Singer Kelly Clarkson Reaches the Top 10 of the Hot 100 Chart After a Nine-Year Absence
Singer Kelly Clarkson Reaches the Top 10 of the Hot 100 Chart After a Nine-Year Absence
For over a decade, Kelly Clarkson was reliably churning out pop music that resonated with a wide audience fond of radio-friendly chart-toppers. As the victor of American Idol, she released numerous chart-topping singles, and several of her earliest albums achieved commercial success due to the widespread airplay of their promoted tracks. Although her focus has shifted towards television recently, and she's not as widely recognized as a hitmaker anymore, Clarkson demonstrates that she's still got the chops to dominate the charts.
Clarkson racks up a fresh entrance into the top 10 on the Hot 100 this week. The anthem "Underneath the Tree" ascends into the most coveted and competitive zone on the ranking of the most consumed songs in the U.S., following an extended wait for its due recognition.
Released in 2013, "Underneath the Tree" finally manages to breach the top 10 a decade later. The song surges from No. 15 to No. 10, hitting its all-time peak on the Hot 100.
Correspondingly, Clarkson adds another top 10 single to her tally on the songs chart this week with "Underneath the Tree" climbing the ranks. Since her last appearance within the tier back in 2014 with "Piece by Piece," she's been absent, but her unexpected victory with the emotional performance of "Piece by Piece" on American Idol propelled the song to No. 8 on the charts.
"Underneath the Tree" is amongst the myriad of holiday tunes that witness a resurgence in popularity every year in the U.S. Some of the major Billboard charts, like the Hot 100, now incorporate streaming into their methodology, leading to the revival of timeless classics from time to time, particularly during the festive season. Some years witness one track being the most celebrated, while other seasons have audience members gravitating towards various tracks, thereby granting them a temporary spotlight.
This week, two seasonal singles from two years ago break into the top 10 of the Hot 100 for the first time. As "Underneath the Tree" navigates its way to No. 10, Ariana Grande's most beloved holiday track also experiences a towering surge in popularity. "Santa Tell Me" soars from No. 14 to No. 9, mirroring the rise of "Underneath the Tree."
"Underneath the Tree" serves as the lead single from Clarkson's premier Christmas album, Wrapped in Red. The full-length album was released in late October 2013, a scant couple of weeks before its promotional push. Since then, fans have cherished "Underneath the Tree" above any other festive track from the reality TV star and singer, and now it has cemented its place as an indisputable smash on the charts.
Clarkson's holiday song "Underneath the Tree" entered the Billboard Hot 100's top 10 this week, marking a decade since its initial release. This achievement adds another top 10 hit to her impressive charts tally.
The song "Underneath the Tree" initially climbed to No. 1 on the holiday-focused Billboard Hot 100, demonstrating Clarkson's continued popularity even in the competitive under-the-tree songs category.
Following its 2013 release, "Underneath the Tree" became a staple on Billboard's seasonal charts, often re-emerging each year due to its enduring appeal.
Kelly Clarkson's successful under-the-tree song also made an appearance on the Billboard's overall Top 100 chart, thanks to its robust sales and streaming performance.
With "Underneath the Tree" debuting at No. 10 on the 2022 Billboard Hot 100, Clarkson secured her position as a perennial hitmaker, even as her focus has shifted towards television.