My December is the third studio album by American pop rock singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson. The album was released on June 22, 2007 in many European Union member states, such as Germany, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands, on June 23, 2007 in Australia, on June 25, 2007 in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Poland, and on June 26, 2007 in North America. Clarkson confirmed the name of the album in her journal on her fanclub website on February 27, 2007. She has stated in interviews that she has written or co-written on every track on the album.^[1] Since its release, My December has shipped one million copies in the U.S and has been certified Platinum.It has also been certified Platinum in many other countries outside the U.S., such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Switzerland.^[2] The album was voted as the 5th best album of 2007 by the readers of the Billboard Magazine.^[3]At the conclusion of 2007, "My December" had sold around 1,600,000 copies worldwide. ^[4] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A studio album is a collection of studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American pop rock singer, songwriter, and occasional actress. ... is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 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Release date

My December was released on June 26, 2007 in North America.^[5] In numerous interviews and press releases, the release date for My December had been stated as July 24, 2007.^[6][7][8] is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... North American redirects here. ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Clarkson had stated on Jimmy Kimmel Live that the release date for My December had been pushed up, in an effort to allow fans to become familiar with the album before its upcoming promotional tour.^{[citation needed]} The tour was then cancelled on June 14, 2007, with low ticket sales being acknowledged and Clarkson noting that it was "too much too soon".^[9] Clarkson rescheduled her tour to the fall of 2007 and is currently performing in much smaller venues than originally planned.^[10] Jimmy Kimmel Live is a late-night talk show in the United States created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, broadcast from the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California. ... The My December Tour is a concert tour by pop rock singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson, and follows the release Clarksons third studio album, My December. ... is the 165th day of the year (166th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

The album had been put up for pre-order on iTunes on June 12, including an offer from Ticketmaster for preferred seating to the upcoming tour. However, the offer was removed after the tour was cancelled. The album itself remained available for pre-order. This article is about the iTunes application. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ticketmaster is based in West Hollywood, California, USA, but has operations in many countries around the world. ...

Internationally, the album was released on June 23, 2007^[11] in Australia and June 25, 2007^[12] in the U.K. is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... “UK” redirects here. ...

Behind the album

Story

Clarkson began writing and composing songs for My December during her international Breakaway World Tour. In an interview, Clarkson was quoted:^[13] This is a description of the concert tours that American pop rock singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson has embarked on during her professional career. ...

During this period, Clarkson wrote songs that would eventually become part of her album, My December, calling it "free therapy".^[13] These feelings inspired the song "Irvine", telling of when she was in Irvine, California.^[14] Irvine would be later used in the season five premiere of One Tree Hill entitled 4 Years, 6 Months, 2 Days. Irvine may refer to: // William Irvine (Scotland) (c. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... One Tree Hill is a teen television drama created by Mark Schwahn that premiered on September 23, 2003 on The WB Television Network. ...

Conflict with record label

Prior to the album's release, sources reported that Clive Davis, the head of Sony-BMG, was dissatisfied with the album. Davis reportedly wanted Clarkson to make significant changes to the album, with some rumors claiming that he even wanted to delete the entire album, and have her record all new material. Clarkson reportedly refused to change any of the material. Initially, these reports were denied by representatives for both RCA and Clive Davis, with Davis specifically stating that Clarkson is "one of the top four artists at Sony-BMG" and wanted to ensure that she is treated as such.^[15][16] Clive Jay Davis (born April 4, 1932) is a Grammy Award winning record producer and a leading music industry executive. ... Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc. ...

However, Clarkson later confirmed the rumors to be true. Not only did she state that Davis wanted to hold the album from being released as scheduled^{[citation needed]} she also stated that her label thought the album was "too negative" and dark. Clarkson has stated multiple times that she recognizes that My December may not rival the showstopping sales of Breakaway. However, she compares it to Bruce Springsteen's landmark 1982 album Nebraska, which was explicitly anti-commercial but has since gained a huge reputation of, as she said, "an artist's record".^[17] Clarkson stated:^[18] Alternative cover International Cover Singles from Breakaway Released: July, 2004 Released: December 14, 2004 Released: March 27, 2005 Released: August 28, 2005 Released: January 31, 2006 Breakaway is the second album by Kelly Clarkson, released on November 30, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Springsteen redirects here. ... Nebraska is the sixth album by Bruce Springsteen, released in 1982 (see 1982 in music). ...

