American Idol Kelly Brianne (born April 24, 1982), known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, author and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of American Idol in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA Records.

James MorrisonIlsey Juber Meaning of Life/Composers "Meaning of Life" was written by James Morrison with Ilsey Juber and Jesse Shatkin, who produced the track. A doo-wop soul pop and R&B song, it sings of learning the "meaning of life", during which the singer confesses the loneliness she's been feeling but her love is what brings her to life, showing her the light.

And it all began twenty years ago when she won American Idol during the ultra-popular singing talent hunt show's debut season. Kelly Clarkson won the American Idol in 2002, beating the other finalist, Justin Guarini in a tightly fought competition.

Clarkson beat out runner-up Justin Guarini in the first season of the singing competition show, with millions of people voting for her to win a recording contract.

Carrie Underwood 1. Carrie Underwood. Our favorite country sensation has come a long way since she first auditioned in 2004. After Underwood was crowned the winner in season four, she went on to release nine successful studio albums, earning her eight Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards and 17 American Music Awards.

1. Jennifer Hudson - Unbelievably, Jennifer Hudson came in seventh place on Season 3 of “American Idol.” Like Adam Lambert, Hudson has had much more success than the season's winner, Fantasia Barrino. Two years after “American Idol,” Hudson started an acting career and has had parts in over a dozen films.

Life is defined as any system capable of performing functions such as eating, metabolizing, excreting, breathing, moving, growing, reproducing, and responding to external stimuli.

Some people believe that the meaning of life is to find happiness and fulfillment, while others believe that the meaning of life is to serve a higher purpose or to make the world a better place. Still others believe that the meaning of life is simply to exist and to experience the world around us.

Carrie Underwood 1. Carrie Underwood. Our favorite country sensation has come a long way since she first auditioned in 2004. After Underwood was crowned the winner in season four, she went on to release nine successful studio albums, earning her eight Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards and 17 American Music Awards.

Kelly Clarkson American Idol began in 2002, and the first winner of the inaugural season was Kelly Clarkson, who is now a renowned singer and songwriter with many hits to her name such as 'Since U Been Gone,' 'Don't Rush,' and 'Don't You Wanna Stay'.

Who Are the Most Successful 'American Idol' Contestants?

1. Carrie Underwood. Net worth: $140 million.
2. Kelly Clarkson. Net worth: $45 million.
3. Adam Lambert. Net worth: $35 million.
4. Jennifer Hudson. Net worth: $30 million.
5. Katharine McPhee. Net worth: $14 million.
6. Jordin Sparks. Net worth: $8 million.
7. Chris Daughtry.
8. Elliott Yamin.