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American pop singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson has released nine studio albums, seven extended plays, one compilation album, one remix album, and 49 singles (including six as a featured artist). In 2002, she won the inaugural season of the television competition '' American Idol'' and was immediately signed to a recording deal with 19 Recordings, S Records, and RCA Records. She made her chart debut in September 2002 with the double A-side single "Before Your Love"/"A Moment Like This", latter of which topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart and eventually became the year's best-selling single in the United States. Her debut album, '' Thankful'', was released in April 2003 and entered the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart at number one. ''Thankful'' produced the hit lead single " Miss Independent" and was certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Released in 2004, Clarkson's second studio album '' Breakaway'' expanded her audience to inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, author, and television personality. She rose to fame after winning the first season of ''American Idol'' in 2002, which earned her a record deal with RCA. Her debut single, " A Moment Like This", topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and became the country's best selling single of 2002. It was included on her debut studio album, '' Thankful'' (2003), which debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200. Trying to reinvent her image, Clarkson parted ways with ''Idol'' management and shifted to pop rock for her second studio album, '' Breakaway'' (2004). Supported by four US top-ten singles – the title track, "Since U Been Gone", " Behind These Hazel Eyes", and " Because of You" – ''Breakaway'' sold over 12 million copies worldwide and won two Grammy Awards. Clarkson took further creative control for her third studio album, ''My December'' (2007), co-writing all of its tracks and becoming its executive prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized as ''billboard'') is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events, and style related to the music industry. Its music charts include the Hot 100, the 200, and the Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in different genres of music. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm, and operates several TV shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson later acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs, and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox, phonograph, and radio became commonplace. Many topics it covered were spun-off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson Song)
"Breakaway" is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Clarkson. The song, written by Matthew Gerrard, Bridget Benenate and Avril Lavigne, was originally intended for Lavigne's debut studio album, '' Let Go'' (2002). After being deemed unsuitable for the album, it was passed to Clarkson to be recorded as a soundtrack for the film '' The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement''. Clarkson, who was finishing her second studio album at that time, recorded "Breakaway" to tide her fans over until the first single from her new album was released. However, the song's success prompted its inclusion on Clarkson's second album where the record label decided to name the album after the song. "Breakaway" was first released by Walt Disney Records as the first single from ''The Princess Diaries 2'' soundtrack on July 19, 2004. In May 2006, "Breakaway" was reissued as the fifth and final single from the album of the same name. "Breakaway" received positive reviews from music critics, who could ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walk Away (Kelly Clarkson Song)
"Walk Away" is a song by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album, '' Breakaway'' (2004). The song was written and produced by Chantal Kreviazuk, Raine Maida, and Kara DioGuardi, with additional writing from Clarkson. The song focuses on a relationship that is not working out; Clarkson wants a lover who will support her, not disappear when she needs him the most. It was released as the album's fourth single. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended Clarkson's attitude on the song. The song reached the top ten in Belgium and The Republic of Ireland and the top forty in Australia, Austria, Germany, New Zealand, and The United Kingdom. In March 2006, the single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales over 500,000 in all formats in the United States. As of February 2010, "Walk Away" has sold over 1.1 million digital copies in the U.S.Moss, Corey"Bonus SoundScan numbers for Kelly C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Because Of You (Kelly Clarkson Song)
Because of You may refer to: Music Albums * ''Because of You'' (James Darren album), 2001 * ''Because of You'' (Ne-Yo album), 2007, and the title song (see below) * ''Because of You'' (Tony Bennett album), 1952, and the title song, a cover of the popular song (see below) * '' Neo Ttaemun-e'' (''Because of You''), a 2010 EP by After School, and the title song (see below) * ''Because of You'', a 1993 compilation album by Dexys Midnight Runners, and the title song (see below) * ''Because of You'', a 2003 album by The Kings * ''Because of You'', a 1998 album by Preservation Hall Jazz Band Songs * "Because of You" (1940 song), a popular song by Arthur Hammerstein and Dudley Wilkinson, recorded by Tony Bennett and others * "Because of You" (98 Degrees song), 1998 * "Because of You" (After School song) * "Because of You" (The Cover Girls song) * "Because of You" (Gabrielle song), 1994 * "Because of You" (Kelly Clarkson song), 2005, recorded by herself with Reba McEntire * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Behind These Hazel Eyes
