By Kelly Schremph , Hollywood.com Staff | Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Is there anything Kelly Clarkson can't do? From her breakout American Idol victory to her numerous Grammy Awards and musical accolades, it seems the 30-year-old's artistic talents know no bounds (and let's not forget her adorable film debut in From Justin to Kelly ). Yes, she's certainly proven to be a Jack (or is it Jill?) of all trades in entertainment circles. But now the singer is looking to add "country crooner" to her already impressive music resume. The "Stronger" star released a new duet with country legend Vince Gill on Monday titled "Don't Rush," showing fans a Southern side of Clarkson we've never really seen before. Though most of Clarkson's songs usually possess a very distinct pop-like quality that we've grown to love, this slower, twangier track is definitely worth a listen or two (or ten). As always, this girl never disappoints. Listen ...

Click photo to enlarge Family checks out a Windows-based PC at the grand opening of the 15th Microsoft Store at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, Calif., April 19, 2012. (Photo provided by Microsoft) Nine years after Apple opened a store in the Village at Corte Madera, its rival, Microsoft, will open its own retail outpost Saturday just steps away in the same mall. The Redmond, Wash.-based software giant will open its third Bay Area store to much fanfare, including a concert by singer Kelly Clarkson on Saturday and an appearance by former 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice on Sunday. The store will feature Windows PCs from a number of manufacturers as well as Microsoft-made products such as the Xbox video g! ame system and the new Surface tablet. "What we are doing here is providing a great experience for customers, be it consumers or be it small businesses, to experience our products," said Jonathan Adashek, general manager of communications strategy for the company's...

Kelly goes country on her latest single featuring Vince Gill, "Don't Rush." After spending the majority of our summer listening to Kelly Clarkson cover artists like Rihanna , Eminem , and No Doubt on her "Stronger" tour (we're still waiting for that all-covers album , btw), you can imagine how PSYCHED we are for her upcoming Greatest Hits -- Chapter 1 album, slated to drop Nov. 16. So far we've got her new single "Catch My Breath" to tide us over while we wait, and NOW we're loving, swaying gently to, and belting out Kelly's latest single from Greatest Hits , the country-tinged song , "Don't Rush," featuring country singer Vince Gill . Listen to Kelly Clarkson's "Don't Rush," featuring Vince Gill after the jump. It's true -- we're not totally used to hearing Kelly exploring her country side (though she is from Texas, so go figure), but judging by the vocals on "Don't Rush," we thi...

October 30, 2012 07:08:57 GMT The 'American Idol' alum teams up with country star Vince Gill for this new sensuous duet off her 'Greatest Hits' album. First season winner of "", , premiered new track "Don't Rush" from her soon-to-be-released "" album. This time, she is not alone in delivering the new single and gets some extra country vibe from singer . "Don't Rush", which is the second song taken from the Greatest Hits record, starts off with a breezy soft-rock tune that immediately relaxes audience's senses. Clarkson's controlled vocals bring listeners' imagination into a world of leisurely walks through romantic coves or a late afternoon drive with a beautiful country scenery and golden sunset. As the multiple Country Music Award nominee smoothly croons her way through the song and sends this message that she is taking time in love, Vince Gill's cool familiar vocals step in, completing the twangy product...

Kelly Clarkson is adding to her country music resume. The former American Idol winner, who has multiple CMA nominations and a duet with Jason Aldean under her belt, released a new duet with country legend Vince Gill on Monday titled Dont Rush.Listen below! What do you think of her new song? Related: Kelly Clarkson releases new single Catch My Breath: Hear it here Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson and more to perform at CMA Awards CMA Awards 2012: Snubs and surprises

Kelly Clarkson is to help kick off Mardi Gras in New Orleans, it has been announced. The 'Mr Know It All' singer will serve as the grand marshal for Krewe of Endymion parade, a celebration which ushers in Mardi Gras festival. Tim Ireland/PA Wire/Press Association Images Clarkson is not only appearing in the parade, but will also perform at the Endymion's ball at the Superdome later in the day on February 9. Fellow American Idol star Taylor Hicks previously served as the parade's celebrity grand marshal in 2007. Mardi Gras officially begins on February 12, 2013. Clarkson made headlines earlier in the week by revealing that she will vote for US President Barack Obama in the November election. > Kelly Clarkson reveals Chapter One greatest hits tracklist, artwork Watch Kelly Clarkson perform 'Mr Know It All' below:

