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Posted by: WhoOdyssey Sep 10 2021, 09:21 AM

A new NYT feature with Ms Clarkson confirms that a new Christmas album from her will be released this year! "Clarkson — who is simultaneously preparing a new Christmas album for release later this year — said there was still value in trying to produce positive, uplifting entertainment" - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/09/arts/television/kelly-clarkson-show.html

Very intrigued to see if there will be a banger as good as 'Underneath the Tree'..

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn Sep 10 2021, 09:42 AM

I mean, I adore 'Underneath The Tree' but I think all artists should be limited to just one Christmas album in their career.

Posted by: PAJ Sep 10 2021, 09:47 AM

Her first one had some great songs, and that stand alone Christmas song from a few years ago was really nice too.

Posted by: Voodoo Sep 10 2021, 11:32 AM

What happened to 'I Dare You' and the regular album that she was working on?

Posted by: Lukuzz Sep 10 2021, 11:32 AM

God damn I was hoping for a My December part 2 not Wrapped In Red part 2. But new Kelly is better than no Kelly so

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Sep 10 2021, 11:33 AM

Her first Christmas album is the best Christmas album imo. A STORMING selection of songs and some really brilliant originals! 'Winter Dreams (B*andon's Song)' is absolutely MAGICAL and exactly what a Christmas song should be wub.gif

I'm so excited!

Posted by: dannjohn Sep 10 2021, 03:28 PM

i just think 'wrapped in red' is so wonderful... i don't think she'll be able to top it!

Posted by: Cameron Sep 10 2021, 04:11 PM

I can’t wait! I don’t think she will top Wrapped In Red though

Posted by: steve201 Sep 10 2021, 06:24 PM

Looking forward to this mainly because A I love Christmas music and 2 I have been listening to ‘Wrapped In Red’ only over the past few decembers.

Posted by: Qween Sep 11 2021, 07:10 AM

QUOTE(Tafty³³³ @ Sep 10 2021, 12:33 PM) *
Her first Christmas album is the best Christmas album imo. A STORMING selection of songs and some really brilliant originals! 'Winter Dreams (B*andon's Song)' is absolutely MAGICAL and exactly what a Christmas song should be wub.gif

I'm so excited!


All FACTUAL information. Plus Christmas Eve showed the quality wasn’t a one off.

Posted by: dannjohn Sep 13 2021, 01:16 PM

i really get the sense this'll be a 10 track, mainly covers event... a quick cash in for the new series of the voice and the tv show...

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Sep 13 2021, 02:21 PM

Her first christmas album was recieved well so I hope she doesnt just go for a 10 track covers album this time.

Posted by: Voodoo Sep 13 2021, 05:37 PM

Is it a coincidence that the A Moment Like This singers, who were the first female winners of American Idol / X Factor, are both releasing another Christmas album this year, following their first Christmas albums that were released in 2013?

Posted by: Neil Sep 13 2021, 06:02 PM

She's had some incredible one off Xmas singles since Wrapped in Red, so I have high hopes - but I'd much rather have a "normal" album :/

Posted by: Juan Carlos Sep 13 2021, 07:28 PM

Revealed by an insider that "Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Only You)", the lead single, comes out next Friday.

Posted by: steve201 Sep 13 2021, 07:43 PM

Excellent time to release!

Posted by: SimpsonFan Sep 13 2021, 08:39 PM

Not! biggrin.gif

Posted by: steve201 Sep 13 2021, 09:22 PM

It’ll peak in Christmas 2034 anyway!

Posted by: PAJ Sep 13 2021, 09:38 PM

Ha, if that’s the title of the single I love it!

Posted by: Bjork Sep 14 2021, 07:01 AM

haha ys great single title

but what happened with her planned regular non-Xmas album?

Posted by: PAJ Sep 14 2021, 08:11 AM

The title sounds like a Christmas break up song to me.

Well if it is she’s the perfect artist to deliver it. Well maybe alongside Adele.

Posted by: dannjohn Sep 14 2021, 08:45 AM

that title sounds awful.

Posted by: Voodoo Sep 14 2021, 10:34 AM

QUOTE(Bjork @ Sep 14 2021, 10:01 AM) *
but what happened with her planned regular non-Xmas album?

There's no interest from the GP. Just Like Mariah, Leona and others, she's becoming a Christmas artist.

Posted by: dannjohn Sep 14 2021, 10:36 AM

thats not quite true... i think their just trying to launch her as a AC-style artist.

