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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 be different, rotating certain songs in the setlist to perform

97 Words: “I Can See You” by Taylor Swift

July 16, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Many words describe pop music’s reigning “Mastermind,” and “calculating” is certainly one of them. On the latest (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault), Taylor Swift reminds her prospective beau: “I Can See You.”

97 Words: “Rush” by Troye Sivan

July 14, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Sometimes, an artist is able to epitomize the concept of “understanding the assignment.” On “Rush,” Troye Sivan earns an undeniable A+ in the category of thot boy summer. Atop a thumping House/Pop amalgamation,

97 Words: “Outside” by George Michael

July 13, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. Masterful songwriters turn their experiences into relatable songs, and true superstars know how to turn scandal into success. When George Michael’s career was marred in controversy following his arrest for allegedly soliciting

97 Words: “Too Close” by Next

July 9, 2023
This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. In the 90s, R&B was filled with thinly-veiled double entendre. “Too Close” by R&B trio Next is a prime example, with the not-so-subtly suggestive lyrics that made it the year’s hottest song. Opening

97 Words: “GLU” by Usher

This song is part of our “THE SUMMER 97 (1998 x 2023)” playlist. Check out the full list. In his latest single, “GLU,” the growth of Usher’s vocal delivery and overall lyrical content when compared to his 90s discography is apparent. With Lil Jon serving as producer, this Prince-inspired slow
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