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Originally Posted by mycouponsshauna  Kelly Clarkson didn't have a record contract before American Idol. She recorded a couple demos, but had no contract. Anyone can record a demo really if you have a computer or money for studio time.
I'm not sure about Bo Bice or Taylor Hicks. |
According to Idol producer Simon Lythgoe, Kelly did have a previous contract.
"This is something that comes up for some reason every year," said Lythgoe. "This year [it is], 'Oh, they're all professionals!' Kelly Clarkson had [previously had] a contract [before Idol]. From Year 1, all we say is you've got to be out of contract now. But every year there's been somebody that's had a professional contract or even had an album out there. So no it doesn't bother us in the slightest."