N EW ORLEANS Pop star Kelly Clarkson will ride as celebrity grand marshal when the Krewe of Endymion parade rolls the Saturday before Fat Tuesday in 2013. Clarkson was the first winner of "American Idol" in 2002. Her hits include "A Moment Like This" and "Because of You." Organizers say shell perform at Endymions ball at the Superdome after the parade. Clarkson may be upstaged at the Feb. 9 parade by a float that organizers say will be the largest and most elaborate in Carnival history. The super float will be 330 feet long and carry more than 200 riders. Fat Tuesday translated into French is Mardi Gras and is on Feb. 12 next year. It is traditionally marked with feasting the day before the Catholic season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Bajan band Cover Drive have been taking tips from Kelly Clarkson on tour, but are still finding time to play pranks on each other backstage. Cover Drive are having a blast touring with Kelly Clarkson. The 'Twilight' hitmakers are picking up tips while supporting the former 'American Idol' winner on the UK leg of her tour, and take every opportunity to talk to her because they think she is a real sweetheart. Singer Amanda Reifer exclusively told BANG Showbiz: ''Touring with Kelly Clarkson has been amazing so far. She's an amazing singer and performer as well so we get to learn from watching her, but it's also a great opportunity to just share a stage with her and see her fans and win new fans over from those performances. ''It's usually so busy backstage, but sometimes we do see her in the cafeteria and we have a quick catch up. She's very down to earth, very friendly. She's exactly what you'd expect. A Southern US girl; she loves ...

Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she will likely vote for US President Barack Obama in the November 6 election. Clarkson previously endorsed Republican candidate Ron Paul last year, but Paul lost the party's nomination to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. PA Images / Charles Dharapak / AP The 'Mr Know It All' singer has now explained that she opposes Romney's conservative social policies, according to the Daily Star . "I've been reading online about the debates and I'm probably going to vote for Obama again, even though I'm a Republican at heart," Clarkson said. She added: "I can't support Romney's policies as I have a lot of gay friends and I don't think it's fair they can't get married. I'm not a hardcore feminist but we can't be going back to the '50s." Clarkson also mentioned that she likes the US president and his wife Michelle Obama personally, even if she doesn't agree with all of the...

In a surprise twist from someone who was once vocally in favor for Republican candidate Ron Paul, singer Kelly Clarkson has stepped forward and has vowed to vote for Barack Obama come the November election. This time around just weeks before the general election, Clarkson has come out to support president Barack Obama. During her tour in Europe, the singer told The Daily Star , Ive been reading online about the debates and Im probably going to vote for Obama again, even though Im a Republican at heart. Why is Kelly Clarkson having a change at heart? Well, it seems as though it has a lot to do with Obamas current views on marriage equality. Clarkson goes on to explain in her own words, I cant support Romneys policies as I have a lot of gay friends and I dont think its fair they cant get married. Im not a hardcore feminist but we cant be going back to the 50s. Clarkson, who hails from the conservative state of Texas continues saying that Obama is a great guy, adding that shes also a big ...

I cant support Romneys policies as I have a lot of gay friends and I dont think its fair they cant get married, says the singer. BY Trudy Ring October 22 2012 1:25 PM ET Kelly Clarkson says that despite being a Republican at heart, shes likely voting for President Obama, largely because of his stance on marriage equality. I cant support Romneys policies as I have a lot of gay friends and I dont think its fair they cant get married, Clarkson told the U.K.s Daily Star last week as she prepared to close her concert tour in London. She noted that she has been reading online about the debates and Im probably going to vote for Obama again, even though Im a Republican at heart. She added that shes attracted to the presidents policies on womens issues as well. Im not a hardcore feminist but we cant be going back to the 50s, she said. Obama is a great guy. Ive met him and Im a fan of Michelle too. She has been busy promoting better education and healthy diets, which is something we could all u...

Kelly, 30, closes her tour at London's Wembley Arena on Saturday ahead of releasing her Greatest Hits - Chapter 1 album next month. But she can't wait to get back to the States to move into her new home and catch up on the looming US presidental election. Kelly added: "I've been reading online about the debates and I'm probably going to vote for Obama again, even though I'm a Republican at heart. I can't support Romney's policies as I have a lot of gay friends and I don't think it's fair they can't get married." Authored By Andy Towle - See the Full Story at Towleroad.com Find more articles and gay wedding resources.

