Kelly Clarkson

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As of September 9, 2026

Kelly Clarkson returned as a coach for season 30 of NBC's The Voice, which NBC scheduled to premiere on September 21, 2026. In July 2026 she released the single "I'd Be Lyin'", reported as the lead single of a planned 11th studio album, and her Studio Sessions residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas ran until August 15, 2026. Her daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, ends with its seventh season in fall 2026.⁠[1][2][3][4]

Career

During or around the show

  1. 2002Her debut double A-side single "Before Your Love"/"A Moment Like This" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the best-selling U.S. single of 2002.⁠[5][10]
  2. 2002Signed a recording contract with RCA Records, 19 Recordings and S Records right after winning season 1.⁠[5]

After the show

  1. April 15, 2003Released her debut album Thankful, which entered the Billboard 200 at number one.⁠[5][10]
  2. November 30, 2004Released Breakaway, her most commercially successful album and the third-best-selling album of 2005 in the U.S.⁠[5]
  3. 2012"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" became her third number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100.⁠[5]
  4. February 2015Released Piece by Piece, her last studio album under her RCA Records contract.⁠[5][10]
  5. 2016Signed a long-term recording contract with Atlantic Records.⁠[5][34]
  6. July 11, 2025–August 15, 2026Performed the 24-show residency Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.⁠[3]
  7. July 17, 2026Released the single "I'd Be Lyin'", reported as the expected lead single of her 11th studio album.⁠[2][36]

Discography

TitleTypeYearLabelRIAA certificationU.S. sales
Before Your Love / A Moment Like This⁠[5][10]Single2002Gold⁠[10][12][18]
Miss Independent⁠[10]Single2003Gold⁠[10][12][19]
Thankful⁠[10]Album2003RCA, 19, S2× Platinum⁠[10][11][12]2,800,000⁠[37][38]September 10, 2017
Breakaway⁠[10]Single2004Gold⁠[10][12][20]
Since U Been Gone⁠[10]Single2004Platinum⁠[10][12][21]
Breakaway⁠[10]Album2004RCA, 19, S6× Platinum⁠[10][12][13]6,355,000⁠[37][38]September 10, 2017
Because of You⁠[10]Single2005Platinum⁠[10][12][23]
Behind These Hazel Eyes⁠[10]Single2005Platinum⁠[10][12][22]
Rolling Stone Original⁠[10]EP2005RCA, 19
Walk Away⁠[10]Single2006Gold⁠[10][12][24]
Never Again⁠[10]Single2007Gold⁠[10][12][25]
My December⁠[10]Album2007RCA, 19Platinum⁠[10][12][14]858,000⁠[37][38]September 10, 2017
Nissan Live Sets at Yahoo! Music⁠[10]EP2007RCA, 19
All I Ever Wanted⁠[10]Album2009RCA, 191,004,000⁠[37][38]September 10, 2017
Stronger⁠[10]Album2011RCA, 19Platinum⁠[10][12][15]1,129,000⁠[37][38]September 10, 2017
The Smoakstack Sessions⁠[10]EP2011RCA, 19
iTunes Session⁠[10]EP2011RCA, 19
Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)⁠[10]Single20127× Platinum⁠[10][12][26]
Greatest Hits – Chapter One⁠[10]Compilation2012RCA, 19Gold⁠[10][12]728,000⁠[10][38]September 10, 2017
The Smoakstack Sessions Vol. 2⁠[10]EP2012RCA, 19
Wrapped in Red⁠[10]Album2013RCAPlatinum⁠[10][12][16]942,000⁠[37][38]September 10, 2017
Heartbeat Song⁠[10]Single2015Platinum⁠[10][12][27]
Piece by Piece⁠[10]Album2015RCA, 19Gold⁠[10][12]284,000⁠[37][38]September 10, 2017
Piece by Piece Remixed⁠[10]Other2016RCA, 19
Kelly Clarkson Live⁠[10]EP2016Atlantic
Love So Soft⁠[10]Single2017Platinum⁠[10][12][28]
Meaning of Life⁠[10]Album2017AtlanticGold⁠[10][12][17]
Broken & Beautiful⁠[10]Single2019Gold⁠[10][12][29]
When Christmas Comes Around...⁠[10]Album2021Atlantic
Kellyoke⁠[10]EP2022Atlantic
Chemistry⁠[10]Album2023Atlantic
Christmastry⁠[10]EP2023Atlantic

