Kelly Clarkson Headlines At MGM Grand

Kelly Clarkson performs Friday, Jan. 13, at MGM Grand at Foxwoods. (Handout / January 9, 2008)

5:18 p.m. EST, January 10, 2012

Ten years and five albums into her career, Kelly Clarkson shows little sign of fading from pop relevancy. The original"American Idol" continues to outshine more recent winners whose stars tend to burn out far more quickly.

Clarkson's fifth album, "Stronger," debuted at No. 2 in October and produced the singer's ninth Top 10 hit with "Mr. Know it All." She recently made her third appearance as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live"and is set to return to a TV singing competition this year, appearing as a guest mentor alongside Blake Shelton on the upcoming season of "The Voice." Clarkson plays the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods on Friday, Jan. 13. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $60 to $90. Info: 866-MGM-0050 or foxwoods.com.

Brian Lee, Special to The Courant