She kick-started the show with the pounding My Life Would Suck Without You, which made number one in 2009 following a string of UK hits. Youve always been good to me, she said with breathless enthusiasm. Clarksons blessed with a robust, versatile vocal, winning Texan charm and an authenticity thats rare in American pop. The tiny singer clearly hadnt bothered with a stylist and was outspoken about music industry arseholes. There were no big screens and the limited budget appeared to have gone on a towering projection of a Stetson-wearing country crooner nobody had heard of for the virtual duet Dont You Wanna Stay. However, Clarksons tremendous vocal and sunny personality obviated the need for special effects to keep our attention. Much to the delight of fans at the back, she did a walkabout during a giddy, anthemic cover of Funs We Are Young. Clarkson and her band adroitly tackled R&B (Mr Know It All), power ballads (Already Gone, Never Again) and punchy synth-pop on new single Catc...

Kelly Clarkson has been dating boyfriend Brandon Blackstock for a year now, and the Stronger (What Doesnt Kill You) singer says she cant wait to walk down the aisle with her handsome beau, admitting that she knows he is the one. E! News reported that the Clarksons could-be hubby would make a great married pair, considering she already knows her in-laws her manager and Reba McEntire. Blackstock is the son of her manager and step-son of Reba. Clarkson told Ryan Seacrest ealier this month that the first time she laid eyes on Blackstock, she was thinking: Dude I gotta know that guy. The singer also revealed how she came to know he was Mr. Right. We were just in a room together, and then he came up and said he was from the same hometown as me and I was like, Oh were so getting married, I was so that girl, Clarkson admitted. When he became single, I was on the prowl. According to Us Weekly , Clarkson wants to wed her 35-year-old Prince Charming soon, but that doesnt mean shes ready just ye...

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Kelly Clarkson performs at Rod Laver arena in Melbourne, Australia ( WENN.COM ) Singer Kelly Clarkson has been banned from taking a $243,000 ring once owned by Jane Austen out of Britain after it was deemed a "national treasure". The Miss Independent hitmaker purchased the gold and turquoise antique at a sale in the U.K. in July but her request to take it back to her native America was turned down by officials. She tells British newspaper the Daily Star, "I got up at 4 a.m. to start bidding on the auction. We put in an export request but I can't take it out of the U.K. as they've named it a national treasure." Clarkson admits she is a huge fan of British culture, and even took time out of her busy touring schedule to visit the historic buildings featured in 2005 film Pride & Prejudice, based on the 1813 novel by Austen. She adds, "I had my sister with me and we went to Derbyshire to see where the version of Pride And Prejudice featuring Kiera Knight...

19 October 2012 Kelly Clarkson banned from taking 152k ring out of UK Kelly Clarkson has been banned from taking a 152,000 ring, which was previously owned by late author Jane Austen, out of Britain after she successfully bid for it because it has been declared a national treasure. Kelly Clarkson has been banned from taking a 152,000 ring out of Britain. The singer successfully bid for the ring - which was once owned by revered romantic novelist Jane Austen - at a UK auction, but she is not allowed to take the ring back to the States when her British tour comes to an end tomorrow (20.10.12) because it has been declared a national treasure. Kelly - who also won a first edition of the writer's 1817 novel 'Persuasion' - said: ''I got up at 4am to start bidding on the auction. ''We put in an export request but I can't take it out of the UK as they've named it a national treasure.'' The 30-year-old singer is a self-confessed ''history ne...

Matthew Sperling BLOWING UP: Carrie Underwood s Blown Away has an exceptional week, thundering to pole position on the Country Airplay and Country Airplay Detections charts. This brings her total of Billboard No. 1s to 65, second among all Idols only to Kelly Clarkson , who has amassed 79 chart-toppers in 10 years. These two new No. 1s mark the first time the single Blown Away has topped a Billboard chart. The parent album has been No. 1 on four Billboard lists: The Billboard 200, Top Country Albums, Top Digital Albums and Top Current Albums. Last week, Billboard changed methodology on a few charts , including Hot Country Songs. That tally now includes digital sales and streaming data. Formerly, it was purely based on airplay, which means Blown Away would now be No. 1 on Hot Country Songs if the rules hadnt changed. With sales and streaming included, Taylor Swift is leading the Hot Country ! Songs list and Underwood is up 3-2 with a bullet with Blown Away. Country Airplay and Countr...