Idol judge, Simon Cowell, commented on the situation in issue of Entertainment Weekly, saying:^[19] For the current American Idol season, see American Idol (season 7). ... Simon Phillip Cowell (born 7 October 1959) is a British artist and repertoire (A&R) executive for Sony BMG in the United Kingdom and a television producer, more commonly known as a judge on television programmes such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, American Idol and Britains Got Talent. ... Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated EW) is a magazine published by Time Inc. ...

The controversy fell quiet for a brief stint, but resumed when Clarkson cancelled her tour for My December and fired her manager, Jeff Kwatinetz.^[20] Interestingly, Jeff Kwatinetz had defended My December to Clarkson's label, saying:^[21]

Narvel Blackstock, Reba McEntire's husband, has since been hired by Kelly as her personal manager. In regards to her cancelled tour, disappointing ticket sales were acknowledged as a factor,^[22] and Clarkson stated that it (touring) was "too much too soon".^[23] Following the dismissal of her manager and cancelling her tour, Clarkson appeared in an issue of Elle Magazine, where it was revealed that Davis offered Clarkson $10 million dollars to remove five songs from the album in favor of five more radio friendly songs of Davis' choosing - including "Black Hole" which appeared on Lindsay Lohan's album, A Little More Personal (Raw).^[24] Clarkson refused the offer, and stated that: Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is a Grammy award winning American singer and country music performer, and actress. ... ELLE is a famous, worldwide magazine that focuses on womens fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. ... Lindsay Dee Lohan[1] (born July 2, 1986) is an American actress and pop music singer. ... Singles from A Little More Personal (Raw) A Little More Personal (Raw) is the second album by American singer and actress Lindsay Lohan, released in the United States on December 6, 2005 with Casablanca Records (see 2005 in music). ...

Reba McEntire responded to the situation in the same issue, praising Clarkson:^[25] Reba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955) is a Grammy award winning American singer and country music performer, and actress. ...

Further articles displaying Clarkson "downplaying" her label were written. In an edition of USA Weekend, Clarkson stated:^[26] An Issue of USA WEEKEND USA WEEKEND Magazine is a national publication distributed through more than 600 quality newspapers in the United States. ...

Although American Idol judge Simon Cowell had sided with Clarkson earlier, it seemed he begun to grow sick of the controversy as he was quoted saying, For the current American Idol season, see American Idol (season 7). ... Simon Phillip Cowell (born 7 October 1959) is a British artist and repertoire (A&R) executive for Sony BMG in the United Kingdom and a television producer, more commonly known as a judge on television programmes such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, American Idol and Britains Got Talent. ...

A few weeks after the release of My December, Clarkson publicly stated that all of the controversy regarding her "feud" with her label has been "blown way out of proportion". In a statement on her website, Clarkson stated:^[28][29]

Idol controversy

Some felt that Clarkson was shunned by Davis during his appearance on the finale show of American Idol season 6, when he proceeded to promote other Idol contestant's current singles or albums, but failed to mention Clarkson's upcoming My December album, or its first single, "Never Again", and furthermore went out of his way to praise professional songwriters such as those who had written "Breakaway" and "Since U Been Gone".^[30] He did, however, briefly mention that Clarkson had sold over 15 million albums worldwide to date, when discussing the current state of Idol sales. The Grand Finale of American Idol Season 6 aired on May 23, 2007, live from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California. ... Never Again is a song written by American pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Messer, and is the first single from her third studio album, My December (2007). ... Breakaway is a 2004 song co-written by Avril Lavigne, Bridget Benenate and Matthew Gerrard, produced by John Shanks and recorded by pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson. ... This article is about the Kelly Clarkson song. ...

In addition, she claims that she was pressured by the label to sing "Never Again" at the charity event Idol Gives Back to promote the song, saying, Never Again is a song written by American pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Messer, and is the first single from her third studio album, My December (2007). ... Idol Gives Back is the name of a charitable campaign that spanned two episodes of American Idol. ...

