Kelly Clarkson Music

On last night's American Idol results show, viewers were treated to the past, present and future.

Lazaro Arbos, for example, is now a distant memory, following an unexpected run to the final six.

Candice Glover, Janelle Arthur, Amber Holcomb, Kree Harrison and Angela Miller are the future, competing to see who will be crowned Season 12 champion.

And Kelly Clarkson? Well, she's all three, really. But in the present, she's the shining example of all every contestant wants to be: successful, funny, cool, talented... successful.

Watch as she returned Thursday to the stage that made her famous and performed "People Like Us."

Kelly Clarkson - "People Like Us" (American Idol Results Show)

She's a little pop and, also, a little country.

And Kelly Clarkson proved herself as the latter last night, taking the Academy of Country Music Awards stage for a performance of "Don't Rush."

Clarkson arrived at the event with royalty from this genre, walking the red carpet with future mother-in-law Reba McEntire, the stepmom of fiance Brandon Blackstock.

Watch Kelly then prove she belongs with this performance:

Kelly Clarkson - "Don't Rush" (Academy of Country Music Awards)

Also Sunday night, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban teamed up for "Highway Don't Care."

Clive Davis is bisexual. The uber producer makes this admission in his new memoir, "The Soundtrack of My Life."

But that revelation isn't the focus of a new Kelly Clarkson rant, in which the singer reacts to passages in the book with anger and authority.

"Clive Davis is… spreading false information about me and my music," Clarkson wrote in a post on her WhoSay blog. "I refuse to be bullied and I just have to clear up his memory lapses and misinformation for myself and for my fans. It feels like a violation. Growing up is awesome because you learn you don't have to cower to anyone - even Clive Davis."

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What do you get when you cross Kelly Clarkson with Jewel?

This is not a trick question, readers, the answer is below.

These talented singers have collaborated on a new version of Jewel's "Foolish Games," as the American Idol winner drops in on the country star's Greatest Hits album. Listen now:

Jewel (Feat. Kelly Clarkson) - "Foolish Games"

The CD is available in stores and on iTunes right at this very moment and includes Jewel tracks that go back to her 1995 debut "Pieces of You," as well as a re-worked rendition of “You Were Meant For Me” with the Pistol Annies.

Obama Inaugural address, Obama schinaugural address.

Let's focus on the true stars of today's second Inauguration:

Kelly Clarkson sang "My Country Tis of Thee," Beyonce amazed with "The Star-Spangled Banner" and James Taylor went with "America the Beautiful."

But of all these musical icons, who impressed you most with his or her patriotic track? Give a listen to all three and then vote below:

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  Kelly Clarkson "My Country Tis of Thee"
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  Beyonce - Inauguration National Anthem
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  James Taylor - "America the Beautiful"

Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Clarkson and James Taylor will perform at President Barack Obama's inauguration as he officially begins his second term this month.

Obama was personally involved in selecting the performers.

"Their music is often at the heart of the American story and speaks to folks across the country," said Obama, who won a second term in November.

Cuban-American Richard Blanco will become the youngest ever inaugural poet at the quadrennial event, held in Washington D.C. on the 21st of January.

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Kelly Clarkson spent the summer on tour, covering singles from artists such as Eminem and Adele.

But the singer took to the stage last night at the American Music Awards and turned the focus back on herself, performing an impressive array of tracks from her upcoming Greatest Hits album.

Standing in front of a makeshift American Idol panel, Clarkson kicked things off with "Miss Independent" and then launched into four minutes worth of fun.

Sit back and enjoy it all now:

Kelly Clarkson Greatest Hits Medley

Just a few days before she prepares to take over the charts with her first-ever Greatest Hits album, Kelly Clarkson has come out with a new music video.

It's in honor of the lead track off that CD, "Catch My Breath," and it mostly just focuses on the original American Idol staring into the camera and singing.

Sometimes, though, that's all you need. Watch now:

Kelly Clarkson - "Catch My Breath" (Music Video)

Clarkson is everywhere these days. Did you catch her duet with Vince Gill at the 2012 CMAs? It was pretty terrific.

Kelly Clarkson took to the stage last night at the 2012 Country Music Awards. Yes, you read that correctly.

The original American Idol is expanding her fan base, as she's included a duet with cowboy hat-wearing Vince Gill on her upcoming Greatest Hits album.

It's titled "Dont' Rush" and you should listen to her sing it below alongside the Country Music Hall of Famer:

Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill - "Don't Rush"

Elsewhere on the evening, Clarkon's fellow Idol winner, Carrie Underwood, hosted the event and went Gangham Style at one point.

Kelly Clarkson has come out with a brand new song.

The original American Idol will release her first-ever greatest hits album (at age 30!) on November 19 and it will include a pair of bonus tracks, one of which is a collaboration with Vince Gill titled "Don't Rush."

And we've included it below. Hit Play and then sound off: What do you think of the single? And will you purchase Kelly's upcoming CD?

Kelly Clarkson - "Don't Rush"