Kelly Clarkson photos

Kelly Clarkson photos

In the entertainment world there used to be only one way to make it to the big time – to earn it. Actors and singers (especially singers) used to have to spend half of their lives doing bit parts or playing in small clubs before they found the fame that they had been seeking the entire time. Then the world changed, thanks, in part, to a show called American Idol. American Idol gave singers the chance to show what they had even if they’d never been on a stage before. There have been a number of winners of American Idol, but only one has managed to achieve a huge amount of success – the very first winner, Kelly Clarkson.

Clarkson was the average girl. One who had loved music but who had never actually performed, aside from being in school productions. When she finished high school she auditioned for American Idol in Dallas and managed to get on the show. Week after week she escaped elimination until it came down to the final performance, during which she managed to beat out the rest of the competition to become the first winner of American Idol. While you can find many Kelly Clarkson photos that show what she looked like during that first season of American Idol, you can find many more Kelly Clarkson photos that show what the singer looks like now.

Unlike some American Idol alum, Clarkson has managed to stay in the spotlight and is still touring all over the world. She has released a number of albums and has the desire to continue on in her career. A search for Kelly Clarkson photos will show you how the singer has changed over the past handful of years, going from looking like your average next door neighbor to looking like a true star.