Instead, Clarkson sang Patty Griffin's "Up to the Mountain (MLK Song)" at the Idol Gives Back special, and saved "Never Again" for her appearance on the season finale show. Patty Griffin, born March 16, 1964, is an American singer-songwriter from Old Town, Maine, United States, next to the Penobscot Indian reservation. ... Up to the Mountain (MLK Song) is a contemporary folk song written by Patty Griffin. ... Idol Gives Back is the name of a charitable campaign that spanned two episodes of American Idol. ... Never Again is a song written by American pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Messer, and is the first single from her third studio album, My December (2007). ... The Grand Finale of American Idol Season 6 aired on May 23, 2007, live from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California. ...

Critical and commercial reaction

The first single, "Never Again", was released on April 13 in the U.S., and despite debuting in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to strong digital sales, it never achieved substantial airplay and was pulled from many stations only a couple of weeks following its release. Never Again is a song written by American pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Messer, and is the first single from her third studio album, My December (2007). ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ...

Otherwise, the album opened successfully. In spite of its uncommercial nature, its opening week sales were comparable to those of Clarkson's first two albums.

Many fans reacted positively to the preview of the album. On sites like Clarkson's official website, AOL,^[32][33] iTunes and Rolling Stone, customer reviews currently average 4 out of 5 stars. For other uses, see AOL (disambiguation). ... This article is about the iTunes application. ... This article is about the magazine. ...

In spite of all the controversy surrounding "My December", the album has garnered fairly positive reviews from professionals and critics as well.^[34]

Slant Magazine reviewed My December mostly positive, with the album receiving a 3.5/5 star review, equivalent to the score given to Breakaway. An excerpt from the review, in response to the disappointing performance of "Never Again", reads, "But who cares about hits—or appeasing the kids—when the songs are this good?"^[35] Since its inception in 2001, Slant Magazine has grown exponentially in content, exposure, and readership. ... Alternative cover International Cover Singles from Breakaway Released: July, 2004 Released: December 14, 2004 Released: March 27, 2005 Released: August 28, 2005 Released: January 31, 2006 Breakaway is the second album by Kelly Clarkson, released on November 30, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... Never Again is a song written by American pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Messer, and is the first single from her third studio album, My December (2007). ...

The Times writes:^[36] "Clarkson has the moxie to rock without worrying about what anybody else thinks... Her gift is finding the source of vitality in absolute mainstream, people-pleasing pop, which by its nature breaks stylistic rules in favor of magpie mash-ups, bold appropriations and happy accidents." The Times is a national newspaper published daily in the United Kingdom (and the Kingdom of Great Britain before the United Kingdom existed) since 1788 when it was known as The Daily Universal Register. ...

All Music Guide, however, gave a more lukewarm review, giving it 3/5 stars, saying "It's what Kelly wanted to do, so on that level it's a success, and one that listeners who share her viewpoint (and quite likely her age) will respond to but for everybody else, My December is a disappointment." Commenting on Clarkson's feud with the record label, they also claim, "My December proves that both camps were correct: Davis is correct that there are no big crossover hits here, yet it's also true that this is an artistic move that Clarkson needed to make. If left up to Davis, she would simply be another vocalist singing professional product."^[37] The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music, owned by All Media Guide. ...

Rolling Stone, giving a similar lukewarm review, writes, "Clarkson clobbers you over the head with her emotions and arena-ready choruses. The result is a record that's bland in some spots and annoying in others." However, Rolling Stone praised the album for tracks such as "How I Feel", "Irvine" and "Yeah", noting that Clarkson may have another "'Since U Been Gone' in her yet".^[38] This article is about the magazine. ...

It has been suggested that so much controversy could hinder the sales of Clarkson's new album. M. Tye Corner of AOL music says that so much controversy could "affect sales a bit in the first few weeks and when the record comes out," but he thinks that Clarkson will still "come out on the top."^[34] For other uses, see AOL (disambiguation). ...

