On April 24, 1982, Kelly Brianne Clarkson was born in Fort Worth, Texas.
Clarkson graduated from Burleson High School in 2000.
In 2001, Clarkson moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career.
Clarkson auditioned for the inaugural season of American Idol in May 2002.
Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol on September 4, 2002, at the Kodak Theatre, beating runner-up Justin Guarini.
On September 17, 2002, fresh off her American Idol win, Kelly Clarkson released her debut double-A-side single, "Before Your Love"/"A Moment Like This," both of which were performed during the show's finale.
In 2002, Kelly Clarkson appeared alongside Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, Brian Dunkleman, and Ryan Seacrest on the season premiere of MADtv's eighth season.
In 2002, Kelly Clarkson rose to fame after winning the first season of American Idol, which led to a record deal with RCA Records.
Kelly Clarkson released her debut album, "Thankful," on April 15, 2003, featuring a blend of pop, R&B, and gospel influences.
Kelly Clarkson made her film debut in June 2003 with the musical rom-com "From Justin to Kelly," co-starring Justin Guarini.
On November 18, 2003, Kelly Clarkson released her first video album, "Miss Independent."
On December 25, 2003, Kelly Clarkson participated in the 'World Idol' competition in London, performing Aretha Franklin's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and finishing as runner-up.
In 2003, Clarkson released her debut single, "A Moment Like This," which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the country's best-selling single of the year. Her debut studio album, "Thankful," was also released in 2003 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
In July 2004, Kelly Clarkson released "Breakaway" as part of the soundtrack for Disney's "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement."
November 2004 saw the release of "Since U Been Gone" as the lead single from Kelly Clarkson's album, "Breakaway," becoming her most successful single on the Hot 100.
Kelly Clarkson's third studio album, "Breakaway," was released on November 30, 2004, marking a significant commercial success and achieving sextuple platinum certification by the RIAA.
In 2004, Kelly Clarkson released her second studio album, "Breakaway," which featured a pop rock sound and sold over 12 million copies worldwide. The album also won two Grammy Awards.
Between 2003 and 2004, Kelly Clarkson appeared as Brenda Lee in two episodes of the television drama series, 'American Dreams.'
In 2004, Kelly Clarkson embarked on the Independent Tour across the US, co-headlining with American Idol season two runner-up, Clay Aiken.
On March 29, 2005, Kelly Clarkson released her second video album, "Behind Hazel Eyes."
Kelly Clarkson launched the Breakaway Tour in 2005 to support her album of the same name, achieving significant commercial success.
Kelly Clarkson's impact on 2000s pop music, particularly her influence on female artists and her anti-sexual image, was recognized for its appeal to a different demographic of young females, as noted by Jon Lisi from PopMatters in 2005.
Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway" was re-released as a single in May 2006, becoming her third top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Following the success of her Breakaway Tour, Kelly Clarkson continued touring in 2006 with the Hazel Eyes Tour and the Addicted Tour.
In 2006, Kelly Clarkson recorded "Go" for a Ford Motor Company advertising campaign, offering the song as a free download.
In 2006, Kelly Clarkson was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and a thyroid condition, which she later publicly discussed in 2018 and 2019.
Kelly Clarkson made a guest appearance on an episode of Reba McEntire's sitcom "Reba", which aired on January 14, 2007.
Kelly Clarkson collaborated with Reba McEntire in an hour-long CMT Crossroads special at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on February 22, 2007.
In April 2007, Kelly Clarkson participated in 'Idol Gives Back', a fundraiser aimed at fighting poverty in Africa and the U.S. She performed 'Up to the Mountain' with Jeff Beck. Later that year, she performed at the Live Earth concerts to raise awareness about climate change.
At the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 16, 2007, Clarkson and McEntire performed a country rendition of "Because of You".
Kelly Clarkson released her third studio album, "My December," on June 22, 2007, featuring a shift towards darker themes and rock influences.
On July 7, 2007, Kelly Clarkson performed on the American leg of the Live Earth concert, a global music event aimed at raising awareness about climate change.
In 2007, Clarkson released her third studio album, "My December," for which she co-wrote all the tracks and acted as executive producer.
Throughout 2008, Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire embarked on the "2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour" to promote their collaborative album "Reba: Duets" and Clarkson's album "My December".
