Tragic Details Revealed About Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson isn't your ordinary pop star. She was the first-ever artist to clench the title of American Idol, and since then, she's become a household name. But the road to music royalty hasn't exactly been smooth for her. In fact, she's had to endure all kinds of hardships in her lifetime. Here are some of the tragic details about Kelly Clarkson. When Clarkson was just 6 years old, her parents got a divorce, and not surprisingly, the experience left a mark on the singer. But being the artist that she is, Clarkson opened up about the split in the song "Because of You," which gives listeners insight into Clarkson's feelings on the matter. While the song isn't exactly a happy one, Clarkson knew that the lyrics and sentiment would hit home for listeners. If you were wondering, Clarkson did get her family's consent to release the song. Keep watching to see Tragic Details Revealed About Kelly Clarkson. #KellyClarkson Early split | 0:00 Estranged from dad | 1:08 Paycheck to paycheck | 1:56 Homeless | 2:40 Record execs | 3:20 Picked apart | 4:04 Thin and depressed | 4:54 Infidelity accusations | 5:35 Difficult pregnancies | 6:28 No more kids | 7:20 Home burglary | 7:56 Divorce filing | 8:37 Millions stolen? | 9:34