Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This (Winning Performance)

[@doajake1]

Honestly Kelly clarkson was the absolute best singer ever on American idol

[@shonuff198610]

Sorry clay was

[@xeeses]

Tommy Helms Agreed

[@shonuff198610]

Justin gaurini and kelly clarkson and scotty mccreery are the best singers from American idol.

[@Gaburieu]

HANNAHchan444 absolutely, and Adam Lambert too.

[@melannjohnston7506]

Carrie Underwood is way better!!

[@laydbakk1]

She was the first and, still... the best that's ever gone through these competitions and, won...

[@earthquakesandhurricanes8833]

What about Carrie Underwood?

[@nataliegonzales7705]

Kelly Clarkson and her

[@SDGlambert5045]

She was one of the only five who rightfully won along with Carrie, Jordin, Candace and the only rocker guy with the guitar that did is Caleb.

[@SDGlambert5045]

+Earthquakes and Hurricanes Yes and Jordin Sparks until then six seasons later the first female winner since her was Candace Glover.

[@SDGlambert5045]

Most of the other seasons have been rigged over the years when true talent and the more talented often loses to the wrong person and the underdogs and now also a never-ending trend, "white guy with guitar" over equally more talented non-guitar playing males such as a teenage boy and two rocker guys (piano player David Archuleta, my local San Diego finalist Adam Lambert and now homecoming, final, and winning prize robbed with Autism, James Durbin) or more talented females (guitar girl Crystal Bowersox, my local teenage Mexi-Fil-Am girl Jessica Sanchez and final robbed Jax).

[@RC-hs7oo]

not to take away from other winners. but this is by far the best moment for the show. this moment set the pace for the legacy of the show

[@all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215]

not anymore

[@RC-hs7oo]

Anonymous March she isn't from America. I'm talking about in the u.s.a

[@RC-hs7oo]

speaking about american idol. ... AMERICA!!! So Leona doesn't count

[@jasonfouru]

The fact ur all ranting on about Leona says it all!! Peace, have a great day all. X

[@RC-hs7oo]

What does it say?. Explain

[@awakened_link1041]

The emotion in her performance is so genuine and raw, I love it.

[@victoriarose9090]

Love it!

[@PhD4me]

900th

[@TheeOnlyDivine]

Yesss😭😭😭😭😭

[@jaimesmith2266]

Had to revisit this classic🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

I agree. She really deserves to celebrate such a big win and so much more. ❤️

[@DamonAndJo]

IT'S ALWAYS THE CLOSE-UPS ON THE PARENTS THAT GET ME EVERY TIME 😭

[@hollyevans3716]

I love her music and she is the best

[@SianS-l7b]

dad singing along

[@candaceseitz7689]

I think that's her brother or another relative because her father wasn't in her life

[@chrismabins2700]

The fact that she was crying and still killed it is amazing. This is a wonderful performance. A moment like this is definitely what some people wait for

[@danielgartin6993]

Chris Da General She’s really cute too

[@fraudexposer5575]

I love that she cried through it. Made it even better!

[@jenniferp4612]

Yea seriously I can't even talk and cry at the same time

[@victoriarose9090]

so true!

[@jesusthroughmary]

She totally fell apart at the very end, like the full weight of what just happened finally hit her when everyone else came out on stage. Really a great moment in TV history.

[@laurenkellyvinette924]

Such a powerful performance, you can really feel how happy she was. She could barely contain her squeals. She really earned her fame. Great job, Kelly

[@colestringer6546]

I Agree.

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

Lauren Kelly Vinette the way her voice cracked as she cried too was sooooo cute! She still remains adorable today! 💕

[@roslynpenn1791]

I love Kelly! That's my girl!💜💜💜💜

[@iluvdance00]

Almost 13 years later.. this performance gets to me every time. Kelly held herself together so well during the whole thing, I have no idea how she did it. I can't even watch this without crying my eyes out. Kelly, you are a superstar. We love you so so much.

