Clarkson , along with Studdard and Barrino , hosted a television musical special on the Fox Broadcasting Company entitled '' Kelly , Ruben & Fantasia : Home for Christmas '' on November 25 , 2004 . On the eve of '' Breakaway '' s release , she performed " Since U Been Gone " on '' The Tonight Show with Jay Leno '' . In February 2005 , she appeared on '' Saturday Night Live '' to perform " Since U Been Gone " and " Breakaway " . In September 2005 , she appeared on '' The Oprah Winfrey Show '' and performed " Breakaway " as well as " Because of You " . Clarkson also performed in award ceremonies and events ; she performed " Since U Been Gone " on the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards at the American Airlines Arena and on the 2006 BRIT Awards at the Earls Court . She performed " Because of You " on the 48th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center and on the 15th Echo Awards at the Estrel Berlin
2005 MTV Video Music Awards
2005 MTV Video Music Awards
Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson album)