It’s that voice. Asked who he thought had the best voice among all “American Idol” winners, Simon Cowell answered Kelly Clarkson, “by a mile”, noting that she was “up there” with great singers such as Celine Dion. Reflecting on Clarkson’s performance during the “Idol Gives Back” special, Jeff Beck described Clarkson as having a “soul voice” that “demands attention.” Blender magazine described Kelly as “one of the great voices in pop music, a powerful and versatile instrument that’s steeped in the rhythm and blues and country music she grew up with in the South.” And Dr. Luke, songwriter and producer of some Clarkson’s biggest hits, says Kelly “has powerful lungs. She’s like the Lance Armstrong of vocal cords.”
by Mark Emge