The album scored 64/100 on MetaCritic^[39] indicating generally positive reviews. The score is on par with her previous albums, including Thankful, that scored 62/100. Metacritic is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows, DVDs and books. ... Thankful is the debut album by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson, released in the United States by RCA on April 15, 2003 (see 2003 in music). ...

Track listing

1. "Never Again" (Clarkson, Messer) – 3:37
2. "One Minute" (Clarkson, DioGuardi, Kreviazuk, Maida) – 3:05
3. "Hole" (Clarkson, Messer, Baker) – 3:02
4. "Sober" (Clarkson, Eubanks, McEntire, Messer) – 4:52
5. "Don't Waste Your Time" (Clarkson, Messer, Pardon, Rinman) – 3:36
6. "Judas" (Clarkson, Messer, Baker) – 3:37
7. "Haunted" (Clarkson, Messer, Halbert) – 3:19
8. "Be Still" (Clarkson, Eubanks) – 3:25
9. "Maybe" (Clarkson, Messer, Eubanks) – 4:23
10. "How I Feel" (Clarkson, Messer, Baker, Kahne) – 3:41
11. "Yeah" (Clarkson, Messer, Pardon, Rinman) – 2:43
12. "Can I Have a Kiss" (Clarkson, Messer, Baker) – 3:32
13. "Irvine" (Clarkson, Eubanks) – 4:15

• "Chivas" (hidden track, starts 5 minutes and 18 seconds into Irvine) – 3:32

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iTunes bonus tracks

14. "Dirty Little Secret" (Clarkson, Messer) – 3:34
15. "Never Again" (Dave Audé Radio Remix) (Clarkson, Messer) – 4:11
16. "Never Again" (Dave Audé Club Mix) (Clarkson, Messer) – 7:55
17. "Not Today" [Pre-Order Only] (Clarkson, Kahne, Messer) – 3:30

Note: When the pre-order for the album originally appeared on iTunes, there was an offer through Ticketmaster for preferred seating for Clarkson's upcoming tour. However, the My December Tour was canceled and the Ticketmaster offer was removed from the iTunes pre-order on June 14, 2007. The iTunes Store is an online business run by Apple Inc. ... Ticketmaster is based in West Hollywood, California, USA, but has operations in many countries around the world. ... is the 165th day of the year (166th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Japanese release bonus track

15. "Fading" (Clarkson, Pardon, Rinman, Kahne) – 2:52

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Chart performance

My December, in its debut, not only was one of the best selling albums of the week, but sold faster than Clarkson's previous album, Breakaway (which peaked at #3).^[41] The album debuted at #2 in the U.S. with sales of approximately 291,000 copies - a mere 6,000 copies less than Clarkson's debut hit Thankful sold in its first week. It came behind Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus, which sold about 326,000 copies that week.^[42] Alternative cover International Cover Singles from Breakaway Released: July, 2004 Released: December 14, 2004 Released: March 27, 2005 Released: August 28, 2005 Released: January 31, 2006 Breakaway is the second album by Kelly Clarkson, released on November 30, 2004 (see 2004 in music). ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Thankful is the debut album by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson, released in the United States by RCA on April 15, 2003 (see 2003 in music). ...

The album debuted at #2 in the U.K., eventually falling to #9 in its second week, and #20 in its third week.^[43] “UK” redirects here. ...

The album debuted at #1 on the United World Chart, moving approximately 390,000 copies worldwide.^[44] The United World Chart is a worldwide chart issued every week by Media Traffic, using both sales (digital and physical) and airplay to determine the most popular albums and singles worldwide. ...

The album was certified platinum in the United States by RIAA on the 12th of December 2007.^[45]

The album debuted and peaked at #4 on the Australian ARIA Charts, falling off the Top 20 in 5 weeks. It fell off the charts after 18 weeks.^[46] An aria (Italian for air; plural: arie or arias in common usage) in music was originally any expressive melody, usually, but not always, performed by a singer. ...