On March 10, 2009, Kelly Clarkson released her fourth studio album, "All I Ever Wanted".
In September 2009, Kelly Clarkson was one of the main performers for the return of VH1 Divas.
Kelly Clarkson served as a guest mentor on the Dutch television series "X Factor" in November 2009.
Clarkson's fourth studio album, "All I Ever Wanted," was released in 2009 and became her second US number-one album.
Kelly Clarkson embarked on the "All I Ever Wanted Tour" from 2009 to 2010 in support of her album of the same name.
Kelly Clarkson collaborated with Jason Aldean on the song "Don't You Wanna Stay", which was released in 2010 as part of Aldean's album "My Kinda Party".
"Mr. Know It All", the lead single from Kelly Clarkson's album "Stronger", was released in September 2011.
Kelly Clarkson's fifth studio album, "Stronger", was released on October 21, 2011.
In 2011, Clarkson released her fifth studio album, "Stronger," which made her the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album twice.
Kelly Clarkson co-wrote the song "Tell Me a Lie", which was recorded by One Direction for their debut album, "Up All Night" (2011).
"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" was released as the second single from "Stronger" in January 2012.
Kelly Clarkson delivered a critically acclaimed performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012.
In February 2012, Kelly Clarkson started dating talent manager Brandon Blackstock. Blackstock is the son of her former manager Narvel Blackstock and former stepson of Reba McEntire.
The ABC television show "Duets", featuring Kelly Clarkson as a mentor and judge alongside John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, and Robin Thicke, premiered on May 24, 2012.
Kelly Clarkson's single "Dark Side", from her album "Stronger", was released in June 2012.
The first season of the ABC singing competition show "Duets" concluded on July 19, 2012.
Kelly Clarkson released her first greatest hits album, "Greatest Hits – Chapter One", on November 19, 2012.
In 2012, Clarkson gave an interview where she reflected on her experience on the first season of American Idol.
Kelly Clarkson received critical acclaim for her live performance of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" at President Barack Obama's second inauguration in January 2013.
At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2013, Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to Patti Page and Carole King by performing "Tennessee Waltz" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman."
On March 1, 2013, Kelly Clarkson performed at a benefit concert supporting the Opportunity Education Foundation, an organization that provides educational access for children worldwide. Clarkson emphasized the importance of education, especially for children who lack resources like computers.
Kelly Clarkson released the non-album single, "Tie It Up," exclusively to country music stations in June 2013.
On August 1, 2013, Kelly Clarkson embarked on the 12th Annual Honda Civic Tour with Maroon 5.
On October 6, 2013, Kelly Clarkson wrapped up the 12th Annual Honda Civic Tour with Maroon 5 after 24 concerts.
On October 20, 2013, Kelly Clarkson married talent manager Brandon Blackstock at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. Blackstock, who is the son of Clarkson's former manager Narvel Blackstock and former stepson of Reba McEntire, also served as her manager during their marriage.
Kelly Clarkson's first Christmas album and sixth studio album, "Wrapped in Red," was released on October 25, 2013. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Holiday Albums chart.
In December 2013, Kelly Clarkson was named Citizen Watch Co.'s newest Brand Ambassador, and her album "Wrapped in Red" was certified platinum by the RIAA.
Clarkson appeared on an episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" in 2013, where her mother's ancestry was discussed.
Kelly Clarkson won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for "Stronger" at the 2013 Grammy Awards.
Clarkson had the best-selling Christmas album of the year in 2013 with the release of "Wrapped in Red."
"Catch My Breath", a single from Kelly Clarkson's "Greatest Hits – Chapter One", became a major hit in 2013, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming her 13th million-selling single in the United States.
In June 2014, Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock welcomed their daughter, River, into the world.
Throughout 2014, Kelly Clarkson collaborated with various artists, including Martina McBride on "In the Basement" and Trisha Yearwood on "PrizeFighter." She also performed "All I Ask of You" with Josh Groban on his album "Stages."
Kelly Clarkson released "Piece by Piece," her seventh studio album, in February 2015. It became her third album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. She supported the album with a tour, which was cut short due to medical advice.
Her seventh studio album, "Piece by Piece," debuted at number one in the US in 2015.
