Biography
Kelly Clarkson – An American Singer, Songwriter as well as Television Personality
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Who is Kelly Clarkson?
Kelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter as well as television personality. She was born on April 24, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas, US. She rose to fame after winning the television series, “American Idol.” Kelly was born to Stephen Michael Clarkson and Jeanne Ann, as Kelly Brianne Clarkson. She was born with the birth sign Taurus and holds an American nationality, and mixed ethnicity of Greek, English, German, Irish, and Scottish. With the height of 5 feet 3 inches and weight about 79 kg, she has been able to maintain her body fit.
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| Celebrated Name | Kelly Clarkson |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Television Personality |
| Birth Date | April 24, 1982 |
| Birth Place | Fort Worth, Texas, US |
| Full Name | Kelly Brianne Clarkson |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| Parents | Father: Stephen Michael Clarkson Mother: Jeanne Ann |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Greek, English, German, Irish, and Scottish |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Wife | Brandon Blackstock |
| Kids | 2 |
| Net Worth | $28 million |
Early Life
While she was just six years old, her parents divorced. She has an older brother Jason and older sister Alyssa. Also, from her father’s second marriage, she has two step-brothers. She did not get the chance to grow up with her siblings as her brother lived with her father, and her sister lived with an aunt. They became closer after growing up.
Kelly attended Pauline Hughes Middle School. Later she went to Burleson High School. Also, she performed many musicals and participated in the talent shows.
Career
Kelly firstly performed many musicals like “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” “Brigadoon,” and “Annie Get Your Gun.” Then, she got two contracts for recording from the Interscope Records and Jive Records. Furthermore, she appeared in many shows like “Dharma & Greg” and “Sabrina, The Teenage Witch.”
Eventually, she gave an audition for the “American Idol: The Search for a Superstar.” Moreover, on September 4, 2002, she won the competition. Then, she signed a contract with the RCA Records, S Records, and 19 Recordings.
Kelly Clarson released numerous albums. Her albums include:
- “Breakway”
- “My December”
- “Thankful”
- “Stronger”
- “Piece by Piece”
- “Wrapped in Red”
- “All I Ever Wanted.”
Besides her music career, she made an appearance in numerous TV series and films. In 2007, she made an appearance in “Reba” and in 2003 “American Dreams.”
Presently, Kelly became the judge in “The Voice,” a television singing competition. In 2006, she was in the Brit Awards nomination, and in 2017, she was in the Dorian Award nomination. Also, Kelly gained the nomination in Grammy award 15 times. Besides, she has won the MTV Video Music Awards two times.
Personal Life of Kelly Clarkson
Kelly dated Brandon Blackstock in 2012. The couple married on October 20, 2013. Also, Kelly is the stepmother of Brandson’s previous marriage. Besides, the couple also has a daughter together, born on June 12, 2014, and a son, born on April 12, 2016.
Net Worth
Kelly Clarkson has been able to accumulate massive popularity. Also, she has been able to earn a handsome amount of money. Her net worth is estimated to be about $28 million.