Posted by: Voodoo Sep 14 2021, 10:39 AM

QUOTE(dannjohn @ Sep 14 2021, 01:36 PM) *
thats not quite true... i think their just trying to launch her as a AC-style artist.

Well... then where is her album?

Posted by: PAJ Sep 14 2021, 10:42 AM

I think there’s still love in Kelly Clarkson’s music career. She could still be an ok album seller.

Posted by: kye Sep 14 2021, 11:18 AM

she probably just doesn’t have the time for a full campaign right now. she’s got 2 tv shows to record laugh.gif

Posted by: Bré Sep 14 2021, 12:51 PM

I'm not sure making light of cancel culture for a Christmas song is a good idea but maybe that's just me xx

Posted by: dannjohn Sep 14 2021, 12:53 PM

well the direction i imagine she's going in... xmas album first, followed by an AC-style album next year.

Posted by: Qween Sep 15 2021, 10:09 PM

I’m all here for AC Kelly, assuming it’s an album of Standing In Front Of You style songs.

Posted by: Qween Sep 15 2021, 10:11 PM

Also love the title, it’s very Kelly and appropriate both given her current circumstances and as a bookend with the last Christmas album which was a paean to Brandon and this which is…the exact opposite.

Posted by: Juan Carlos Sep 16 2021, 04:03 AM

The title of her new single is actually "Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You)" and it will be released on September 23.




Posted by: Mullo Sep 22 2021, 02:34 PM

Details of Kellys second Christmas album have been announced.

When Christmas Comes Around... will be released on Friday October 15.

The album's standard edition features twelve tracks including the album's lead single Christmas isn’t Canceled (just you) plus covers of It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, Santa Baby and Last Christmas.

Original songs on the tracklist include Ariana Grande collaboration Santa, Can't You Hear Me, and Glow, a duet with country singer Chris Stapleton.

The deluxe version of When Christmas Comes Around... features three standalone Xmas tracks Kelly has released over the last few years, including 2017's Christmas Eve, and 2020's Under The Mistletoe with Brett Eldredge and All I Want For Christmas Is You.

Kelly's first Christmas album Wrapped In Red spawned the smash hit single Underneath The Tree, which reached a new peak of Number 15 on the Official Singles Chart in December 2020. Underneath The Tree is BRIT Certified Platinum with 780,000 chart sales in the U.K.

Kelly Clarkson - When Christmas Comes Around... tracklist

1. Merry Christmas Baby
2. It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
3. Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You)
4. Merry Christmas (To the One I Used to Know)
5. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
6. Glow (with Chris Stapleton)
7. Santa Baby
8. Santa, Can You Hear Me (with Ariana Grande)
9. Last Christmas
10. Jingle Bell Rock
11. Blessed
12. Christmas Come Early
13. Under the Mistletoe (with Brett Eldredge) [Bonus Track]
14. All I Want for Christmas Is You [Bonus Track]
15. Christmas Eve [Bonus Track]

Posted by: dannjohn Sep 22 2021, 02:42 PM

oh those are such boring covers... jingle bell rock, last christmas, santa baby???

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Sep 22 2021, 03:56 PM

Kelly & Ari!????

YES YES YES OMFG

Posted by: slowdown73 Sep 22 2021, 05:51 PM

A lot of the same boring covers done by other artists. Doesn’t really interest me although I love Kelly!

Posted by: Dill Doe Sep 22 2021, 06:00 PM

I like a lot of tgose songs, but not the old crooners, so now I wcan listen to them with someone more modern belting them oot

Posted by: Cameron Sep 23 2021, 05:30 AM


Posted by: dannjohn Sep 23 2021, 09:02 AM

i don't know why i'm surprised but this is exceptional! (Kinda has a slight interpole of 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)'??

Posted by: PAJ Sep 23 2021, 09:09 AM

I really like this. Looking forward to the album.

Posted by: Simon. Sep 23 2021, 09:43 AM

On first listen I don't think it's anything special... maybe a grower.

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Sep 23 2021, 11:49 AM

A BOP!

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Posted by: dannjohn Sep 23 2021, 12:33 PM

QUOTE(Simon. @ Sep 23 2021, 10:43 AM) *
On first listen I don't think it's anything special... maybe a grower.


maybe

Posted by: Simon. Sep 23 2021, 01:30 PM

QUOTE(dannjohn @ Sep 23 2021, 01:33 PM) *
maybe


maybe not

Posted by: Dill Doe Sep 24 2021, 06:20 AM

Hmm I don't know yet. I will need to hear it in context for Christmas, but it doesn't sound excellent yet.

