Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like the one Kelly Clarkson experienced when winning American Idol, exactly two decades ago. To commemorate the celebratory event, Clarkson took to IG to share a special anniversary statement about the moment she will be “grateful for all of my days.”
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“20 years ago today I won American Idol and it forever changed the course of my life,” wrote the first-ever AI winner. “That moment was the door that opened up so much access and opportunity, and creative partnerships that I will be grateful for all of my days. The family and friendships I have created over these 20 years in music and tv are priceless to me.”
Kelly continued, "We only get so many trips around the sun and while I am proud and feel abundantly blessed of the successes and failures that I have learned from, I am most proud and grateful for those friends that have become my family, and for their arms that have held me when I needed it and their hearts that listened to me when I felt lost. Without them I would not be where I am. I would probably not be here at all.”
The “Since U Been Gone” singer, also made sure to thank “every single person that voted 20 years ago!” And closed out her statement by saying, “I hope all of you have people in your lives that fill you with laughter, and hope, and happiness, and if you don’t feel like you have that, then keep searching because I promise you they’re looking for you too.”
Congrats Kelly! We love this moment for you <3
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