Thankful

Winner of the biggest talent search in U.S. history, the first series of American Idol, Kelly Clarkson has become an overnight superstar throughout the world.

Her debut commercial single, "Before Your Love'/'A Moment Like This" was the biggest selling single of 2002 in the US, and one of the biggest singles in years...along with making the biggest jump to #1 in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 —#52 to #1!

Life hasn't slowed a bit for Kelly since her coronation as the American Idol - starting by headlining a hugely successful arena tour running through the fall of 2002, she has ventured to the world of movies, shooting the feature film, 'From Justin To Kelly,'.

'Thankful' - the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has quickly been certified platinum.

Kelly most recently performed, and was presented with her platinum disc, on the high-rating finale of the American Idol 2 series.

Featuring songs from some of the biggest names in music, 'Thankful' is an album that shows Kelly's true range as an artist. From massive ballads (a la 'A Moment Like This') to more upbeat pop/rockers, it's an album full of the same powerful vocal performances that won her the American Idol title.

Songwriters on the album include: Diane Warren, Matthew Wilder, Cathy Dennis, Kenneth Edmonds, and Christina Aguilera and the first single is "Miss Independent".