In addition to teaming up with comedian/actor/banjo virtuoso Steve Martin on the track ”i hate love,” chemistry also features the upbeat summer-ready song “favorite kind of high,” the double singles “mine” / “me,” and the most recent single, “red flag collector.” The variety of the songs really showcases the lyrical complexity featured on the record, which has been three years in the making.

“Having chemistry with someone is an incredible, and overwhelming, feeling,” explains Kelly. “It’s like you have no choice in the matter. You are just drawn to each other. This can be good and bad. This album takes you down every path that chemistry could lead you down.”

chemistry arrives ahead of an exclusive Las Vegas engagement, chemistry… an intimate night with Kelly Clarkson, opening Friday, July 28 at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Designed exclusively for the Bakkt Theater stage, Clarkson and her longtime band will immerse fans in an intimate music experience that spans her two-decade long catalog of award-winning hits.

One of the most popular artists of this era, Kelly Clarkson has sold more than 25 million albums and 40 million singles worldwide. The Texas-born singer-songwriter first came to fame in 2002 as the winner of the inaugural season of American Idol and quickly became one of pop’s top singles artists, in addition to the first artist to top each of Billboard’s pop, adult contemporary, country, and dance charts. Kelly is one of pop’s top singles artists, with 17 singles boasting multi-platinum, platinum, and gold certifications around the world.