[@jennabora27]

+iluvdance00 I completely agree!! I can barely see the keys I'm crying so much!! There's nobody that was more deserving of being the original American Idol than Kelly Clarkson!! God, I love her SO MUCH!!!!

[@cayleesanchez9098]

Same!! she's such an amazing singer. she's been my favorite ever since I watched her on TV

[@krystlepeterkin641]

iluvdance00 😢 beautiful

[@varshaonkuru3424]

iluvdance00 Everytyme I watch I cry luv it

[@NikkiMarie82]

I agree with you iluvdance00! :)

[@annettedo]

She’s so sweet! Her “I’m sorry” sounded exactly like when she apologized while singing piece by piece on American idol

[@DodaGarcia]

CAME HERE TO SAY THAT AAAA

[@abigailherrera1800]

Doda Garcia ME TOO AHAHAHA

[@austenluvr]

Cuz she's still the same girl... still humble, beautiful and real...

[@allijo514]

This and that are the best moments on AI ever. God I sobbed at both of them.

[@KayKay114]

That, "oh I can't believe it's happening to me" at 2:50 is just so emotional and beautiful. You can feel the power of her star!

[@VegetoExp626]

She really felt every word she sang.

[@manuelsantos12]

My favorite part of the whole performance!! She really really means that part of her song! My favorite winner!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

Agreed. I cried when she sang it and then broke down afterwards. Love her to death!!! 💕

[@jasphergapuz3357]

Something I wish I can sing before I die. I hope to reach my dreams and sing “Tell me that you dont think Im crazy” “I cant believe it’s happening to me” I love you Kelly!!

[@joefriedman9843]

Definitely my favorite part of the video. Phenomenal.

[@themrjfo]

One of the best moments in reality TV history

[@robertstanley9633]

YES! So real, unedited, raw.

[@bernieudo4399]

You saw the birth of a Super star. Move over Madonna...Whitney... Michael. This moment ushered in a new age of singer. Regardless of context (reality contest), America witnessed her rise from real competition week after week. She deserved to win & her receiving the torch from Ellen makes Kelly the One true pop 🌟

[@chrisjessee341]

100%

[@victoriarose9090]

I agree!

[@themrjfo]

still 20 years later

[@bpninosan23]

I love how emotional she is!!!

[@takad012324]

True artist :)

[@laurenszuter1369]

SAME!!

[@bdsbckjdskl]

Jamie Cute !

[@victoriarose9090]

I agree!

[@tajsimms8976]

It makes me happy

[@robertstanley9633]

This is probably one of the most raw & genuine moments of reality tv, ever.

[@jaredduskin3793]

I can't help but laugh everytime I watch this video. I'm not laughing AT Kelly. I'm laughing WITH her. This has to be the cutest, sweetest, most heartwarming emotional moment ever caught on camera. Best of all, it was just the beginning...of the LEGENDARY KELLY CLARKSON!!!!!!!!

[@CorCor89]

And besides a few record label issues, Kelly has probably had the continuous, diverse, versatile, scandal-free and drama free career of most singers and people in the industry today. Respect to the original American Idol.

[@calle3193]

It's 2022 and I still cry whenever I watch this performance.

[@victoriarose9090]

same here!

[@tayuchiha9660]

I literally come to watch this video when I need a good cry 😅🥹

[@mdarish3700]

I'm a guy but I shed a tear or two always

[@jamesn.osullivan4320]

Still the best winner of all time...

[@Jayeseditz]

Agreed. to me, Shes the only one who seemed to be happy and thankful :)

[@NolaChick82]

TRUTH

[@KathyAnnalise]

Yes, forever.

[@seandeyoung01]

Tru dat

[@AllendreStar]

James N. O'Sullivan check Fantasia

[@merayahcarey9390]

The most successful winner in American Idol history!! Her consistency & longevity in this music industry should be appreciated!

