Kelly Clarkson fought for what she wanted and it changed the trajectory of her career. The multifaceted entertainer credits “Miss Independent” for paving the way for her as a songwriter.

When Kelly Clarkson hit pay dirt with "Miss Independent," her smash hit back in 2005, she apparently was not just talking about herself. Mr., Mrs. and Miss independent will hit the big time again ...

“My big first single was ‘Miss Independent,’ and I had to fight so hard to get that song on my record, like, with the guitars how I liked it and everything how I liked it,” Clarkson told ...