Kelly Clarkson

A renowned artist Kelly Clarkson was delivered to her parents Joseph and Jeanne. She grew up in Texas with her two siblings and has been passionate about music since early years. While studying at school, she sang in a choir and took part in multiple musicals and performances. Having finished school, she started working in several places to earn enough money for the first demo that she could offer to several recording labels.

In the pursuit of this dream, she went to Los Angeles but returned home just after six months without any results. However, Clarkson didn’t give up and in 2002 took part in the first season of a popular show American Idol, where she won first place. As a winner, she got a million dollar contract for the recording of her debut album. The first album she introduced was a real success and the first main breakthrough in her path to stardom. After that she released eight more studio albums with each of them being positively accepted by the public as well as critics.

The celebrity also tried her hand in acting and appeared in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, From Justin to Kelly and other TV projects. Yet, none of them brought her fame in the moviemaking industry.

Today, the celebrity keeps presenting new singles, touring around the globe and being a mentor at The Voice.

And now it is time to know the top 5 mind-blowing facts about the star’s life:

• Before her music career began, she wanted to be a marine biologist.
• She used to work as a waitress.
• She is known for her great voicing work in cartoons, TV series and films.
• Her favorite artists are: Celine Dion, No Doubt and Mariah Carey.
• She can boast of 3 Grammy Awards, 4 American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and other accolades.