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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"
Cรฉline 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 ยท Justin Guarini ยท Nikki McKibbin ยท Tamyra Gray ยท R.J. Helton ยท Christina Christian ยท Ryan Starr ยท A.J. Gil ยท Jim Verraros ยท EJay Day
Semifinalists
Christopher Aaron ยท Kelli Glover ยท Alexis Lopez ยท Angela Peel ยท Chris Badano ยท Khaleef Chiles ยท Kristin Holt ยท Tanesha Ross ยท Melanie Sanders ยท Mark Scott ยท Alexandra Bachelier ยท Jamar ยท Jazmin Lowery ยท Gil Sinuet ยท Tenia Taylor ยท Natalie Burge ยท Rodesia Eaves ยท Brad Estrin ยท Adriel Herrera ยท Justinn Waddell
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