Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson was the first season winner of the hit show American Idol. After earning a record contract with RCA, Clarkson began to adopt a new sound, moving away from ballads toward an edgier pop sound. She has produced seven studio albums to date and sold over twenty-five million albums according to Billboard. This informative edition provides readers with an insight into the life and career of singer Kelly Clarkson. Chapters cover her Texas roots, her American Idol success, and her struggle to redefine herself as a musician.