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Kelly Clarkson
12+ albums
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Kelly Brianne (born Kelly Brianne Clarkson on April 24, 1982), known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. She gained prominence after winning the first season of "American Idol" in 2002 and has since maintained a successful career in both music and television. Recognized for her powerful vocals and versatility, Clarkson has been cited by publications such as Rolling Stone and Billboard as one of the greatest singers in history. After signing with RCA Records in 2002, Clarkson released her debut single, "A Moment Like This," which became the best-selling single of the year in the United States. Her debut album, "Thankful" (2003), featuring R&B and gospel influences, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. She transitioned toward a pop rock sound with "Breakaway" (2004), one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century. Its singles, including "Since U Been Gone," "Behind These Hazel Eyes," and "Because of You," achieved international success. Following the darker, rock-oriented "My December" (2007), Clarkson returned to mainstream pop rock with "All I Ever Wanted" (2009) and "Stronger" (2011), which produced the number-one singles "My Life Would Suck Without You" and "Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)." Clarkson explored holiday music with "Wrapped in Red" (2013), which became the best-selling Christmas album of the year and featured "Underneath the Tree," later recognized by ASCAP as the most popular Christmas