Posted by: Dobbo. Sep 24 2021, 10:15 AM

I was hoping for a Matt Terry cover!

Posted by: Bjork Sep 24 2021, 11:31 AM

sounds great on 1st listen, especially the verses

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Oct 14 2021, 11:46 PM

Listening now!

01. Merry Christmas Baby > Oh this isn't nearly as bland as I feared it would be by the clip! It's the complete opposite. So classy and GRAND. Beautiful! Her VOX! < 09.0
02. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas > A song that's been done to death. Not sure I've really ever got the hype over any version, but I do like this one - obvz looool. < 07.5
03. Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You) > A BOP. I love this one a LOT. Hope it can somehow gain some traction and become a hit of some sort. < 10.0
04. Merry Christmas (To the One I Used To Know) > This is very Disney Princess! I can definitely imagine it in a Disney movie. Ugh. She'd be the perfect Princess. It's so nice! < 08.0
05. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree > Another one that's been done to death. This is cute, but it ain't my fave version. < 07.0
06. Glow > This could be a grower, once I get used to Chris' voice at least. It's good. A bit all over the place and needs another listen or two I think, but niiiice. < 07.0
07. Santa Baby > Her voice is too big and powerful for this song which I always thought suited the more minimal & sensual vocals a lot better. But I've never really cared for this song tbh. Decent but meh. Another song that has been overdone. < 06.0
08. Santa, Can't You Hear Me > I LOVE THIS!!! WOWWWW. Their voices go so well together! cheeseblock.png < 10.0
09. Last Christmas > Very classy. A version you'd hear in a jazz or wine bar or something. It's rather lovely and different to the other versions out there! < 07.0
10. Jingle Bell Rock > A cute version! She has such a consistent and "classy" sound throughout this album and it really suits her. The fun in this song is still felt! < 07.5
11. Blessed > OH THIS IS GORGEOUS! HOLY WOW! SHIVERS. OBSESSED SHIIIIIITTTTTT!!!! < 10.0
12. Christmas Come Early > Really, really nice! Really quite beautiful! Quite haunting and really lovely! < 08.0
13. Under the Mistletoe > This is so underrated! Such a bop. Glad it's on an album now! < 09.0
14. All I Want For Christmas Is You > I heard this once and never went back to it. But it's cute. Think I was just upset it wasn't a cover of Mariah lmao. < 06.0
15. Christmas Eve > YYYYAAAASSSS!!! BOP BOP BOP! SO UNDERRATED. Glad it's on the album! < 10.0

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Nowhere near as good as 'Wrapped In Red' but honestly did anyone expect it to be? The originals are so, SO strong though. It's the covers that kinda drag this down a little, but that's OK for a Christmas album. Especially as they're really not that bad. 'Blessed' is seriously stunning though. I'm still recovering from the spine tingles. I love the Ari duet too and 'Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You)' is incred.

A solid follow up tbh. A bit more mature and a lot of "classy" moments that really hone in on her soulful and powerful vocals.

Posted by: steve201 Oct 15 2021, 12:11 AM

Is it wrong to listen to this now?

Would be good if she released the Ariana duet and see if she can get a Christmas hit!

Posted by: Run_For_Cover Oct 15 2021, 12:18 AM

The previews didn't wow me but I'm thinking I'll need to check this out anyway.

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Oct 15 2021, 12:18 AM

I'm stuck on 'Blessed' tbh. It's so stunning!

Posted by: gooddelta Oct 21 2021, 11:50 AM

Although I'm not feeling at all festive yet I did have a listen because Kelly, and it's good! Looking forward to delving into it more in December.

Merry Christmas Baby, Christmas Isn't Canceled (Just You), Santa, Can't You Hear Me, Blessed and Christmas Come Early have all been added to my Christmas playlist. Not sure I'll return to any of the covers though.

Posted by: Qween Oct 21 2021, 02:06 PM

The covers are entirely superfluous (and actually not great arrangements for the most part) but the originals are fantastic. Blessed is Kelly by numbers but when the numbers are THAT good who cares. Santa is also brilliant. Added everything bar the covers to my Christmas playlist.