Awards

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2004Grammy AwardsBest Female Pop Vocal Performance⁠[30][31][32]Miss IndependentNominated
2005American Music AwardsArtist of the Year⁠[32]Won
2005American Music AwardsFavorite Adult Contemporary Artist⁠[32]Won
2006American Music AwardsFavorite Adult Contemporary Artist⁠[32]Won
2006American Music AwardsFavorite Pop/Rock Female Artist⁠[32]Won
2006Grammy AwardsBest Female Pop Vocal Performance⁠[30][31][32]Since U Been GoneWon
2006Grammy AwardsBest Pop Vocal Album⁠[30][31][32]BreakawayWon
2008Grammy AwardsBest Country Collaboration With Vocals⁠[30][31][32]Shared: Reba McEntire, Kelly ClarksonBecause Of YouNominated
2010Grammy AwardsBest Pop Vocal Album⁠[30][31][32]All I Ever WantedNominated
2011CMA AwardsMusical Event of the Year⁠[32]Shared: Jason Aldean, Kelly ClarksonDon't You Wanna StayWon
2012Academy of Country Music AwardsSingle Record of the Year⁠[32]Shared: Jason Aldean, Kelly ClarksonDon't You Wanna StayWon
2012Academy of Country Music AwardsVocal Event of the Year⁠[32]Shared: Jason Aldean, Kelly ClarksonDon't You Wanna StayWon
2012Grammy AwardsBest Country Duo/Group Performance⁠[30][31][32]Shared: Jason Aldean, Kelly ClarksonDon't You Wanna StayNominated
2013Grammy AwardsBest Pop Solo Performance⁠[30][31][32]Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)Nominated
2013Grammy AwardsBest Pop Vocal Album⁠[30][31][32]StrongerWon
2013Grammy AwardsRecord Of The Year⁠[30][31][32]Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)Nominated
2014Grammy AwardsBest Country Duo/Group Performance⁠[30][31][32]Shared: Kelly Clarkson, Vince GillDon't RushNominated
2016Grammy AwardsBest Pop Solo Performance⁠[30][31][32]Heartbeat SongNominated
2016Grammy AwardsBest Pop Vocal Album⁠[30][31][32]Piece By PieceNominated
2017Grammy AwardsBest Pop Solo Performance⁠[30][31][32]Piece By Piece (Idol Version)Nominated
2018Grammy AwardsBest Pop Solo Performance⁠[30][31][32]Love So SoftNominated
2019Grammy AwardsBest Pop Vocal Album⁠[30][31][32]Meaning Of LifeNominated
2020Emmy AwardsOutstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host (Daytime Emmy Awards)⁠[32]Won
2021Emmy AwardsOutstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host (Daytime Emmy Awards)⁠[32]Won
2022Emmy AwardsOutstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host (Daytime Emmy Awards)⁠[32]Won
2023Emmy AwardsOutstanding Daytime Talk Series Host (Daytime Emmy Awards)⁠[5][32]Won
2023Grammy AwardsBest Traditional Pop Vocal Album⁠[30][31][32]When Christmas Comes Around...Nominated
2024Grammy AwardsBest Pop Vocal Album⁠[30][31][32]ChemistryNominated

