After winning the first season of american idol in 2002, kelly clarkson put out a no. Choking back tears, clarkson performed the ballad a moment like this, the song written for the winner of american idol, which would subsequently appear on her debut album, thankful. For those who dont know, the 2015 songwritten and performed by clarkson is about the american idol winners estranged. Now, thanks to a fan who recently posted kelly s full american idol audition, we can all relive the moment a star was born. Miss independent, breakaway, since u been gone, because of you, behind these.
Kelly clarkson a moment like this winning performance. She rose to fame in 2002, after winning the first season of american idol, which earned her a record deal with rca records. The black eyed peas who notch their first top 10 on the pop songs. How old was kelly clarkson when she won american idol. Biography of kelly clarkson, first american idol liveabout. Shes a seventime grammy winner and a 14time acm award winner.
Full name kelly clarkson date of birth 24 april 1982 place of birth forth worth, u. American idol winners list of all seasons complete list. American idol also featured cowell as its judge, who also proved to be popular among the american audiences. Harmon was the third consecutive winner to never be in the bottom two or three, and the eighth male winner in nine years. Mar 27, 2008 this is kelly clarkson winning american idol season 1. Kelly clarkson greatest hits medley live at american idol. Kelly clarkson hosts the ultimate american idol reunion e. Kelly brianne clarkson born april 24, 1982 is an american singersongwriter, actress, author and television personality. Clarkson won the first season of american idol on september 4, 2002, earning 58% of the vote to 42% for justin guarini. Clarkson and abdul last reunited onstage at the 2019.
Year 2002 placement 1st kelly clarkson born 24 april 1982 is the winner of the first season of american idol. Kelly brianne clarkson born april 24, 1982 is an american poprock singersongwriter and occasional actress. The first season of the show began in 2002 and was known as american idol. Jun 05, 2018 as brynn cartelli was crowned the winner of the voice season 14, it had us thinking back to when her coach, kelly clarkson, won another singing competition that launched her career. It initially aired on fox from june 11, 2002, to april 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. While this marked the first reunion for all three former american idol judges with clarkson, the four have bumped into each other the years. Profile of kelly clarkson, winner of the first season of american idol and three grammy awards.
Following clarksons season one victory, subsequent american idol winnersincluding ruben studdard, fantasia barrino, carrie underwood, taylor hicks. Kelly clarkson first audition american idol youtube. Sep 27, 2018 kelly clarkson born on april 24, 1982 won the first season of the hit tv series american idol and became a pop superstar. Season 1s hosts were ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman. In 2002, kelly clarkson won season 1 of american idol and launched her singing career. Sep 18, 2019 while this marked the first reunion for all three former american idol judges with clarkson, the four have bumped into each other the years. Dec 03, 2019 kelly clarkson, winner of season 1 of american idol in 2002, continues to enchant people and her career has taken a good shape. Kelly clarkson goes from american idol to music stardom to talk show. On a night of nostalgia and congratulations, the season 1 champion went down memory lane, performing a medley of her. Continue reading to find out which contestant won the first series of american idol. American idol season 1 kelly clarkson sings a moment like this in the finale. Kelly clarkson most champion in the history of american idol singing his greatest hits.
It wouldnt be a true american idol series finale without an appearance by the firstever winner of the nowiconic singing contest. Immediately postfinale, clarkson released two singles, including the coronation song, a moment like this. She has been married to brandon blackstock since october 20, 20. The first winner of american idol was kelly clarkson, who was announced as the winner on september 4, 2002. Jan 06, 2019 after winning the first season of american idol in 2002, kelly clarkson put out a no. Sep 27, 2016 kelly clarkson first audition american idol. When fans first met kelly clarkson on american idol, she came across as a bright and cheery person with big dreams to fulfill. Apr 07, 2016 i cant remember if i wanted kelly clarkson or justin guarini to win when i watched the season finale of the first ever american idol in my friends basement on a hot night back in sept.
I cant remember if i wanted kelly clarkson or justin guarini to win when i watched the season finale of the firstever american idol in my friends basement on a hot night back in sept. Kelly clarkson hosts the ultimate american idol reunion. For winning the first season of american idol, kelly clarkson was awarded a million dollar recording contract with rca records. Kelly clarkson born on april 24, 1982 won the first season of the hit tv series american idol and became a pop superstar. Nbcs realitytv chief insists the addition of jennifer hudson and kelly clarkson to the voice was not a reaction to idol talks at abc. It had a hiatus for two years, until march 11, 2018, when a revival of the series aired on abc. Footage from her very first audition recently resurfaced, and it appears to contain neverbeforeseen footage. Clarkson made her debut under rca records after she won the highlypublicized first season of the television series american idol in 2002. Kelly clarkson greatest hits medley live at american. Remember kelly clarksons winning american idol moment with.
Apr 05, 2016 when american idol first landed on the primetime landscape 14 years ago, the talent series that would blossom into a popculture phenomenon was. Kurt nilsen, the first norways idol and the 2003 world idol winner. In hollywood, aliana covered former idol winner kelly clarkson s because of you, a song about parental abandonment that echoed her own story, as she was estranged from her mother. Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 winners journey auditions. When american idol first landed on the primetime landscape 14 years ago, the talent series that would blossom into a popculture phenomenon was. The success brought by american idol led to even more adaptations in other countries, where the dutch idols became the top television series in the netherlands during its airing.
