Studio Album · No. 6
Wrapped in Red Songwriting Credits by Kelly Clarkson
Produced by Greg Kurstin · Engineered by Serban Ghenea
RCA Records
ChristmasPopSoul
36%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 5 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 5 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Kelly Clarkson carries a lyricist or composer credit.
5 trackswritten by Kelly Clarkson
9 tracksoutside writers
Kelly Clarkson's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist36%
Composer36%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
21
Lyricists
1
Producers
940,000
US Copies Sold
2013
Released
Data Insight
Wrapped in Red mixes Clarkson-co-written originals with covers of Christmas standards, and Greg Kurstin produced the entire album. Clarkson co-wrote the originals, including the title track 'Wrapped in Red' (with Ashley Arrison, Aben Eubanks and Shane McAnally), 'Underneath the Tree' (with Kurstin), 'Every Christmas,' 'Winter Dreams (Brandon's Song)' and '4 Carats' (with Kurstin, Cathy Dennis and Livvi Franc). The remaining tracks are interpretations of traditional carols and holiday standards. Serban Ghenea handled the mix at MixStar Studios.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wrapped in Red
|
Kelly ClarksonAshley ArrisonAben EubanksShane McAnally | Kelly ClarksonAshley ArrisonAben EubanksShane McAnally | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Underneath the Tree
#78
|
Kelly ClarksonGreg Kurstin | Kelly ClarksonGreg Kurstin | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
|
Ralph BlaneHugh Martin | Ralph BlaneHugh Martin | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Run Run Rudolph
|
Johnny MarksMarvin Brodie | Johnny MarksMarvin Brodie | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Please Come Home for Christmas (Bells Will Be Ringing)
|
Charles BrownGene Redd | Charles BrownGene Redd | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Every Christmas
|
Kelly ClarksonAben Eubanks | Kelly ClarksonAben Eubanks | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Blue Christmas
|
Billy HayesJay Johnson | Billy HayesJay Johnson | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Baby, It's Cold Outside
|
Frank Loesser | Frank Loesser | Greg Kurstin | Ronnie Dunn |
| 9 |
Winter Dreams (Brandon's Song)
|
Kelly ClarksonAshley ArrisonAben Eubanks | Kelly ClarksonAshley ArrisonAben Eubanks | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
White Christmas
|
Irving Berlin | Irving Berlin | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
My Favorite Things
|
Oscar Hammerstein IIRichard Rodgers | Oscar Hammerstein IIRichard Rodgers | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
4 Carats
|
Kelly ClarksonGreg KurstinCathy DennisOlivia Waithe | Kelly ClarksonGreg KurstinCathy DennisOlivia Waithe | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Just for Now
|
Imogen Heap | Imogen Heap | Greg Kurstin | Kelly Clarkson (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Silent Night
|
Joseph Mohr | Franz Xaver Gruber | Greg Kurstin | Reba McEntireTrisha Yearwood |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 25 contributors
KC
Kelly Clarkson
Writer · Vocals
AE
Aben Eubanks
Writer
GK
Greg Kurstin
Writer · Producer
AA
Ashley Arrison
Writer
BH
Billy Hayes
Writer
CD
Cathy Dennis
Writer
CB
Charles Brown
Writer
FL
Frank Loesser
Writer
FX
Franz Xaver Gruber
Writer
GR
Gene Redd
Writer
HM
Hugh Martin
Writer
IH
Imogen Heap
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Wrapped in Red
Who produced Kelly Clarkson's Wrapped in Red?
Greg Kurstin produced the entire Wrapped in Red album. It was released on RCA Records in October 2013 as Clarkson's first Christmas record.
Are the songs on Wrapped in Red originals or covers?
The album mixes both. It pairs Clarkson-co-written originals such as the title track, 'Underneath the Tree' and 'Every Christmas' with covers of traditional Christmas carols and holiday standards.
Did Kelly Clarkson write the title track Wrapped in Red?
Yes. Clarkson co-wrote 'Wrapped in Red' with Ashley Arrison, Aben Eubanks and Shane McAnally. It is one of several originals she co-wrote for the album.
What was the single from Wrapped in Red?
'Underneath the Tree,' co-written by Clarkson and Greg Kurstin, was the lead single. It peaked at number 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has become a recurring holiday radio favorite.
Did Wrapped in Red chart well?
Yes. Wrapped in Red was one of the best-selling Christmas releases of 2013 and was later certified Platinum by the RIAA, selling over 940,000 copies in the United States.
Where was Wrapped in Red recorded?
The album was recorded at studios in Los Angeles, including Echo Studios and EastWest Studios, and in Nashville at The Barn and Starstruck Studios. It was mixed by Serban Ghenea at MixStar Studios.