Studio Album · No. 5
Stronger Songwriting Credits by Kelly Clarkson
Produced by Greg Kurstin, Brian Kennedy, Ester Dean, Dante Jones, Josh Abraham, Oligee, Toby Gad, Jason Halbert, Darkchild, Andre Lindal, Chris DeStefano, Howard Benson
RCA Records
Pop RockPopDance-Pop
46%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 6 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 6 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kelly Clarkson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
6 trackswritten by Kelly Clarkson
7 tracksoutside writers
Kelly Clarkson's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist46%
Composer46%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
29
Lyricists
12
Producers
1
No.1 Single
1.1 million
US Copies Sold
2011
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Best Pop Vocal Album (2013)
Data Insight
Kelly Clarkson co-wrote much of Stronger, working with a deep bench of pop writers and producers. Greg Kurstin produced and co-wrote several tracks, while longtime collaborator Jorgen Elofsson contributed to the writing alongside Ali Tamposi, David Gamson, Ester Dean and Brett James. The chart-topping 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)' came from Tamposi, Jorgen Elofsson, David Gamson and Greg Kurstin, and the album spreads its production across Kurstin, Rodney Jerkins, Howard Benson, Toby Gad and others.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mr. Know It All
#10
|
Brian SealsEster DeanBrett JamesDante Jones | Brian SealsEster DeanBrett JamesDante Jones | Brian KennedyEster DeanDante Jones | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)
|
Jörgen ElofssonAli TamposiDavid GamsonGreg Kurstin | Jörgen ElofssonAli TamposiDavid GamsonGreg Kurstin | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Dark Side
#42
|
busbeeAlex G. | busbeeAlex G. | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Honestly
|
Tom ShapiroRobert MarvinCatt Gravitt | Tom ShapiroRobert MarvinCatt Gravitt | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
You Love Me
|
Kelly ClarksonJosh AbrahamOliver Goldstein | Kelly ClarksonJosh AbrahamOliver Goldstein | Josh AbrahamOligee | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Einstein
|
Kelly ClarksonToby GadBridget KellyJames Fauntleroy | Kelly ClarksonToby GadBridget KellyJames Fauntleroy | Toby Gad | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Standing in Front of You
|
Kelly ClarksonAben Eubanks | Kelly ClarksonAben Eubanks | Jason Halbert | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
I Forgive You
|
Rodney JerkinsAndre LindalLauren Christy | Rodney JerkinsAndre LindalLauren Christy | DarkchildAndre Lindal | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Hello
|
Kelly ClarksonJosh AbrahamOliver GoldsteinBonnie McKee | Kelly ClarksonJosh AbrahamOliver GoldsteinBonnie McKee | Josh AbrahamOligee | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
The War Is Over
|
Toby GadOlivia Waithe | Toby GadOlivia Waithe | Toby Gad | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Let Me Down
|
Kelly ClarksonChris DeStefano | Kelly ClarksonChris DeStefano | Chris DeStefano | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
You Can't Win
|
Kelly ClarksonJosh AbrahamOliver GoldsteinFelix Bloxsom | Kelly ClarksonJosh AbrahamOliver GoldsteinFelix Bloxsom | Josh AbrahamOligee | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Breaking Your Own Heart
|
Jennifer HansonMichael Logen | Jennifer HansonMichael Logen | Howard Benson | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 34 contributors
KC
Kelly Clarkson
Writer · Vocals
JA
Josh Abraham
Writer · Producer
OG
Oliver Goldstein
Writer
TG
Toby Gad
Writer · Producer
GK
Greg Kurstin
Writer · Producer
AL
Andre Lindal
Writer · Producer
CD
Chris DeStefano
Writer · Producer
DJ
Dante Jones
Writer · Producer
ED
Ester Dean
Writer · Producer
AE
Aben Eubanks
Writer
AG
Alex G.
Writer
AT
Ali Tamposi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Stronger
Who produced Kelly Clarkson's Stronger?
Stronger was made with a large production team rather than a single producer. Greg Kurstin produced several tracks, with additional work from Rodney Jerkins, Howard Benson, Toby Gad, Brian Kennedy and others. The album was released on RCA Records in 2011.
Did Kelly Clarkson co-write songs on Stronger?
Yes. Clarkson co-wrote a number of tracks on the album. Her collaborators included Jorgen Elofsson, Ali Tamposi, David Gamson, Greg Kurstin, Ester Dean and Brett James.
What was the biggest hit from Stronger?
'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)' was the biggest hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Ali Tamposi, Jorgen Elofsson, David Gamson and Greg Kurstin.
How high did Mr. Know It All chart?
'Mr. Know It All' peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Clarkson's first top ten hit since 'My Life Would Suck Without You.' It also reached number one on the Adult Pop Songs chart.
Did Stronger win a Grammy?
Yes. Stronger won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards in 2013. The album also earned nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
Is Catch My Breath on the Stronger album?
No. 'Catch My Breath' was a new song recorded for Clarkson's 2012 compilation Greatest Hits Chapter One, not for Stronger. It peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How well did Stronger sell?
Stronger debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. It had sold more than 1.1 million copies in the United States.