Everyone thank Kelly Clarkson for saving pop music
She has one of the greatest voices in pop music--competing with the likes of vocal powerhouses such as her contemporaries Joss Stone, and Christina Aguilera, as well as music icons like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.…
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— go to most recent comments76 - Aundrea
Kenny, I think YOU'RE the idiot
77 - Olivia
I absolutely love Breakaway. I think it was the best album of this year. She had better win Grammys.
78 - Chris Evans
Amen to that, Olivia
79 - Olivia
I mean really, right?! This album is so underrated. I'm so sick of all this hip-hop dominating everything
80 - Chris Evans
I know! Kelly, Carrie, and Gwen are the only pop that's representing on the charts
81 - Kacey danaher
U RULE SO MUCH
82 - Phillip Winn
Thanks, Kacey. :-)
83 - Ron
the critics are starting to catch on....
"Kelly actually penned the track plus a few others a while ago, and recorded it onto a tape recorder which she forgot about - until she began working on her sophomore album. She sent the tape to Ben Moody, who went on to co-write and produce the tracks, including 'Because Of You'.
"They were just unbelievable, how structured [the songs] were and her understanding of music, which is not something you would expect from a pop artist," Ben told MTV. "She had these ideas already in place for songs; all I really had to do was build music around them and develop them. It was quite easy....lyrics that convey a great deal of depth."
http://p066.ezboard.com/fkellyclarksonexpressfrm7.showMessage?topicID=5713.topic
84 - kel
if anyone has been watchng kelly from day one to natural woman to now u know she is amazing..ive been to 2 of her concerts and she gives me chills..the only other two singers to ever do that is karen carpenter and sarah mchlachlan..she has a gift
85 - Laney
Okay Cal is it? Firstly, if you're going to diss Kelly's live performances you've clearly been asleep through the last few years. She won American Idol, on which she had to sing live every time, and not songs, I might add, that have been specifically written for her. Secondly, that AOL recording was terrible at best, the sound quality was really bad, and as for Kelly's vocals on the night, well you just try belting out the notes she does night after night after night all the while singing over a live (and very loud) band. All these legends that have been mentioned, well maybe not all of them, but some at least, didn't sing the songs that demanded such power again and again. And finally, as for can she do it live anymore, just listen to the live recordings of Beautiful Disaater on Breakaway, and Miss Independent on the Since U Been Gone single release, they're freakin' amazing!!! Kelly Clarkson is by no means a legend (that's an unbelievably premature statement), but she is one of the only true stars to have emerged from these tv talent shows. To have made it to her 2nd album shows she's here to stay and the sooner she drops the American Idol tag the better.
86 - KC
Kelly Roxs
I love all of her song (well maybe not all of them) but still yea She Roxs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
87 - Rene
There's a reason Kelly has rebounded back into the top 10 albums of Billboard Hot 100. Currently at number 9 AFTER 36 WEEKS!
88 - mag
who is the opening act for kelly clarkson?
89 - rene
The Graham Colton Band.
90 - Ty
Cal, watch her Sessions@AOL.com performances... you'll then know that she's definitely capable of singing that way live... she just chooses to hit the "soft" versions of those notes live in order to save her voice.
Hear Me is probably the most strenuous song to sing, and she totally blew it out of the water. One of the best if not THE best performance I've seen from her. Since U Been Gone was also awesome as well. Sessions@AOL.com
91 - Laney
Just wondering if anyone else thinks that Breakaway is the one song on the album that sounds a bit out of place? I adore the entire cd and have listened to it countless times, but the more and more I play it, the more Breakaway sticks out a bit too much. Could be that Avril Lavigne wrote it I suppose, and given that I have both of her albums, I know it'd be right at home on the first record.
92 - Chris Evans
Yeah, I think Breakaway's a little out of place too, though a great song. I think the reason it's out of place is because it was meant for the Princess Diaries Soundtrack, and because of how successful it was, they decided to put it on the album which was already done.
