Kelly Clarkson's journey over the years


[post_page_title]Breaking away[/post_page_title]
Despite considering quitting, the singer decided to continue onward. After her debut 2003 album Thankful topped charts at number one, she decided it was time to reinvent her image and to take more creative control. She parted ways with American Idol management, and released a more pop rock sound for her second album the following year, Breakaway. It turned out that what Clarkson needed was to break away, in order to feel confident again, and the top-selling album went on to earn Kelly her first two Grammys.

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