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| Released = {{start date|2013|10|29}}
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| Recorded = 2012-13
| Recorded = 2012–13
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==Background, recording, and release==
==Background, recording, and release==
In an interview on [[Country Music Television|CMT Radio]], Clarkson revealed she had already expressed interest in recording a Christmas album for years,<ref name="CMT Radio" /> having recorded the Christmas songs "[[Oh Holy Night]]" and "[[Grown Up Christmas List|My Grown Up Christmas List]]" on the compilation ''[[American Idol compilation series|American Idol: Great Holiday Classics]]'' (2003), having been featured on "There's a New Kid in Town" on country singer [[Blake Shelton]]'s album ''[[Cheers, It's Christmas]]'' (2012),<ref name="Taste of Country 1" /> and having released "[[I'll Be Home for Christmas]]" as a single from ''[[iTunes Session (Kelly Clarkson EP)|iTunes Session]]'' (2011).<ref name="Album - American Idol: Great Holiday Classics" /><ref name="TRT 1" /> Throughout the album's development, Clarkson worked extensively with [[Greg Kurstin]], whom she also collaborated on ''[[Stronger (Kelly Clarkson album)|Stronger]]'' (2011) and ''[[Greatest Hits: Chapter One (Kelly Clarkson album)|Greatest Hits: Chapter One]]'' (2012).<ref name="CMT Radio" /><ref name="Idolator 1" /><ref name="USA Today 1" /> [[Ronnie Dunn]], of country music duo [[Brooks & Dunn]], revealed that he'll be featured on "[[Baby, It's Cold Outside]]".<ref name="Idolator 1" /> Country singers [[Reba McEntire]], whom Clarkson collaborated on a duet version of "[[Because of You (Kelly Clarkson song)|Because of You]]" (2007), and [[Trisha Yearwood]]", are also reported to featured on a cover version of Christmas standard "[[Silent Night]]".<ref name="Country Vibe" /><ref name="Saturday Night Online" /> R&B recording artist [[Shontelle]], who Clarkson is collaborating with for her seventh studio album, revealed that she was also working on the Christmas album.<ref name="The Source 1" /> On August 19, 2013, Clarkson revealed that the album's title will be ''Wrapped In Red'', which is set to be released on October 29, 2013, preceded by the release of "Underneath the Tree", written by Clarkson and Kurstin, as its lead single.<ref name="USA Today 1" /><ref name="LA Times 1" /><ref name="Idolator 2" />
In an interview on [[Country Music Television|CMT Radio]], Clarkson revealed she had already expressed interest in recording a Christmas album for years,<ref name="CMT Radio" /> having recorded the Christmas songs "[[Oh Holy Night]]" and "[[Grown Up Christmas List|My Grown Up Christmas List]]" on the compilation ''[[American Idol compilation series|American Idol: Great Holiday Classics]]'' (2003), having been featured on "There's a New Kid in Town" on country singer [[Blake Shelton]]'s album ''[[Cheers, It's Christmas]]'' (2012),<ref name="Taste of Country 1" /> and having released "[[I'll Be Home for Christmas]]" as a single from ''[[iTunes Session (Kelly Clarkson EP)|iTunes Session]]'' (2011).<ref name="Album - American Idol: Great Holiday Classics" /><ref name="TRT 1" /> Throughout the album's development, Clarkson worked extensively with [[Greg Kurstin]], whom she also collaborated on ''[[Stronger (Kelly Clarkson album)|Stronger]]'' (2011) and ''[[Greatest Hits: Chapter One (Kelly Clarkson album)|Greatest Hits: Chapter One]]'' (2012).<ref name="CMT Radio" /><ref name="Idolator 1" /><ref name="USA Today 1" /> [[Ronnie Dunn]], of country music duo [[Brooks & Dunn]], revealed that he'll be featured on "[[Baby, It's Cold Outside]]".<ref name="Idolator 1" /> Country singers [[Reba McEntire]], whom Clarkson collaborated on a duet version of "[[Because of You (Kelly Clarkson song)|Because of You]]" (2007), and [[Trisha Yearwood]], are also reported to featured on a cover version of Christmas standard "[[Silent Night]]".<ref name="Country Vibe" /><ref name="Saturday Night Online" /> R&B recording artist [[Shontelle]], who Clarkson is collaborating with for her seventh studio album, revealed that she was also working on the Christmas album.<ref name="The Source 1" /> On August 19, 2013, Clarkson revealed that the album's title will be ''Wrapped In Red'', which is set to be released on October 29, 2013, preceded by the release of "Underneath the Tree", written by Clarkson and Kurstin, as its lead single.<ref name="USA Today 1" /><ref name="LA Times 1" /><ref name="Idolator 2" />


