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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

June 9, 2023

In 97 Words·Kelly Clarkson·Music·Reviews

Ever-proud Texan Kelly Clarkson takes us through the Wild Wild West en route to post-divorce “high road livin'” on the latest offering from “chemistry.” Of the five songs released so far, “red flag collector” by far has the most sting. Where last week’s “i hate love” was bittersweet, “red flag collector” is triumphantly bitter. Sprinkled with just enough “yeehaw”-inducing musical

Featured·Kelly Clarkson·Music·Playlists

Playlist: What Happened in Vegas? Kelly Clarkson Deep Cuts!

What Happened in Vegas? Kelly Clarkson Deep Cuts! On July 28th, the superstar singer-songwriter, inaugural American Idol, and daytime talk queen kicked off her first, long-awaited Las Vegas residency, “Chemistry: An Intimate Night With Kelly Clarkson” at Planet Hollywood’s Bakkt Theater. Across the ten-night run, Clarkson promises fans each night will

97 Words: “chemistry” by Kelly Clarkson

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)”

Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

Amid increasing suspense, layer upon layer – voice, organ, and then strings,

Mariah Carey and the Tale of the “Oh Santa” Twins

December 15, 2021

In Depth·Mariah Carey·Music·Retrospectives

Merry Christmas II You In 2010, Mariah Carey was pregnant with her twins, Monroe and Moroccan, and decided that creating two human lives wasn’t enough. No, she would also craft her second Christmas album: Merry Christmas II You. The lead single from the set was entitled “Oh Santa!” and was released

All of Mariah Carey’s Original Christmas Songs, Ranked.

December 13, 2021

Mariah Carey·Music·Reviews

It’s no secret that several staff writers here at THE 97 are members of the Lambily. After all, Mariah Carey’s Butterfly album was an inspiration for our name. From November through December, Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is ubiquitous, but not everyone is aware that she’s written several other

“One Child” by Mariah Carey is Another Magical Moment

December 11, 2021

Mariah Carey·Music

For her second Christmas album, Merry Christmas II You, Mariah Carey wrote four new original songs, each reflecting a different side of the Christmas holidays and celebration. The religious aspect of Christmas was covered on “One Child,” Mariah’s first collaboration with the famous score composer and producer Marc Shaiman. Mariah

Review: When Christmas Comes Around… by Kelly Clarkson

December 10, 2021

Featured·Kelly Clarkson·Music·Reviews

Kelly Clarkson has had a whirlwind few years. In 2017, she released her eighth studio album Meaning of Life, and began her stint as a coach on NBC’s The Voice, where she has remained for seven seasons (14-21). In 2019, she embarked on a successful new venture: hosting her own talkshow on NBC.

“Jesus Born on This Day” by Mariah Carey, a Hymn Fit For a King

December 9, 2021

Mariah Carey·Music

One of the three original songs on Merry Christmas is “Jesus Born on This Day.” Mariah wrote the song with Walter Afanasieff keeping in mind the traditional hymns about the birth of Christ. The opening chords immediately set the atmosphere and the lyrics tell us the story of salvation brought

In 97 Words: Mariah Carey’s “Lil Snowman”

December 8, 2021

In 97 Words·Mariah Carey·Music

In 2017, Mariah Carey’s holiday anthem “All I Want For Christmas Is You” was brought to life by Universal Pictures in an animated film of the same name. The film was based on a book by the songstress about a little girl and her desired puppy. Its soundtrack produced one

Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 1

December 3, 2021

Mariah Carey·Music·Playlists

This Christmas season, the staff of THE 97 will be sharing their favorite holiday songs via our new 97 Minutes of Christmas Playlist series. Each playlist contains 1 hour and 37 minutes of Christmas jams personally curated by the staff writer. VOLUME 1, Curated by John Hang some holly, string up

First Listen: “Be Alive” by Beyoncé

November 11, 2021

Beyoncé·Music·Reviews

Beyoncé is back! Sort of. Today, she finally released “Be Alive,” the hotly anticipated theme song from King Richard. The film stars Will Smith and tells the story of how Richard Williams, father to tennis legends Serena and Venus, helped his daughters on their paths to greatness. To nobody’s surprise, there is

First Listen: Mariah Carey’s “Fall In Love at Christmas”

November 6, 2021

Featured·Mariah Carey·Music·Reviews

Mariah Carey is so Christmas that she’s been respectably elected as a permanent fixture of the holiday season, right alongside Santa and co. This year, Carey’s annual declaration to the start of the season involved a shattering of pumpkins in full diva mode – a glittering ensemble and a wind machine,

Janet Jackson’s 20 Y.O. – Retrospective Review

September 20, 2021

Featured·Janet Jackson·Music·Reviews·Then

“I want to have fun” Janet Jackson says on the introduction to 2006’s 20 Y.O. The album’s album cover reflects that sentiment. It’s the third consecutive Janet Jackson album to feature a beaming Jackson on the cover. These jovial covers contrast the quad of classics that all feature a more serious

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97 Words: “red flag collector” by Kelly Clarkson

Playlist: What Happened in Vegas? Kelly Clarkson Deep Cuts!

97 Words: “chemistry” by Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Clarkson’s Journey From “You” to “me”

Mariah Carey and the Tale of the “Oh Santa” Twins

All of Mariah Carey’s Original Christmas Songs, Ranked.

“One Child” by Mariah Carey is Another Magical Moment

Review: When Christmas Comes Around… by Kelly Clarkson

“Jesus Born on This Day” by Mariah Carey, a Hymn Fit For a King

In 97 Words: Mariah Carey’s “Lil Snowman”

Playlist: 97 Minutes of Christmas, Vol. 1

First Listen: “Be Alive” by Beyoncé

First Listen: Mariah Carey’s “Fall In Love at Christmas”

Janet Jackson’s 20 Y.O. – Retrospective Review

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