Studio Album · No. 10
Chemistry Songwriting Credits by Kelly Clarkson
Produced by Jason Halbert, Jesse Shatkin, Erick Serna, Jane Black, Randy Runyon · Engineered by Serban Ghenea, Chris Gehringer
Atlantic Records
PopPop Rock
86%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kelly Clarkson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Kelly Clarkson
2 tracksoutside writers
Kelly Clarkson's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist86%
Composer86%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
16
Lyricists
5
Producers
2023
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Best Pop Vocal Album (2024, Nominated)
Data Insight
Chemistry is a concept album that traces the arc of an entire relationship, drawing directly on Kelly Clarkson's divorce from Brandon Blackstock, and she has described it as her most personal work. Clarkson co-wrote throughout, collaborating with Jesse Shatkin and others, and 'Favorite Kind of High' was co-written with Carly Rae Jepsen. Production came from Jason Halbert, Jesse Shatkin, Jane Black and Eric Serna, with the sequence moving from early romance through heartbreak and resolution. Serban Ghenea mixed the album and Chris Gehringer mastered it.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Skip This Part
|
Kelly ClarksonJason Halbert | Kelly ClarksonJason Halbert | Jason Halbert | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Mine
#11
|
Kelly ClarksonErick SernaJesse Shatkin | Kelly ClarksonErick SernaJesse Shatkin | Erick SernaJesse Shatkin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
High Road
|
Rachel OrscherJustin Womble | Rachel OrscherJustin Womble | Jane BlackJason Halbert | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Me
#6
|
Kelly ClarksonTaylor RutherfordJosh Ronen | Kelly ClarksonTaylor RutherfordJosh Ronen | Jason HalbertJesse Shatkin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Down to You
|
Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinMaureen McDonald | Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinMaureen McDonald | Jesse Shatkin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Chemistry
|
Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinErick Serna | Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinErick Serna | Jesse ShatkinRandy Runyon | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Favorite Kind of High
|
Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinCarly Rae Jepsen | Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinCarly Rae Jepsen | Jesse Shatkin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Magic
|
Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinRandy Runyon | Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinRandy Runyon | Jesse Shatkin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Lighthouse
|
Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinAben Eubanks | Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinAben Eubanks | Jesse Shatkin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Rock Hudson
|
Kelly ClarksonJesse Shatkin | Kelly ClarksonJesse Shatkin | Jesse Shatkin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
My Mistake
|
Jesse ShatkinAlex HopeSean Douglas | Jesse ShatkinAlex HopeSean Douglas | Jesse Shatkin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Red Flag Collector
|
Kelly ClarksonJason HalbertJaco Caraco | Kelly ClarksonJason HalbertJaco Caraco | Jason Halbert | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
I Hate Love
|
Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinNick Jonas | Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinNick Jonas | Jesse Shatkin | Steve Martin |
| 14 |
That's Right
|
Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinErick Serna | Kelly ClarksonJesse ShatkinErick Serna | Jesse ShatkinErick Serna | Sheila E. |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 19 contributors
KC
Kelly Clarkson
Writer · Vocals
JS
Jesse Shatkin
Writer · Producer
ES
Erick Serna
Writer · Producer
JH
Jason Halbert
Writer · Producer
RR
Randy Runyon
Writer · Producer
AE
Aben Eubanks
Writer
AH
Alex Hope
Writer
CR
Carly Rae Jepsen
Writer
JC
Jaco Caraco
Writer
JR
Josh Ronen
Writer
JW
Justin Womble
Writer
MM
Maureen McDonald
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Chemistry
What is Chemistry by Kelly Clarkson about?
Chemistry is a concept album that traces the arc of a full relationship, from attraction through breakup. It draws on Kelly Clarkson's divorce from Brandon Blackstock and is widely described as her most personal album. It was released on June 23, 2023, through Atlantic Records.
Did Kelly Clarkson write the songs on Chemistry?
Yes, Kelly Clarkson co-wrote the songs on Chemistry. She collaborated with writers and producers including Jesse Shatkin, and the divorce-themed lyrics reflect her own experience. The personal authorship is central to the album's concept.
Who co-wrote Favorite Kind of High by Kelly Clarkson?
'Favorite Kind of High' was co-written by Kelly Clarkson with Carly Rae Jepsen. The collaboration brought a buoyant pop energy to the track. It stands among the album's brighter, relationship-high moments.
What were the lead singles from Chemistry?
The lead singles were the double A-side 'Mine' and 'Me,' both released on April 14, 2023. 'Mine' reached number 11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, while 'Me' peaked at number 6 on the Digital Song Sales chart. 'Favorite Kind of High' followed as a later single.
Did Chemistry chart on the Billboard Hot 100?
The album itself debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200, but the lead singles 'Mine' and 'Me' did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. They instead performed on adult and digital sales charts. This reflects the album's more intimate, adult-oriented direction.
Was Chemistry nominated for a Grammy?
Yes, Chemistry was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. The nomination recognized the album's songwriting and Clarkson's vocal performance. It continued her run of Grammy recognition in the pop categories.
Is Chemistry by Kelly Clarkson a divorce album?
Yes, Chemistry is built around Kelly Clarkson's divorce and the emotional journey of a relationship's rise and fall. Tracks like 'Mine' and 'Me' deal directly with heartbreak and self-reckoning. Clarkson framed the record as documenting the whole story rather than a single moment.