Kelly Clarkson
Singer-Songwriter
Birthdate: Apr 24, 1982
High School: Burleson High School
Yearbook photos of Kelly Clarkson from Burleson High School
Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is a singer and songwriter. She is a 2000 graduate of Burleson High School, in Burleson, TX. While at Burleson, she was an active participant in choir and in the school’s annual talent show (where she was already winning first-place awards). Just two years after graduating, Clarkson was the season one winner on American Idol, and a record deal was almost immediately signed. Her first album, Thankful, came out in 2003 and went double-platinum. She has released a number of albums since then and continues to be a chart topper and award winner.
Awards (partial):
- Academy of Country Music Award for Single Record of the Year for “Don’t You Wanna Stay.” 2012
- American Music Award for Artist of the Year. 2005
- American Music Award for Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. 2005, 2006
- Billboard Music Award for Best Selling Single of the Year for “Before Your Love”/”A Moment Like This.” 2002
- Country Music Association Award for Musical Event of the Year for “Don’t You Wanna Stay.” 2011
- Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Since U Been Gone.” 2006
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for Breakaway. 2006
- Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for Stronger. 2013
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video for “Since U Been Gone.” 2005
- People’s Choice Award for Favorite Female Musical Performer. 2006
Source: Wikipedia
