May 14, 2017 american idol will return for the 20172018 season, two seasons after the series ended its 15 season run on fox in april 2016. 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. Aceshowbiz kelly clarkson has admitted being a contestant on the first season of american idol wasnt fun the since u been gone hitmaker went on to win the inaugural. She was originally marketed as a pop musician with her debut album thankful 2003.
The love so soft singer often breaks chart records, sells out stadiums, and charms her way into americas heart all over again, especially as a coach on the voice. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 and continued until september 4, 2002. Whatever happened to american idol contestant justin. She rose to fame in 2002, after winning the first season of american idol, which earned her a record deal with rca records. 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. American idol judges reunite kelly clarkson show video photos. Dec 30, 2019 during american idols first season, kelly clarkson stepped into the spotlight, and has since become one of the best former reality competition contestants ever. Kelly clarksons idol journey american idol youtube. The now 35yearold motheroftwo has come a long way since her 200. The since u been gone hitmaker went on to win the inaugural series of the talent competition and has since enjoyed a successful.
The texas native joined the show to pursue a career in music, taking the. The tonight show starring jimmy fallon 2,222, views. Clarksons debut single, a moment like this, topped the us billboard hot 100 chart and became the countrys bestselling single of 2002. Search, discover and share your favorite kelly clarkson gifs. This marked the first time all three original american idol judges have reunited together with clarkson since she won the first season of the show in 2002, which kickstarted her nowgrammywinning. Kelly clarkson sings natural woman, 18 years after. Kelly clarkson hosts the ultimate american idol reunion. Various american idol alumni had success on various record charts around the world. Kelly clarksonseason 1 winner from american idol youtube. Its an american idol reunion for the books during an appearance on wednesdays episode of the kelly clarkson show, original idol judges. Here are a few first look at photos from the american idol reunion set for the kelly clarkson show on wednesday september 18. Back in 2002, she covered the challenging tune as a contestant on the first season of american idol. Each season, the final round of competition features ten to thirteen singers. How old was kelly clarkson when she won american idol.
Kelly clarkson calls her american idol performance a. During american idols first season, kelly clarkson stepped into the spotlight, and has since become one of the best former reality competition contestants ever. This season was won by 20yearold texas waitress kelly clarkson, who has since gone on to become a grammy awardwinning superstar. Clarkson s debut single, a moment like this, topped the us billboard hot 100 chart and became the countrys bestselling single of 2002. She prevailed over runnerup justin guarini on september 4, 2002 during the show. Contentsshow live show details heat 1 18 june 2002 notes tamyra gray, ryan starr and jim verraros advanced to the top 10 of the. Original american idol judges reunite on the kelly. Whatever happened to american idol contestant justin guarini. Kelly clarkson returns to american idol to make everyone. After urging by one of her closest friends, she decided to enter the first american idol talent search with 10,000 other hopefuls. 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. Aug 29, 2019 kelly clarkson has admitted being a contestant on the first season of american idol wasnt fun. 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 hollywoods kodak theater. Katie kadan audition blake shelton blocks kelly clarkson in first audition on the voice season 17.
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It was her final album under her recording contract with the label, to which she signed after winning the first season of american idol in 2002. It initially aired on fox from june 11, 2002, to april 7, 2016, for 15 seasons. The album saw clarkson reuniting with frequent collaborators. Aceshowbiz kelly clarkson has admitted being a contestant on the first season of american idol wasnt fun the since u. Clarkson made her debut under rca records after she won the highlypublicized first season of the television series american idol in 2002 she was originally marketed as a pop musician with her debut album thankful 2003. Clarkson became the first ever american idol winner back when the show premiered in 2002. While juggling her role on the voice, hosting her talk show and rearing four children, the humble, multihyphenate american idol alum dishes on her journey and first residency. Fox via getty images guest judge and season 1 winner kelly clarkson performs onstage at foxs american idol season 15 on february 25, 2016 in hollywood, california. American idol is an american talent reality television series that first aired in 2002. Kelly brianne clarkson is an american singersongwriter, actress, author and television personality. Kelly clarkson, who recently needed to postpone her residency to begin in july instead of april, is among the most popular artists of this era with total worldwide sales.
Since clarkson was born in april of 1982, she was 20 years old. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title. Kelly clarkson has admitted being a contestant on the first season of american idol wasnt fun. With the release of her multiplatinum second album, breakaway. A total of 178 contestants have reached the finals of their season. The og american idol judges, simon cowell, paula abdul and randy jackson reunited with season 1 winner, kelly clarkson on her talk show, sept. Kelly brianne clarkson born april 24, 1982 is an american singersongwriter, actress, author and television personality. American idol judges reunite kelly clarkson show video. Its not the first time clarksons taken on the iconic ballad.
Born on april 24, 1982, in fort worth, texas, kelly clarkson won the first season of american idol in 2002, claiming the. Major moments from the 2000s that you may have forgotten about. Footage from her very first audition recently resurfaced, and it appears to contain neverbeforeseen footage. Kelly clarkson sings natural woman, 18 years after american.
