Being in love has it’s downsides!

Kelly Clarkson, 30, says so.  ”It is ruining my creativity,” she joked. “I’m writing all this happy [stuff].”

Clarkson has been dating Nashville-based talent manager Brandon Blackstock, 35, since late 2011. He’s the son of her manager of five years, Narvel Blackstock, and the stepson of Clarkson’s “Because of You” duet partner, Reba McEntire. The two went public with the relationship in March.

“People used to ask, ‘Why are you single?’ and I’d say, ‘It is not in my schedule,’ ” Clarkson told PEOPLE. “I’m in a relationship right now and I have time for it. I never used to.”

What an awesome problem to have!

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So I take it if you’re a single female from Texas approaching the big 3-0 that you must be a lesbian because you haven’t roped in a man and spit our some babies. Apparently that’s the case with singer Kelly Clarkson, who finds it hard returning to her native state and seeing friends and family who have characterized her as an “old maid” because she has yet to settle down.

Kelly admits that it’s her non-stop career that keeps her from having the time to meet Mister Right, but says that no matter the excuse, she’s always pressured with questions about her sexuality because of her single-dom.

“I’m from a small town so everyone’s, like, married with children, having children or about to have children, so it’s a little hard when you go home… and that’s why people think I’m gay.

“They’re like, ‘I don’t understand why you’re not married.’ And I’m like, ‘Well, it’s not like that, it doesn’t happen for everyone.’ For Burleson, in Texas… I’m an old maid!”

“I’ve dated some cool guys, but I don’t know if I’ve met someone I can spend the rest of my life with… I haven’t found anyone that I would put that (career) on the side for. I might not wanna do this when I’m 50, so I might as well do as much of it as I can now.

“I wanna be married, I wanna find someone… It looks romantic and all!”

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What did you think?

While catching  up with the original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson during her Tupperware show in NYC for the Boys and Girls Club of America, Us Weekly no only spoke with the singing sensation about the event, but asked her about her feelings regarding the new season of American Idol, her thoughts on X-Factor, and she tells if she believes Texas girls are the toughest in the nation:

Us: Why did you decide to do this great event?

Kelly Clarkson: I think what Tupperware is doing with the Chain of Confidence is so important, creating a place where women can share confidence, show support and build each other up. I’ve learned how important confidence is, especially in this industry, and I am into anything that helps people just be themselves.

Us: Why is the Boys & Girls Clubs of America so important?

KC: The Boys & Girls Clubs of America is so necessary because they build places where children can have a safe haven and support center, which is so important for kids to have at a young age. That’s where confidence starts!

Us: What do you do to relax?

KC: I love spending time with my friends and family. And I just love to sing. I am also a reality show junkie-you name it, I watch it!

Us: Do you still watch Idol? Who should win?

KC: I do still watch Idol, more this season than any other! I totally love Lauren…I just love when you can see someone sing through their “person” and you can just feel it- she has so much beauty that comes through with her singing.

Us: Will you watch the X Factor?

KC: I will – I love all of those talent shows and think they are great for the whole industry, because they are all about the music and the voice-everything it should be about.

Us: What are your thoughts on having confidence while living in the limelight?

KC: It is so hard to find confidence in this industry when everyone is trying to tell you what they think you should be. I have learned to schedule a lot of “me” time so I can make sure I am always feeling my best. I have also been so lucky that God gave me amazing people in my life that help keep me grounded and be the best I can be.

Us: What’s your guilty pleasure?

KC: Reality TV- you name it, I watch it!

Us: Are girls from Texas tougher than girls from the other 49 states?

KC: I am so proud to be from Texas and I can say we definitely have tough girls. Traveling around the country I have noticed there are tough girls all over!

Us: When you get writer’s block how do you get over it?

KC: That is such a tough question! Sometimes it is better to just separate for a little while and hang out with family or friends until I can just be back in the writing zone.

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Cool beans! Kelly Clarkson’s fifth album will be released soon and according to the singer it’s going to be awesome. She took to twitter to give the fans some details on what they can excpect.

“The album is gonna b awesome,” Kelly wrote. “just got some songs back from my session in LA!”

Late last month, Kelly revealed she had “Officially recorded the first song” for her “5th album.” The singer noted it “is a duet,” but declined to reveal who the song was recorded with.

“Can’t tell you who quite yet,” she wrote coyly

Producer Jason Halber is once again working with Clarkson for her next album. The singer has noted that one of the tracks has an edgy feel that is “very industrial/raw/awesome”.

I am sure it will be great! We are looking forward to hearing more from Clarkson.

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Kelly Clarkson showed her charitable side on Saturday by taking to the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana to lend a hand for a festive charity drive.

The singer teamed up with organization Loads of Hope, which provides families in need with free laundry services.

The charity was set up following Hurricane Katrina in 2005 – and Clarkson was all smiles as she helped out locals, even donning a slogan t-shirt to promote the cause.

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