Kelly Clarkson’s new single – “Catch My Breath”
Kelly Clarkson endorses Ron Paul – steps in firestorm
First American Idol Kelly Clarkson stepped in a firestorm today when she tweeted her support for Ron Paul.
That tweet generated tons of comments on both WhoSay and Twitter, many insulting her while accusing Paul of racism and homophobia.
Kelly later posted, “I am really sorry if I have offended anyone. Obviously that was not my intent. I do not support racism. I support gay rights, straight rights, women’s rights, men’s rights, white/black/purple/orange rights. I like Ron Paul because he believes in less government and letting the people (all of us) make the decisions and mold our country. That is all. Out of all of the Republican nominees, he’s my favorite.”
In the past few weeks, excerpts from Ron Paul’s 1990s newsletters have revealed racist and homophobic statements sent in his name. He denied having ever writing the articles.
Read more at USAtoday.com
Kelly Clarkson continues strong sales – new CD debuts at #2
American Idol Kelly Clarkson’s 5th studio album, Stronger, debuts at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and #2 on the Digital Albums Chart selling over 163,000 units.
All 5 of Kelly’s albums have debuted in the Top 3. The first single, “Mr. Know It All” peaked at #4 on the iTunes Singles Chart and is still currently in the Top 10.
Entertainment Weekly calls Stronger, “a breakup album for the ages” while Billboard states, “she’s in her strongest form yet on fifth album Stronger.” The New York Times claims, “Ms. Clarkson is turning into the Mary J. Blige of pop,” while USA Today says “vocally, Clarkson has never sounded better.” Rolling Stone states Kelly has, “one of music’s most remarkable voices.”
Kelly Clarkson’s new track “Mr. Know It All” hits internet
Kelly Clarkson dropped her new single, “Mr. Know It All,” on her website this week. It’s the first track off her ‘Stronger’ album, due in October.
The song is an obvious Clarkson song: straightforward, with a strong melody and a sing-along chorus. The midtempo breakup tune is about a girl letting her guy know that despite thinking he’s got it all figured out, he doesn’t.
The track was written by Brett James (who has a country pedigree, having written for Carrie Underwood), Ester Dean (Beyoncé, Usher) and Dante Jones. Brian Kennedy (Chris Brown, Rihanna, Backstreet Boys) also co-wrote and produced the track.
‘Stronger’ is Clarkson’s fifth album release. It’s the follow-up to 2009’s All I Ever Wanted. You can pre-order the CD on amazon.com.