After her win on idol, clarkson went on to sign a record deal with rca records and. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol. She rose to fame in 2002, after winning the first season of american idol, which earned her a. Of course, as clarkson is the first winner of the singing competition series, the reunion will include her as well. This season was won by 20yearold texas waitress kelly clarkson, who has since gone on to become a grammy awardwinning superstar. However, kelly clarksons performance during thursday. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002, and a 20yearold kelly clarkson stood in front of judges simon cowell, paula abdul and randy jackson in dallas, texas to auditionwith. Original american idol judges reunion is happening on. Texas, kelly clarkson won the first season of american idol in 2002. Apr 29, 2016 american idol has launched some incredible careers. Kelly clarkson, winner of season 1 of american idol in 2002, continues to enchant people and her career has taken a good shape. Kelly clarkson just proved why shes the original american idol winner. Kelly clarkson knows a thing or two about what it feels like to be a young pop star after winning the first season of american idol. She first became famous as a fan favorite on the season one of the series american idol in 2002 and actually went on to win the competition, beating out another fan favorite, justin guarini, for the title of american idol.
Will young, the first uk pop idol and the first winner of idols format. The country cutie is arguably one of the genres biggest stars and the only artist to score six consecutive no. But of course, she is as layered as any other star out there, though. Apr 10, 2016 kelly clarkson most champion in the history of american idol singing his greatest hits. Contentsshow top 30 kelly performed in the second group. Despite its publicity that the series would be ending, it was announced by abc that the network would revive american idol in may 2017. Watch her winners journey from her first audition right up to her final winning performance singing a moment like this. American idol also featured cowell as its judge, who also proved to be popular among the. Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 winners journey. Kelly clarksonthe most successful american idol winner and. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended. Kelly brianne clarkson is a singer, songwriter, and tv personality from the united states.
Mar 12, 2008 american idol season 1 kelly clarkson sings a moment like this in the finale. American idol season 1 finale kelly clarkson wins youtube. Kelly brianne clarkson was born in fort worth, texas, to jeanne ann rose, a teacher of english, and stephen michael clarkson, an engineer. Sep 04, 2019 on september 4, 2002, kelly clarkson, a 20yearold cocktail waitress from texas, wins the first season of american idol in a live television broadcast from. Kelly clarkson is an american idol winner who went on to record several. Jan 08, 2019 when fans first met kelly clarkson on american idol, she came across as a bright and cheery person with big dreams to fulfill. Why kelly clarkson is american idols greatest success story.
The winner, kelly clarkson, signed with rca records, the label in partnership with american idols 19 recordings. Kelly clarkson performs during season 1 of american idol. Kelly clarksons idol journey american idol youtube. Apr 08, 2016 it wouldnt be a true american idol series finale without an appearance by the firstever winner of the nowiconic singing contest. The final part of the finale of american idol airs tonight april 7, so for. Following clarksons season one victory, subsequent american idol winners including ruben studdard, fantasia barrino, carrie underwood, taylor hicks.
Tv ratings, due to the popularity of the judges particularly cowell and its contestants, which were led by its first winner, kelly clarkson. On september 4, 2002, kelly clarkson, a 20yearold cocktail waitress from texas, wins the first season of american idol in a live television broadcast from hollywoods kodak theater. Underwood went on to become american idol s most successful alum to date. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002. Kelly clarkson american idol performances popsugar. We all know what became of kelly clarkson and carrie underwood. Im going to be singing piece by piece by you, the teenager said, gesturing to clarkson. But, lets face it, there are probably a few winners that you forgot even existed.
American idol is an american singing competition television series created by simon fuller, produced by fremantlemedia north america and 19 entertainment, and distributed by fremantle north america. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. The original american idol crew is getting back together, as former judges simon cowell, paula abdul, and randy jackson are reuniting for the kelly clarkson show. With kelly clarkson winning the title over justin guarinis perfect. First season winner kelly clarkson currently holds the record for the highestselling album sales worldwide, with more than 25 million copies, while fourth season winner carrie underwood currently holds the record for the highestselling album sales in the united states, with more than million copies. Kelly clarkson cried on the voice after contestant sung.
She won three grammy awards and sold more than seventy million recordings. How kelly clarkson went from broke to winning american idol. American idol kelly clarkson audition at last, express. The original american idol winner and still the best, according to many fans is of course kelly clarkson. She was the first winner of the series american idol, in 2002. New talk host kelly clarkson recalls bitterness she felt after winning american. It all began during rehearsals, when danielle revealed her song choice. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 and continued until september 4, 2002. Kelly clarkson and justin guarini became american idol game. She prevailed over runnerup justin guarini on september 4, 2002 during the show. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. Kelly clarkson, the first american idol, is the most successful winner worldwide. Kelly clarkson and justin guarini became american idol. Kelly clarksonthe most successful american idol winner.
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