Kelly Clarkson unveils the artwork for her greatest hits AND her "Catch My Breath" lyric video at THE SAME TIME! Guys, Kelly Clarkson is an absolute DOLLFACE. Not only has she unveiled the stunning cover art for her upcoming Greatest Hits - Chapter 1 disc (as seen above), but she also debuted the lyric video for her brand-new single, " Catch My Breath ." So now we can finally have that Kelly Clarkson-themed in-home karaoke party while plastering color printouts of Kelly's new artwork on the walls. Or something. Leave me alone and don't judge me right now. I'm in a Kelly haze! Watch the lyric video for Kelly Clarkson's "Catch My Breath" after the jump. As you might expect, Kelly's greatest hits disc will include smashes like" Since U Been Gone ," " A Moment Like This ," and " Miss Independent ," to name a few. Of her greatest hits collection, Kelly explains: "It's been a decade now since I won ...

October 17, 2012 Rihanna Rihanna will appear on the cover of the November issue of Vogue magazine, posing in a wheat field for famed photographer Annie Leibovitz . In the interview, the singer opens up about her reconciliation with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown , saying that others can't see what she sees "unless they're sitting in my point of view." She also admits that she's hasn't been on a "real" date in years. "I have not been on a date in forever. Like two years. Haven't gone to the movies, to dinner. Zero," Rihanna says, according to Billboard.com . Her issue of Vogue hits newsstands at the end of October, a few weeks before the singer's new album, Unapologetic , drops on November 19. The tracklist has been revealed for Kelly Clarkson' s Greatest Hits - Chapter 1 , which is due on November 19. In addition to the brand-new single "Catch My Breath," Spin.com reports that the album will include 17 songs such as ...

Kelly Clarkson unveils the artwork for her greatest hits AND her "Catch My Breath" lyric video at THE SAME TIME! Guys, Kelly Clarkson is an absolute DOLLFACE. Not only has she unveiled the stunning cover art for her upcoming Greatest Hits - Chapter 1 disc (as seen above), but she also debuted the lyric video for her brand-new single, " Catch My Breath ." So now we can finally have that Kelly Clarkson-themed in-home karaoke party while plastering color printouts of Kelly's new artwork on the walls. Or something. Leave me alone and don't judge me right now. I'm in a Kelly haze! Watch the lyric video for Kelly Clarkson's "Catch My Breath" after the jump. As you might expect, Kelly's greatest hits disc will include smashes like" Since U Been Gone ," " A Moment Like This ," and " Miss Independent ," to name a few. Of her greatest hits collection, Kelly explains: "It's been a decade now since I won ...

Kelly Clarkson is giving her fans some of her biggest, fiercest tunes on her forthcoming Greatest Hits - Chapter 1 album dropping next month. In addition to her brand-new single,

Kelly Clarkson has revealed the tracklisting and artwork for her upcoming greatest hits album. The retrospective - called Chapter One - features 17 tracks including her hit singles 'Since U Been Gone', 'My Life Would Suck Without You' and 'Stronger'. The cover appears below: Clarkson recently unveiled new track 'Catch My Breath' ahead of the LP's release, which is available to download on November 18. Discussing the track, she said: "This song represents who I've been, what I've felt, and where I'm headed as not only an artist but as a 30-year-old that is now smart enough to know that it's time to stop, catch my breath, and be proud of not only what has been accomplished but of all the people that have helped me become the woman I am today." The star has released five albums to date and has sold over 20 million records worldwide. Her most successful record is 2004's Breakaway , which has sold 12 million copies worldwi...

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To celebrate 10 years since winning American Idol and making a major impact on the pop music landscape, Kelly Clarkson is releasing her very first greatest hits album, appropriately titled Greatest Hits Chapter One . The 17-track set includes undeniable smashes like Since U Been Gone, Breakaway, Dont You Wanna Stay with Jason Aldean , and Miss Independent, plus a few new songs like People Like Us and the recently released Catch My Breath. Greatest Hits Chapter One is in stores on November 19. Greatest Hits Chapter One tracklist: 1. Since U Been Gone 2. My Life Would Suck Without You 3. Miss Independent 4. Stronger (What Doesnt Kill You) 5. Behind These Hazel Eyes 6. Because Of You 7. Never Again 8. Already Gone 9. Mr. Know It All 10. Breakaway 11. Dont You Wanna Stay (with Jason Aldean) 12. Walk Away 13. Catch My Breath 14. People Like Us 15. Dont Rush (featuring Vince Gill) 16. A Moment Like This 17. Ill Be Home For Christmas

