Many will remember Kelly Clarkson as the first ever winner of the popular reality show American Idol. While she did dabble in acting for a brief period, that branch of her career never took off quite like her music did. However, the talented singer now has her very own talk show and is doing spectacularly well compared to other past American Idol winners. Whether a fan of her music or not, it would be tough for anyone to deny that the woman's got pipes. That being said, it has been rumored that's she's got a bit of a diva in her as well.
In this article, we will be taking a closer look at a few of the demandas Kelly has made behind the scenes. Every performer out there has created a rider list for their venues, though some of Kelly's requests are a bit specific compared to other's. Let's take a look!
20 Kelly Needs 18 Bottles Of Dasani (Room Temperature) At All Times
One of Kelly's many demands is that she have exactly 18 Dasani water bottles at all times. Performing is a lot of work, so staying hydrated makes sense. However, the exact number is a bit much, not to mention the fact that see specifies that these 18 bottles must be room temperature.
19 Of Course, 24 Bottles Of Fiji Water Are Also Essential ...
Apparently, Kelly Clarkson drinks a lot of water. Not only does her rider specifically state that she needs 18 Dasani water bottles (room temperature), but she also demands that 24 Fiji water bottles also be available. Is it possible she has some sort of contract with both water bottle companies?
18 Her 6 Bath Towels And Single Hand Towel Must Be "Nice"
Maybe Kelly has very sensitive skin, or perhaps the towels that have been offered to her at venues in the past have been made out of some kind of horrific material. Either way, Kelly now knows to be very specific in her towel demands. The singer requests she have 6 "nice" bath towels as well as one "nice" hand towel.
17 4 Bags Of Leafy Greens Are A Must!
Sticking to a diet is hard enough, but we have to assume that doing so while on the road is pretty much impossible. For this reason, we understand why Kelly is adamant she have at least 4 bags of leafy greens waiting in her room when she arrives at a venue.
16 Don't Forget Her 6 Organic Avocados!
While we totally understand the notion of trying to eat clean, especially while slaying on stage every single night during a tour, but the exact demand of 6 organic avocados does seem a bit excessive. Afterall, we all know how hard it is to find one perfectly ripe avocado, let alone about 6 ...
15 There Better Be Exactly 4 "Real" Coffee Mugs Around ...
Kelly needs her coffee mugs to be "real", whatever that means. We are assuming this is to ensure she is not being left to drink out of anything as generic as paper cups, but it is a funny thing to list as a demand. Go ceramic, or go home, right?
14 2 Packets Of Sugar Free Gum Should Always Be Available
What's interesting about this rider entry, is that no gum brand or even a flavor is specified. Clarkson's gum HAS to be sugar free of course, but apparently she is not too picky when it comes to the thousands of different flavors gum is sold in. Who would have thought?
13 More Honey, Please!
Kelly Clarkson is a singer first and foremost, so naturally she has to make sure her vocal cords are in tip top shape before she takes the stage. Many singers like to enjoy a cup of tea with honey to soothe their vocals, but Kelly only seems to want the honey ...
12 Gotta Have Some Hot Water (But Forget The Tea And Coffee)
What is Kelly using the hot water for? We don't know. It is definitely listed on her rider, though she is specific in her request that no coffee or tea be included - just the hot water on its own. Maybe this is just a trick she uses to keep her voice in check?
11 Spoons And Napkins Are Always Handy, But There Shouldn't Be Any Styrofoam Cups In The Room
Whether or not Kelly is against using forks and knives, we are not sure. However, she definitely needs to have napkins and spoons on hand if she is set to perform at your venue. The singer also states that no styrofoam cups should be left for her. We wonder what she's scooping with those spoons ...
10 4 Lemons - No More, No Less
Kelly Clarkson does not want 3 lemons, nor does she want 5. In the singer's 2009 tour rider, she specifically listed 4 lemons. Clarkson seems just fine with any type of lemon though, as she made no reference to them needing to be Meyer Lemons, or any other sort for that matter.
9 One Large Basket Of Fresh Fruits (Washed And Uncut, Of Course!)
The woman's gotta have her fruit! Asking for a fruit basket hardly seems like a wild demand. In fact, when picturing any performer's trailer, it's almost automatic to envision a large fruit basket sitting there. Kelly does note however, that her fruit should already be washed, but left uncut. Makes sense!
8 Kelly Loves Her Almonds And Cashews, But They Gotta Be Raw
After a few hours of singing and dancing in front of millions, it's understandable that one would be left feeling pretty hungry. Kelly, like the rest of us, enjoys snacking. All of that being said, her snack of choice is a mix of cashews and almonds (raw obviously). Not what everyone would go for, but tasty all the same!
7 Kelly Needs Her Olive Oil To Be Cold Pressed
Considering olive oil is a common cooking ingredient, it's not so surprising that it would be featured on Clarkson's rider list. Afterall, what's a salad without a little olive oil drizzled on top, right? We do have to note though, that Kelly's olive oil MUST be cold pressed. Meaning, the olives used to make to the oil never exceeded a certain temperature.
6 Who Doesn't Love Fresh Bakery Baguette Bread?
When looking at Kelly Clarkson's riders, it's clear to see she eats pretty clean for the most part. She enjoys leafy greens, avocados and raw nuts. The closest thing to a "junk food" on this singer's list of must-haves, is a fresh bakery baguette. Maybe she just enjoys the smell of it?
5 1 Bag Of Raw Sunflower Seeds For A Little Light Munching
Sunflower seeds make for a great snack, though the way Kelly likes to eat them doesn't sound too exciting. Clarkson likes to have a bag of raw sunflower seeds around when she is in the room, so that means no salt should be included at all. Where's the fun in that?
4 4 Bottles Of Good Red Wine - Oh Wait, Scratch That!
When Kelly Clarkson was putting together the rider list she used for her 2009 tour, she initially thought she would be having a little more fun than she later believed. On the list, she put 4 bottles of GOOD red wine, but she later crossed out the request all together.
3 We Need Some Raisins Over Here, Please!
Here we are looking at maybe the simplest request featured on any of Kelly Clarkson's riders. The singer wants raisins, plain and simple. She doesn't care about the brand or the type, she just wants to make sure there will be some sort of raisin available. Easy enough!
2 Pine Nuts & Pistachios - But Make Sure There's No Salt
Is it just us, or does Kelly's diet seem similar to a bird's? While on tour, Kelly demands that there be pine nuts & pistachios available to her, but she is very specific to say that neither should be salted. Imagine having an entire team of people ready to fetch whatever you could possibly want, and only asking for unsalted pine nuts?!
1 How Important Are Parsley & Cilantro? Very!
Half of the world can't stand cilantro, but Kelly loves it! She enjoys the garnish so much so, that it has actually been featured on her tour riders in the past. Not just cilantro either, Kelly also likes to know that there will be some parsley around, should the craving strike.
