8 Things You Didn’t Know About Kelly Clarkson

➡ Kelly Clarkson Biography

Kelly Clarkson, as we all know, was the first person to win American Idol in 2002. Her first single, “A Moment Like This,” was the best-selling single of 2002, laying the groundwork for her long and successful career. You might be interested in learning more about this talented superstar. For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of previously unknown facts about her that are sure to pique your interest.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Kelly Clarkson

1. Changed Her Name

Clarkson was ready for a new chapter after her divorce from Brandon Blackstock, and she marked it with a major change. In mid-February, reports surfaced that the American Idol winner was changing her legal name to Kelly Brianne. ^[1]

2. Gave One Oof Her Song To One Direction

One Direction has performed songs written by everyone from Ed Sheeran to McFly, but few people are aware that Kelly Clarkson wrote a song for their debut album Up All Night.

3. Grammy Award Record Holder

Clarkson and Adele are the only artists to have won Best Pop Vocal Album two times. Clarkson used it for Breakaway in 2006 and Stronger in 2013. ^[2]

4. Doesn’t Like Movie In Which She Acted

Clarkson was cast in a film with runner-up Justin Guarini after winning American Idol. The film is titled From Justin To Kelly, but she dislikes it.

5. Not A Feminist

Don’t call the “Miss Independent” singer a feminist. Kelly Clarkson told TIME that she does not consider herself to be one. ^[3]

6. Turned Down Two Full Ride Scholarships

Clarkson was offered bull-riding scholarships by both the University of Texas at Austin and the Berklee College of Music before her appearance on American Idol. She also turned down two record deals before her appearance on American Idol.

7. Worked As Cocktail Waitress

What many people don’t realize is that Clarkson is a woman who truly came from humble beginnings. She has held numerous jobs in the past, including stints at two of America’s most popular restaurant chains. ^[4]

8. Her Unicorn

Kelly has a unicorn…sort of, but not really. Clarkson owns a ranch in Tennessee and has several animals on the property, including her horse, ‘The Unicorn.’