Legacy of Kelly Clarkson
Artists and genres Kelly Clarkson directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
FaouziaartistFaouzia Ouihya, known mononymously as Faouzia, is a Canadian singer, songwriter and musician. Born in Casablanca, Morocco, she moved with her family to Canada at a young age. During that time she learned how to play various instruments, and began composing her first songs. She released several singles and collaborated with many musicians on vocals and songwriting prior to releasing her debut extended play (EP), Stripped, in August 2020. In 2023, she was nominated and was one of the recipients of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards.
Cherry BulletartistCherry Bullet (Korean: 체리블렛) was a South Korean girl group formed and managed by FNC Entertainment. They debuted on January 21, 2019, with their first single album titled Let's Play Cherry Bullet. The group's final lineup was composed of seven members: Haeyoon, Yuju, Bora, Jiwon, Remi, Chaerin, and May. Originally consisting of ten members, Mirae, Kokoro, and Linlin left the group in December 2019. After five years of group activities, the group disbanded on April 22, 2024 after four out of the seven members terminated their contracts with FNC Entertainment.
- Jamie Scottartist
James Christopher Needle, known professionally as Jamie Scott, is an English singer, songwriter and producer.
The Nearly Deadsartist
Taylor Acornartist
Avril Lavigneartist
Clay Aikenartist- Kumi Kodaartist
Jonas Brothersartist
Joe Jonasartist
Leona Lewisartist
Selena Gomez & the Sceneartist
Shane Dawsonartist
Tiwa Savageartist
David Archuletaartist
Music of the SunartistMusic of the Sun is the debut studio album by the Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on August 29, 2005, by SRP Records and Def Jam Recordings. Prior to signing with Def Jam, Rihanna was discovered by record producers Carl Sturken and Evan Rogers in Barbados, who helped Rihanna record demo tapes to send out to several record labels. Jay-Z, the former chief executive officer (CEO) and president of Def Jam, was given Rihanna's demo by Jay Brown, his A&R at Def Jam, and invited her to audition for the label after hearing the song that would become her first single, "Pon de Replay". She auditioned for Jay-Z and L.A. Reid, the former CEO and president of record label group The Island Def Jam Music Group, and was signed on the spot to prevent her from signing with another record label.
Jessica Mauboyartist
Riot!artistRiot! is the second studio album by the American rock band Paramore. It was released in the United States on June 12, 2007, through Fueled by Ramen as a follow-up to the band's debut album, All We Know Is Falling (2005). The album was produced by David Bendeth and written primarily by band members Hayley Williams and Josh Farro, with Bendeth. The album explores a "diverse range of styles", while not straying far from the "signature sound" of their debut album, with several critics comparing it to the music of Kelly Clarkson and Avril Lavigne.
The Saturdaysartist
Kelsea Balleriniartist- A Day to Rememberartist
Kellie Picklerartist
Jason Aldeanartist
California King Bedartist"California King Bed" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her fifth studio album, Loud (2010). The song was written and produced by Andrew Harr and Jermaine Jackson, of the American production duo the Runners, with Priscilla Renea, Alex Delicata and Rihanna. The song was chosen to be a single from the album through Twitter, and it was released as the album's sixth single on May 13, 2011, by Def Jam. "California King Bed" is a rock and R&B power ballad. It received mixed reviews, with some praising Rihanna's vocals and others deeming them overwrought.