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Greatest Hits – Chapter One (Kelly Clarkson Album)
''Greatest Hits – Chapter One'' (stylized as ''Greatest Hits • Chapter One'') is the first greatest hits album by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released on November 16, 2012, by RCA Records. It contains material from Clarkson's first five studio albums: '' Thankful'' (2003), '' Breakaway'' (2004), ''My December'' (2007), '' All I Ever Wanted'' (2009), and '' Stronger'' (2011). Its three newly recorded songs, " Catch My Breath", " Don't Rush", and " People Like Us", served as singles; contributions to their production came from Sound Kollectiv, Greg Kurstin, and Dann Huff. Background and release Clarkson was first approached on releasing a greatest hits album after releasing ''My December'' in December 2007, but found the idea appalling. She insisted: "Doing a greatest hits would be crazy. I am not 50. Artists who do one after three albums think their career is coming to an end." On September 11, 2012, the UK branch of Sony Music Entertainment revealed on a press confere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Brianne (born Kelly Brianne Clarkson, April 24, 1982), known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Rising to fame after winning the American Idol season 1, first season of ''American Idol'', she has established a multi-decade career in music and television and is credited with having a lasting impact on talent show, televised talent shows. Known as a vocal powerhouse and versatile performer, she was named one of the greatest singers in history by publications such as ''Rolling Stone'' and ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard''. Signed to RCA Records in 2002, Clarkson released her chart-topping debut single, "A Moment Like This", which became the best-selling single of the year in the US. Her Contemporary R&B, R&B and gospel music, gospel-influenced debut album, ''Thankful (Kelly Clarkson album), Thankful'' (2003), entered the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 at number one. Clarkson shifted genres to pop rock for '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Mac
Steve McCutcheon (born 15 January 1972), known professionally as Steve Mac, is a British record producer, songwriter and musician. A multi-award-winning producer, he is one of the most prolific songwriters and record producers in modern British music, with contributions to 30 number one singles in the UK Singles Chart. Career Early career Mac got his break in the music industry in the early 1990s when he wrote and produced the Nomad hit " (I Wanna Give You) Devotion", that reached no.2 in the UK Singles Chart. In 1992, he became part of dance group Undercover, who had several European hit singles, including " Baker Street" and " Never Let Her Slip Away". McCutcheon formed, with Darren Pearce, the duo Gems for Jem. Their single "Lifting Me Higher", sampling the Evelyn Thomas song " High Energy", topped the UK Dance Chart in May 1995. He then met songwriter Wayne Hector, with the pair striking up a partnership that has seen them co-write and produce a range of chart so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stronger (Kelly Clarkson Album)
''Stronger'' is the fifth studio album by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released on October 21, 2011, by RCA Records. The thirteen-song track-list features Clarkson collaborating with various new producers as well as with Howard Benson, whom she collaborated with on her previous album, ''All I Ever Wanted (album), All I Ever Wanted'' (2009). Wanting to stray away sonically from her previous albums, Clarkson's main objective was to record her vocal performances as it is heard in her live sets, and used as little auto-tune processing as possible. The album also marked the first release by Clarkson that did not cause a conflict with RCA; her previous records, including ''My December'' (2007), were released amidst conflict and controversy. Clarkson began writing new material for the album in November 2009 while touring and finished recording in February 2011. Despite its original intent to be released in late 2010, the release date of the album was pushed back several times. The r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All I Ever Wanted (album)
''All I Ever Wanted'' is the fourth studio album by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released on March 6, 2009, by RCA Records. After the controversies that surrounded her previous studio album, ''My December'' (2007), which was seen as much darker than her two previous albums, Clarkson went on to record a more pop-oriented album. In order to do so, she worked with previous collaborators Max Martin, Dr. Luke, (with whom she had worked on her 2004 second album, '' Breakaway''), Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello (with whom she had worked on her 2003 debut album '' Thankful''), and new collaborators, Ryan Tedder, Howard Benson and Dre & Vidal. Originally entitled ''Masquerade'', its title was changed due to the similarities to those of other albums released at the same time, such as Pink's ''Funhouse'' (2008) and Britney Spears's ''Circus'' (2008). ''All I Ever Wanted'' was considered lighter and less angry than her previous effort, though it also features pop rock and pop pu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My December
''My December'' is the third studio album by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson. The album was released on June 22, 2007, through RCA Records. Clarkson confirmed the name of the album in her journal on her fanclub website on February 27, 2007. Since its release, ''My December'' has shipped one million copies in the United States and has been certified platinum. It was also certified platinum in Canada. The album was voted as the fifth best album of 2007 by the readers of ''Billboard''. It ranked at number 53 on the Australian year-end albums chart. The album earned positive reviews, and critics noted the album's stronger rock influence when compared with Clarkson's previous album '' Breakaway'' (2004). Background Development Clarkson began writing and composing songs for ''My December'' during her international '' The Breakaway Tour.'' In an interview, Clarkson was quoted as saying she suffered from exhaustion from her busy career and problems in her personal life, stating: "I ... [...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, in Canada and in the United States, by RCA Records, with a wider release following throughout 2005. Despite the commercial success of Clarkson's debut album '' Thankful'' (2003), music critics still continued to typecast her 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 collaborated with a range of new songwriters and producers such as Dr. Luke, Max Martin, John Shanks, Kara DioGuardi, and with former Evanescence members Ben Moody and David Hodges. This overhaul also led her to part ways with her manager Simon Fuller and hire the management services of Jeff Kwatinetz before the album's release. A sonic departure from the R&B-oriented '' Thankful'', ''Breakaway'' is primarily a pop rock record with rock and soul elements, whose lyrics explore themes of heartbreak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thankful (Kelly Clarkson Album)
