Thursday, February 12, 2009

Kelly Clarkson - Family and Early Life

Kelly ClarksonKelly Clarkson was born in FW /Fort Worth, Texas and grew up in the small town of Burleson, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth. Kelly is the 3rd and youngest child of Jeanne Rose, a 1st grade teacher, and Stephen Michael Clarkson, a former engineer.

Kelly Clarkson is of part Greek ancestry. Her siblings include Clarkson's brother Jason, and Clarkson's sister Alyssa.

When she was 6 years old, Clarkson's parents split up after 17 years of marriage. As a result, Clarkson's brother went to live with Clarkson's father, Clarkson's sister went to live with an aunt, and she remained with Clarkson's mother.

She frequently moved around Texas while Kelly's mother managed several professions in order to support the family. The family settled in Burleson, where Kellys's mother married her 2nd husband, Jimmy Taylor.

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