Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born April 24, 1982 in Fort Worth, Texas. She's is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and actress who has enjoyed success in the pop and rock music genres. Clarkson made her debut under RCA Records after she won the highly-publicized first season of the television series American Idol in 2002. Kelly Clarkson went from an anonymous talent to a nationally known singer, performing for an audience of millions of viewers.

She was originally marketed as a pop musician with her debut album Thankful (2003). With the release of her multi-platinum sophomore album Breakaway (2004), Clarkson moved to a more pop rock-oriented style of music and won two Grammy Awards. Clarkson's new album, entitled My December, is scheduled to be released in mid-2007.