Kelly Clarkson Teams With NASCAR

American Idol and Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson has signed a year-long deal to partner with NASCAR. Clarkson will become spokesperson for NASCAR in the sport's biggest commitment with a music artist.

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The contract calls for Clarkson to appear in commercials for the sport, in a live concert for the Nextel Tribute to America, at charity events and at NASCAR's awards ceremony at the end of 2007. Clarkson's first duty as spokesperson will begin February 18, 2007, at the Daytona 500.