Kelly Clarkson first one over the heart of fans on American Idol and has had success ever since she was crowned the first winner of Idol. Clarkson made a splash into the music scene when she auditioned for Idol, her sweet Texas charm and large than life personality took center stage and than her voice proved that she was a superstar.
Following Idol, Clarkson released her first single “Miss Independent” back in 2003 and the upbeat power anthem became an instant hit.
Following that Clarkson released, “Since U Been Gone,” “Behind These Hazel Eyes,” and hit after hit. Clarkson is a force in the pop music industry that cannot be stopped. Even though Clarkson has had her ups and downs in the media, she has proven that she have risen above and always put her music and fans first.
Clarkson is now married and expecting her first child. The American Idol star really has it all. TheCelebrityCafe.com counted down the top ten favorite Kelly Clarkson songs.
10. Breakaway
Clarkson was featured on the Princesses Diaries soundtrack with her hit "Breakaway." The song quickly became a fan favorite.
9. Behind These Hazel Eyes
Clarkson put her powerful vocal range and emotions on display with the single, "Behind These Hazel Eyes."
8. Already Gone
Clarkson is known for her upbeat songs but also has expressed some heavy emotions through her music. "Already Gone," is an intense breakup song that will not soon be forgotten by fans of Clarkson and the pop industry.
7. Catch My Breath
Clarkson has had hit after hit and with the hits piling up, she was able to release a Greatest Hit album. "Catch My Breathe" was the lead single off of the album. It quickly became a hit and a fan favorite.
6. Mr. Know It All
Clarkson has handled with a lot of negative energy from the media and decided to address it publicly through, "Mr. Know It All." The song is catchy, inspiration and up lifting. The perfect recipe for a Clarkson hit.
5. People Like Us
Clarkson has already released a greatest hits album and featured on the album was a new single, "People Like Us" is very similar to that of "Stronger," but reminds fans that Clarkson is for the underdog and believes in every single on of her fans.
4. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
Clarkson released Stronger to both critical and fan acclaim. This was an instant hit and a power anthem for individuals everywhere.
3. My Life Would Suck Without You
After Clarkson released a darker, more emotional album she returned with "My Life Would Suck Without You." The single was upbeat, happy and a much needed love song from Clarkson.
2. Miss Independent
"Miss Independent" was the first single for Clarkson and showed the power that Clarkson had as a vocalist. This song also was an independence declaration from Idol proving that Clarkson was an actual pop music artist in the industry.
1. Since U Been Gone
The breakup song that was heard around the world. "Since U Been Gone," is one of most the catchy and upbeat songs about heartbreak possible. When Clarkson performs this at concerts, the fans go crazy, loving every minute of it.
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