Kelly Clarkson’s Net Worth

Kelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, and TV personality who became a living example of the American dream that every artist wants to be. Her journey from American Idol to a singing superstar, and actress personifies the tangible reality of hard work, talent, and determination. Through her journey to stardom, Kelly has wracked up millions of dollars of wealth with fame and global recognition.

Alongside her fame and fortune, Kelly has picked up over 25 different awards including 3 Grammy Awards, and is also a 2-time Brit Awards nominee. Moreover, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” and a significant amount of time in “The Voice” as a judge secured her place in the vast industry of entertainment. 

What Is Kelly Clarkson's Net Worth?

As of 2024, Kelly Clarkson's Net Worth is $50 million.

Kelly's fortune is the result of her successful music career as well as her various ventures in television and entertainment. Her net worth is comparatively lower than that of her rival team coaches from The Voice, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. These two have a net worth of $160 million and $120 million, respectively.

Clarkson's music career has been particularly lucrative, with her selling over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. According to some reports, she had made around $100 million from her album sales.

Kelly has also reportedly earned around $60 million from her touring career. Her best-selling tour was the "Meaning of Life Tour." A total of 275,000 tickets were sold over the 28 dates and brought in $17.5 million. Her "Addicted Tour" and "Breakaway Tour" brought in $9.1 million and $9.7 million, respectively. She also made an additional $10 million for her Las Vegas residency tour - Chemistry.

In addition to her music career, Clarkson has also made money from her television ventures. She has been a judge on the singing competition show "The Voice," where she has a salary of $560,000 per episode, which works out to around $14 million per season.

What Is Kelly Clarkson’s Claim To Fame?

The “Pop Princess” first made national recognition when she won the 2002 American Idol show. Following her win, she signed a contract with Simon Fuller for RCA Records and made her debut album “A Moment Like This” in 2002. Eventually, the album secured the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 list and was also the top-selling album in the U.S. in 2002.

Over the course of Kelly Clarkson’s career, she has produced some of the best-hit singles and albums that contributed to her unprecedented rise in the music industry. From  “My December (2007)” to her latest album “Chemistry” in January 2024, Kelly’s claim to fame is the combined success of her over 20-year-long musical career that is still racing new heights.

Aside from her professional life, Kellbell’s dispute in her private life regarding her divorce with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock also made headlines resulting in an unintentional profile boost alongside her business ventures.

What Businesses And Brand Endorsements Is Kelly Clarkson A Part Of?

The “Wrapper in Red” artist not only shined in music and acting but also ventured into different businesses and endorsements securing her financial future.

• The Kelly Clarkson Show: Debuted in 2019, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” hosted by “The Queen of Covers” was a grand success. Currently, this popular show fetches around 2 million viewers monthly wracking up an estimated $1.5 - $1.9 million monthly salary for the singer.

• Wayfair: The famous home decor brand Wayfair partnered with Kelly Clarkson back in 2020 and made her the brand ambassador with a $450,000 deal. Clarkson is still the ambassador and recently she was seen in Wayfair’s new brand campaign - “Welcome to The Wayborhood” alongside Lisa Ann Walter, Lisa Vanderpump, Thoren Bradley, etc. Also, Wayfair generated a whopping $12 billion in revenue for 2023.

• Kelly Clarkson Home: As the first celebrity brand ambassador of Wayfair, Kelly launched her own furniture and decor line - “Kelly Clarkson Home” in 2022. Unfortunately, Kelly’s income from her company hasn’t been disclosed yet.

• Book Author: To a surprise, the “2002 American Idol” winner is also a renowned author of children’s books. Publishings like the “River Rose and the Magical Lullaby”, and “River Rose and the Magical Christmas” also contributed to her net worth.

How Does Kelly Clarkson Spend Her Millions?

“The Pop Princess” likes spending her money majorly on real estate and up till now she has made millions buying and selling a number of her properties. Moreover, she also has a decent list of vehicles in her car collection.

How Many Houses Does Kelly Clarkson Own?

Kelly Clarkson is a successful singer and television personality who has owned and sold several homes over the years. Here are some of the houses owned by Kelly Clarkson:

• LA Mansion: Kelly Clarkson is currently living with her two daughters in her LA mansion that she bought in June 2021 for 5.445 million.

