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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. Set to be released on October 25, 2013 by RCA Records, Wrapped in Red will be preceded by a yet to be announced 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: The 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 producer 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, whom 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] On September 5, 2013, Clarkson revealed the track listing for the album, which will contain five original songs.[12]

Track listing

Wrapped in Red[12]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Wrapped in Red"
 
2."Underneath the Tree"
 
3."Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
 
4."Run Run Rudolph"
 
5."Please Come Home for Christmas (Bells Will Be Ringing)"
 
6."Every Christmas"
  • Clarkson
  • Eubanks
 
7."Blue Christmas"
  • Billy Hayes
  • Jay W. Johnson
 
8."Baby, It's Cold Outside" (featuring Ronnie Dunn)Frank Loesser 
9."Winter Dreams (Brandon's Song)"
  • Clarkson
  • Arrison
  • Eubanks
 
10."White Christmas"Irving Berlin 
11."My Favorite Things"
 
12."4 Carats"  
13."Just for Now"Imogen Heap 
14."Silent Night" (featuring Reba McEntire and Trisha Yearwood)
 

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, label, formats, and catalog number
Region Date Label Format(s) Catalog number
Australia[13] October 25, 2013 (2013-10-25) Sony Music Entertainment CD, digital download 88837-37412-5
United States[10][14] October 29, 2013 (2013-10-29) RCA Records, 19 Recordings

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: The 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 Gardner, Elysa (August 19, 2013). "Kelly Clarkson to release first Christmas album". USA Today. Gannett Company. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  7. ^ "Kelly Clarkson Recording Christmas Album with Reba, Trisha Yearwood and Ronnie Dunn". The Country Vibe News. July 18, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
  8. ^ 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 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. ^ a b Malach, Maggie (September 5, 2013). "Kelly Clarkson Releases 'Wrapped in Red' Track Listing". PopCrush. Townsquare Media. Retrieved September 6, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  13. ^ "Wrapped in Red – Album by Kelly Clarkson". Australia: Sanity. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  14. ^ 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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