Release history

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International sales and certifications

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Singles

"Never Again" was the first single from My December worldwide. Clarkson confirmed its release on her official website on April 4, 2007^[73] and debuted the song on Los Angeles 102.7 KIIS-FM's radio show "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" on April 13, 2007. The song was released on the iTunes Store on April 20, 2007 and permanently available for sale on April 24, 2007. It debuted and peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, but unlike her previous singles it encountered radio resistance. Despite its poor radio airplay, the song logged an impressive number of 886,000 digital downloads.^[74] In an official statement from RCA, the second single in the U.K. will be "Don't Waste Your Time".^[75] Never Again is a song written by American pop rock singer Kelly Clarkson and Jimmy Messer, and is the first single from her third studio album, My December (2007). ... is the 94th day of the year (95th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... KIIS-FM is a Los Angeles, California, USA-based radio station with a rhythmic leaning top 40 musical format. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The iTunes Store is an online business run by Apple Inc. ... is the 110th day of the year (111th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 114th day of the year (115th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony BMG Music Entertainment. ... “UK” redirects here. ... Kelly Clarkson AUS singles chronology One Minute (2007) Dont Waste Your Time (2008) Alternate cover Australian single cover Dont Waste Your Time is a song composed by first-season American Idol winner and pop rock singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson, Fredrik Rinman, Jimmy Messer, and Malcolm Pardon. ...

"One Minute" has also gained airplay in Australia in the weeks leading up to it's release as the second single off My December. A CD-single was released on September 22nd, 2007 in Australia.^[76] However, it ultimately failed to make a chart impression, peaking at number 36 on debut before quickly exiting the charts.

In an interview on May 12 on VH1 V-Spot, Clarkson mentioned that "Can I Have a Kiss" and "One Minute" may be singles due to their great reception. She stated on radio station KRBE in Houston that she would like to release "Judas" as a single, but does not know what the public reaction would be as the song is 'very personal'. is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... KRBE-FM, KRBE or 104 KRBE is a Top 40/Adult Competary station based in Houston, Texas, but their studio is rumored to be moving to Sugar Land, Texas (a nearby suburb). ... Houston redirects here. ...

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My December Tour

Clarkson announced on her website that the My December Tour would start on July 11, 2007 in Portland, Oregon. The tour had 37 dates across the U.S. and Canada.^[77] Mat Kearney was scheduled to open for her^[78] and another possible special guest may have accompanied her. The My December Tour is a concert tour by pop rock singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson, and follows the release Clarksons third studio album, My December. ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Portland has many meanings. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Mat Kearney (IPA pronunciation: ) (born December 1, 1978) is a singer and songwriter born in Eugene, Oregon, and is now based out of Nashville, Tennessee. ...

However, on June 14, 2007, the tour was canceled. Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino released a statement: is the 165th day of the year (166th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Live Nation NYSE: LYV is a concert company based in the United States of America. ...

"Ticket sales have not been what we anticipated and we came to the realization that we had bit off more than we could chew. In the end, we are in the Kelly Clarkson business and for that reason we believe that this decision will only benefit her and her fans in the long run."

A new My December Tour for Fall 2007 in North America was announced on September 4, 2007 in Billboard.com and elsewhere,^[79] Clarkson is scheduled to play 26 dates in 3,000-to-7,500 seat theatres rather than the previous arenas.^[79] The twenty-tour city tour began in Verona, New York on October 10, 2007 and finished in Nashville, Tennessee on December 3, 2007. North American redirects here. ... is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... Serge Sudeikins poster for the Bat Theatre (1922). ... Verona is a town located in Oneida County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 6,425. ... is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Nashville redirects here. ... is the 337th day of the year (338th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

When the second incarnation of the tour appeared on Ticketmaster, that Jon McLaughlin was confirmed to be opening for Kelly for the Majority, if not all of her North America dates.^[80] Joe McLaughlin is a piano-playing pop/rock singer-songwriter from Anderson, Indiana. ...

On September 27, 2007 Australian tour dates were added for the My December Tour Clarkson will begin touring across the 5 major states of Australia from March 1 where the tour will start off in Perth, Western Australia and to finish up in Brisbane, Queensland on March 9. This was confirmed on the "Footy Show" in Melbourne, Australia where Kelly made a small guest appearance on the show performing "Since U Been Gone" & "Never Again" accompanied by a small interview. is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The My December Tour is a concert tour by pop rock singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson, and follows the release Clarksons third studio album, My December. ...

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