Studio Album · No. 7
Piece by Piece Songwriting Credits by Kelly Clarkson
Produced by Greg Kurstin, Jason Halbert, Jesse Shatkin, Stephen Mostyn, Oak Felder, Eric Olson
RCA Records
PopElectropopPower Pop
23%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 3 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 3 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kelly Clarkson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
3 trackswritten by Kelly Clarkson
10 tracksoutside writers
Kelly Clarkson's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist23%
Composer23%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
28
Lyricists
6
Producers
280,000
US Copies Sold
2015
Released
Data Insight
Kelly Clarkson co-wrote much of Piece by Piece, with Sia and Greg Kurstin among her most prominent collaborators. Kurstin produced and co-wrote the title track with Clarkson, and Sia co-wrote tracks including 'Invincible' (with Jesse Shatkin, Steve Mostyn and Warren Felder). The production team also featured Jason Halbert, Jesse Shatkin, Eric Olson and Chris DeStefano, with Joseph Trapanese arranging orchestral parts. Lead single 'Heartbeat Song' came from a writing camp involving Mitch Allan, Audra Mae, Kara DioGuardi and Jason Evigan.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heartbeat Song
#21
|
Kara DioGuardiJason EviganAudra MaeMitch Allan | Kara DioGuardiJason EviganAudra MaeMitch Allan | Greg KurstinJason Halbert | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Invincible
#19
|
Sia FurlerJesse ShatkinStephen MostynWarren "Oak" Felder | Sia FurlerJesse ShatkinStephen MostynWarren "Oak" Felder | Jesse ShatkinStephen MostynOak Felder | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Someone
|
Matthew Koma | Matthew Koma | Greg KurstinJason Halbert | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Take You High
|
Jesse ShatkinMaureen McDonald | Jesse ShatkinMaureen McDonald | Jesse Shatkin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Piece by Piece
#8
|
Kelly ClarksonGreg Kurstin | Kelly ClarksonGreg Kurstin | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Run Run Run
|
Tim JamesAntonina ArmatoJoacim PerssonRy CumingDavid Jost | Tim JamesAntonina ArmatoJoacim PerssonRy CumingDavid Jost | Jason Halbert | John Legend |
| 7 |
I Had a Dream
|
Kelly ClarksonGreg Kurstin | Kelly ClarksonGreg Kurstin | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Let Your Tears Fall
|
Sia FurlerGreg Kurstin | Sia FurlerGreg Kurstin | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Tightrope
|
Kelly ClarksonGreg Kurstin | Kelly ClarksonGreg Kurstin | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
War Paint
|
Joleen BelleJulia MichaelsNolan Lambroza | Joleen BelleJulia MichaelsNolan Lambroza | Jason Halbert | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Dance with Me
|
Dan Rockett | Dan Rockett | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Nostalgic
|
Justin TranterRyland BlackintonDan KeyesVaughn Oliver | Justin TranterRyland BlackintonDan KeyesVaughn Oliver | Jason Halbert | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Good Goes the Bye
|
Shane McAnallyNatalie HembyJimmy Robbins | Shane McAnallyNatalie HembyJimmy Robbins | Jason HalbertEric Olson | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 32 contributors
GK
Greg Kurstin
Writer · Producer
KC
Kelly Clarkson
Writer · Vocals
JS
Jesse Shatkin
Writer · Producer
SF
Sia Furler
Writer
SM
Stephen Mostyn
Writer · Producer
AA
Antonina Armato
Writer
AM
Audra Mae
Writer
DK
Dan Keyes
Writer
DR
Dan Rockett
Writer
DJ
David Jost
Writer
JE
Jason Evigan
Writer
JR
Jimmy Robbins
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Piece by Piece
Who produced Kelly Clarkson's Piece by Piece?
Piece by Piece was produced by a team that included Greg Kurstin, Jason Halbert, Jesse Shatkin, Eric Olson and Chris DeStefano. It was released on RCA Records in 2015 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Did Sia work on Piece by Piece?
Yes. Sia co-wrote several tracks on the album, including 'Invincible,' which she wrote with Jesse Shatkin, Steve Mostyn and Warren Felder. Sia was one of Clarkson's key collaborators on the record.
Did Kelly Clarkson co-write the title track Piece by Piece?
Yes. Clarkson co-wrote 'Piece by Piece' with producer Greg Kurstin, who also produced it. The deeply personal ballad later re-entered the charts after her 2016 American Idol performance.
How high did Piece by Piece chart?
'Piece by Piece' debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 after Clarkson's emotional American Idol performance in 2016, tying her highest debut. RCA released an Idol version that helped drive its strong chart entry.
What was the first single from Piece by Piece?
'Heartbeat Song' was the lead single and peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Mitch Allan, Audra Mae, Kara DioGuardi and Jason Evigan during a writing camp.
Did Piece by Piece earn any Grammy nominations?
The album earned Clarkson a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album, her fourth in that category. That made her the most-nominated artist in the category at the time.
Did Invincible by Kelly Clarkson reach the Billboard Hot 100?
'Invincible,' co-written by Sia, did not reach the Billboard Hot 100. It peaked at number 19 on the Adult Contemporary chart and number 11 on Adult Pop Songs.