Kelly Clarkson‘s latest LP, the June 23-released ‘Chemistry,’ didn’t divorce her from the longstanding top 10 streak she’s collected on the Billboard 200 since opening at #1 with her 2003 debut album ‘Thankful.’
Her first traditional studio effort since 2017’s ‘Meaning of Life,’ ‘Chemistry’ mixes themes of love, loss, and was conceptually inspired by her 2022 split from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock as evidenced by its lead singles ‘Me/Mine,’ ‘I Hate Love,’ ‘Red Flag Collector,’ and ‘Favorite Kind of High.’
Uniquely her first non-holiday studio project to go to chart battle without a Hot 100-charting single to precede it, the 14-track opus – which features high-profile guest appearances or contributions from music legend Sheila E., award-winning actor Steve Martin, and famed songwriter/producers Erick Serna, Jane Black, Jesse Shatkin, and Jason Halbert – was forecast by industry analysts to shift 40,000-50,000 units sold by the end of its inaugural sales tracking week.
Look inside to see how it fared compared to that prediction.
Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Chemistry’
First-Week Sales (SPS): 53,000 units
Billboard 200 Debut: #6
Clarkson’s ‘Chemistry’ clocked a #6 opening on the refreshed Billboard 200 with 53,000 units shifted SPS – exceeding expectations and becoming her 9th top 10 hit on the tally in the process. This means Kelly’s 20-year record of Billboard top 10 placements remains in tact as she’s yet to have a studio album arrive outside of the chart region.
And though the number marks the lowest premiere sum attached to any of her studio albums, the 43,000 pure sales that comprised the total figures were still enough to make ‘Chemistry’ the best-selling project of the week overall.
The LP’s chart arrival comes just weeks before the GRAMMY and EMMY winner launches her Las Vegas residency. Look below for dates.
‘Chemistry: An Intimate Evening’ in Vegas
Friday, July 28
Saturday, July 29
Wednesday, August 2
Friday, August 4
Saturday, August 5
Wednesday, August 9
Saturday, August 11
Sunday, August 12
Saturday, August 18
Sunday, August 19
Flop! This crap ain’t breakaway meeting stronger. She’s fat and delusional.
Isn’t there enough hate/negativity in the world already?? Why add to it?
Personally, love KC’s music & her personality! I’m sorry about the reason(s) that inspired this album. But am impressed the way she focused it into creating great music yet again! Bravo Kelly! 👏 💖
Amazing CD from start to finish. One of the best female vocalists ever. She is so underrated.
I love your music. Having a hard time finding your cd. Have found Vinyl but not cd. Just a comment to Ms Ling. If you don’t have anything good to say. Don’t say anything. Have love and respect for all. Thanks Kelly for being REAL. I watch your show everyday. Love it!!!!
She’s an amazing singer and i had no idea she had an album out
I’m sorry Kelly C. had to go through so much to bring us this fabulous music! It’s definitely worth the wait. 👌
*If you don’t have something nice to say, keep it to yourself! There’s already enough hate in the world. Why add to it??
Your music speaks to my soul ❤️
Love you Miss Clarkson, I take care of the sick, elderly an Handicapped.
Now im