25 Photos of Kelly Clarkson Young

Kelly Clarkson rose to fame when she was the first-ever winner of American Idol back in 2002.

Clarkson was born April 24, 1982, and grew up in Burelson, Texas (a suburb of Fort Worth). When she was in seventh grade, a choir teacher first recognized her powerful voice, and after high school she moved to Los Angeles to try and make it in Hollywood.

After failing to break into show business, she returned to Texas and in 2002 became a contestant on the first season of American Idol. The rest is history.

The evening that she won, she instantly became a household name in America and all across the globe. American Idol was a new show in the States, and it seemed to intrigue most of America with its live voting and performances.

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Since her famed American Idol win, Clarkson has gone on to have a huge career, both in music, and now, television and the big screen.

Clarkson has released 10 studio albums to date, has had 3 No. 1 songs and 11 Top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. She has also headlined eight tours throughout her career.

She’s also appeared in four movies on the big screen, along with stints on The Voice as well as her own television talk show, which she currently hosts each weekday.

Let’s take a gander at 25 pictures of Kelly Clarkson young.

25 Pictures of Kelly Clarkson Young

Kelly Clarkson was the winner of the first season of American Idol in 2002. From that moment on, Clarkson would instantly become a household name across America. Since, she has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. Let’s roll back the clock with 25 pictures of Kelly Clarkson young.

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Kelly Clarkson Attends National Christmas Tree Lighting, 2016

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Kelly Clarkson Attends National Christmas Tree Lighting, 2016

Kelly Clarkson performs at the National Christmas Tree Lighting attended by the first family in 2016 in Washington, DC.

Kelly Clarkson, Brandon Blackstock, Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XXI, 2015

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Kelly Clarkson at Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XXI, 2015

Brandon Blackstock and singer/songwriter Kelly Clarkson attend Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XXI at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.

Kelly Clarkson, 8th Annual ACM Honors, 2014

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Kelly Clarkson at the 8th Annual ACM Honors, 2014

Kelly Clarkson performs at the 8th Annual ACM Honors at the Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 9, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kelly Clarkson with Barack Obama being Sworn In As U.S. President For A Second Term, 2013

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Kelly Clarkson with Barack Obama, 2013

U.S. President Barack Obama greets singer Kelly Clarkson after her performance of ‘My Country, ‘Tis of Thee’ during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Barack Obama was re-elected for a second term as President of the United States.

Kelly Clarkson, Belle, & The Beast At Disney World In Florida, 2012

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Kelly Clarkson At Disney World, 2012

Kelly Clarkson poses with Belle and Beast from Beauty and the Best at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire, Kiss, 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards, 2012

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Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire, and Kiss 2012

Kelly Clarkson with Reba McEntire and Kiss at the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards.

Kelly Clarkson, American Music Awards, 2011

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Kelly Clarkson at the American Music Awards, 2011

Kelly Clarkson performs onstage at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Kelly Clarkson, San Francisco Giants v Texas Rangers, Game 3, 2010

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Kelly Clarkson at the World Series, 2010

Kelly Clarkson performs the National Anthem prior to the Texas Rangers playing against the San Francisco Giants in Game Three of the 2010 MLB World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct. 30, 2010.

Kelly Clarkson, Cleveland Indians v New York Yankees, 2009

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Kelly Clarksona MLB’S Opening Day, 2009

Kelly Clarkson sings the National Anthem before the Opening Day game between the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees at the new Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Kelly Clarkson, Kelly Clarkson Plays Sydney, 2008

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Kelly Clarkson in Sydney, 2008

Kelly Clarkson performs on stage at the Entertainment Centre on March 6, 2008 in Sydney, Australia.

Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire, 42nd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards Rehearsals, 2007

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Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire During Academy Of Country Music Awards Rehearsals, 2007

Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson perform during the rehearsals for the 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 14, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kelly Clarkson, NASCAR Driver Jimmie Johnson, Daytona 500, 2007

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Kelly Clarkson with NASCAR Driver Jimmie Johnson, 2007

Kelly Clarkson with driver Jimmie Johnson, before taking her for laps in a pace car during final practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2007 in Daytona, Florida.

Kelly Clarkson, 32nd Annual People’s Choice Awards, 2006

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Kelly Clarkson at the 32nd Annual People’s Choice Awards, 2006

Kelly Clarkson accepts the Favorite Female Singer Award onstage at the 32nd Annual People’s Choice Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on Jan. 10, 2006 in Los Angeles, California.

Kelly Clarkson, Olympics Day 2 , 2006

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Kelly Clarkson at the Olympics, 2006

Kelly Clarkson performs in concert after the Medal Ceremony at the Medals Plaza on Day 2 of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games February 12, 2006 in Turin, Italy.

Kelly Clarkson, FedEx Orange Bowl – Halftime Show – 2005

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Kelly Clarkson at the FedEx Orange Bowl Halftime Show, 2005

Kelly Clarkson performs the halftime show during the FedEx Orange Bowl National Championship at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida on Jan. 4, 2005

Kelly Clarkson, MTV Asia Aid, 2005

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Kelly Clarkson at MTV Asia Aid, 2005

Kelly Clarkson poses at a photo-call ahead of MTV Asia Aid, at the Met Bar of The Metroplitan Hotel on Feb. 2, 2005 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Kelly Clarkson, NBA All-Star Game, 2004

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Kelly Clarkson at the NBA All-Star Game, 2004

Kelly Clarkson attends the 2004 NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 15, 2004 at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California.

Kelly Clarkson at MTV Spring Break 2003

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Kelly Clarkson at MTV Spring Break, 2003

Kelly Clarkson appears during a taping for “MTV Spring Break 2003” at the Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.

Grand Opening Of Charlie Palmer’s Astra West, 2002

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Kelly Clarkson at the Grand Opening Of Charlie Palmer’s Astra West, 2002

Kelly Clarkson attends the grand opening of Chef Charlie Palmer’s new special events and catering venue “Astra West” at the Pacific Design Center on July 25, 2002 in West Hollywood, California. The opening of Astra West benefited Voices in Harmony, a nonprofit organization.

Kelly Clarkson Sing the National Anthem at Padres vs. Dodgers, 2002