Article: 'American Idol' Winner Kelly Clarkson 'Drives' Toward Stardom; Hit VH1 Series 'Driven' Continues With Special Episode Looking At the Life Of 'American Idol' Winner Kelly Clarkson, Premiering Saturday, September 28 at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT).

NEW YORK -- From the Texas stage of Burleson High School to the national stage of network TV, Kelly Clarkson leapt into our living rooms while leaving all other contestants in the dust. But Kelly didn't win FOX's "American Idol" without traveling a long way.

There's no such thing as overnight success -- over time, like a jigsaw puzzle, pieces are added, small breakthroughs are made, and eventually the picture of a pop star begins to take shape. "Driven" traces that process from childhood to the first glimmer of stardom, through the eyes of those who knew the artist best and helped play pivotal roles in their development -- teachers, family members, friends, and ...

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