Kelly Clarkson October 18, 2007

The likable Kelly Clarkson won the first 'American Idol' competition in the summer of 2002. A few months later she broke Billboard records with 'A Moment Like This' and 'Before Your Love.' Her first CD, 'Thankful,' debuted at number one and went double platinum. Perhaps most impressive, two songs ('Since U Been Gone' and 'Breakaway') from her second CD in 2005 hit the Billboard Top Ten chart proving that she might have some staying power in the music biz. Clarkson returns in 2007 supporting her third effort, 'My December.' Jon McLaughlin's music stays with you long after he walks off stage. Clearly, his skill as a performer can only be described as "unique". His combination of song and conversation makes even a large audience seem intimate.With his classically trained ear and influences from Ben Folds and Billy Joel, Jon McLaughlin has crafted his unique piano-driven rock style to create a sound that has delighted audiences and coated the states with his sound.