Demi Lovato Credits Kelly Clarkson for Singing Career
Demi Lovato says Kelly Clarkson was her first musical idol, inspiring her to pursue singing after Clarkson won the first season of American Idol. When they finally met, Lovato hugged Clarkson three times and told her how profoundly she had shaped her career.
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About Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne, known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Rising to fame after winning the first season of American Idol, she has established a multi-decade career in music and television and is credited with having a lasting impact on televised talent shows. Known as a vocal powerhouse and versatile performer, she was ranked one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone.
Everything about Kelly Clarkson →- Occupation
- singer, singer-songwriter, actor, children's writer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 24, 1982
- Website
- http://www.kellyclarkson.com/
