The winner of the first season of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson went from an anonymous talent to a nationally known singer performing for an audience of millions of viewers during the summer of 2002. Since that fateful summer Kelly has released 3 albums – 2003’s Thankful, 2004’s Breakaway and 2007’s My December. Kelly’s tour supporting her latest effort begins on July 7th at the blockbuster festival Live Earth. Tickets are already selling like wildfire – get yours today and see Kelly Clarkson live in 2007!

One of the American Idol’s most naturally gifted singers, the 25 year-old Burleson, Texas native's vocal talents were discovered when she was in seventh grade, when her school's choir teacher heard her singing and urged Clarkson to join the choir. In 2002, after encouragement from friends, Kelly Clarkson tried out for Fox's new show, American Idol: The Search for a Superstar. Kelly performed live every week for ten weeks, watched by an estimated 25 million viewers. During the show, she performed a variety of hits, from brill pop -- Otis Redding's "Respect" (sung by Aretha Franklin) and "Natural Woman" (also sung by Aretha Franklin) -- to adult contemporary soft rock -- Air Supply's "Without You." Her powerful voice and sweet personality made her a favorite among voters.