Kelly Clarkson ( CMT Offstage keeps a 24/7 watch on everything that's happening with country music artists behind the scenes and out of the spotlight.) In a couple of weeks, Kelly Clarkson will be at the CMA Awards, where she's nominated for the female vocalist of the year award. In the meantime, she's kind of catching her breath. And last week, she took a break from her European tour to call Ryan Seacrest and talk about her new single ("Catch My Breath") and her romance with Reba McEntire 's stepson Brandon Blackstock. She met him when he was Rascal Flatts ' tour manager, and she told Seacrest, "We were just in a room together, and then he came up and said he was from the same home town as me, and I was like, 'Oh, we're so getting married.' I was so that girl. When he became single, I was like on the prowl." But the reality is, Clarkson says they are taking it slow, and she's loving every minute. "Once you finally fall in l...

Mario Lopez To Join The X Factor, Launch Underwear Line, And Get Married! | Home October 14, 2012 05:00 PM by Donna W. Martin Season one American Idol winner and Duets star, Kelly Clarkson is known for being a loner when it comes to close personal relationships. In an interview last year, the 30-year-old singer admitted that shed never been in love because she couldnt let anyone get close enough to her. But a lot has changed since then. For the last year, Clarkson has been dating her talent manager, Brandon Blackstock and shes had a serious change of heart. According to OMG, Clarkson poured her heart out to Ryan Seacrest on KIIS-FM radio. She talked about how she first met Blackstock saying, We met years ago when I was working with Rascal Flatts, and he used to tour manage with them. I didnt really didnt know he was [my manager's] son and it was kind of weird. She said she just had to get to know Blackstock and then one day, We were just in a room together, and then he came ...

WENN Kelly Clarkson has joked that she likes to picture herself looking like Beyonce and sounding like Steven Tyler. The 'Stronger' singer was talking to the Daily Star when she revealed what goes on in her "brain movie". "In my head I look like Beyonc and sound like Steven Tyler," she said. "I know its not the truth but in my brain movie I love it." The star also said that she'd pick a nap over drugs any day. She said: "Ive been up since 6am so I had to have a nap before the show. Its amazing what a nap can do to you. Its like crack. "Ive never had crack but I imagine thats what it feels like. Anyway, what the hell am I talking about?" Who knows?! Kelly is currently touring the UK, and will release Greatest Hits - Chapter I on November 26. PHOTOS: Kelly impresses in Melbourn Baby Alert! Lindsay Lohan Set To Welcome New Arrival In Three Months? Underage One Direction Boys Raid Hotel Mini Bar Justin Bieber 'Nude' Pictures...

Winner of the first season of American Idol , Kelly Clarkson says she sees marriage in her future with her current boyfriend, Brandon Blackstock. On Yahoo! Clarkson explained how she met her boyfriend, he is the son of her current manager and Clarksons favorite singer, Reba McEntires step son. Blackstock introduced himself as a guy from Clarksons hometown! She responded with We are so getting married. A year ago, Clarkson was talking about how she has never been in love due to her inability to let people get close to her. Looks like times have changed. According to Us Weekly Clarkson says Once you finally fall in love with someone and you are so comfortable with them, it makes you more comfortable in your skin. She became famous off of American Idol but Clarkson has definitely made a name for herself. Each album she released had a different spin. The first album, Thankful was her album after winning American Idol . It had her Pop spin on the songs. Breakaway , featured a Rock style...

Singer Kelly Clarkson performs at the PNC Bank Arts Center on August 26, 2012 in Holmdel, New Jersey. (Getty Images) more pics Kelly Clarkson was never very lucky in the relationship department, but things have completely turned around. The star has been dating Reba McEntire 's stepson Brandon Blackstock for almost a year now and she's happy to announce they're totally in love. Brandon Blackstock is Kelly Clarkson's boyfriend (Getty) "Once you finally fall in love with someone and you are so comfortable with them, it makes you more comfortable in your skin. It makes you comfortable as an artist and it makes you more confident," the singer revealed in an interview on Ryan Seacrest's radio show . "I'm completely head over heels for him, he knows that." Awww. Blackstock, a talent manager, was in a relationship when he first met Clarkson, but as soon as he became single he and the pop star got together. "We met years ago when I was working...