AllRespect.com // Kelly Clarkson Influenced By Prince, Aretha Franklin, Others For New Album

Posted on 2011-02-16 03:00:26
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'I record my last song on the 25th of this month and then we will be releasing the album!' singer writes on Facebook.By James Dinh

Kelly ClarksonPhoto: Billy Ingram/ WireImage

It's been a while since we've heard some new music from Kelly Clarkson. But according to the "American Idol" alum, that's all about to change very soon as she's one track away from finishing her new album. While the 28-year-old songstress has previously described the project as "Garbage-meets-pop-meets-Muse," the singer has now come forth to reveal that the she's been influenced by some of music's greats, including Prince, Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin, for the forthcoming LP.

Taking to her Facebook on Monday to keep fans updated about the project, Kelly said that she's one track away from completing her fifth studio album. "PS: I record my last song on the 25th of this month and then we will be releasing the album!" she wrote. "This album was influenced by Prince, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow, Radiohead and there's a little bit of a Country vibe/influence on a couple of songs."

While the big-voiced singer wasn't part of the Grammys' all-star tribute to Aretha Franklin on Sunday, Clarkson revealed that one of her favorite tunes from her recent studio sessions was inspired by the Queen of Soul.

"Oh and also one of my favorites on the new album is highly influenced by Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. Eric Hutchinson wrote it ... the album is gonna be a great pop record! I can't wait for y'all to hear it!" she wrote.

Although she partnered with acclaimed songwriter Toby Gad for two tracks, the singer tweeted to fans that she did not re-team with pop maestro Dr. Luke ("Since U Been Gone," "Behind These Hazel Eyes") this time around.

Last October, the pop star participated in an impromptu Twitter Q&A, where she teased details about the new album. Not only has Clarkson recorded two duets for the still-untitled album, but she's also announced that she's ready to hit the road again.

When we spoke to songwriter Claude Kelly last year, he said they're working on something different for the new album. "Well, I wrote 'My Life Would Suck Without You' for the last album, so we're trying to take it up a level," Kelly said. "She's toured the world with that album. She's experienced stuff, so whatever she's going through right now: fun, good, the bad, the ugly — we want to put on that record."

What type of sound are you hoping to hear on Kelly's new album? Tell us in the comments.

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