Kelly Clarkson announced her book deal with HarperCollins in February 2016, marking her foray into children's literature.
Kelly Clarkson collaborated on the track "This Is for My Girls," released by First Lady Michelle Obama on March 15, 2016, in support of the Let Girls Learn initiative.
In April 2016, Kelly Clarkson gave birth to her son, Remington 'Remy', with husband Brandon Blackstock.
Kelly Clarkson signed a long-term worldwide deal with Atlantic Records on June 24, 2016, with plans to release a new album in 2017.
Kelly Clarkson released her first children's book, "River Rose and the Magical Lullaby," on October 4, 2016, which featured an original lullaby written and performed by her.
Kelly Clarkson released her solo rendition of "It's Quiet Uptown" on November 3, 2016, as a promotional single for "The Hamilton Mixtape."
Clarkson left RCA and signed with Atlantic Records in 2016.
Kelly Clarkson's duet with Aloe Blacc, "Love Goes On," from the soundtrack of "The Shack," was released on March 3, 2017.
On May 11, 2017, it was announced that Kelly Clarkson would join the fourteenth season of "The Voice" as a coach.
Kelly Clarkson announced her album "Meaning of Life" on September 6, 2017, scheduling its release for October 27, 2017.
Kelly Clarkson released "Love So Soft" and "Move You" on September 7, 2017, as lead singles from her upcoming album.
On October 24, 2017, Kelly Clarkson released her second children's book, "River Rose and the Magical Christmas," featuring the original song "Christmas Eve."
On October 27, 2017, Kelly Clarkson released "Meaning of Life," her eighth studio album, marking a new chapter in her career with Atlantic Records.
The animated film "The Star," featuring Kelly Clarkson's voice alongside Oprah Winfrey and others, was released on November 17, 2017.
Clarkson released her soul-influenced eighth album, "Meaning of Life," in 2017.
In March 2018, Kelly Clarkson released "I've Loved You Since Forever," a ballad based on Hoda Kotb's children's book.
Kelly Clarkson hosted and performed at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards on May 20, 2018.
In 2018, Kelly Clarkson publicly addressed her autoimmune and thyroid conditions on Today, bringing awareness to her health challenges.
On February 28, 2019, Kelly Clarkson was announced as the host for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.
On March 27, 2019, Kelly Clarkson released "Broken & Beautiful," the lead single from the "UglyDolls" soundtrack.
The 2019 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Kelly Clarkson, took place on May 1, 2019.
Kelly Clarkson voiced the character Moxy and contributed original songs to the animated film "UglyDolls," released on May 3, 2019.
Kelly Clarkson's daytime variety talk show, "The Kelly Clarkson Show," premiered on September 9, 2019.
In October 2019, Kelly Clarkson shared that she has been managing an autoimmune condition and a thyroid condition since 2006. She first addressed these health issues publicly on Today in 2018.
Kelly Clarkson announced her Las Vegas residency, "Kelly Clarkson: Invincible," at the Zappos Theater, and made a guest appearance as herself on "The Morning Show" in November 2019.
Kelly Clarkson secured her third victory as a coach on "The Voice" in December 2019 when her team member, Jake Hoot, won the seventeenth season.
Clarkson began hosting her own talk show, "The Kelly Clarkson Show," in 2019.
In February 2020, Kelly Clarkson partnered with Wayfair, becoming a brand ambassador and releasing an exclusive furniture and decor collection.
On April 10, 2020, the animated movie "Trolls World Tour," featuring Kelly Clarkson as a voice actor, was released.
Kelly Clarkson released her single "I Dare You" in English and five other languages with various artists on April 16, 2020.
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" won seven Daytime Emmy nominations, with Kelly Clarkson winning the Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host award in May 2020.
In June 2020, Kelly Clarkson filed for divorce from Brandon Blackstock, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was a significant personal event for Clarkson.
In June 2020, it was revealed that Kelly Clarkson would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Recording category in 2021.
Kelly Clarkson's Las Vegas residency, "Kelly Clarkson: Invincible," was postponed in September 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In May 2021, NBC announced that "The Kelly Clarkson Show" would take over "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" time slot after its conclusion in 2022.
Kelly Clarkson won two Daytime Emmy Awards in June 2021, including Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment and Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for the second consecutive year.