Posted by: gooddelta Oct 21 2021, 02:19 PM

Completely agree, I guess the rendition of Last Christmas is vaguely interesting to hear in that style but I'm not going to take it over Wham!

I should mention, when I said had a listen, I actually bought the CD! Contributing to no doubt tens of UK sales she'll get from a Christmas album in October.

Posted by: steve201 Oct 21 2021, 10:03 PM

Did this not chart? (Yet)?

Posted by: Riser Oct 22 2021, 03:14 AM

QUOTE(steve201 @ Oct 21 2021, 06:03 PM) *
Did this not chart? (Yet)?
It only came out last Friday. We can hope it charts eventually but Wrapped In Red only spent a week in the chart at #65

Posted by: Lukuzz Oct 23 2021, 08:59 AM

I’ve only listened once so far, will listen more next month probably

Posted by: Voodoo Dec 9 2021, 10:11 PM

So... Has this completely bombed globally? unsure.gif

Posted by: pippa Dec 9 2021, 11:24 PM

I expected the album to find a Top 100 placement and it could achieve this in the next 2-3 weeks.

Posted by: Run_For_Cover Dec 9 2021, 11:45 PM

It's a shame it hasn't charted yet. Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You) is probably my favourite new Christmas song this year.

Posted by: Mullo Dec 10 2021, 07:31 AM

QUOTE(Run_For_Cover @ Dec 9 2021, 11:45 PM) *
It's a shame it hasn't charted yet. Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You) is probably my favourite new Christmas song this year.


The album is at #42 in the USA

Posted by: Run_For_Cover Dec 11 2021, 09:05 AM

QUOTE(Mullo @ Dec 10 2021, 07:31 AM) *
The album is at #42 in the USA


Ah good to hear it charted in the USA. Thanks.

Posted by: dannjohn Dec 14 2021, 12:53 PM

as predicted, radio is pushing the Ariana duet.

Posted by: Mullo Dec 14 2021, 02:20 PM

QUOTE(Run_For_Cover @ Dec 11 2021, 09:05 AM) *
Ah good to hear it charted in the USA. Thanks.


Its at #22 this week, and Wrapped in Red is at #35

Posted by: Run_For_Cover Dec 15 2021, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(Mullo @ Dec 14 2021, 02:20 PM) *
Its at #22 this week, and Wrapped in Red is at #35


Ah, that's pretty good. Thanks. smile.gif

Posted by: Run_For_Cover Dec 15 2021, 09:14 AM

Christmas Isn’t Canceled up to 4 on the Bubbling Under chart in America.

Which makes it #104, hopefully top 100 next week.

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Dec 3 2022, 12:35 AM

So, this stellar live version of 'Santa Can't You Hear Me' from Kelly's show last year, with Ari...



Is actually now on streaming!!



YYYAAASSSS!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Dec 3 2022, 02:40 AM

I hope her Christmas album can chart top 100 this year.

Posted by: Steve201 Dec 5 2022, 09:38 PM

Added this album to my Xmas playlist and it’s quite decent a fair few new songs!

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Dec 6 2022, 02:42 AM

QUOTE(Tafty³³³ @ Oct 14 2021, 11:46 PM) *
Listening now!

01. Merry Christmas Baby > Oh this isn't nearly as bland as I feared it would be by the clip! It's the complete opposite. So classy and GRAND. Beautiful! Her VOX! < 09.0
03. Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You) > A BOP. I love this one a LOT. Hope it can somehow gain some traction and become a hit of some sort. < 10.0
04. Merry Christmas (To the One I Used To Know) > This is very Disney Princess! I can definitely imagine it in a Disney movie. Ugh. She'd be the perfect Princess. It's so nice! < 08.0
06. Glow > This could be a grower, once I get used to Chris' voice at least. It's good. A bit all over the place and needs another listen or two I think, but niiiice. < 07.0
08. Santa, Can't You Hear Me > I LOVE THIS!!! WOWWWW. Their voices go so well together! cheeseblock.png < 10.0
11. Blessed > OH THIS IS GORGEOUS! HOLY WOW! SHIVERS. OBSESSED SHIIIIIITTTTTT!!!! < 10.0
12. Christmas Come Early > Really, really nice! Really quite beautiful! Quite haunting and really lovely! < 08.0
13. Under the Mistletoe > This is so underrated! Such a bop. Glad it's on an album now! < 09.0
15. Christmas Eve > YYYYAAAASSSS!!! BOP BOP BOP! SO UNDERRATED. Glad it's on the album! < 10.0
My updated ratings of the original tracks:

