Description: Kelly Clarkson was the first season winner of the hit show American Idol. After earning a record contract with RCA, Clarkson began to adopt a new sound, moving away from ballads toward an edgier pop sound. She has produced seven studio albums to date and sold over twenty-five million albums according to Billboard. This informative edition provides readers with an insight into the life and career of singer Kelly Clarkson. Chapters cover her Texas roots, her American Idol success, and her struggle to redefine herself as a musician.
Review Quotes: Review: Kelly Clarkson "Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news."--VOYA October 2007