Other activity

  • June 2003Made her film debut with Justin Guarini in the musical comedy From Justin to Kelly.⁠[5]
  • October 4, 2016Published her first children's book, River Rose and the Magical Lullaby, under a book deal with HarperCollins.⁠[5]
  • February 26, 2018Became a coach on NBC's The Voice in season 14 and won that season with Brynn Cartelli.⁠[5][39]
  • September 9, 2019Began hosting the daytime talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show; in February 2026 it was announced that the show ends with its seventh season in fall 2026.⁠[4][5]
  • January 22, 2025Announced on her talk show that she had started her own record label, High Road Records; her single "Where Have You Been" came out on it on May 2, 2025.⁠[34][35][40]
  • July 24, 2025HarbourView Equity Partners announced that she had sold a portion of her music catalog to the company; the terms were not disclosed.⁠[41]
  • September 2026Returned as a coach on NBC's The Voice for season 30, which began airing in September 2026.⁠[1][5]

Sources

41 sources

  1. Everything to Know About The Voice Season 30: Coaches, Premiere Date, and More — NBC, updated September 9, 2026. Official record. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Premiere date and coaches: “returning Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson, joined by newcomers Queen Latifah and Riley Green.”
    • Key Takeaways: “Coaches include returning Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson, joined by newcomers Queen Latifah and Riley Green, with Carson Daly hosting.”
  2. Kelly Clarkson releases 'I'd Be Lyin,' first single of 2026 — UPI, published July 17, 2026. News report. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Paragraph 2: “is expected to appear as the lead single from Clarkson's forthcoming 11th studio album.”
    • Paragraph 1: “The singer-songwriter and television personality, 44, released the song”
  3. Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions — Wikipedia, updated August 16, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Lead section: “The residency commenced on July 11, 2025, and concluded on August 15, 2026, featuring 24 shows.”
    • Announcements section: “Clarkson released her first independent single, "Where Have You Been" on her own record label, High Road Records.”
  4. The Kelly Clarkson Show To End This Fall After 7 Seasons: 'This Was Not An Easy Decision,' Host Says — TVLine, published February 2, 2026. News report. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Paragraph 1: “is officially ending with the conclusion of its seventh season this fall”
    • Paragraph 1: “will remain in production through the rest of Season 7, keeping it on the air through Fall 2026.”
  5. Kelly Clarkson — Wikipedia, updated October 2, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (8)
    • Lead sentence: “April 24, 1982”
    • Infobox, Born line (birth_date): {{Birth date and age|1982|04|24}}
    • Career, 2002–2003 section: “Immediately after winning American Idol, Clarkson was signed to a record deal with RCA Records, 19 Recordings, and S Records”
    • Career, 2002–2003 section: “After debuting at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the single climbed to number 52 the following week, and subsequently ascended to number one.”
    • Career, 2002–2003 section: “Clarkson's debut album, Thankful, was released on April 15, 2003.”
    • Career, 2004–2006 section: “Breakaway was released on November 30, 2004, and became Clarkson's most commercially successful album.”
    • Career, 2004–2006 section: “its longevity allowed it to become the third-best-selling album of 2005 in the US”
    • Career, 2010–2012 section: “served as the second single in January 2012, and topped sixteen Billboard charts, becoming her third number one on the Hot 100.”
  6. American Idol season 1 — Wikipedia, updated September 21, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Elimination chart row Kelly Clarkson: Pl. 1, Winner in the Finale column (9/4); ratings table episode 'Season 1 Finale', September 4, 2002
    • Lead section: “Kelly Clarkson won the competition, defeating Justin Guarini, who finished in second place.”
  7. List of American Idol finalists — Wikipedia, updated June 10, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Contestants table, row Kelly Clarkson: season 1, place finish Winner
  8. Kelly Clarkson Won 'American Idol' 23 Years Ago. See Her on TODAY at 20 — TODAY (NBC News), published September 9, 2025. News report. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Article text: “The former waitress-turned-pop star beat fellow contestant Justin Guarini in the final on Sept. 4, with nearly 23 million watching from home.”
  9. Kelly Clarkson Returns to Host the 2020 BBMAs — dick clark productions, published February 25, 2020. News report. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Paragraph on her career statistics: “sold 14.6 million albums in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data”
  10. Kelly Clarkson discography — Wikipedia, updated September 29, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (8)