[@matthewquinn8534]

Mom is losing her shit in the best possible way watching her daughters dream come true in front of billions. Dad is having one of the most proudest dad moment's ever recorded.

[@sonnychauhan1447]

i think carrie underwood may be more successful

[@magita1991]

I think Carrie is probably tied with Kelly. Carrie has had a long and great career too.

[@Heroliesinyou]

@@sonnychauhan1447 You're so wrong. 🤣🤣🤣Kelly Clarkson is worldwide. Her sales go everywhere, Carrie is USA successful.

[@LifeofDamien]

@@sonnychauhan1447 they are equally successful

[@yourpalfred]

I'm 43 and remember when this was airing. Didn't watch it at the time. It's crazy to go back today with Kelly's long career as context. I'm not even a fan of hers but crying my eyes out watching this. So cool to see

[@prorodproductions]

I remember this night so clearly, the night she won. My entire family was watching and so were my neighbors on my block. When they yelled that she had won you would have thought it was like receiving the results for presidential election. Lol. Everyone was banging a pots and pans out the front doors and windows, because we were Kelly Clarkson fans 😅🙌 it’s 2024 and this performance still gets to me

[@angel-_-_-_]

That's so cool to hear!

[@whopperlover1772]

I can't imagine how happy she was at that moment! And her parents too! How proud they must've been!

[@DanteRiccelli1]

kaylak215 he’s singing along. And chewing helps w tears

[@tgin7100]

It's one of the most wholesome moments captured live

[@mitchman3006]

They should close the show with this song.

[@colestringer6546]

I Agree.

[@keagannewberry7418]

they did!! litterally was in tears

[@marksoliva2332]

+Keagan Newberry I kinda heard the song in the background!!! Great ending :) Loved the bit when Seacrest said "Out...for now" haha such a tease

[@nathandunlap6957]

Mitchell Pape a kiss like Michael said rigntouges can seal a kiss on one forehead

[@colinmiller8824]

@@marksoliva2332 Actually he was kinda right, the show came back in 2018.

[@CKWellsSr-m6c]

I was there that night you WON!!! ... Sitting behind your beautiful mother.... I'm the "Pretty Boy" in Blue!!!😂😂😂 I ABSOLUTELY Adore you... you and I have a "Country Connection" .... she's a "Red Head" ...I Love you, Kelly!!!!

[@5599gino]

She said "sorry" in the first and farewell season

[@Chryssy512ATX]

lisa aurelia ... she is still TRUE to who she is... a rarity in the industry.

[@gaborbagi2355]

Do you mean when she sang Piece by piece?

[@sosototo5304]

@@gaborbagi2355 yes exactly

[@rcj416]

She is awesome singing and awesome as a human being!

[@ChristianRodriguez-gv1wn]

Don't you miss these days of American idol where the people actually won for their voice

[@victoriarose9090]

I agree!

[@evansovring-f1f]

Not their back story Agree

[@USArmy91222]

she was the best talent to come out of American Idol, period!!!!!

[@dezaraycollins1392]

Her and Carrie underwood

[@eltoroo123]

Chris Daughtry

[@pkemoh4]

Fantasia was the best hands down

[@courtneyparker9402]

@- Anthony you better do your research buddy

[@emilydanxelle]

WHY AM I CRYING

[@danielislas411]

Don't worry I am too!

[@robprocks]

Same here girl!!!

[@katieflaws5811]

Idk but I'm cryin my eyes out to

[@bereniceluna2754]

Emily Danielle same omfg 😭

[@keithmcmaster9599]

Because your human

[@mckaylahunt3251]

Her voice is one of the most beautiful i've heard. Love her as a person & as an artist~ so down to earth

[@OzzyKayra]

+Mckayla Hunt listen to under the tree live. omg

[@betiek3549]

Mckayla l

[@thomasthorne4010]

I love how she shares the mic at the end. Totally unselfish

[@SteaksauceandRob]

thomas thorne she set the tone for every finale after this one

[@bernieudo4399]

The best always share because others make you better when you lift them up! ❤️

[@RoxanneGutierrez010]

I don't think she had a choice 😂 they were already in her personal space

[@natashalewandowski8261]

Nikki will always be one of my favorites next to Kelly on this season… Rest her soul 💔💔

[@amymahoney4097]

To me, this is STILL her best performance!!!

