Hoest on Instagram: "23 years ago, American Idol found America’s best vocalist on its very first try, Kelly Clarkson. At just 20 years old, Clarkson was a waitress from Texas when she auditioned for the show’s debut season in 2002. By the finale, she’d captured the nation’s heart and made history as American Idol’s very first winner. What began as a reality TV gamble became the launchpad for one of music’s most powerful voices. Since then, Kelly has sold over 25 million albums and 40 million sin