Kelly Clarkson released the lead single, "Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You)", from her second Christmas album, "When Christmas Comes Around...," on September 23, 2021.
On October 15, 2021, Kelly Clarkson released her ninth studio album, "When Christmas Comes Around...," which received positive reviews and earned her a Grammy nomination.
Kelly Clarkson performed at the second annual iHeartRadio Holiday Special in November 2021.
Kelly Clarkson's second Christmas special, "Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around," premiered on December 1, 2021.
Girl Named Tom, mentored by Kelly Clarkson, won the twenty-first season of "The Voice" in December 2021, marking her fourth win as a coach and the first win for a group act on the American version of the show.
In 2021, Clarkson released her second Christmas album, "When Christmas Comes Around..."
In February 2022, Kelly Clarkson officially changed her legal name to Kelly Brianne. She revealed that the name change was for her personal life, while her public name would remain Kelly Clarkson. Clarkson cited a strained relationship with her late father as the reason behind the change.
Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg were announced as co-hosts for "American Song Contest," an adaptation of "Eurovision Song Contest," in February 2022.
In March 2022, it was reported that Kelly Clarkson's divorce from Brandon Blackstock had been finalized.
The singing competition series "American Song Contest," hosted by Kelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg, premiered on March 21, 2022.
On June 9, 2022, Kelly Clarkson released her "Kellyoke" EP, featuring covers from her talk show segment, and announced the completion of her tenth studio album, planned for release after further preparation.
Kelly Clarkson received two Daytime Emmys in June 2022, marking her second consecutive win for Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment and third consecutive win for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.
Kelly Clarkson was featured on Kelsea Ballerini's song "You're Drunk, Go Home," released in September 2022, alongside Carly Pearce.
Kelly Clarkson received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 19, 2022.
After taking a break for season twenty-two, Kelly Clarkson returned as a coach for the twenty-third season of "The Voice" in 2023, as announced in October 2022.
Kelly Clarkson hosted the 12th Annual NFL Honors on February 9, 2023.
Kelly Clarkson's rendition of "Don't Fence Me In" was featured on Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra's EP, "Play Well with Others," released in March 2023.
Kelly Clarkson announced her tenth studio album, "Chemistry," on March 26, 2023.
On March 27, 2023, Kelly Clarkson announced her Las Vegas residency, "Chemistry: An Intimate Evening with Kelly Clarkson," at the Bakkt Theater, running from July 28 to August 19, 2023, with additional dates in December 2023 and February 2024.
Kelly Clarkson released "Mine" and "Me," the double A-side lead singles from her album "Chemistry," on April 14, 2023.
On June 23, 2023, Kelly Clarkson released her tenth studio album, "Chemistry."
Kelly Clarkson concluded the initial run of her Las Vegas residency, "Chemistry: An Intimate Evening with Kelly Clarkson," on August 19, 2023, with plans for additional shows later in the year and in 2024.
Kelly Clarkson moved "The Kelly Clarkson Show" production from Los Angeles to New York City for its fifth season starting in October 2023.
Kelly Clarkson launched her own Sirius XM channel, "Kelly Clarkson Connection," on November 8, 2023, featuring her music, influences, and personal stories.
Kelly Clarkson's album "Chemistry" earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album on November 10, 2023, making her the most nominated artist in the category's history.
On November 21, 2023, Kelly Clarkson was awarded more than $2.6 million from her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, for commissions he received while managing her business deals. The California Labor Commissioner ruled that Blackstock violated the state's Talent Agencies Act.
Kelly Clarkson won two awards at the 50th Daytime Emmy Awards on December 15, 2023: Outstanding Daytime Talk Series and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host.
Kelly Clarkson performed additional dates for her Las Vegas residency, "Chemistry: An Intimate Evening with Kelly Clarkson," in December 2023.
Kelly Clarkson released her tenth studio album, "Chemistry," in 2023.
Kelly Clarkson had additional dates scheduled for her Las Vegas residency, "Chemistry: An Intimate Evening with Kelly Clarkson," in February 2024.
Kelly Clarkson was featured on a duet version of James Arthur's "From the Jump" and Terri Clark's "If I Were You" from her album "Take Two," both released in April 2024.
Kelly Clarkson won another award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series at the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards on June 7, 2024.