<P> Kelly Brianne Clarkson ( born April 24 , 1982 ) is an American singer and songwriter . She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the inaugural season of the television series American Idol , which earned her a record deal with RCA Records . Clarkson 's debut single , `` A Moment Like This '' , topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the country 's best - selling single of 2002 . It was followed by the release of her debut album , Thankful ( 2003 ) , which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 . Trying to reinvent her image , Clarkson decided to part ways with Idol management and her second album , Breakaway ( 2004 ) , featured a pop rock sound . It sold over 12 million copies worldwide and earned Clarkson two Grammy Awards . </P>
<P> Kelly Brianne Clarkson ( born April 24 , 1982 ) is an American singer and songwriter . She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the inaugural season of the television series American Idol , which earned her a record deal with RCA Records . Clarkson 's debut single , `` A Moment Like This '' , topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the country 's best - selling single of 2002 . It was followed by the release of her debut album , Thankful ( 2003 ) , which debuted atop the US Billboard 200 . Trying to reinvent her image , Clarkson decided to part ways with Idol management and her second album , Breakaway ( 2004 ) , featured a pop rock sound . It sold over 12 million copies worldwide and earned Clarkson two Grammy Awards . </P>
kelly clarkson when she was on american idol
kelly clarkson when she was on american idol
in 2002
in 2002