Kelly Clarkson Achievements

Kelly Clarkson turning point in her career came in September 4, 2002, when she was declared the winner of the most famous "American Idol" competition. In the year 2004, Kelly received a Grammy Nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her edgy Top 10 hit single "Miss Independent".

Kelly Clarkson is the first solo artist to hold #1 positions on two US Billboard charts simultaneously with two different singles:

Kelly is the first artist to have two songs in the top 3 of the Billboard Pop Airplay 100 simultaneously, with "Since U Been Gone" and "Behind These Hazel Eyes". "Breakaway" has been #1 on the Adult Contemporary charts for 21 non-consecutive weeks, tied for the longest run for a female artist with Celine Dion and her song "A New Day Has Come".