Idol Worship
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson, a Texas cocktail waitress whose signature song was Aretha Franklin's "Respect," was voted the first "American Idol." Earning a unanimous judges vote and 58 percent of the nationwide vote, Clarkson stole the show with her powerful voice. Her sophomore 2004 album, "Breakaway," earned her two Grammys and sold 5 million copies.
Photo: Clarkson performs in Anaheim, Calif., on May 14, 2005.
Author: CBS News Staff
Credit: AP