93 - shirley
KELLY CLARKSON SUCKS!!!
anyone that is a fan is freaking stupid!!!
shes ugly, she doesnt play an instrument while she sings, and wait, did i say sings? she cant!
what idiot chose her to win!? holy s*** she sucks!
94 - jay
No other artist (none. not christina - not whitney - not celine - not mariah) could go on show after show and hit the notes that are on kelly's album. kelly's only problem was making an album w/ such vocally demanding songs with such varying ranges, and then thinking she could tour and sing them perfectly. no artist can perform those notes night after night...
i'm so irate over the whole lip-synching reporting as well.
Kristen Lauerman's review of Kelly Clarkson's concert - although not a well-composed article - did an outstanding job... of bringing attention to herself. I'm certain that US Weekly or Star Magazine might now have a place for Ms. Lauerman after she made national news by accusing Kelly Clarkson of lip-synching.
Having someone report on a concert that knows nothing about the music industry is taking a chance. Having that same reporter make disparaging comments about the music artist is irresponsible.
It's inevitable that all of this "Clarkson/Lip-synching" hype will die down soon, since Kelly has always proven that she can indeed sing well live. One thing Ms. Kristen Lauerman failed to understand is the difference between a backing track of the main artist's voice (Ashlee Simpson) and a played recording of the background vocals from the album (Kelly Clarkson). If you've ever heard the karaoke version of her songs at a local bar, you'd realize that what you're hearing is not the main vocals, but the background vocals. It's a fairly simple and rather obvious thing that even a high school newspaper reporter - or your everyday bar patron - would notice...
Perhaps a little research or simple thought would be beneficial before reporting such a defammatory report. Of course, I think Ms. Kristen Lauerman successfully achieved her goal. She's finally made it "big time" to the google search page. Wow... What a sad way to do it! Well done!
95 - Laney
Okay Shirley is it? Apart from being tone deaf you must also be blind!!! Kelly is the furthest thing from ugly and if you'd seen the video for Behind These Hazel Eyes you'd know that. Can't sing?!!! And I suppose you think there were better contestants than her in American Idol? Well I beg to differ as I just got the DVD and to say that she totally outshone them is an understatement!! Also, if you saw her blind skit for Saturday Night Live you would certainly take back such an utter load of rubbish that was your comment!!! My brother doesn't like her music, but even he (lead guitarist and singer in his band) admits that she's got a deadly voice. So, before you go posting another message, take your fingers out of your ears and actually listen once in a while.
96 - Chris Evans
Someone's obviously [edited]. If you don't like Kelly's music, I can understand that. Everyone is entitled to their own personal taste. But how you can possibly say that this woman can't sing....is just beyond me. Have you even LISTENED to either of her LPs?
97 - B-Perk-86
Hey Yall! I was just wondering if any of you knew this-> Does Kelly Clarkson have an opening act for her concert on august 20th, 2005 at St.Louis, Missouri Fox Theatre?! I need to know cause I'm going!! Please!
98 - Brittany Lea
WHoever thinks Kelly Clarkson sucks is a total moron, ok! Kelly has the most amazing voice, AWESOME songs, and she is so loyal to her fans! Shes an amazing and talented singer!!!
99 - Ron
Some here needed covers to prove kelly is a legend, so here is another, of a song kelly wrote at 16: "She began the first of her two encores with a cover of Kelly Clarkson's ''Because of You" that worked surprisingly well".
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2005/08/22/hatfield_puts_new_in_an_old_light/
100 - angel
kelly made it on her voice and talen
good for you you rock kelly!!!
101 - gothic_pride
Well, Kelly is a good singer. I really like Behind These Hazel Eyes and You Found Me. I just don't think she's as good as Lindsey L. or Avril L. I mean, those two rock out loud. But Hilary Duff,nope. Kelly makes Hilary look like rotten feces. But I don't think Kelly is a legend. She alrady got enough fame from American Idol, so I don't she needs any more fame.
102 - Lucy Kavanagh
Kelly Clarksons album breakaway shows that her voice is not only suited for the likes of pop music but also the grittier sounds of rock, this proves proves she is an all rounded singer that sounds wicked coll no matter wot she sings.
