Kelly Clarkson Is Thankful, Even To Simon Cowell

Once ‘Pigeonhole This’ was ruled out as a title for ‘American Idol’ champ Kelly Clarkson’s new album, she thought of her favorite song on the record, ‘Thankful,’ and knew it was important to give props to those who helped her get where she is today – even Simon Cowell. He and all the judges are thanked in her comprehensive liner notes. “I want to thank the judges mainly [because] I am so great with critics now,” Clarkson told MTV News. “I’m nervous about my album coming out more for my fans – like, I’m hoping they like it – not for the critics, because I’ve had Simon every week telling me ‘That was just awful’ or ‘You could have done better.’ So it rolls right off my back now.” Read more.