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This American singer and songwriter became famous in 2002 after winning the first season of American Idol (a singing competition TV programme).
Kelly Clarkson was born on April 24, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas. Clarkson graduated in 2000 and she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career.
Unfortunately, a bout of bad luck discouraged her and she returned to Texas shortly thereafter. In 2002, a friend told her about a new talent show called American Idol, Clarkson decided to participate and won the contest.
Her first single, «A moment like this» jumped from No. 52 to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, and her second album “Breakaway” earned two Grammy Awards. Clarkson followed with numerous hit singles, including «Because of You», «My Life Would Suck Without You» and “Stronger”.
“Everyone gives you their two cents, but you have to follow your gut.”
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Esta cantante y compositora americana se hizo famosa en 2002, tras ganar la primera temporada de American Idol (un concurso de televisión basado en la búsqueda de nuevos cantantes).
Kelly Clarkson nació el 24 de abril de 1982 en Fort Worth, Texas. Se graduó en el año 2000 y se mudó a Los Ángeles para dedicarse profesionalmente a la música.
Desafortunadamente, no tuvo mucha suerte y tras una mala racha volvió a Texas desanimada. Sin embargo, en 2002, una amiga le habló de un concurso llamado American Idol que buscaba nuevos talentos musicales, Clarkson decidió participar y ganó el concurso.
Su primer single, «A moment like this» saltó del número 52 al número 1 en la lista Billboard y su segundo álbum “Breakaway” ganó dos premios Grammy. Clarkson continuó lanzando numerosos éxitos entre los que se incluyen «Because of You», «My Life Would Suck Without You» y “Stronger”.