Kelly Clarkson stole our hearts all the way back in 2002 when she won the very first season of American Idol.
The hit reality competition series produced many amazing artists over the course of 13 years, but Clarkson is easily the most-loved star of the bunch. She went on to have an amazing career and continues to be a wonderful person, always making her fans feel important.
She has performed on stage so many times during her career, it's hard to say which performance is the best. Her emotional performance on the series finale of American Idol is definitely at the top of the list. But in 2004, she also delivered a show-stopping rendition of "America the Beautiful" at a New York celebration of Independence Day.
In a world full of singers using Auto-Tune, it is so touching to hear Kelly singing such an important song so beautifully. The crowd around her is more than proud to wave their American flags and cheer with her. They are singing, crying, and smiling through her entire incredible performance. Relive the moment as you watch the video below! What is your favorite Kelly Clarkson song?
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