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Dec 2024
45m 58s

Kelly Clarkson: Stronger | 256

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With the holiday season in full swing, we’re talking about one of the reigning queens of Christmas, Kelly Clarkson. (Relax, Mariah Carey fans, we said ""one of..."") The road to stardom for the OG “American Idol” hitmaker has not been easy. From surviving a broken home, to navigating the treacherous waters of the music industry, the “Since U Been Gone” singe ... Show More
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