Where Have You Been (Kelly Clarkson song)
| "Where Have You Been" | ||||
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| Single by Kelly Clarkson | ||||
| Released | May 2, 2025 | |||
| Length | 3:57 | |||
| Label | High Road | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jaco Caraco | |||
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| "Where Have You Been" on YouTube | ||||
"Where Have You Been" is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson. It was released on May 2, 2025, by High Road Records. It was written by the artist alongside its producer, Jaco Caraco. It is Clarkson's first independent release following her departure from Atlantic Records.
Background and release
On January 22, 2025, during an episode of her talk show with guest Keke Palmer, Clarkson revealed she had started her own record label;[1][2] in addition, she previewed the release of new music, expressing she had "earned the moment".[3][4] Three months later, Clarkson announced the single on her social media accounts.[5]
On May 1, 2025, Clarkson exclusively premiered her song on her Sirius XM channel, the Kelly Clarkson Connection a day before it was released worldwide.[6][7] The song was written by Clarkson along with her guitarist Jaco Caraco,[8] who also produced the track. It was inspired by Meryl Streep and Martin Short's characters on the Hulu comedy series Only Murders in the Building.[9][10]
Critical reception
Pop Crush's Donny Meacham remarked the "soul-baring" lyrical content of the song was a "painful reminder of abandonment".[11]
Music video
Clarkson premiered the music video for "Where Have You Been" on her talk show on May 2, 2025.[12] It was filmed in Montana and was directed by Weiss Eubanks and Jonny Mars.[13]
Live performance
On May 6, 2025, Clarkson performed the song on Today as part of their Citi Concert Series.[14] Fourteen days later, the song was performed during the twenty-seventh season finale of The Voice.[15]
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[16] | 24 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[17] | 54 |
| US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[18] | 2 |
References
- ^ Keke Palmer & Kelly Clarkson Vibe In Hilarious High-Energy Interview (video) (interview). The Kelly Clarkson Show. January 22, 2025. Event occurs at 7:13. Retrieved January 22, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ James, Faye (January 24, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson announces incredible new career move: 'I've earned it'". Hello!. United Kingdom. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (January 23, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson Reveals She Just Started Her Own Record Label — and Why It's Been a Challenge: 'I've Earned It'". People. United States: Dotdash Meredith. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Gawley, Paige (January 23, 2025). ""I Think I've Earned the Moment": Kelly Clarkson Announces Major Career Move". American Songwriter. United States. ISSN 0896-8993. OCLC 17342741. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Hawkins, Mary (April 18, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson Drops Major Announcement and Fans Are Freaking Out". Parade. United States: Parade Media. OCLC 1772138. Archived from the original on April 18, 2025. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
- ^ "Kelly Clarkson Debuts 'Where Have You Been' on SiriusXM". The Kelly Clarkson Connection. United States: Sirius XM. May 1, 2025. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Stein, Michelle (May 1, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson's New Song Sends Fans Into Frenzy & They're All Saying the Same Thing". Parade. United States: Parade Media. OCLC 1772138. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Irvin, Jack (May 5, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson Thought She Found True Love. How Being 'Wrong' Inspired Her New Song 'Where Have You Been'". People. United States: Dotdash Meredith. ISSN 0896-8993. OCLC 17342741. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (May 2, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson Pens Love Song Inspired by Meryl Streep & Martin Short's Only Murders Romance". Billboard. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Archived from the original on May 3, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (May 2, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson Turned Martin Short and Meryl Streep's Onscreen Romance Into a Song". Rolling Stone. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0035-791X. OCLC 969027590. Archived from the original on May 2, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Meacham, Donny (May 7, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson's 'Where Have You Been' Lyrics: A Painful Reminder of Abandonment". PopCrush. United States: Townsquare Media. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Freedman, Adrianna (May 6, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson Fans Think Her New Music Is a "Love Letter to Herself"". Good Housekeeping. United States: Hearst Communications. ISSN 0017-209X. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (May 5, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson Drops Glam Video For 'Where Have You Been' Single". Billboard. United States: Penske Media Corporation. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Archived from the original on May 7, 2025. Retrieved May 7, 2025.
- ^ Jeffrey, Joyann (May 2, 2025). "The 2025 Citi Concert Series lineup is here! See who's hitting the plaza this summer". Today. United States: NBCUniversal Media. Archived from the original on May 2, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ Piner, Chris (May 20, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson Returns to The Voice in Grand Fashion, Performs New Song "Where Have You Been" During Season 27 Finale". American Songwriter. United States. ISSN 0896-8993. OCLC 17342741. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 May 2025". The ARIA Report. No. 1836. Australian Recording Industry Association. May 12, 2025. p. 9.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ "Kelly Clarkson Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved May 17, 2025.