How Kelly Clarkson Became One of the Most Respected Voices in Pop Music

Full Name: Kelly Brianne Clarkson

Date of Birth: April 24, 1982

Kelly Clarkson Age: 43 years

Age Generation: Millennial

Place of Birth: Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: English, Welsh, Irish, and Greek descent

Resident Off: Los Angeles, California

Married Status: Divorced

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Occupation:

• Singer
• Songwriter

Ruling Planet: Venus

Chinese Zodiac: Dog

Religion: Southern Baptist

Sexuality: Hetrosexual

Nicknames:

• KC
• Miss Independent

Family

Father Name: Stephen Michael Clarkson

Mother Name: Jeanne Taylor

Sister Name: Alyssa Clarkson

Brother Name: Jason Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson Husband: Brandon Blackstock, 2013-2022

Kelly Clarkson Boyfriends:

• Graham Colton  
• Ryan Key
• David Hodges

Daughter Name: River Rose Blackstock

Son Name: Remington Alexander Blackstock

Pets Name: Charlie, Henry, and Joplin, dogs

Physical Traits

Kelly Clarkson Height in Feet: 5 feet 3 ½ inches

Height in Centimeters: 161

Weight in Kilograms: 63

Weight in Pounds: 139

Body Type: Curvy

Build: Athletic

Body Measurements: 37 – 31 – 37

Bra Size: 34B

Cup Size: B

Distinctive Features:

• Powerful jawline, expressive eyes, commanding stage presence

Eye Color: Hazel

Hair Color: Blonde

Dress Size: 8

Shoe Size: 7

Tattoos:

• Love Them More and a Cross on her right wrist
• Morse Code on her Rib Cage
• Moon located behind her ear
• dc on her finger
• Jigsaw Puzzle Piece located on her shoulder blade

Education and Musical Training

• Attended Pauline Hughes Middle School in the mid-1990s
• Graduated from Burleson High School in 2000
• Declined scholarships to the University of Texas at Austin and Berklee College of Music in 2000
• No formal college education, pursued a music career instead

Kelly Clarkson Movies And TV Shows

Movies

• From Justin to Kelly, 2003
• The Star 2017, Voice of Leah
• UglyDolls 2019, Voice of Moxy
• Trolls World Tour 2020, Voice of Delta Dawn
• Road Trip Runaway 2022

Kelly Clarkson TV Shows and OTT

• American Idol 2002, winner
• The Voice 2018-2023, coach
• The Kelly Clarkson Show, 2019-present, host
• Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson 2025, host
• American Song Contest 2022, host

Kelly Clarkson Songs

• Since U Been Gone
• Breakaway
• Stronger What Doesn’t Kill You
• Because of You
• Behind These Hazel Eyes
• A Moment Like This
• My Life Would Suck Without You
• Miss Independent
• Catch My Breath
• Underneath the Tree

Kelly Clarkson Albums

• Thankful 2003
• Breakaway 2004
• My December 2007
• All I Ever Wanted 2009
• Stronger 2011
• Wrapped in Red 2013
• Piece by Piece 2015
• Meaning of Life 2017
• When Christmas Comes Around… 2021
• Chemistry 2023

Kelly Clarkson Singles

• A Moment Like This 2002
• Get Up A Cowboys Anthem 2012
• Christmas Eve 2017

Kelly Clarkson Collaboration Songs

• Don’t You Wanna Stay with Jason Aldean
• Keeping Score with Dan + Shay
• Run Run Run with John Legend
• Because of You with Reba McEntire
• I’m Movin’ On with Rascal Flatts
• Santa Can’t You Hear Me with Ariana Grande
• Under the Mistletoe with Brett Eldredge

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Three Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album for Breakaway and Stronger
• Four American Music Awards
• Three MTV Video Music Awards
• Eight Daytime Emmy Awards for The Kelly Clarkson Show
• Two Academy of Country Music Awards
• Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2022

Kelly Clarkson Concert Tours and Live Performances

• American Idols Live! Tour 2002
• Independent Tour 2004
• Breakaway World Tour 2005-2006
• Hazel Eyes Tour 2005
• Addicted Tour 2006
• My December Tour 2007-2008
• 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour with Reba McEntire, 2008
• All I Ever Wanted Tour 2009-2010
• Stronger Tour 2012
• Piece by Piece Tour 2015
• Meaning of Life Tour 2019
• Chemistry: An Intimate Evening 2023-2024
• Studio Sessions 2025-2026

Kelly Clarkson Favorite Sports Team

• Dallas Cowboys, NFL

Hobbies and Interests

• Quilting
• Gardening
• Playing board games like Scrabble and Boggle
• Lego Building
• Cooking & Baking
• Equestrian Events

Business Ventures

• Exclusive furniture and decor line with Wayfair for Kelly Clarkson Home line
• She is the author of the River Rose children’s book series
• A long-term brand ambassador of Citizen watches

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Supports and is an ambassador of Save the Children
• She frequently supports the Feeding America organization
• Clarkson has been a prominent supporter of the March of Dimes
• She has been a major contributor to Red Cross efforts

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• She is an expert at the arcade claw machine
• Before she was famous, she worked as a cocktail waitress and a server at a comedy club
• Before entering the music industry, she wanted to become a marine biologist or archaeologist
• In 2022, she legally changed her name to Kelly Brianne
• Her apartment burned down before the American Idol audition
• Before American Idol, she was rejected by every record label to which she sent her demo tapes

Controversies

• Spanking her children sparked debate
• Toxic workplace allegations on her show in 2023
• Backlash for hosting a controversial BookTok influencer
• Feud with Clive Davis over My December album

Kelly Clarkson Net worth

• $50 Million Dollars