FAMILY
Mom: Jeanne Taylor
Dad: Steve Clarkson
Step Dad: Jimmy Taylor
Brother: Jason Clarkson, age 29
Sister: Alyssa Clarkson, age 26
Best Friends: Jessica and Lindsay
High School Crush: Matt Penwarden

INTRESTING TIDBITS
. Kelly is a commando girl ^_^
. She has a belly button ring and a nose ring
. Kelly has a tattoo on her forearm of a cross, a a Japenese symbol on her neck that means 'Blessed'
. Kelly's parents divorced when she was six
. Her favorite number is 24
. Kell's favorite colour is Colbalt Blue
. Her favorite foods are Pizza Rolls and Ding Dongs
. Kelly's favorite T.V. shows are Designing Women, Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, and Will and Grace
. Kelly's stepfather Jimmy is a construction worker
. Kelly is the youngest in her family

Did You Know's
. Kelly's worst Christmas Gift EVER was granny panties!
. The other American Idol contestants said that Kell's room at the AI mansion was the messiest!
. Kell's fav actor on 'Friends' is Matthew Perry.
. Kelly was an extra on such shows as 'Sabrina The Teenage Witch' and 'That 80's Show'.
. Kelly's only vocal training was through her high school's choir.
. One of Kelly's fav movies is "The Goonies"!
. Kelly loves hats and self-proclaims herself as a "hat-freak"! ;)
. Kelly used to use her closet as a recording studio!
. Kelly got her belly button pierced when she was 16
. Kelly is a 'night' person.
. Kelly's Idol is Reba MacEntire
. Kell's Fav expressions are 'Ducka ducka ducka (from 'Austin Powers') and 'Cool Beans'!
. Kelly is lactose intolerent (allergic to dairy).
. Kelly's favorite makeup brands are M.A.C. and Smashbox.
. One of Kelly's nicknames is Kellbell.
. Another one of Kelly's nicknames is 'Mariah Kelly!'
. Kelly's fav Pig-Out food is Chips and Salsa with Ranch dressing.
. Kelly's hidden talent is playing the violin.
. Kelly likes taking bubble baths and reading 'Harry Potter'.
. Kelly's American Idol audition number was 2311.
. Kell's fav Holiday song is 'I'll be home for christmas'.