==Confirmed tracks==
==Confirmed tracks==

Revision as of 21:19, 19 August 2013

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Wrapped in Red is the upcoming sixth studio album and first Christmas album by American recording artist Kelly Clarkson. Working extensively with producer Greg Kurstin, the album will contain a contemporary Christmas theme, featuring cover versions of Christmas standards and will also contain original material. Wrapped in Red is set to be released on October 29, 2013, by RCA Records, preceded by the release of "Underneath the Tree", written by Clarkson and Kurstin, as its lead single.

Background, recording, and release

In an interview on CMT Radio, Clarkson revealed she had already expressed interest in recording a Christmas album for years,[1] having recorded the Christmas songs "Oh Holy Night" and "My Grown Up Christmas List" on the compilation American Idol: Great Holiday Classics (2003), having been featured on "There's a New Kid in Town" on country singer Blake Shelton's album Cheers, It's Christmas (2012),[2] and having released "I'll Be Home for Christmas" as a single from iTunes Session (2011).[3][4] Throughout the album's development, Clarkson worked extensively with Greg Kurstin, whom she also collaborated on Stronger (2011) and Greatest Hits: Chapter One (2012).[1][5][6] Ronnie Dunn, of country music duo Brooks & Dunn, revealed that he'll be featured on "Baby, It's Cold Outside".[5] Country singers Reba McEntire, whom Clarkson collaborated on a duet version of "Because of You" (2007), and Trisha Yearwood, are also reported to featured on a cover version of Christmas standard "Silent Night".[7][8] R&B recording artist Shontelle, who Clarkson is collaborating with for her seventh studio album, revealed that she was also working on the Christmas album.[9] On August 19, 2013, Clarkson revealed that the album's title will be Wrapped In Red, which is set to be released on October 29, 2013, preceded by the release of "Underneath the Tree", written by Clarkson and Kurstin, as its lead single.[6][10][11]

Confirmed tracks

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, label, and format
Region Date Label Format(s)
United States[10] October 29, 2013 (2013-10-29) RCA Records, 19 Recordings CD, digital download

References

  1. ^ a b CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan – Ask Anything Kelly Clarkson. CMT Radio (Webcast). Viacom Media Networks. April 11, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013. {{cite AV media}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  2. ^ Pacella, Megan. "'Blake Shelton's Not So Family Christmas Special' Leaves Viewers in Stitches". Taste of Country. Townsquare Media. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  3. ^ "American Idol: Great Holiday Classics – Album by Various artists". Amazon.com. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  4. ^ "First Listen: Kelly Clarkson "I'll Be Home For Christmas"". The Round Table. December 6, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Daw, Robbie (April 11, 2013). "Kelly Clarkson Is Recording A Christmas Album". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved August 20, 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Gardner, Elysa (August 19, 2013). "Kelly Clarkson to release first Christmas album". USA Today. Gannett Company. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  7. ^ a b c "Kelly Clarkson Recording Christmas Album with Reba, Trisha Yearwood and Ronnie Dunn". The Country Vibe News. July 18, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  8. ^ a b c Duren, Rand (May 28, 2013). Ask Anything: Kelly Clarkson. Saturday Night Online with Romeo (Webcast). Clear Channel Communications. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  9. ^ Gardner, Elysa (May 27, 2013). "Meek Mill, DJ Khaled and Writing for CeeLo Green, Kelly Clarkson and more!". The Source. L. Londell McMillan. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  10. ^ a b c Martens, Todd (August 19, 2013). "Kelly Clarkson reveals Christmas album details". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  11. ^ Lansky, Sam (August 19, 2013). "Kelly Clarkson Announces Christmas Album, 'Wrapped In Red,' So Christmas Is Saved". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved August 20, 2013. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  12. ^ Angermiller, Michele Amabile (August 19, 2013). "Kelly Clarkson Is 'Wrapped in Red' for Holiday Album". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
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