Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol in 2002, released her chart-topping single “A Moment Like This” the same year, and almost instantly became a music megastar.

Kelly talks to Guy about the hardships of her early life, and how they helped motivate her towards success, the personal story of heartbreak while making her album “Chemistry”, hosting her award-winning TV talk show, and how her busy production schedule keeps her creativity flowing.

This episode was first published in 2023.

Links from the Show:

Kelly sings “A Moment Like This” on American Idol Season 1 Finale in 2022
Kelly's acceptance speech at the 48th GRAMMY Awards in 2006
Anne Hathaway’s LIVE Remix with Kelly on The Kelly Clarkson Show
Kelly sings with Pink on The Kelly Clarkson Show in February 2023

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Kelly Clarkson: The Pop Music Megastar on American Idol, Her Album “Chemistry,” and Her Emmy Award-Winning TV Talk Show (2023) 57:10 Share

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Kelly Clarkson: The Pop Music Megastar on American Idol, Her Album “Chemistry,” and Her Emmy Award-Winning TV Talk Show (2023)