[@arrafi8]

Amy Mahoney By far....she put her heart and soul into it

[@b.maliboo9453]

Agree. But, her recent performance on American Idol finale was a close 2nd! "Piece by Piece" made me cry just as hard.. lol! xo.💕💋

[@BPC1980]

Amy Mahoney Thats cuz she was emtional as hell and put it all into her singing.

[@AndySaenz]

Amy Mahoney Well, this is the song that launched her entire career!

[@JessicaFails]

probably because of the song they chose for her. that was such an emotional song for her to be singing at that moment. She definitely sung it with passion and feeling.

[@GeorgeAustinTay]

The best winner, winning song and winning performance of the show's history.

[@colestringer6546]

Agreed.

[@FouadTadros]

+George Austin Tay FANTASIA. I BELIEVE. FIRST SEASON.

[@dagoldenprince]

+Fouad Tadros true

[@kittyleigh007]

+Fouad Tadros that was season 3

[@colestringer6546]

Agree 100%

[@WorkFromYourLaptop]

Probably the absolutely best performance of someone on the brink of super stardom realizing in that moment that their life is about to change forever.

[@tyowongndeso]

what i love most about kelly is her personality. love her to bits.

[@ShreyaChoudhuryMusic]

Right at 0:59 when Kelly cries after singing, “Oh I can’t believe it’s happening to me,” my heart melted and I got tears. I started crying with her joyfully. She deserved it. ❤

[@Cman1991]

I love this performance better than the studio recorded version because you can just feel the raw emotion in her voice as she's trying to keep it together. It gets me right in the feels.

[@mdyolanda]

Now I understand the reason she has so many fans...simply amazing!

[@ironcolossus4]

love the performance. she deserves success, she's so talented

[@t.least.he.was.honest]

yeap

[@JulieDelahooke]

She was the starting point, the launching platform. She started this show with unbelievable talent and skyrocketed her way to the top in no time flat. She will always be the first one! I don't know if she had any idea how quickly her life would change after winning this, but she's got decades more to come :)

[@rachelray8404]

You can feel the emotion gosh I love this

[@seesaa7119]

13 years later and this video still makes my cry 😭😭😭you can feel the words as she sang them

[@seesaa7119]

Oops I mean more like a 18 years

[@jaimesmith2266]

Im crying like a baby she sanged her heart out🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@avataranime101]

God, I can't believe I'm crying.

[@elizley]

I'm still crying and getting chills

[@t.least.he.was.honest]

Elizley P Grab a blanket

[@mattyg88]

One of the greatest songs, and performances.

[@aleciaalvarado9551]

Kelly Clarkson is the best singer EVER!! I KNEW SHE WAS GOING TO WIN, FROM THE MOMENT SHE FIRST SANG!!!!! I'M SO PROUD OF HER IN 2024! I will FOREVER support her❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Straightupshooter]

Idol is just not the same anymore, those were the best years for Idol, the first one in particular when Kelly won.

[@Mickey82sm]

I still cry just watching this . 😢 love me some kelly

[@kyotovaiau4797]

Thumbs up baby still listening too 2015

[@andrewsutherland133]

This is a fact: this spawned several seasons of American idol (which for years was the #1 show), a reboot of it, Americas got talent, the voice and bringing the X factor to the us. American idol hasn't produced a star in years, and most of those shows never did crap to begin with, but they keep making them, people keep auditioning, and people keep watching. You know the reason why? They know people want to see or be the next Kelly Clarkson

[@Dreammaster695]

Yes she was the first success story from a talent show and is still the most famous even if Carrie Underwood sold more Kelly is still more known

[@Nostalgio]

Beautiful inside and out. Kelly will always be the winner to me.