• Waterfront Mansion: In 2013, Kelly Clarkson purchased a 20,121-square-foot mansion on a sprawling 6.8-acre estate in Hendersonville, Tennessee for $2.8 million. After four years on the market, she finally sold the property in 2019 for $6.3 million.

• Encino Mansion: In 2018, Kelly Clarkson bought a mansion in Encino, California, for $8.5 million. However, she sold the property for $8.24 million in 2021.

• Montana Ranch: Kelly bought the Montana ranch back in 2019 for around $10 million. She has no plans to sell it for now as the property had a value of $17.75 million back in 2021.

• Mansfield Estate: Kelly also owned a 14-acre estate in Mansfield, Texas which she sold back in 2012 for 1.5 million.

• Nashville Home: In 2007, Clarkson nabbed a stone cottage in Belle Meade, Nashville for $1.5 million but sold it after four years for $1.2 million.

• Lebanon Farm: The singer sold another of her properties in Lebanon, Tennessee for $3 million in 2020 after buying it for $1.96 million back in 2014.

Kelly Clarkson's real estate portfolio showcases her love for spacious and luxurious homes that offer privacy and plenty of amenities.

How Many Cars Does Kelly Clarkson Own?

The inaugural winner of the “American Idol” Kelly Clarkson owns a few cars that show her interest and passion for a specific American brand. Check out Kelly Clarkson’s car collection in detail here.

• 2006 Ford Mustang Convertible: One of Kelly’s first high-end cars is her 2006 Ford Mustang Convertible which she received as a gift from the car brand back in May 2006. She was part of Ford’s “Bold Moves” campaign during that time and appeared in numerous places with the Mustang.

• 1976 Ford Bronco: Kelly is an avid fan of Ford vehicles and we got to witness that firsthand back in 2020 as her divorce case was revealed. She brought her favorite 1976 Ford Bronco to a CNBC episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. She restored the car prior to the show and we saw Kelly taking Jay Leno to off-roading in her ‘76 Bronco.  

What Are Kelly Clarkson’s Charitable Contributions?

As busy as she is with her everyday work schedule, the 3 time Grammy winner always finds time between her busy schedule to lend a hand to those in need. Take a look at her charity endeavors below.

• No Kid Hungry: Back in 2023, Kelly invited Tim Wakefield - an artist who is known for his collaboration with music legend Pink to the “The Kelly Clarkson Show”. Tim created a one-of-a-kind art piece that Kelly auctioned off and donated the gathered $60,000 to a non-profit organization that solves problems of hunger and poverty in the U.S. - No Hungry Kids.

• Music Will Donation: Founded by Dave Wish, Music Will went on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” with Music Will’s 2023 Benefit Honoree Babyface back in 2023 for sharing the vision. As a surprise, the Pop Princess personally donated $10,000 to the cause resulting in a total of $30,000 in donations from other sources.

• Songs For Kids Foundation: A non-profit foundation with the goal of bringing the joy of music to special needs children or injured. Kelly personally pitched $5,000 to the founder Josh Rifkind for an upcoming event of their organization as they joined “The Kelly Clarkson Show” back in Jan. 2024.

Did Kelly Clarkson’s Divorce With Blackstock Affect Her Net Worth?

On July 4, 2020, the “A Moment Like This” singer filed a divorce from her ex-husband and manager Brandon Blackstock. At first, Blackstock accused Kelly of owning over $1.4 million in commissions and demanded a $5.4 million settlement. However, the judge declined the argument and after two years of the trial, the divorce was finalized in March 2022.

The divorce settlement was finalized and Kelly was directed to a one-time payment of $1.3 million to Brandon and a $160,600 monthly payment including spousal support and child support combined until Jan. 31, 2024 (for only spousal support). Later it was revealed that Blackstock’s allegation of Clarkson of a $1.4 million missing commission was false while it was her ex-husband who owed Kelly $2.6 million for “unlawfully procured” business deals.  

What’s Next For Kelly Clarkson?

Kellbell hasn’t unveiled her future projects yet as she is busy with her job as a mom of two daughters. However, “The Kelly Clarkson Show” - Season 6 is set to return on September 23, 2024, with a 30 Rock Rooftop party in New York City hosted by “The Queen of Covers” herself. 

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