February 19, 2013

Hey y’all,

So I just heard Clive Davis is releasing a memoir and spreading false information about me and my music. I refuse to be bullied and I just have to clear up his memory lapses and misinformation for myself and for my fans. It feels like a violation. Growing up is awesome because you learn you don’t have to cower to anyone – even Clive Davis.

First, he says I burst into “hysterical sobbing” in his office when he demanded Since You Been Gone be on my album. Not true at all. His stories and songs are mixed up. I did want more guitars added to the original demo and Clive did not. Max, Luke and I still fought for the bigger sound and we prevailed and I couldn’t be more proud of the life of that song. I resent him dampening that song in any way.

But, yes, I did cry in his office once. I cried after I played him a song I had written about my life called “Because Of You.” I cried because he hated it and told me verbatim that I was a “sh*tty writer who should be grateful for the gifts that he bestows upon me.” He continued on about how the song didn’t rhyme and how I should just shut up and sing. This was devastating coming from a man who I, as a young girl, considered a musical hero and was so honored to work with.
But I continued to fight for the song and the label relented. And it became a worldwide hit. He didn’t include that in the book.

He also goes on to say My December wasn’t successful because I co-penned the album and it didn’t have “pop hits”. Well, first let me say, I’ve co-penned many of my “pop hits.” Secondly, My December went platinum (It sold 20,000 less than All I Ever Wanted which followed My December.) Hardly a huge failure. Never Again, the ONLY single they released in the US from that record was a Top 10 hit. I am very proud of that and I have my fans to thank. But, again, what’s most interesting about his story is what he leaves out: He doesn’t mention how he stood up in front of his company at a convention and belittled me and my music and completely sabotaged the entire project. It never had a chance to reach it’s full potential. My December was an album I needed to make for myself for many reasons and the fact that I was so completely disregarded and disrespected was so disheartening, there really aren’t words to explain….

Anyway, I love my job. I love my music. I love my fans. I love my label and all of my professional relationships… now. And I am grateful for Clive for teaching me to know the difference.

Cheers to another amazing year! And, as always, thanks for listening!

KC

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Some performances from the evening can be seen below:

Justin Timberlake ft. Jay Z ‘Suit & Tie’

Rihanna ft. Mikky Eko ‘Stay’

Maroon 5 & Alicia Keys ‘Daylight / Girl On Fire’

.fun ‘Carry On’

Kelly Clarkson ‘Tennessee Waltz / (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’

Taylor Swift ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’

Elton John & Ed Sheeran ‘A Team’

The compilation features the new single ‘Two Hearts Breaking‘ and a reworking of ‘Foolish Games‘ featuring Kelly Clarkson and ‘You Were Meant For Me‘ featuring the Pistol Annies. Take a listen to her duet with Kelly below:

Foolish Games ft. Kelly Clarkson

Two Hearts Breaking (live)

Tracklisting

1. Who Will Save Your Soul (from Pieces of You)
2. You Were Meant for Me (from Pieces of You)
3. Foolish Games (from Pieces of You)
4. Hands (from Spirit)
5. Down So Long (from Spirit)
6. Jupiter (Swallow the Moon) (from Spirit)
7. Standing Still (from This Way)
8. Break Me (from This Way)
9. Intuition (from 0304)
10. Good Day (from Goodbye Alice in Wonderland)
11. Stronger Woman (from Perfectly Clear)
12. Somewhere Over the Rainbow (from Lullaby)
13. Satisfied (from Sweet and Wild)
14. You Were Meant for Me (featuring Pistol Annies)
15. Foolish Games (featuring Kelly Clarkson)
16. Two Hearts Breaking

‘Greatest Hits’ will be released on February 5, 2013.

The 2012 show was hosted by Adam Lambert and featured performances from Kelly Clarkson, Ciara, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Rowland, Jordin Sparks, Natasha Bedingfield, Keri Hilson, Melanie Fiona and Demi Lovato with performances featuring current and classic dance hits.

Check out some of the highlights below.

Jordin Sparks – Whitney Houston tribute

Ciara

Kelly Rowland – Donna Summer Tribute

Kelly Clarkson

Usher – Medley

Christina Aguilera ‘Lotus/Army Of Me’

Pink ‘Try’

Kelly Clarkson – Medley

No Doubt ‘Looking Hot’

Carly Rae Jepsen ‘This Kiss/Call Me Maybe’

The Wanted ‘I Found You’

Taylor Swift ”

‘People Like Us’ is an uptempo pop anthem with the type of feisty empowering message Kelly and P!nk has build a career around.

Kelly Clarkson’s album ‘Greatest Hits: Chapter 1′ is out November 19th.

‘Catch My Breath’ is released on October 15th, with ‘Greatest Hits – Chapter 1‘ following on November 19th. Expect an X Factor performance.

Kelly said of the track:

“It’s been a decade now since I won American Idol,” Clarkson stated. “Sometimes it feels longer because although it has been exciting that was a lot of pressure to have as a 19-year-old girl.

“To own a company, lead an organisation as a business woman, and be able to create music I’m proud of has been tough but inspiring for me.

“To celebrate the strength and longevity that my fans, friends, and family have supported me with I wrote this song ‘Catch My Breath’ with one of my best friends that has seen me through everything.

“This song represents who I’ve been, what I’ve felt, and where I’m headed as not only an artist but as a 30-year-old that is now smart enough to know that it’s time to stop, catch my breath, and be proud of not only what has been accomplished but of all the people that have helped me become the woman I am today.”

Kelly Clarkson – Princess of China for Live Lounge

Kelly Clarkson – Dark Side for Live Lounge

Justin Bieber ‘Boyfriend’

The Wanted ‘Chasing The Sun/Glad You Came’

Usher ‘Scream’

Nelly Furtado ‘Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)’

LMFAO ‘Party Rock Anthem / Sorry for Party Rocking / Sexy and I Know It’

Kelly Clarkson ‘Dark Side’

Carly Rae Jepsen ‘Call Me Maybe’

Stronger – Kelly Clarkson on SNL

Mr. Know It All – Kelly Clarkson on SNL