    • Studio albums table, Thankful row, Certifications column: “RIAA: 2× Platinum”
    • Studio albums table, Breakaway row, Certifications column: “RIAA: 6× Platinum”
    • Studio albums table, My December row, Certifications column: “RIAA: Platinum”
    • Studio albums table, Stronger row, Certifications column: “RIAA: Platinum”
    • Compilation albums table, Certifications column: “RIAA: Gold”
    • Studio albums table, Wrapped in Red row, Certifications column: “RIAA: Platinum”
    • Studio albums table, Piece by Piece row, Certifications column: “RIAA: Gold”
    • Studio albums table, Meaning of Life row, Certifications column: “RIAA: Gold”
  11. Thankful (Kelly Clarkson album) — Wikipedia, updated August 18, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “by December 8, 2003, shipments had surpassed 2 million units, earning a 2× Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)”
  12. RIAA Gold & Platinum search: Kelly Clarkson — RIAA. Official record. Cited by another source; not opened by our researchers.
  13. Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson album) — Wikipedia, updated September 21, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Lead section: “It was certified 6× multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 23, 2007”
  14. My December — Wikipedia, updated September 25, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “On December 12, 2007, My December was certified platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).”
  15. Stronger (Kelly Clarkson album) — Wikipedia, updated May 27, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “As of September 2012, the album has been certified platinum in the United States, denoting shipments of one million copies”
  16. Wrapped in Red — Wikipedia, updated August 10, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “On December 5, 2013, the album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, making it her fifth platinum studio album.”
  17. Meaning of Life (album) — Wikipedia, updated July 18, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “The album received a RIAA Gold certification in 2021, selling 500,000 equivalent units in the US.”
  18. A Moment Like This — Wikipedia, updated August 15, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Release and commercial performance: “"A Moment Like This/Before Your Love" was certified gold by RIAA on October 18, 2002.”
  19. Miss Independent (Kelly Clarkson song) — Wikipedia, updated August 24, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “It was certified Gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2006.”
  20. Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson song) — Wikipedia, updated September 29, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on February 5, 2005.”
  21. Since U Been Gone — Wikipedia, updated October 2, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “"Since U Been Gone" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on January 25, 2006.”
  22. Behind These Hazel Eyes — Wikipedia, updated July 14, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “On January 31, 2008, "Behind These Hazel Eyes" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.”
  23. Because of You (Kelly Clarkson song) — Wikipedia, updated September 24, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “On January 31, 2008, "Because of You" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).”
  24. Walk Away (Kelly Clarkson song) — Wikipedia, updated January 3, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “In March 2006, the single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales over 500,000 in all formats in the United States.”
  25. Never Again (Kelly Clarkson song) — Wikipedia, updated May 29, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Chart performance: “It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on July 31, 2007, for sales of 500,000 units.”
  26. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) — Wikipedia, updated August 18, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Certifications table, United States (RIAA) row
  27. Heartbeat Song (Kelly Clarkson song) — Wikipedia, updated August 10, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “On July 23, 2015, "Heartbeat Song" was certified Platinum by RIAA for selling a million copies.”
  28. Love So Soft — Wikipedia, updated April 23, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Commercial performance: “In 2019, it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.”
  29. Broken & Beautiful (song) — Wikipedia, updated June 20, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Certifications table, United States (RIAA) row
  30. Kelly Clarkson Grammy Awards and Nominations, Song & Bio — Recording Academy. Official record. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (8)
    • Grammy awards and nominations list, 2006 (48th) Best Female Pop Vocal Performance row
    • Grammy awards and nominations list, 2006 (48th) Best Pop Vocal Album row
