How old was Kelly Clarkson when she was on American Idol?

On September 4, 2002, Kelly Clarkson, a 20-year-old cocktail waitress from Texas, wins the first season of American Idol in a live television broadcast from Hollywood's Kodak Theater.
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What age did Kelly Clarkson audition for American Idol?

Taking a look back at her audition, 20-year-old Clarkson tried for the singing competition in Hollywood wearing a denim outfit that she indeed made herself. Apparently, Clarkson had decided that if singing didn't work out, she would become a fashion designer.
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Who is the youngest American Idol winner?

Jordin Sparks became the youngest winner of American Idol at age 17.
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Who is the most successful American Idol winner?

1. Carrie Underwood. Carrie Underwood earned the title of “American Idol” during season four of the show. The win launched her country-pop career and has made her one of the richest country music stars.
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Who is Kelly Clarkson net worth?

What Is Kelly Clarkson's Net Worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth, Kelly Clarkson is sitting on a very casual and well-deserved $45 million.
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How much is Kelly's husband worth?

Brandon Blackstock is an American talent manager who has a net worth of $10 million. Blackstock is probably best-known for being married to singer Kelly Clarkson. They married in 2013 and had two children together.
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What is Blake Shelton's net worth 2020?

Blake Shelton net worth: Blake Shelton is an American country music singer and television personality who has a net worth of $100 million.
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Who is the least successful winner of American Idol?

Lee DeWyze

His first album after American Idol, called Live It Up, sold just 168,000 copies (at that time a record low for an American Idol winner) leading his label, RCA records, to drop him.
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Who's more successful Carrie Underwood or Kelly Clarkson?

Carrie Underwood net worth: $140 million

Although Kelly Clarkson's net worth of $45 million is impressive, Carrie Underwood blows her earnings out of the water. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Underwood is worth approximately $140 million.
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Who sold more records Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood?

Underwood: Who's the most successful? Carrie Underwood, left, has sold 11.5 million albums, 13.9 million singles and has 2.4 million radio plays while Kelly Clarkson has sold 10.6 million albums, 15.9 million tracks and has had 4.2 million radio plays.
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Who is the richest American Idol?

51 of the Richest 'American Idol' Contestants, Ranked
  • Haley Reinhart (Tie) ...
  • Diana DeGarmo (Tie) ...
  • Bo Bice (Tie) ...
  • Josh Gracin. Net worth: $2 million. ...
  • Ruben Studdard (Tie) Net worth: $3 million. ...
  • Mandisa (Tie) Net worth: $3 million. ...
  • Kris Allen (Tie) Net worth: $3.5 million. ...
  • Phillip Phillips (Tie) Net worth: $3.5 million.
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Has any 15 year old won American Idol?

Carrie Brockwell, a 15-year-old from Chesterfield County, won a golden ticket on “American Idol.”
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What does the second place winner of American Idol get?

According to VanDenburg's contract, American Idol runners-up could also receive a contract with Hollywood Records, albeit a smaller one. As The Blast notes, runners-up may receive $87,500 initially and then another $87,000 for a completed album.
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How old was Kelly Clarkson when she was discovered?

The first season of American Idol took place in 2002. Since Clarkson was born in April of 1982, she was 20 years old. At the time she decided to audition, Clarkson was working as a cocktail waitress after a few failed stints in the music industry.
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Is Kelly Clarkson leaving The Voice?

Camila Cabello, left, will be a judge on Season 22 of “The Voice.” Kelly Clarkson is leaving the show. After eight consecutive seasons as a full-time coach, Kelly Clarkson is walking away from “The Voice” — for now, at least.
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How much does Kelly Clarkson make per episode on her talk show?

Celebrity Net Worth claims that Clarkson earns $560,000 per episode of “The Voice.” She also earns royalties from book and record sales, as well as income from concert tours.
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Who is the most successful voice winner?

Former Hey Monday singer and season three champ Cassadee Pope, who won in December 2012, is still the most successful winner of "The Voice." Pope, 32, already had a following by the time she appeared on "The Voice," but she was competing in a completely new genre.
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Do American Idol contestants get to keep their clothes?

They receive a small budget for other expenses, as well as money for fashion so they can pick out outfits when they perform on stage. But anything that goes over the $450 they receive for clothing needs to be paid out of pocket. Once at Hollywood, it's only the top 10 who get paid for their time per episode.
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Who didn't win American Idol but became famous?

Chris Daughtry

Fourth place Season 5 contestant Chris Daughtry has become very successful after his loss on “American Idol.” His band “Daughtry” released their self-titled debut album in 2006 which has reached sales of over six million in the United States alone. The band is still currently together.
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What is the best American Idol performance of all time?

Best 'American Idol' Performances of All Time
  1. Candice Glover: "I Who Have Nothing" by Jordin Sparks.
  2. Adam Lambert: "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash.
  3. Jessica Sanchez: "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston/Dolly Parton.
  4. Carrie Underwood: "Man I Feel Like a Woman" by Shania Twain. ...
  5. Kris Allen: "Make You Feel My Love"
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How much is Gwen worth?

Gwen is worth an estimated $150 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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What is Dolly Parton's net worth?

That self-confidence has paved her way to financial success. In August 2021, Forbes estimated the singer-songwriter's net worth at $350 million. Parton has notably donated millions of dollars over the years, to causes like education, animal preservation and Covid-19 vaccine research.
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What is the age difference between Blake Shelton and Gwen?

Shelton, 45, and Stefani, 51, first met on the set of The Voice in 2014, and it didn't take long before their friendship grew into something more.
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How much do Kelly Clarkson pay her ex-husband?

The singer and TV host will pay her ex over $1.3 million, as well as $115,000 in spousal support and $45,601 in child support each month.
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