Kelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. She rose to fame in 2002 after winning the first season of the reality competition series American Idol. Clarkson has since released eight studio albums, one greatest hits album, and two children's books. She has also appeared as a judge on The Voice since 2018. RIPA stands for the Radio-television Digital News Association, which is a professional association of electronic journalists in the United States and Canada. It was founded in 1946 and is dedicated to promoting excellence in electronic journalism.