Mom Crush Monday: Kelly Clarkson

Is there any celebrity more down to earth than Kelly Clarkson? The southern sweetheart won us over ages ago with her powerhouse vocals, but our infatuation with her has reached new levels since she became a mom.

Clarkson has put out seven albums since she first claimed the title of American Idol. With countless chart-topping hits and three Grammy’s under her belt, this mom is a force to be reckoned with.

She married talent manager Brandon Blackstock in October 2013, becoming a stepmom to his son and daughter from his previous marriage. Then Clarkson gave birth to their daughter, River Rose, on June 12, 2014. This past summer she unexpectedly announced her second pregnancy during her tour, soon after letting the world know she’s expecting a baby boy.

For this week’s Mom Crush Monday, we’re celebrating Kelly Clarkson and getting her take on family, music, and so much more.

On bringing her daughter River on tour …

On how she feels about singing to her husband …

On her childhood …

Clarkson told SheKnows, “I grew up in a very accepting household. I was taught to accept everybody how they are, and I admire my mom for that. She’s never taught me hate.”

On date night with her husband …

On her favorite actors …

On her biggest goal in life …

Kelly Clarkson opened up to PEOPLE saying,

“People are human. I’ve accomplished a lot, but I guess the biggest success I want is that whenever I die people will say, ‘She was so successful as a mother, and as a wife.’ That’s kind of my big goal.”

On watching her kids bond …

On what she likes to read …

On her stepson …

On becoming a mother …

After giving birth to River, Clarkson said,

“I love what I do, but I feel like I relied on my career a lot for my self-worth. And now I’m more than that. I’m a mother and a wife and have this whole other thing going on.”

On introducing River to other celebs …

On nap time …

On her support system …

On being judged …

In an interview with Heat magazine, Clarkson said:

“I’ve just never cared what people think. It’s more if I’m happy and I’m confident and feeling good. That’s always been my thing. And more so now, since having a family – I don’t seek out any other acceptance.”

On her first Grammy’s date …

On her relationship with music …

When discussing her passion for music, Clarkson shared,

“Music has such an influence on our emotions, and it aids in recovery. It’s kind of a healthy little elixir for everyone … And I can relate to it: I was very much an outsider as a kid, and music kind of saved me.”

On her pre-show warm up …

On her pregnancy cravings …

On being a rockstar mom  …

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