"Behind These Hazel Eyes" is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album, '' Breakaway'' (2004). It was written by Clarkson with the song's producers Max Martin and Dr. Luke. The song was released on April 12, 2005, as the second single from the album. Clarkson considered "Behind These Hazel Eyes" as one of her favorite songs and she once intended to name ''Breakaway'' after the song. "Behind These Hazel Eyes" is an uptempo song that incorporates crunchy guitars which are pulsated with driving beats and anthemic choruses; it narrates Clarkson's broken relationship with her ex-boyfriend. "Behind These Hazel Eyes" peaked at number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and stayed inside the top 10 in the chart for 15 weeks, a record for the longest time spent in the top 10 for a song that did not hit top five, until it was beaten by Rihanna's "Needed Me" in 2016. It also became Clarkson's first song to top the Adult Pop Songs chart. It was certified platinum fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Since U Been Gone
"Since U Been Gone" is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Clarkson from her second studio album, '' Breakaway'' (2004). The song, which was written and produced by Max Martin and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, was released as the lead single from ''Breakaway'' two weeks before the album was released. It is an uptempo pop rock and power pop power ballad that infuses electronic sounds with a mixture of a soft and loud pop rock sound. Martin originally wrote "Since U Been Gone" with Pink in mind, but she turned it down. It was then given to Hilary Duff, but she rejected the song because she could not reach its higher notes. The song was finally given to Clarkson after Clive Davis convinced the writers to give it to her. Clarkson decided to add heavier guitars and harder drums to the song after noticing that the demo had an obvious pop sound. Lyrically, the song is written from a woman's point of view where she expresses her sense of relief with the end of her troubled relations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson Album)
''Breakaway'' is the second studio album by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson, released on November 30, 2004, by RCA Records. The album is a follow-up to her successful debut album, '' Thankful'' (2003). ''Breakaway'' sees Clarkson collaborating with various producers and songwriters for the first time, primarily Dr. Luke, Max Martin, John Shanks, Kara DioGuardi, Ben Moody, and David Hodges; the latter two are former members of American rock band Evanescence. Despite the established commercial success of ''Thankful'', music critics still continued to typecast Clarkson as an ''American Idol'' winner and were also critical of her attempts of establishing a commercial appeal on her own. Wanting to stray from those, she was convinced by Davis to work with Dr. Luke and Martin in Stockholm, and with Moody and Hodges in Los Angeles, in pursuit of a pop rock direction. This also led her to part ways with her manager Simon Fuller and hire the management services of Jeff Kwatinetz before t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of America
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a trade organization that represents the music recording industry in the United States. Its members consist of record labels and distributors that the RIAA says "create, manufacture, and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legally sold recorded music in the United States". RIAA is headquartered in Washington, D.C. RIAA was formed in 1952. Its original mission was to administer recording copyright fees and problems, work with trade unions, and do research relating to the record industry and government regulations. Early RIAA standards included the RIAA equalization curve, the format of the stereophonic record groove and the dimensions of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm records. RIAA says its current mission includes: #to protect intellectual property rights and the First Amendment rights of artists #to perform research about the music industry #to monitor and review relevant laws, regulations, and policies Between 2001 and 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RIAA Certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets.RIAA certification criteria Retrieved on September 11, 2006 Other countries have similar awards (see music recording certification). Certification is not automatic; for an award to be made, the must first request certification. The audit is conducted against net shipments after returns (most often an artist's royalty s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Certification
Music recording certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped, sold, or streamed a certain number of units. The threshold quantity varies by type (such as album, single, music video) and by nation or territory (see List of music recording certifications). Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories, which are named after precious materials (gold, platinum and diamond). The threshold required for these awards depends upon the population of the territory where the recording is released. Typically, they are awarded only to international releases and are awarded individually for each country where the album is sold. Different sales levels, some perhaps 10 times greater than others, may exist for different music media (for example: videos versus albums, singles, or music download). History The original gold and silver record awards were presented to artists by their own record companies to publicize their sales achie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Independent (Kelly Clarkson Song)
"Miss Independent" is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson for her debut studio album '' Thankful'' (2003). Written by Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Rhett Lawrence, and Matt Morris, with Lawrence serving as producer, it was released as the album's lead single by RCA Records on April 10, 2003, preceding its release by five days. The track was initially intended for Aguilera's fourth album, ''Stripped'' (2002), but was left half-finished. Lawrence later continued writing the song with Clarkson, who eventually recorded it. "Miss Independent" is a R&B-styled pop song, whose lyrics tell of a story of an independent woman who finally allows herself to lower her emotional and communication barriers in order to fall in love. Its theme of self-sufficiency would later serve as a template for Clarkson's subsequent releases. The song generally received positive response from music critics, while criticism targeted the song's similarity to Aguilera's material. "Miss Independent" gave C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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