Kelly Clarkson’s Post-Divorce Album ‘Chemistry’: Best Lyrics From Each Song

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Kelly Clarkson is no stranger to a breakup anthem, but her new music hits different following her messy divorce from Brandon Blackstock.Us Weekly confirmed in June 2020 that the American Idol alum filed to legally end her marriage to the manager.

The twosome, who started dating in 2011, wed in 2013.“They clashed on so many levels, and being in quarantine together [during the coronavirus pandemic] heightened their problems to the point of no return,” an insider told Us at the time.The pair — who share daughter River (born June 2014) and son Remington (in April 2016) — subsequently entered a messy court battle over finances, property and custody of their kids.

It would be nearly two years before they finalized their divorce, with the Grammy winner agreeing to pay Blackstock $45,601 a month in child support until River and Remi “reach the age of eighteen,” graduate high school or otherwise become self-supporting.

She was also ordered to pay monthly spousal support of $115,000 until January 2024 and a one-time, tax-free fee of $1,326,161.While Clarkson was granted primary custody of the children, the “Since U Been Gone” singer and Blackstock share joint physical custody.As she navigated changes in her personal life, The Kelly Clarkson Show host penned her 10th studio album.“My producer and I were laughing yesterday because I was like, ‘Remember that time we wrote, like, 25 songs in a week?’ A lot of those are the ones that are on the album,” Clarkson told Variety in June 2022. “I literally wrote most of these almost two years ago.