Kelly Clarkson is learning a lot because of Reba McEntire.

The "American Idol" and country music legend have paired up for two songs on Reba's upcoming album "Reba Duets" and have formed a close bond that is packing concert halls such as the Nashville Ryman Auditorium.

Kelly Clarkson has been a healthy role model for young girls since she became America's idol. However, the singer has been hiding a secret - she once suffered from bulimia.

The curvy star, who has been vocal about her objection to Hollywood's size zero obsession, told CosmoGirl magazine that she suffered from the eating disorder during her teens.

Kelly Clarkson has proven herself to be the independent woman she once sang about.

The "American Idol" has been battling with her record company, and music mentor Clive Davis, over her latest album, "My December." The strong-minded singer wanted more control on her new work and had to fight for it.

Kelly Clarkson is turning out to be a more outspoken "American Idol."

The singer has admitted that she struggled to get her latest album made, because of record company executives trying to choose her music for her. However, the strong-minded pop star insisted on making an album her way or no way.