Kelly Clarkson Joins Spotify’s Billions Club With ‘Since U Been Gone’
Kelly Clarkson has officially joined the prestigious Spotify Billions Club, a significant milestone for the pop superstar and talk show host. Her iconic anthem “Since U Been Gone” has become her first song to surpass 1 billion streams on the platform. Released as the second single from her critically acclaimed 2004 album *Breakaway*, the track not only solidified Clarkson’s status in the music industry but also resonated with fans worldwide, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2005. The song, which was crafted by renowned producers Max Martin and Dr. Luke, won a Grammy Award in 2006 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and garnered two MTV Video Music Awards in 2005 for Best Female Video and Best Pop Video.
Reflecting on the journey of “Since U Been Gone,” Clarkson has shared insights about the song’s creation and its impact on her career. In a 2020 interview with Apple Music, she noted that while the recording process was challenging due to personal circumstances, the song’s empowering message and its ability to connect with listeners made it worthwhile. She fondly recalled the music video shoot as a highlight, where she had the opportunity to unleash her frustrations and “trash an apartment” as part of her performance. This cathartic experience contributed to the song’s enduring popularity and its status as a cornerstone of Clarkson’s discography.
While “Since U Been Gone” stands alone in the Billions Club, Clarkson’s other hits are not far behind in the streaming race. Tracks like “Underneath the Tree,” which has approximately 870 million streams, and “Because of You” and “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” each exceeding 800 million streams, showcase her continued relevance and appeal in the music industry. Clarkson’s ability to create relatable and powerful music has not only earned her accolades but also a dedicated fanbase that continues to support her work. As she celebrates this latest achievement, it is clear that Kelly Clarkson’s influence in pop music remains strong and impactful.
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Kelly Clarkson
has officially joined Spotify’s Billions Club.
The 43-year-old pop superstar and talk show host earned her place in the streaming service’s
elite circle
as her hit “Since U Been Gone” became her first song to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify.
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The pop-rock anthem was released as the second single from Clarkson’s 2004 album,
Breakaway
, and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the following year.
Written and produced by Max Martin and Dr. Luke, “Since U Been Gone” won a Grammy Award in 2006 for best female pop vocal performance. Its music video also earned two MTV Video Music Awards in 2005 for best female video and best pop video.
Reflecting on the song in a 2020
interview
with Apple Music, the
American Idol
alum said, “I love what the song does for people, I love that it was very different in demo form sent to me. Behind the scenes, it was not so fun to record because of situations I won’t talk about, because I won’t sell people out.”
She added, “But I will say, my favorite memory, if I’m being more positive about it, was the fact that I got to show up to a video shoot and completely trash an apartment, and that was my job. That video was possibly one of my favorite videos ever to make, because literally I just got to just have rage, and just break stuff all day long.”
While “Since U Been Gone” may be Clarkson’s only song in Spotify’s Billions Club, several of her other popular tracks aren’t far behind. “Underneath the Tree” had around 870 million streams at press time, while “Because of You” and “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” have each hit more than 800 million streams.
