"Glow" is a duet by American singer-songwriters Kelly Clarkson and Chris Stapleton from her ninth studio album and second Christmas album, When Christmas Comes Around... (2021). Written by Clarkson, Danja, Jason Halbert, Hayley Warner, and Jesse Thomas, it was released a promotional single by Atlantic Records on October 15, 2021.
| "Glow" | |
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| Promotional single by Kelly Clarkson and Chris Stapleton | |
| from the album When Christmas Comes Around... | |
| Released | October 15, 2021 |
| Recorded | 2021 |
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| Length | 3:18 |
| Label | Atlantic |
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Background and release
edit"Glow" is a soulful country Christmas ballad written by Clarkson, Danja, Jason Halbert, Hayley Warner, and Jesse Thomas.[1][2] Produced by Halbert, the song is about the one special person who is missing from an otherwise perfect Christmas.[2] Stapleton, who had previously co-wrote a song for Clarkson on the soundtrack to the feature film Trolls World Tour, was invited by Clarkson to record the song with her while recording the album's other tracks with Jesse Shatkin.[1] First released on streaming platforms on October 15, 2021, "Glow" was originally scheduled to be sent to country radio stations as the second single from When Christmas Comes Around... on October 18, 2021, but its release was ultimately canceled.[3]
Critical reception
editIn his review of the album, Mike Dewald of Riff Magazine wrote that Stapleton's vocal performance perfectly complements Clarkson's.[4] Country Now staff also shared the same sentiment.[1] Michael Major of BroadwayWorld highlighted the track as a "cheerful standout" on the album.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| US Holiday Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[6] | 41 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalog No. | Ref. |
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| Various | October 15, 2021 | Atlantic | USAT22104758 | [7] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Listen: Kelly Clarkson and Chris Stapleton 'Glow' on Soulful New Duet". Country Now. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ a b ""Glow": Chris Stapleton teams with Kelly Clarkson for a festive new duet". WNWN. October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ Dewald, Mike (October 15, 2021). "Kelly Clarkson celebrates the season on 'When Christmas Comes Around…'". Riff Magazine. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ Major, Michael (October 15, 2021). "Kelly Clarkson Releases New Christmas Album Featuring Ariana Grande". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Kelly Clarkson Chart History (Holiday Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- ^ "Glow by Kelly Clarkson and Chris Stapleton". Spotify. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.