Kelly Clarkson

Not only does this diva have the distinction of being the very first American Idol winner, she's also been far more successful than any of her successors so far. With her powerhouse vocals and down-to...
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BirthDate
BirthPlace
04/23/1982
Burleson, TX
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Pre-American Idol, she worked for songwriter Gerry Goffin as a vocalist in Los Angeles; moved back to Texas to regroup after her apartment building burned down.
Before her music career took off, Clarkson worked at a comedy club, a pharmacy, a movie theater and a zoo.
Never had formal singing lessons.