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Clarkson was born in Fort Worth, Texas and later moved to Burleson, Texas. As a child, Clarkson aspired to be a marine biologist. The movie Jaws dissuaded her. In middle school, she was overheard singing in a school corridor by a teacher who invited her to join the school choir. Her participation in choral and musical activities spurred her interest in a recording career and, following her high school graduation, she relocated to Los Angeles, California.

Clarkson landed a job as a an extra on television (one such appearance was on Sabrina the Teenage Witch) and worked briefly with songwriter Gerry Goffin. After her Los Angeles apartment burned down, however, she moved back to Texas discouraged, but still intent on a career in show business.

Clarkson rose to fame on the United States TV program American Idol. Before her run on that show, she managed some odd jobs. She worked as a cocktail waitress, a promo girl for Red Bull, at a movie theater (where the premiere of her movieFor other uses see film (disambiguation Film — also called movies the cinema the silver screen moving pictures motion pictures photoplays picture shows and flicks — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as part of the entertainment, From Justin to Kelly, was later held), in a pharmacy, at Chili's, the Fort Worth Zoo , as a telemarketer, sold Kirby vacuum cleaners door to door for a day, and did other jobs as well.

In 20022002 is a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). 2002 was the first palindromic year since 1991 and the last until 2112. 2002 was also designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom, along with ten thousand others, Clarkson auditioned for the aforementioned American Idol. Impressed by her voice and personality, the panel of judges put her through to the next round. Upon landing a final 30 spot, Kelly garnered praise from the judges with her rendition of Aretha Franklin'sAretha Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is a gospel, soul and R&B singer born in Memphis, Tennessee. On January 3, 1987 she became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As a child, Franklin and her sisters, Carolyn and Erma, sa "Respect". She moved on to the final 10, receiving a #2 spot in her group. On September 4September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). There are 118 days remaining. Events 476 Romulus Augustus, the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, was deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself King of Italy. 1781 Los Angeles is founded, 20022002 is a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). 2002 was the first palindromic year since 1991 and the last until 2112. 2002 was also designated: International Year of Ecotourism and Mountains National Science Year in the United Kingdom, Clarkson won the competition, earning 58% of the audience vote in the final contest against Justin GuariniJustin Guarini (born 28 October 1978) is an American singer who rose to fame on the television show American Idol''. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Guarini started his musical career at the age of four, when he began to sing with the Atlanta Boys Choir. After. She was the only contestant to have never landed in the bottom three. As the newly-crowned "American Idol," Clarkson performed "A Moment Like This" as confetti fell. Her fellow contestants hugged her as many watched in the Kodak TheatreThe Kodak Theatre is a live theatre in the Hollywood and Highland entertainment complex on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Since its opening on November 9, 2001, the theatre has been the home of the annual Academy Awards® Ceremonies, which w and in their homes.

Clarkson's first single set an American record, rising on October 5October 5 is the 278th day of the year (279th in Leap years). There are 87 days remaining. It is also the most populous birthday of the year in the US statistically. Events 1582 Due to the implementation of the Gregorian calendar this day does not exist i, 2002, from No. 52 to No. 1 on the Billboard charts (a record previously held by The Beatles with Can't Buy Me Love ). Her first full-length album, Thankful , was released by RCA Records on April 15, 2003, and was certified as "double platinum", signifying over two million sales in the US by the RIAA.

Clarkson starred with fellow American Idol contestant Justin Guarini in From Justin to Kelly ( 2003). Both the film and Clarkson's performance were given savage reviews, and the movie was a box office disaster.

In 2004, she received a Grammy Nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her hit single Miss Independent.

Kelly Clarkson also embarked on the 30 city Independent Tour with fellow American Idol contestant, Clay Aiken, in 2004.