Kelly Clarkson reflects on ‘American Idol’ win 20 years ago

CNN
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I hope you’re sitting down: It’s been 20 years since Kelly Clarkson gained “American Idol.”

Yes, kids, Kelly Clarkson competed on a actuality competitors collection earlier than your mother was watching her on daytime TV and “The Voice.”

Clarkson, reflecting on her journey from Texas waitress to one of many greatest pop stars on the planet, wrote on her Instagram that she felt ” grateful” for all of the issues – and particularly the folks – that entered her life as a result of her large win.

“20 years in the past at the moment I gained ‘American Idol’ and it eternally modified the course of my life,” she wrote, marking the event on Sunday. “That second was the door that opened up a lot entry and alternative, and created partnerships that I’ll be glad about all of my days. The household and friendships I’ve created one these 20 years in music and TV are priceless to me.”

Clarkson beat out runner-up Justin Guarini within the first season of the singing competitors present, with thousands and thousands of individuals voting for her to win a recording contract.

“We solely get so many journeys across the solar and whereas I’m proud and really feel abundantly blessed of the successes and failures that I’ve discovered from, I’m most proud and grateful for these associates which have turn into household, and for his or her arms which have held me after I wanted It and their hearts that listened to me after I felt misplaced,” Clarkson wrote, with out mentioning anybody specifically by identify. “Without them I’d not be the place I’m. I’d in all probability not be right here in any respect.”

She added: “Thank you a lot to each single individual that voted 20 years in the past! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!”

Clarkson has gained three Grammy Awards over the course of her music profession. And because of her position as host of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” her syndicated each day speak present, she’s additionally gained 5 Daytime Emmy Awards.

“I hope all of you’ve gotten folks in your lives that fill you with laughter, and hope, and happiness, and if you happen to don’t really feel like you’ve gotten that, then maintain looking as a result of I promise you they’re on the lookout for you too,” Clarkson stated.