First Listen: Kelly Clarkson "Tie It Up"

America’s first Idol, Kelly Clarkson, who has had multiplatinum success with pop anthems and power ballads, is tapping into her southern roots with her latest single “Tie It Up.” The singer first hinted at a promising country career when she teamed up with her childhood idol – and future mother-in-law – Reba on the country legend’s Duets record. Since then, the Texas-native has teamed with Jason Aldean for their massive hit “Don’t You Wanna Stay” and with Vince Gill on the single “Don’t Rush,” which appeared on her Greatest Hits album last year.

Earlier this month, Clarkson took a break from recording her upcoming Christmas record to take the stage at CMA Fest at LP Field in Nashville. The crowd went wild as she delivered her biggest hits and then debuted her new country-fried single “Tie It Up.” The single, out June 25th, is an homage to her upcoming nuptials to Brandon Blackstock – Reba’s son-in-law and Blake Shelton‘s manager.

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