Kelly Clarkson, winner of Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Since U Been Gone" and Best Pop ... [+]
Kelly Clarkson has been absent from the Grammy winners' circle for the past 10 years. Her focus shifted towards her daytime TV talk show, which has become one of the most successful programs in its field, but she’s certainly not done singing. Her fans are thrilled, as she has a new album slated to drop soon, and it has the potential to make history at the upcoming Grammy Awards later this year.
On June 23, Clarkson's highly anticipated album Chemistry will finally hit store shelves. The songstress has already unveiled several tracks from the project, and although they may not have skyrocketed to the top of the charts, critics and fans have expressed their satisfaction. As a result, Chemistry is already being considered a strong contender in the Best Pop Vocal Album category, and it could help her further prove her dominance in the field.
If Chemistry manages to secure a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album, Clarkson will set a new record in this fiercely competitive category. If the title does end up being included, she’ll stand out as the musician with the most nods in this specific field.
Presently, Clarkson is content with her five Grammy nominations, which places her on par with notable artists such as Ariana Grande and Justin Timberlake (when including his solo work and collaborations with NSYNC). An additional nomination would propel her ahead in this race for the record books. Considering that neither Grande nor Timberlake are expected to release new material in time for the forthcoming Grammys, Kelly Clarkson's achievement seems inevitable.
Throughout her career, the "Favorite Kind of High" vocalist has garnered a remarkable five Grammy nominations in the Best Pop Vocal Album category, not including Chemistry. Her Grammy journey began in 2006 when she triumphed with her sophomore album, Breakaway. About half a decade later, she achieved the same feat with her album Stronger.
Her other CDs All I Ever Wanted, Piece By Piece and Meaning of Life were also recognized as contenders for the prestigious award, though they missed out on securing the golden gramophone.
The window for eligibility for the 2024 Grammy Awards closes on September 15, meaning that most of the qualifying albums have already been released. Even if Chemistry doesn't meet commercial expectations, which appears to be a possibility at this point, it may still earn a nomination in a comparatively quieter year for pop music. The Grammy nominations are often influenced by the overall landscape of the industry, and Clarkson's long-standing reputation and dedicated fan base could propel her into the esteemed group of nominees once again.
Note - An early version of this article referred to her album Breakaway as her debut. It was not, it was her second. Thankful was Clarkson’s first album.
