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this."
On October 5th, 2002, "A Moment Like This," shot straight from No. 52 to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, eclipsing the 38-year record of "biggest leap to No. 1," previously held by the Beatles' "Can't Buy Me Love," which went from No. 27 to No. 1 in 1964. Clarkson's debut full-length Thankful was released in spring of 2003, just in time to coincide with the second season of American Idol and right before the American Idol movie, From Justin to Kelly. Breakaway followed in 2004 chock full of mash hits including, "Breakaway", "Since You been Gone"," I Hate Myself For Losing You", "Gone" and others.
No. 1 song,s legions of fans, and an inner-drive that is unparalleled, Kelly Clarkson is on her way.

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