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Kelly Clarkson Reveals “All I Ever Wanted” Album Cover, Amazon Previews First Single

1/9/09, 9:05 am EST

That image up there is the cover for Kelly Clarkson’s new album, All I Ever Wanted, due out March 17th. Earlier this week we reported that the first-ever American Idol’s new LP would be called Masquerade, but we were trusting the Wall Street Journal on that, so don’t blame us. Like the singer’s “My Life Would Suck Without You” single, the cover depicts a shiny, happy Clarkson, one ready to step out of the shadows of the brooding My December and reclaim her pop throne. Personally, the image kinda reminds us of another “comeback” album: Britney Spears’ Blackout.

If you think the cover looks, well, altered, so does Ms. Clarkson. She even blogged about it: “it’s very colorful and they have definitely photo-shopped the crap out of me but i don’t care haha! whoever she is, she looks great.” She also professed her continuing love of the Twilight series, but that’s neither here nor there.

Getting back to “My Life Would Suck,” thanks to the Amazon MP3 store, you won’t have to wait until its radio debut on January 19th. The store is currently streaming a 30-second preview for the song, which was produced by the “I Kissed A Girl” writing duo of Dr. Luke and Max Martin. Based on the 30-second listen (we’ve already heard the whole thing, but still), it’s obvious that Clarkson is embracing the pop again as her American Idol-winning pipes glide over a bed of driving synths. It is quite Katy Perry-ish, but with a much, much better vocal (Simon Cowell would be proud).

More good news: According to Amazon, the MP3 will be released January 16th. Clarkson is “in a period where she wants to take on the pop world again,” RCA general manager Tom Corson told the WSJ. “She’s ready, and she’s got all the right support.”

Related Stories:

• Kelly Clarkson Reveals Glossy New Look for March Album
• Kelly Clarkson’s New Single “My Life Would Suck Without You” Hits Radio January 19th
• Album Review: My December

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Jared | 1/9/2009, 10:31 am EST

Well, I don’t know about that cover, what I do know is that I’m looking forward to this new release after the disappontment that was “My December”. The media and fans will be watching very closely. The comeback of the year 2009? We’ll see!

Jrock | 1/9/2009, 10:38 am EST

That’s Hot!

popGeezer | 1/9/2009, 12:35 pm EST

Kelly’s coming back with all her pop guns blazing!!

Brian | 1/9/2009, 12:51 pm EST

My brain is melting

ok | 1/9/2009, 5:19 pm EST

If we are talking covers…..

While Kelly has the voice, Brit has the looks and so sorry, Brits cover beats this one….and the song Circus is surprisingly fun.

mori | 1/10/2009, 8:05 am EST

March 17 !!!!
lets go kelly

allen | 1/10/2009, 8:47 pm EST

You can’t even compare Britney with kelly, Kelly actually sings, she sounds great live and on her worst day sounds tons better than Britney at her best. My December is a good cd, it just didnt get promoted because Clive Davis blackballed it.

Mark | 1/11/2009, 3:24 pm EST

Cannot WAIT for this album, and the single sounds amazing.

Good to see that the record company are finally getting behind her, and her new manager is getting something done! Excellent.

Delorian | 1/11/2009, 6:00 pm EST

I love her. Where can I hear the new single? I am always a bit non-plussed by the real mainstreamy stuff but Kelly’s voice reels me in every time. Can’t wait to get this album and hear the whole dang thing!!!!

Tasting The Irony | 1/11/2009, 6:07 pm EST

I can just taste the irony in her album title, “All I Ever Wanted.” You go Kelly! Everything you’ve done to date is unique, awesome and freaking incredible. I’ve got faith this new album is gonna be hot!

To KC: You always have your fans’ backs by putting out high quality albums, full of great songs, and by being such the kickass live performer that you are.

We’ve got yo’ back this time, honey! You’re gonna rock it!!!!

I can’t wait to hear the interviews to hear about all the little nuanced details of the songs and how she relates them to her life and to her own much-professed music fandom. Woohoooooo!!!

Just countin’ my blessings that I live in a world where Kelly Clarkson is making music! Peace out y’all!

eightball | 1/11/2009, 6:31 pm EST

yuck. she better not be on a cover

wrecksracer | 1/12/2009, 11:07 am EST

They were going to put her butt on the cover, but it wouldn’t fit

Sweary Stan | 1/12/2009, 2:20 pm EST

Fuck me,you dosy septics will buy any take any old shite,well you did have GWB for 8 years you deserve all you get.

djandy | 1/12/2009, 6:49 pm EST

WHY DO A LOT OF PEOPLE HATE KELLY AND MAKE FUN OF HER? HONESTLY SHE IS SUCH A SWEET PERSON AND SINGS FROM HER HEART. “MY DECEMBER” WAS SO UNDERATED,”BREAKAWAY” A CLASSIC 10 MILLION SELLER AND “THANKFUL” A INSPIRATION GET OVER IT KELLY HATERS AND EMBRACE HER, BECAUSE “ALL I EVER WANTED” WILL BE NUMBER ONE SOON AND ALL OVER THE RADIO AND CLUBS!

