Kelly Clarkson's Entry To Award Show RoyaltyWhen Clarkson won American Idol in 2002, the music industry still viewed reality competition winners as temporary fixtures in the pop charts. At the 48th GRAMMY Awards in 2006, Clarkson took home Best Pop Vocal Album for Breakaway and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Since U Been Gone.” This made her the first American Idol alum to win a GRAMMY. Its GRAMMY win for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance marked the moment Clarkson shook off the tag of just another reality pop star. At the 55th GRAMMY Awards, the track earned nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance, while Clarkson herself won Best Pop Vocal Album for Stronger. Kelly Clarkson's GRAMMY Awards Legacy Remains Etched in Emotion and PowerClarkson's GRAMMY history is littered with wins and nominations that demonstrate how a reality show contestant can transition into a respected star with a lasting career.