103 - Lucy Kavanagh
Kelly Clarksojn is so down to earth and is such a sweetheart, she has such a massive voice for a small girl. U ROCK KELLY!!!!!!!!
104 - I_adore_kelly
Yeah sometimes Kelly's voice isn't great, for example I didn't like her performance of Since U been gone in 2005 VMAs.
But I know she's able of hitting the high notes live, when she sang the acoustic versions SUBG and BTHE live in VH1 she sounded great she hit the high notes perfectly, they sounded the same as in the record.
105 - jason
first of all, don't diss kelly because someone called her a legend, it's an opinion, don't rip kelly apart because of it. i think kelly is wonderful, and i sawher in concert and loved it, she's a true star. if you saw her accept her vma's on mtv you'll see she's just a regular girl who happens to love singing, she's not thanking God and praising falsehoods (thanking God is a wonderful thing, but not when you do it to be cliche'), and showing off her bling. give the girl crdit for being authentic, and by the way "hazel eyes" and "beause of you" were written by kelly, and they are two charming pop songs. congratulations kelly, you rock
106 - Ron
Lord,
AOL right now says Lauryn Hill is a legend, and is singing w/ john legend.
Her success is almost non-existent
link ....her group the Fugees' only hit was a re-make.
Using Lauryn as a measure, kelly is a legend countless times over.
107 - Amanda Pauken
I have been a KC fan all through American Idol. I thought that her 1st album was good and I love Breakaway! However it wasn't until I saw her in concert that I really became a fan so to speak. She was amazing live. I thought that her voice was so powerful and it gave me chills several times during her performance. I enjoyed it so much that I went to see her again recently in Detroit and the 2nd show proved to be even better than the first. Her vocals and energy on stage were unbelievable. If you get a chance to see her live, do it because you won't regret it. Kelly you rock!
108 - Ralph DeMattia
A LEGEND!?!? What insane idiot calls this flash-in-the-pan a legend? All Kelly Clarkson is is someone who hasn't paid her "dues", she won a talent contest and that's her big claim to fame. The teenage pimple-wits of today would by a CD of any pretty female "singer" reading the phone book, just as long as she shows most of her boobs and belly. Five years from
now, probably less, the FBI won't be able to find Kelly Clarkson!
109 - megan
she is the best
110 - amy
kelly sucks balls!
111 - Ron
what insane twit could be so un-educated?
Kelly's has many claims to fame, such as pop song of 2005 w/ subg, w/ bthe likely to finish #2 for 2005 (shock). Also, "breakaway" is the Adult Contemporary song of 2005.
So, not only are teenagers buying her music, but so are old geezers.
The list of achievements is too long, but her Australian chart performance is amazing since they never saw her american idol....came out 42wks ago yet last 12 wks have been 4,2,3,3,3,2,4,10 (due to father's day),2,2,3,and #4 this wk.
112 - Ty
Well the more successful one becomes, the more haters there are. It's sad but true.
113 - Mullet
Kelly Clarkson is an awesome singer/actress. I love her new CD Breakaway. My favourite song on that CD is You Found Me. I love her hair but i prefer mullets
114 - V.S.
KELLY MUST DIE NOW
115 - Coral
I think kelly clarkson has lots of hits but i dont think she is that good of a singer. When she sings live she cant hold a single note. Clay Aiken is the real deal. Whe i went to his concert he was singing LIVE and was amazing, i didnt know he could sing like that. So instead of talking about kelly lets talk about Clay Aiken (the real deal). Bye Bye
116 - Chris Evans
Uh...are you implying that Kelly Clarkson DOESN'T sing live? Have you ever heard of that little show on whatshernetwork called "American Idol"? Let's not forget she spent months performing live (and phenomenally I might add) week after week after week after week. America voted for her sweetheart. This is how she GOT her record deal. You can say all you want, the reality is, she's got great pipes, great music, and great performances, and she's got the sold out venues, 10 million records, great reviews, and a few grammy nominations to prove it. Thanks and G'night.
