American Idol crowned its first winner 23 years ago today, kickstarting Kelly Clarkson’s life as a superstar. The Grammy-winning artist, 43, celebrated her big win via Instagram on Thursday, September ...

Kelly Clarkson won American Idol at the age of 20 in its first-ever season, which aired in 2002. In her successful career, Clarkson has produced hundreds of songs and sold over 82 million copies ...

Simon Cowell thinks Kelly Clarkson was the "perfect winner" of American Idol. The 43-year-old pop star won the first season of American Idol back in 2002, and Simon - who served as a judge on the TV ...

Kelly Clarkson has long been hailed as a force of nature in the entertainment industry, seamlessly shifting between powerhouse vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an infectious magnetism that keeps her ...

Gaining over 182,000 likes, Clarkson admitted, “It is a gift to find your purpose and passion, and to be able to make a living doing it is the cherry on top. Thank you, always.” Able to look back at ...

The Grammy-winning artist, 43, celebrated her big win via Instagram on Thursday, September 4, and began her message by thanking her day-one fans who voted her as the first-ever American Idol. “Winning ...