Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24th, 1982) was a contestant on Season 1 of American Idol.
Audition[]
Although not originally televised, Kelly auditioned in Dallas. She sang "At Last" by Etta James. All three judges voted "yes", sending her to the next round.
Hollywood Round[]
She sang Vanessa Williams's Save The Best For Last. All three judges loved her voice,also other contestants.
Top 30[]
Kelly sang "Respect" by Aretha Franklin. She received enough votes to make the Top 10.
Top 10[]
Kelly sang "You're All I Need to Get By" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for that week.
Top 8[]
Kelly sang "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin. She receive enough votes to be considered "safe" for that week.
Top 7[]
Kelly sang "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" by Ben E. King. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for that week.
Top 6[]
Kelly sang "Stuff Like That There" by Betty Hutton. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for that week.
Top 5[]
Kelly sang "Walk on By" by Dionne Warwick. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for that week.
Top 4[]
Kelly sang "It's Raining Men" by The Weather Girls and "I Surrender" by Celine Dion. She received enough votes to be considered "safe" for that week.
Top 3[]
Kelly sang "Think Twice" by Celine Dion and "Without You" by Badfinger. She received enough votes to advance to the finale.
Season 1 Finale[]
Kelly sang "A Moment Like This", "Respect" by Aretha Franklin and "Before Your Love". She received more votes than Justin Guarini and became the first ever American Idol winner.
Performances in American Idol[]
| Round | Song Choice | Original Artist | Theme (if any) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audition | "At Last" | Etta James | None | Advanced |
| Hollywood Round | "Respect" | Aretha Franklin | None | Safe |
| Hollywood Round | "I Say a Little Prayer" | Dionne Warwick | None | Safe |
| Hollywood Round | "Save The Best For Last" | Vanessa Williams | None | Safe |
| Top 30 | "Respect" | Aretha Franklin | None | Safe |
| Top 10 | "You're All I Need to Get By" | Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell | Motown | Safe |
| Top 8 | "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" | Aretha Franklin | 1960s | Safe |
| Top 7 | "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" | Aretha Franklin | 1970s | Safe |
| Top 6 | "Stuff Like That There" | Betty Hutton | Big Band | Safe |
| Top 5 | "Walk on By" | Dionne Warwick | Burt Bacharach Love Songs | Safe |
| Top 4 | "It's Raining Men" "I Surrender" |
Weather Girls Celine Dion |
1980s/1990s | Safe |
| Top 3 | "Think Twice" "Without You" |
Céline Dion Badfinger |
Contestant's Choice/Judge's Choice | Safe |
| Top 2 | "Respect" "Before Your Love" "A Moment Like This" |
Aretha Franklin Kelly Clarkson Kelly Clarkson |
None | Safe |
| Finale | "A Moment Like This" | Kelly Clarkson | Winner's single | Winner |
Trivia[]
- She is the first American Idol winner whose audition was untelevised in the original telecast.
| Season 1 |
| Finalists |
| Kelly Clarkson · Justin Guarini · Nikki McKibbin · Tamyra Gray · R.J. Helton · Christina Christian · Ryan Starr · A.J. Gil · Jim Verraros · EJay Day |
| Semifinalists |
| Christopher Aaron · Kelli Glover · Alexis Lopez · Angela Peel · Chris Badano · Khaleef Chiles · Kristin Holt · Tanesha Ross · Melanie Sanders · Mark Scott · Alexandra Bachelier · Jamar · Jazmin Lowery · Gil Sinuet · Tenia Taylor · Natalie Burge · Rodesia Eaves · Brad Estrin · Adriel Herrera · Justinn Waddell |
