Kelly Brianne Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter and children’s book author. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the first season of American Idol, and has since been established as “The Original American Idol“. Her debut single, “A Moment Like This“, topped the United States Billboard Hot 100 and became the best-selling single of 2002 in the U.S. She became the runner-up of World Idol the following year. Clarkson’s debut studio album, Thankful (2003), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. It was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) while selling over 4.5 million copies worldwide. Its lead single, “Miss Independent,” became an international top-ten hit.

Bio:

Kelly Clarkson at CMT

Name: Kelly Brianne Clarkson

Nickname: Kellbelle

Date of Birth: April 24, 1982

Place of Birth: Fort Worth, TX

Place of Residence:Gallatin, TN

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Education: Burleson High School

Body Stats:

Height: 5’3½” / 161 cm

Weight: 174 lbs / 79 kg

Shoe size: 7 / 37.5 (EU)

Dress size: 12 (US)

Bra size: 34C

Measurements: 37-31-37 in / 94-78-94 cm

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Hair Color: Blonde (natural brunette)

Eye Color: Hazel

Social Networks:

Twitter: @kelly_clarkson
Facebook: Kelly Clarkson
Instagram: @kellyclarkson

Fun Facts:

Relationships:

Kelly Clarkson on Red Carpet

Graham Colton (2005-2006)
Ryan Key (2006-2007)
Brandon Blackstock (2012-Present)

Children: River Rose Blackstock

Awards and Honors:

Academy of Country Music Awards (several times)
American Music Awards (several times)
Billboard Awards (several times)
Grammy Awards (several times)
MTV Video Music Awards (several times)
People’s Choice Awards (several times)
Teen Choice Awards (several times)

Hobbies and Interests:Reading, sports

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Red Velvet Cake

Favorite Music: Patty Griffin, No Doubt

Favorite Perfume: Tiffany

Favorite Book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Favorite Sports: Basketball

Favorite Movie: The Goonies

Favorite TV Show: Designing Women

Interesting Facts:

Her parents divorced when she was six. So, she decided to stay with her mom, her brother went with dad, and her older sister Alyssa stayed with an aunt.
She supports gay rights
She supported and voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential candidate.
She had previously worked at a zoo as well as in a bookstore.
She has also undergone an eye surgery in order to correct her vision.
If she weren’t a singer, she would have been a marine biologist.
If she could have dinner with anyone (living or dead), she would choose her grandparents.
In 2002, Clarkson appeared as an extra in the Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

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