09.0 Merry Christmas Baby
09.0 Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You)
09.0 Merry Christmas (To the One I Used To Know)
09.0 Glow > LOOOOVE this now! <
11.0 Santa, Can't You Hear Me > Just outstanding! The live version is... PERFECT! <
10.0 Blessed > Still sends chills down my spine! <
08.0 Christmas Come Early
09.0 Under the Mistletoe
10.0 Christmas Eve

Posted by: Qween Dec 6 2022, 01:28 PM

I've been playing Santa, Can't You Hear Me LOADS so far this year, it didn't wow me last year, but it's definitely worked its magic at this stage. I do still prefer Blessed (and Christmas Eve, if we're including the older stuff as well) but the bar is set VERY HIGH.

Kelly Christmas top 10 (originals only):

01 Underneath The Tree
02 Winter Dreams
03 Christmas Eve
04 Blessed
05 Santa, Can't You Hear Me
06 Under The Mistletoe
07 Christmas Isn't Cancelled (Just You)
08 Merry Christmas (To The One I Used To Know)
09 Wrapped In Red
10 Every Christmas

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Dec 11 2022, 11:31 PM

'Santa Can't You Hear Me' is up to 48 in the charts this week cheer.gif

A new peak is looking extremely likely either this week or the Christmas week wub.gif

Posted by: Christmasteve201 Dec 14 2022, 12:07 AM

Is that not where it peaked last week so it has stayed the same so far this week?

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Dec 14 2022, 12:13 AM

It's peak is 37!

Not sure it's done enough this week after all, but I really hope it manages it next week!

Posted by: Christmasteve201 Dec 14 2022, 08:36 AM

Yeh I meant last week that was it’s position, it should repeak before January anyway!

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Dec 20 2022, 07:59 AM

She has 3 Christmas tracks in the top 60 midweeks!!!

Underneath the Tree, Santa Can’t You Hear Me & (rather surprisingly - but it’s a biiiig bop) Under the Mistletoe!!

Posted by: Christmasteve201 Dec 20 2022, 09:51 PM

Is Under the Mistletoe on her first album then re-recorded for the newer one?

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Dec 21 2022, 12:03 AM

Nope. It was released after her first Christmas album!

Posted by: Christmasteve201 Dec 21 2022, 12:14 AM

Cool thanks it’s a really nice version on the newer album then!

Posted by: Yobnedor Dec 21 2022, 12:31 AM

Kelly doesn’t miss when it comes to Christmas songs though so fair play to her!

Posted by: Tafty³³³ Dec 30 2022, 08:52 PM

New peak for Santa Can’t You Hear Me!!! yahoo.gif

Hopefully a new peak next year before it’s moved to permanent ACR!

Posted by: A Roba New Year Dec 30 2022, 08:55 PM

'Under The Miseltoe' also gets a new peak of #61! I'm yet to hear her newer Christmas stuff but I'm glad she's managed to maintain 2 Christmas songs in the top 40! cheer.gif

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Dec 31 2022, 12:30 AM

Great to see her Christmas album has finally made the top 100 at number 94 this week aswell.

Posted by: -Jay- Dec 31 2022, 10:21 AM

I love Under the Mistletoe! I’m glad that it got more attention this year. Also really pleased that Santa Can’t You Hear Me managed a new peak. wub.gif [+ Underneath the Tree, of course]

I actually bought the album on vinyl the other day because it was reduced to £15.99. Had a listen to it yesterday to check that there were no defects. Had a good time listening to it even if it was 5 days after Christmas Day!

Posted by: spiceboy Dec 31 2022, 11:33 AM

Kelly the new queen of Xmas, Underneath the tree for next years #1!!!!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever Dec 31 2022, 02:42 PM

Ya the Christmas is good to her and improving each year too which is great.

Posted by: Christmasteve201 Jan 1 2023, 02:21 PM

QUOTE(-Jay- @ Dec 31 2022, 10:21 AM) *
I love Under the Mistletoe! I’m glad that it got more attention this year. Also really pleased that Santa Can’t You Hear Me managed a new peak. wub.gif [+ Underneath the Tree, of course]

I actually bought the album on vinyl the other day because it was reduced to £15.99. Had a listen to it yesterday to check that there were no defects. Had a good time listening to it even if it was 5 days after Christmas Day!


Yeh I listened this week too only on apple so you were t alone!

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