117 - Someone
What if Kelly came from a "talent contest"?? FRANK SINATRA won a "talent contest".. SO now you are telling me that Frank Sinatra isn't a real singer? Get your facts straight little kid.. Beyonce and her POSSE were on Star Search, Christina, Britney and A LOT of others were on Star Search.. That dosen't mean that they aren't singer. Each singer has his/her own way of entering the music world. Give me any "real" artist and let them perform live infront of AMERICA each week, and ask them later if it was easy..
Kelly has proven to be a REAL singer with "Breakaway". I am not saying that she is a legend, but give the girl some credit.. The girl works non stops, she even gave away a free concert because she felt like she didn't give her best on first one.. THAT IS RARE!
118 - GOD
You are all SO outtatouch. Who cares about Kelly Clarkson when the next great flood is comming, and after that the double rapture. No cherries on top of that. PS- Legends don't often get status because they simply die young. They get legend status by the grace of Yaweh or Jahway what ever you ever so slightly evolved monkeys are calling me now. Merry.
119 - Ron
Kelly is not a legended? LOLLOOLL
Kelly is MEGA around the world. She is about to have 5 #1 songs out of 5 from current album alone.
#2 selling album for 2005 in Australia (Australian was #1), #8 in UK (where not released until late July because they really hate talent show people there), #3 in USA (likely to outsell the #1 and #2 albums after "walk away", "hear me" and "addicted" are on radio).
She's performing at this years Brit, UK's grammys, awards, meaning she is likely to win!
She won 9 Billboard awards this year, and many, many others.
I was looking over my Beatles collection and how often they put out albums (several per year), then I realized her current album is as good as three Beatle albums combined (many non-single worthy songs). Plus, Kelly is just one person; Beatles were 2.3 creative people (not counting Ringo and 70% of George, lol).
120 - Chris Evans
Being a legend is not about success. It's about longevity. It's not possible for someone whose only been around for 4 years to be considered a legend. She has TWO albums. And yes, they've been very successful. That makes her a successful pop star. She has years to come before she is a legend.
121 - Addicted2Kelly3
Ohh my goodness, all the negativity and harsh words...Kelly Clarkson is indeed a wonderful and talented singer and I personally am a HUGE fan of hers and agree that Breakaway was the best album of 2005..She is not only talented vocally, she is talented lyrically and I respect everything about her and hope that she will continue to further her success and her career. KELLY ROCKS!!!!
122 - Ron
4 years not long enough to be considered a legend, as i said above, even if kelly died today, she'd be a legend....here is who many consider a legend after less than 4 years, mainly because she died young..... http://music.aol.com/artist/main.adp?tab=bio&artistid=4639-->" She made them a hit at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, where her stunning version of "Ball and Chain" (perhaps her very best performance) was captured on film. After a debut on the Mainstream label, Big Brother signed a management deal with Albert Grossman and moved on to Columbia. Their second album, Cheap Thrills, topped the charts in 1968, but Joplin left the band shortly afterward, enticed by the prospects of stardom as a solo act. ..."Mercedes Benz," "Get It While You Can," and Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" are some of her very best tracks. Tragically, she died before the album's release, overdosing on heroin in a Hollywood hotel in October 1970. "Me and Bobby McGee" became a posthumous number one single in 1971, and thus the song with which she is most frequently identified." She had no hits, except for 1 solely due to her death.
123 - Ron
note, Janis didn't even write her only hit.
Kelly took a christina aguliera reject (Miss Independent, MI), re-wrote the bridge, and had a 6-wk #1. Other #1's she wrote from scratch were: "Behind these hazel eyes" (she originally wrote it as a happy song about a good relationship, guessing==>"you will never know the happiness i feel inside, behind these hazel eyes"), "because of you" at age 16, and future #1 "Walk away" and "Hear me" was a kelly fix like MI, "Addicted" was written 6 yrs ago by kelly. "you thought wrong" was written on her movie set. "come here" was written by kelly in April05 during her tour when her band showed her music they made.
124 - danny
Weak Weak Weak
125 - Aglo
Kelly CLarkson is an ugly broad who should not have won American Idol! She forgets where she came from- I didnt vote for her skank a**