A very well-known American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality, named Kelly Clarkson. Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born on 24th April 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas, US. She became famous after she won the first season of American Idol in 2002. Her single debut was “A Moment Like This”, which was on the top of the US Billboard Hot 100, and became the country’s best-selling single of 2002. Her first album was titled Thankful which came out in 2003. Her second album was Breakaway which was released in 2004. She had many hits- such as “Since U Been Gone”, “Behind These Hazel Eyes” and “Because of You”, which led her in winning two Grammy Awards. Her third album “My December”, was released in 2007. She was the co-writer and executive producer of her third album. Clarkson sold over about 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. She also hosted her talk show known as The Kelly Clarkson Show. Kelly has been considered for three MTV Video Music Awards, four American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, and three Daytime Emmy Awards. She was also honored with the Powerhouse Award, while VH1 ranked her nineteenth on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music.
Kelly Clarkson Early Life
Kelly Brianne Clarkson came into this world on 24th April 1982 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jeanne Ann, a first-grade English teacher, and Stephan Michael Clarkson, a former engineer. She is having a brother named Jason and a sister named Alyssa. Kelly is the youngest among the three of her parents’ children. Her father married twice and from the second wife, he had two sons which were Clarkson’s stepbrothers. She was six when her parents parted ways. Kelly studied at Pauline Hughes Middle School. She graduated from Burleson High School in 2000. Later she participated in American idol where she found her way to the sus. She won the title of American Idol kicks starting her career with her debut song, “A Moment Like This”.
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Then her debut album, “Thankful”, was released on 15th April 2003. The album consists of aspects of pop, contemporary R&B, and gospel music. Kelly has received many awards such as three MTV Video Music Awards, four American Music Awards, two Academy of Country Music Awards, and three Daytime Emmy Awards. She was also honored with the Powerhouse Award, while VH1 ranked her nineteenth on their list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music. Clarkson was recognized for the Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Don’t Rush” at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards and Female Vocalist of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards in the year 2012. Chapter One was finally certified gold in Australia, the UK, and the US. Heartbeat Songs was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance.
Why Did Kelly Clarkson Change Her Name?
As per the resources, Kelly Clarkson has dated the talent manager Brandon Blackstock, son of her former manager Narvel Blackstock and former stepson of Reba McEntire. Kelly married Blackstock on the 20th of October 2013, at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. They welcomed a daughter named River Rose born in June 2014, and a son, Remington “Remy” Alexander, born in April 2016. Kelly and Brandon separated in June 2020. Kelly Clarkson after her divorce from her husband Brandon Blackstock, the pop star filed court documents to legally change her name to Kelly Brianne on 30th March 2022. As per the reports it has been confirmed that the request has been granted. After winning American Idol in 2002, Clarkson has become a signature name for Kelly. According to reports, Kelly seems to have a vision that the name change will be a fresh start for her new chapter in her life. She thinks that her new name more fully reflects her personality. Kelly Brianne is the name that Kelly desire to keep going with her the in future. As per the statements made by Kelly while she filed to change her name legally, it seems that professionally, she’ll still be known as Kelly Clarkson. She hasn’t changed her name on social media.
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