Kelly Clarkson with the RCA promotion staff

RCA recording artist Kelly Clarkson has just released a new version of her hit single, “Mr. Know It All,” written by Brett James, Brian Seals, Ester Dean and Dante Jones, to country radio. Today, it is one of the most-added songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and Country Aircheck.

“Believability is my favorite part about music, from the artists to the musicians,” says Clarkson. “And believability is certainly what draws me, and I’m sure a lot of other people, to country music. The strong lyrics and melodies exude honesty and I think people are always drawn to authenticity.”

“I was born and raised in Texas and I’ve always been a huge country music fan,” reflects Kelly. “In fact, when I was on the first season of American Idol, I begged them to do a country week but they didn’t do that until the second season. I really wanted to sing Reba’s ‘Why Haven’t I Heard From You.’ The sassy female vocalists of country music really inspire me as an artist, namely Reba,Miranda, Dolly and Loretta. Their soulful grit captivates me.”

“As a songwriter, lyrics are really important to me,” Kelly continues. “Even when I was a little girl singing into my hairbrush in my room, pretending I was on a stage, the lyrics were what I really paid attention to. I was only sixteen years old when I wrote ‘Because of You’ and sadly enough, that song is a true story. When Reba wanted to record that song as a duet, it was such an honor and a dream come true for me. That was my first introduction into working in country music. Then, I got to record ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay’ with Jason Aldean and it was such an awesome experience. I can’t believe we’ve won two awards for that collaboration. I feel extremely lucky that the country audience has been so welcoming to me.”

“At this point in my career, it just felt natural to release a different version of “Mr. Know It All” to country radio,” says Clarkson. “I was so excited when my manager, Narvel Blackstock, told me that Dann Huff was going to produce the new track. I have been a fan of Dann’s for years and he is so talented. Our goal was to create a sassy, soulful vibe. I really hope people like this new version of the song.”

itssodamncold:

@kelly_clarkson: Hey everybody, I got to work with Dann Huff and recut ‘Mr. Know It All’ for country radio! I hope y’all like it!! I had a lot of fun recutting the song and getting the opportunity to work with Dann! It will be available on iTunes April 3rd.

blackcloudsblueskies:

the most perfect photoset to ever exist

kcaddicts:

Mr. Know It All on SNL

Fresh 102.7 in NYC first hit airwaves in 2007. They counted down the top 102 songs on their station since the premiere 5 years ago. 

• #17- My Life Would Suck Without You
• #47- Already Gone
• #96- Mr. Know It All

“Mr. Know It All” at Z100’s Jingleball 2011

Mr. Know It All goes double platinum and debuts at #44 on the Hot 100 in Australia 

rymchl:

Mr. Know It All has sold 741,167! 

omg-kellyclarkson:

Billboard:

21 CLARKSON KELLY MR. KNOW IT ALL 60074 14 52549 741167