[@jenniferfelan694]

This was one of the best moments in Idol history before the show went downhill. Kelly Clarkson is the original American Idol! Love this winning performance.

[@horsemen61]

Jennifer Felan Carrie would have won if they where on the same season sorry

[@ElectrikkPaperClipxx]

+horsemen61 this is why I can't enjoy carrie underwood for what she is. her fans are deluded as fuck. plus carrie owes Kelly in part for helping her get her foot in the door.

[@ZauberinNini]

Powerful chest voice and a magnificent "vibrato".

[@balthazarmayrena600]

That has got to be the best episode of any American Idol season ever. I love love love this, brings tears to my eyes. The raw emotion, the perfect song for the moment. Ghad I love this.

[@wendysanders8534]

I never can watch this without bawling my eyes out. She is the most humble & deserving woman. I’m so proud of her accomplishments! I just love her personality & of course her AMAZING voice!

[@rosym.padilla2905]

No puedo creer que aun lloro con esta presentación ❤

[@geoffrygz6299]

"I can't believe this happening to me" - that scream at the end is just wonderful.

[@shanelmcfee6667]

Kelly definitely deserved to win!! and she is the PERFECT person to win American Idol first. She set the bar high for the show forever.

[@ilovealexdylan12]

I come back to this performance every now and again. It's beautiful

[@minerliton2481]

Aww ❤

[@donnamay3864]

The song by Kelly Clarkson it’s one of my favorites from 2003. Lotta good memories love her.

[@mjoshaway]

Words can't describe how I adore this woman. We're the same age and I remember voting and rooting for her to win. I was so happy when she finally won. I knew the moment I watched her audition she was a star. Fast forward to today and she's still that same charismatic, down-to-earth woman with powerhouse vocals and a ton of success under her belt. I'm beyond proud.

[@sarahjosua]

That was the perfect song for that moment! It was so beautiful too see that she really sang with all her heart. That's why she is amazing. She is not just about singing correctly, she does that with passion!

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

What a special moment in time. We all felt so happy for her when she won American Idol. She has an amazing voice & a classic personality.

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

A well-deserved winner with the personality to go with it.

[@MizzRedPisces22]

21yrs ago and feels like 10. Oh how I loved her then and still do she is amazing!!

[@YouLovesChloe]

She is such a beautiful woman and a very talented and phenomenal singer. This makes me tear up watching it. Why can't we have singers like this nowadays, especially on singing shows? :(

[@berthaelrey]

This is true television magic. One of the best moments in TV history

[@lindasampedey5102]

wow! she's so natural

[@EttambotEmilia]

U deserved this win love. This is legendary

[@angelalfee]

Still untill now whenever the lagend sings n cry..."hoooo" 'sorry" these words she will say...lagend...n thank u Kelly

[@nadja604]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@nadja604]

❤❤❤❤

[@AnyA-vz8fp]

Alfee Rahaman j

[@nadja604]

❤❤😘

[@MakeMarcAMillion]

Such a beautiful emotional moment. That brings back so many memories. So glad she was the first and that she's maintained such a successful career. She's a superstar!

[@tantaiwilaiporn1554]

Every now and then .. this performance always bring tears to my eyes

[@sarahlawrence7796]

Today marks 14 years since she won!

[@colinmiller8824]

Now 16

[@ibrahimhersi8282]

Now 17 lol

[@angelamarchese9464]

It's been 17 years now. since she won American idol. I know because my sister was 2 years old when she won. and I was still 11 years old then I turned 12 that october

[@Jim-mw8xw]

Angela marchese now 18 years and she’s doing amazing now. so proud of her

[@wingedangel6285]

17

[@sabrinabeaudoin8712]

July 2024 still crying watching this by far the best performance of all time

[@liamholmes9169]

Kelly Clarkson is the best American idol ever contestant. She sings from the heart and soul. She is a star. she has it all.

