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'American Idol' Winner Kelly Clarkson details her upcoming plans
September 6, 2002
So, what's next for Kelly Clarkson, the bubbly 20-year-old who wowed a national television audience on Fox's summer television hit series for two months with her soulful singing?
Kelly Clarkson becomes first 'American Idol'
September 5, 2002
Kelly Clarkson, who wowed U.S. viewers with her singing on television this summer, was crowned Fox's first "American Idol" on Wednesday, beating out rival Justin Guarini for the title. Clarkson then went on to sing an emotional version of "A Moment Like This," one of two songs written for the show, which will be released soon as a record.
Justin slight favorite to win 'American Idol'
September 3, 2002
Reuters reports that Kelly may have the voice, but Justin's funky hair, confident air and legion of teenage girl fans give him a slight edge to win a recording contract when the Fox television network crowns its first "American Idol" on Wednesday, a Las Vegas oddsmaker said. The hunky Justin Guarini is the 5-to-6 favorite to win the first edition of Fox's summer hit "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar," said John Avello, director of race and sports operations at Bally's and Paris Las Vegas.
'Idol' Talent Race Reaches Fever Pitch on Fox, draws 16+ million viewers
August 30, 2002
Reuters reports that the frenzy surrounding television hit "American Idol" reached fever pitch late on Wednesday as the Fox TV talent search narrowed its list of contenders to the soulful Kelly Clarkson and hunky Justin Guarini in front of millions of prime time viewers. In the course of the contest, "American Idol: The Search for a Superstar" has won some of the summer's highest viewer ratings and on Wednesday attracted its biggest audience yet.