Back on this day in 2002, Kelly Clarkson become the first American idol
Published on Sep 4, 2026, 8:50:00 AM
Total time: 00:01:11
Published on Sep 4, 2026, 8:50:00 AM
Total time: 00:01:11
Back on this day in 2002, Kelly Clarkson become the first American idol. For winning, Clarkson was awarded a recording contract and would go on to sell millions of albums.
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