    • Grammy awards and nominations list, 2013 (55th) Best Pop Vocal Album row
    • Grammy awards and nominations list, 2004 (46th) Best Female Pop Vocal Performance row
    • Grammy awards and nominations list, 2008 (50th) Best Country Collaboration With Vocals row
    • Grammy awards and nominations list, 2010 (52nd) Best Pop Vocal Album row
    • Grammy awards and nominations list, 2012 (54th) Best Country Duo/Group Performance row
    • Grammy awards and nominations list, 2013 (55th) Best Pop Solo Performance row
  31. List of Grammy Award ceremony locations — Wikipedia, updated September 29, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
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    • Ceremonies table, 48th Annual Grammy Awards row, Date column
    • Ceremonies table, 55th Annual Grammy Awards row, Date column
    • Ceremonies table, 46th Annual Grammy Awards row, Date column
    • Ceremonies table, 50th Annual Grammy Awards row, Date column
    • Ceremonies table, 52nd Annual Grammy Awards row, Date column
    • Ceremonies table, 54th Annual Grammy Awards row, Date column
    • Ceremonies table, 56th Annual Grammy Awards row, Date column
    • Ceremonies table, 58th Annual Grammy Awards row, Date column
  32. List of awards and nominations received by Kelly Clarkson — Wikipedia, updated September 24, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
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    • Grammy Awards table, 2006 rows
    • Grammy Awards table, 2013 rows
    • Grammy Awards table, 2004 rows
    • Grammy Awards table, 2008 rows
    • Grammy Awards table, 2010 rows
    • Grammy Awards table, 2012 rows
    • Grammy Awards table, 2014 rows
    • Grammy Awards table, 2016 rows
  33. Syco Music — Wikipedia, updated September 1, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Lead and history sections: “S Records, another company formed by Cowell whose share he then sold to BMG in 2003.”
  34. "I Think I've Earned the Moment": Kelly Clarkson Announces Major Career Move — American Songwriter, published January 23, 2025. News report. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (2)
    • Paragraph on her label history: “Clarkson first signed with RCA after her Idol win, before heading to Atlantic Records in 2016.”
    • Paragraph 1: “On the Jan. 22 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the host announced that she's started her own record label.”
  35. Where Have You Been (Kelly Clarkson song) — Wikipedia, updated August 20, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Lead section: “It was released on May 2, 2025, by High Road Records.”
  36. I'd Be Lyin' — Wikipedia, updated September 23, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Lead section: “released on July 17, 2026, through her independent record label High Road Records.”
  37. List of American Idol alumni album sales in the United States — Wikipedia, updated September 21, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
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    • Artists with sales of 500,000 or more albums table, Kelly Clarkson row, Thankful cell
    • Artists with sales of 500,000 or more albums table, Kelly Clarkson row, Breakaway cell
    • Artists with sales of 500,000 or more albums table, Kelly Clarkson row, My December cell
    • Artists with sales of 500,000 or more albums table, Kelly Clarkson row, All I Ever Wanted cell
    • Artists with sales of 500,000 or more albums table, Kelly Clarkson row, Stronger cell
    • Artists with sales of 500,000 or more albums table, Kelly Clarkson row, Wrapped in Red cell
    • Artists with sales of 500,000 or more albums table, Kelly Clarkson row, Piece by Piece cell
  38. Ask Billboard: Kelly Clarkson's Career Sales & 'Wild Thoughts' About Rihanna — Billboard, published September 10, 2017. News report. Cited by another source; not opened by our researchers.
  39. The Voice (American TV series) season 14 — Wikipedia, updated September 29, 2026. Reference work (secondary). Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (3)
    • Lead section: “The fourteenth season of the American reality television show The Voice premiered on February 26, 2018, on NBC.”
    • Lead section: “alongside new coach Kelly Clarkson replacing Jennifer Hudson.”
    • Infobox, Original release: “February 26 – May 22, 2018”
  40. Kelly Clarkson Takes Control Of Her Career With Launch Of Her Own Record Label, Promises New Music In May — Music Mayhem, published April 2, 2025. News report. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Body: “Clarkson first announced High Road Records back in January 2025 on The Kelly Clarkson Show.”
  41. Kelly Clarkson Just Sold the Songs That Built Her Career — Taste of Country, published July 25, 2025. News report. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
    Cited parts (1)
    • Paragraph 1: “has sold a portion of her music catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners, the company announced on Thursday (July 24).”

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