Kelly Clarkson
Clarkson in 2013 at the Second inauguration of Barack Obama.
Born	Kelly Brianne Clarkson (1982-04-24) April 24, 1982 (age 41) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress author television personality
Years active	2002–present
Spouse(s)	Brandon Blackstock (m. 2013; separated 2020)
Children	2
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Origin	Burleson, Texas, U.S.
Genres	Pop pop rock rock hard rock R&B punk rock country soul
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	RCA 19 S Kelly Clarkson Atlantic
Associated acts	Reba McEntire Trisha Yearwood
Website	kellyclarkson.com

Kelly Brianne (born Kelly Brianne Clarkson; April 24, 1982), known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter and television host. She is the winner of the first season of American Idol and first season of the coach The Voice.

Clarkson has recorded eight albums. Clarkson has sold over 10.6 million albums in the United States, becoming the highest-selling American Idol winner. According to Nielsen SoundScan, Clarkson is also ranked on the top 200 album sellers of the Nielsen SoundScan era at number 187.