''Thankful'' is the debut studio album by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released in the United States by RCA Records on April 15, 2003. " Miss Independent" was its first single, followed by " Low" and " The Trouble with Love Is". Initially, the album had been scheduled to be released in November 2002, however, Clarkson's demanding schedule and difficulty finding tracks that suited her taste and image forced the album to be delayed several times. By the time the album was released, over six months had elapsed since "A Moment Like This" had reached number one. The album debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200 selling 297,000 copies. "Miss Independent" went on to be a top ten hit in the United States. ''Thankful'' has sold 2,800,000 copies in the United States, receiving a 2× platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In Canada, ''Thankful'' was certified platinum for 100,000 copies shipped by the Canadian Recording Industry Associ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits Album
A greatest hits album or best-of album is a type of compilation album that collects popular and commercially successful songs by a particular artist or band. While greatest hits albums are typically supported by the artist, they can also be created by record companies without express approval from the original artist as a means to generate sales. They are typically regarded as a good starting point for new fans of an artist, but are sometimes criticized by longtime fans as not inclusive enough or necessary at all. It is also common for greatest hits albums to include new recordings, remixes or unreleased alternate takes of the hit songs, plus other new material as bonus tracks to increase appeal for longtime fans (who might otherwise already own the recordings included). At times, a greatest hits compilation marks the first album appearance of a successful single that was never attached to a previous studio album. Greatest hits albums usually are released after an artist or band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People Like Us (Kelly Clarkson Song)
"People Like Us" is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson, from her first greatest hits album, ''Greatest Hits – Chapter One (Kelly Clarkson album), Greatest Hits – Chapter One'' (2012). One of the three songs recorded for the compilation, it was released as its third and final single through RCA Records on April 8, 2013. Written by Meghan Kabir, James Michael, Blair Daly, and produced by Greg Kurstin, "People Like Us" is an uptempo Pop music, pop song, with its lyrical content primarily dealing with themes of empowerment, acceptance, and assurance for the eccentricity (behavior), eccentrics, who were being dedicated to as "people like us". Upon ''Chapter One''s release, "People Like Us" received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented its lyrical content and Clarkson's vocal performance. In the United States, it peaked on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100 at number 65 and has topped the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Rush (Kelly Clarkson Song)
"Don't Rush" is a song by American pop recording artist Kelly Clarkson, from her first greatest hits album, '' Greatest Hits – Chapter One'' (2012). The song was released as the second single from the greatest hits album by RCA Records. It is also one of the three newly recorded songs for the compilation. Written by Blu Sanders, Natalie Hemby, and Lindsay Chapman, and produced by Dann Huff, it features country music singer Vince Gill on backing vocals. The song premiered on WSIX-FM radio station on October 29, 2012, and was made available for purchase on iTunes store on the following day. It was officially sent to country radio stations on November 15, 2012. Musically, "Don't Rush" is a country song with influences of country soul and soft rock. It is Clarkson's second country single as a main act. "Don't Rush" received critical acclaim from music critics who praised its production for resonating the sound of country songs from the early 1970s and 1980s. Despite that, some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catch My Breath
"Catch My Breath" is a song by American pop artist Kelly Clarkson, from her first greatest hits album, '' Greatest Hits – Chapter One''. One of the three newly recorded songs for ''Chapter One'', it was released as the album's lead single through RCA Records on October 10, 2012. It was written by Clarkson, and co-written and produced by her musical director Jason Halbert, along with producer Eric Olson. "Catch My Breath" is an electropop dance song with pop rock arrangements. Its lyrical content represents Clarkson's journey from winning the inaugural season of ''American Idol'' in 2002 to where she is headed as both an artist and an empowered woman; and is celebrated as a song of strength for her fans, friends and family who had supported her throughout the years. Upon its release, "Catch My Breath" was met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised the song's uplifting theme and Clarkson's vocal performance. The song peaked on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 at number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrapped In Red
''Wrapped in Red'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released on October 25, 2013, by RCA Records. The album is a follow-up to her first greatest hits album, '' Greatest Hits – Chapter One'', and its companion extended play, '' The Smoakstack Sessions Vol. 2''. Produced by Greg Kurstin, it was her first Christmas album and her only record to be solely released by RCA. ''Wrapped in Red'' consists of sixteen tracks, featuring five original songs co-penned with Kurstin and eleven cover versions of Christmas standards and carols, two of which are duets featuring singers Ronnie Dunn, Reba McEntire and Trisha Yearwood. Weary of constantly being asked for her primary genre, Clarkson had long desired to record a Christmas album as a means to defy genre limitations. She commissioned Kurstin, who had studied jazz music under the tutelage of Jaki Byard, to produce the entire album. Drawing inspirations from the soundtracks of '' A Charlie Brown Christmas' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