[@steviesugano6355]

What a Classic Lady. So genuine and gives it all.

[@rebecacarrillo1797]

I love the emotion and sincerity Kelly shows. I was so happy she won. I come here every other day just to remember. Awsome!

[@erinw3225]

Her journey will always be the best, imo. I know Carrie is amazing, and so are many others but there’s something about Kelly I can’t explain. ✨

[@torchbearer1973]

I remember exactly where I was when she won. I was a high school girls tennis coach and the team wanted to get together to watch the finale. The feeling was surreal when Kelly won. She was so inspirational to the girls on my team. They sang and cried along with her. Kelly would have been proud of them, too, as they won the state championship.

[@ForeverSweetx3]

Let me go back to this year please! Why is Kelly soooo cute!

[@Bee-di9un]

Watching this after Idol's finale last night. This makes me so emotional. Kelly is amazing and is def the #1 icon from idol.

[@urspendy]

you can see it in her eyes, she knows she killed it! Go Kelly! still makes me cry!

[@jhontayuckfou2393]

I was a senior in highschool for this I allways thought I'd be famous or rich by now and married to her lol

[@JenniferCapriGonzalezGmailComG]

Ahhhhhhh that's so sweet

[@avemariabernardeulogio3088]

a moment like thus

[@NatashaGlotzbach]

I remember being so happy for her 🥲

[@emilyhosman7054]

I'm not crying. I am sobbing.

[@JessicaFails]

aw. I've loved Kelly since her American Idol days. I'm so happy for her success. She's so humble and I've heard nothing but positive about her from other people who have worked with her.

[@aimeminer]

The 1and only American Idol I like and cried because I was happy she won! All th e others can't compare to her :)

[@wesleygrey5834]

2022 and this song still brings me to straight tears

[@sarmag]

she is so cute and sweet and really talented

[@mrrandywazz]

A star is born

[@shawnleong3605]

If a carrie/kelly duet happens i would be ecstatic!

[@theoriginal3362]

to the person that say Leona sings this better than Kelly clarkson the original lete tell u some thing I here a lot of people sing this song over the years on one sings it as grate as the original Kelly clarkson not even Leona lewis

[@Blairwitchxo]

Seen her in concert a little over 2 years ago and she’s the most down to earth person I’ve ever seen. She got about halfway through the concert and all of a sudden she said “you know what I’m about to get real comfortable.” She kicked off her heels and did the rest of the concert barefoot. I thought it was the cutest thing. She’s always been so real and comfortable in her own skin.

[@fabianfatale]

the birth of a legend!!

[@jalba3819]

best American idol of all you go Kelly!

[@julznoble3704]

Can we make this dream last forever? ⭐️ Mann, this is so beautiful, her emotions are infectious. You can literally feel everything she’s feeling. ..the happiness, the joy, the accomplishment. EVERYTHING! I’ve watched this countless of times. Just a moment like these we need indeed 🌟

[@boomerspit1]

This makes me cry lol I'm so emotional

[@sbchoudhuryable]

Omg, she's so cute!!! So happy that she won. She deserved it! :) We love you always and forever Kelly! :)

[@sarasparks1992]

I remember when this was on live t.v...I was 10 years old crying so hard

[@Sassyglbeauty]

Couldn’t have happened to a better person! Kelly Clarkson will always be THE American IDOL!

[@Anthony-go3er]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE WINNING SONGS FROM KELLY A MOMENT LIKE THIS AND ANYTIME AND WITH OUT YOU AND BEFORE YOUR LOVE ❤️

[@GhostlyCrystal77]

I'm so happy 4 Kelly Clarkson!!;( She is has such an amazing voice!!;D