It had a hiatus for two years, until march 11, 2018, when a revival of the series aired on abc. Kelly clarkson returned to the show that launched her career on thursday, and she brought down the house with a moving performance. The cheerful cocktail waitress from fort worth, texas, immediately blew judges away with. Jennifer hudson, kelly clarkson voice recruit not reaction. Singing competitions are still being reinvented for tv and. Kelly clarkson hosts the ultimate american idol reunion e. Kelly clarkson performs natural woman again, 18 years. American idol will return for the 20172018 season, two seasons after the series ended its 15season run on fox in april 2016. Kelly clarkson didnt know she auditioned for american idol. Back in 2002, kelly clarkson won the firstever season of american idol, kicking off her incredibly successful career. Kelly clarkson show american idol reunion first photos. The first american idol winner sang piece by piece, a song about finding an amazing partner and parent in her husband brandon blackstock. The first season of american idol took place in 2002. Kelly clarksons american idol audition is still amazing.
Clarkson beat justin guarini to win the first season of american idol in 2002, which featured cowell, abdul and jackson as judges. The since u been gone hitmaker went on to win the inaugural series of the talent competition and has since enjoyed a successful music career. Aug 29, 2019 clarkson, now 37, burst onto the scene as a contestant on the first season of american idol 17 years ago. Jan 06, 2019 after winning the first season of american idol in 2002, kelly clarkson put out a no. Clarkson delivered a tearfilled rendition of her very first single, a moment like this, just after being crowned the inaugural idol. Kelly clarkson says season one of idol wasnt fun at first. Kelly brianne clarkson born april 24, 1982 is an american poprock singersongwriter and occasional actress. She later released a number of successful albums, including breakaway and stronger. She beat out thousands of other competitors, eventually going head to head with justin guarini for. She won three grammy awards and sold more than seventy million recordings. The search for a superstar and continued until september 4, 2002.
The beautiful kelly clarkson is one of the most famous singers in hollywood today, but it all started with her american idol win. Following american idol making tv history as the first major talent. Sep 18, 2019 back in 2002, kelly clarkson won the first ever season of american idol, kicking off her incredibly successful career. The first season was cohosted by ryan seacrest and brian dunkleman, the latter of whom left the show after the season ended.
Kelly clarkson first audition american idol youtube. Kelly clarkson performance makes american idol judges cry. Kelly clarksons american idol audition country living. Sep 27, 2016 kelly clarkson didnt know she auditioned for american idol. Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 performances youtube. How kelly clarkson went from broke to winning american idol. This is reportedly more than what shelton makes each season. Kelly clarkson american idol season 1 winners journey auditions. Furious kelly clarkson blocked by blake shelton on the. I look forward to the voice showing up every tuesday on hulu and seeing what kelly clarkson has to say about each song. She beat out thousands of other competitors, eventually. Feb 26, 2016 kelly clarkson returned to the show that launched her career on thursday, and she brought down the house with a moving performance.
If you watched the first season of american idol, then you definitely remember kellys performance of the song during the top 8 week. The video keeps even the fans in suspense of who the singer is until halfway through the performance. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11 2002 and continued until september 4 2002. In 2002, kelly clarkson won season 1 of american idol and launched her singing career. Season 1 american idol winner and breakout star kelly clarkson returned to the stage that made her famous thursday night to mark the first live broadcast of idols final season. This season was won by 20yearold texas waitress kelly clarkson, who has. Sep 18, 2019 clarkson beat justin guarini to win the first season of american idol in 2002, which featured cowell, abdul and jackson as judges. Feb 26, 2016 season 1 american idol winner and breakout star kelly clarkson returned to the stage that made her famous thursday night to mark the first live broadcast of idol s final season. The first season of american idol premiered on june 11, 2002 under the full title american idol. Kelly clarksons american idol audition is still amazing 16. The trio praised clarkson as a game changer for the show.
Sep 18, 2019 this marked the first time all three original american idol judges have reunited together with clarkson since she won the first season of the show in 2002, which kickstarted her nowgrammywinning. It was released on february 27, 2015, by rca records. While juggling her role on the voice, hosting her talk show and rearing four children, the humble, multihyphenate american idol alum dishes on her journey and first residency kelly clarkson, who recently needed to postpone her residency to begin in july instead of april, is among the most popular artists of this era with total worldwide sales of more than 25 million albums and 36. Fast forward through a ton of hits, embarking on world wide tours, becoming a coach on the voicekelly now has her very own syndicated afternoon talk. Kelly clarkson, american singer and songwriter who emerged as a poprock star after winning the popular television talent contest american idol in 2002. Jun 05, 2018 in 2002, kelly clarkson won season 1 of american idol and launched her singing career. Its not the first time clarkson s taken on the iconic ballad. Born on april 24, 1982, in fort worth, texas, kelly clarkson won the first season of american idol in 2002, claiming the milliondollar prize of an rca record contract. The original american idol winner and still the best, according to many fans is of course kelly clarkson. The voice coach invited the entire og gang back for a visit. Clarkson, now 37, burst onto the scene as a contestant on the first season of american idol 17 years ago.
With an exceptional first season crowning kelly clarkson as the winner, american idol achieved what it set out to do create a world renowned, grammywinning singer. Mar 12, 2018 the beautiful kelly clarkson is one of the most famous singers in hollywood today, but it all started with her american idol win. Kelly clarkson edged out runnerup justin guarini on sept. Nearly two decades after american idol first aired, the. After winning the first season of american idol in 2002, kelly clarkson put out a no.
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