Shena | 1/13/2009, 9:36 pm EST

I loved My December. I’ve loved Kelly since she first came out. I’m not much for pop music, but I have always liked her sound, her lyrics and her heart for music. I can’t wait to hear her new album and those to come.

Bonnie | 1/19/2009, 11:39 pm EST

WHY CNA”T YOU BUY HER SINGLE ON ITUNES!?!?!?!?!

Veerle | 1/20/2009, 3:02 pm EST

When does her new album comes out in Europe ?

xx

Madre | 1/25/2009, 6:48 pm EST

wrecksracer | 1/12/2009, 11:07 am EST

They were going to put her butt on the cover, but it wouldn’t fit

Well, at least her butt, like her vocals, is real.

Lex! | 1/25/2009, 8:55 pm EST

The cover isnt Kelly!
But I am looking forward to the new pop album! I cant wait to see what comes after the already awesome hit of “my life would suck without you”! BUt whats this about “my December” being bad?! I loved it!

BTW!!! What’s everyone talking about? Why the hate? She is awesome! I have always loved her! Cant wait for the new album in March! I love her either way, pop or rock, its all good!

Cant wait KELLY!!!

Anonymous | 2/1/2009, 2:06 pm EST

i really want her new single – my life would suck without you!

xx

fabo | 2/2/2009, 7:55 pm EST

THIS SONG AS THE TITTLE SAYS…. IT REALLY SUCKS!!!!!!!!…. the same kelly clarkson… the same songs.. the same rythm… mmm.. GO TO HELL -…-

Brie | 2/8/2009, 2:40 pm EST

Hey Kelly!!! you are an amazing singer and i love your new song- my life would suck without you!!! keep doing what your doing. your a great role model!!!

Callina | 2/11/2009, 9:18 pm EST

I hate Kelly Clarkson, she is and ugly bitch. “My December” was a terrible album. She Should not have Won American Idol.
I HATE HER SO MUCH!!!

sara | 2/19/2009, 1:26 pm EST

I can’t wait to hear her new songs!I saw “my life would suck without you”’s music video and it was great and funny!I love her!

Anonymous | 3/13/2009, 10:25 am EST

i cant believe how people can hate someone they dont know so much?? you have nothing better to do than to write how you DONT like someone?? maybe you should spend more energy into something good than negative!

Scott | 3/14/2009, 8:39 am EST

Ive already listend to ehr new album All I Ever Wanted

ITS AWESOME!!

abdullah_habtah@windowslive.co | 3/16/2009, 12:29 pm EST

shes rocks!!!

bryan_c | 3/24/2009, 2:27 am EST

Kelly Clarkson you really are the best I LOVE YOUR MUSIC YOUR STYLE and I DEFINITELY LOVE YOU.
This is indeed a great album “My December” was great but this is simply awesome.
Go Kelly Go Kelly “ALL I EVER WANTED” rocks period…

Like, dah. | 4/13/2009, 12:41 pm EST

I love her new album! My december was a bit depressive :P

Coombesy | 5/16/2009, 8:58 am EST

So what her music sounds almost completely the same! It’s her style….And I Must Say She Is Totally Owning It! Luv Kelly!

Emily | 5/27/2009, 7:39 pm EST

I dont really like alot of pop music but i love Kelly Clarkson’s voice. Kind of reminds me of Haley’s voice from paramore.. that i looooove paramore!
good job kel i was wondering when you would come back with a bang!

Emily | 5/27/2009, 7:40 pm EST

I dont really like alot of pop music but i love Kelly Clarkson’s voice. Kind of reminds me of Haley’s voice from paramore.. that i looooove paramore!
good job kel i was wondering when you would come back with a bang!

niki | 6/10/2009, 7:40 am EST

aii i ever wanted is my favourite song.. it is great … i love it …

Emily x | 6/19/2009, 1:34 pm EST

OMG All Of These Horrors Talking Shit About Kelly Are Just Meann N Need To Get A Life Kelly Clarkson You Aree AMAZING I So Idolise You N Everyone Knows How Good You So Everyone Against You Are Just Jelouss xxxx I LOVE YOU xxxx

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