Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande are American pop vocalists known for their powerful singing and mainstream commercial success. Kelly Clarkson, who emerged after winning the inaugural season of a televised singing competition in the early 2000s, is associated with pop, pop-rock, and adult contemporary styles and is noted for emotive, belt-driven delivery and a crossover presence on radio and television. Ariana Grande rose to prominence in the 2010s, blending pop, R&B, and contemporary urban influences, and is recognized for her wide vocal range, agile melismatic runs, and incorporation of modern production and R&B-inflected pop songwriting. Both artists have maintained high-profile recording and performance careers in the United States.