Kelly Clarkson has finally broken into Spotify's exclusive Billions Club, thanks in large part to the enduring popularity of her hit single "Since U Been Gone." The 43-year-old pop icon and talk show host has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, cementing her status as a streaming giant.
The empowering anthem, which was released as the second single from Clarkson's 2004 album Breakaway, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2005. Written by Max Martin and Dr. Luke, "Since U Been Gone" won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2006.
In a rare glimpse into her recording process, Clarkson spoke candidly about her experiences during an interview with Apple Music in 2020. She recalled the emotional toll of filming the song's music video and expressed gratitude for the chance to let loose on set, smashing everything in sight. While "Since U Been Gone" may be Clarkson's only song in Spotify's Billions Club, several other popular tracks are close behind, including "Underneath the Tree," "Because of You," and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," each boasting over 800 million streams.
The milestone is a testament to Clarkson's enduring influence on pop culture, with her music continuing to resonate with fans across generations.
The empowering anthem, which was released as the second single from Clarkson's 2004 album Breakaway, reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2005. Written by Max Martin and Dr. Luke, "Since U Been Gone" won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2006.
In a rare glimpse into her recording process, Clarkson spoke candidly about her experiences during an interview with Apple Music in 2020. She recalled the emotional toll of filming the song's music video and expressed gratitude for the chance to let loose on set, smashing everything in sight. While "Since U Been Gone" may be Clarkson's only song in Spotify's Billions Club, several other popular tracks are close behind, including "Underneath the Tree," "Because of You," and "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," each boasting over 800 million streams.
The milestone is a testament to Clarkson's enduring influence on pop culture, with her music continuing to resonate with fans across generations.
, so Kelly Clarkson finally made it to Spotify's elite club 
and I'm like Yaaas girl! she's been killing the game since 2004 and it's awesome that "Since U Been Gone" is still a fan fave 
. i mean, who doesn't love an empowering anthem that's all about breaking free from toxic relationships? 
Clarkson's come a long way since her talk show days 
and now she's a true streaming legend 
. and omg can you believe she smashed everything on set for the music video lol 
anyway, congrats to Kelly for reaching 1 billion streams and i'm hyped to see what she'll do next 
. And 1 billion streams? That's just weird. What's next, are they gonna count her entire discography as one big stream? 
she's not just some one-hit wonder, she's a full-on streaming icon 
and "since u been gone" is like her anthem or whatever 
, I mean who else is gonna have that many songs with a billion streams? "Since U Been Gone" was always my jam 
, still gets me pumped up to this day. And I love how she smashed everything on set, girl power 
, more artists need to let loose like that!
I'm so stoked for Kelly Clarkson!!! 1 billion streams on Spotify? 
I love how she spoke about smashing everything on set for the music video lol. She's just so real and relatable, you know? 
It's amazing to think that her music has been a part of people's lives for so long and still continues to hold up. The fact that it's not just "Since U Been Gone" but also other hits like "Underneath the Tree" and "Stronger" is just icing on the cake 
... but I think Kelly's song has been blowing strong for over a decade now 
... I mean, "Since U Been Gone" is like, her most iconic song and all, but 1 billion streams isn't exactly a small achievement either 
. She must be doing something right, lol? Still, it's kinda weird that this one song can put her over the edge while others are like, close behind but not quite there 
. Guess that's just how streaming works tho... gotta give credit where credit is due and all 
. I love how she was so open about filming the music video and just letting loose on set - girl, I need to do that more often lol 
. Kelly Clarkson is literally a pop icon and I'm so grateful she still makes music we love today 
it's crazy to think she's still touring and performing after all these years, her talent and work ethic are truly inspiring. 1 billion streams on spotify is just a testament to how much love we have for kelly clarkson, and i'm so here for it 
she's been killing the game for years and it's amazing to see how "since u been gone" is still slaying all these yrs later 
Clarkson's talent is truly timeless
, 1 billion streams is insane!!! I'm listening to "Since U Been Gone" on repeat and singing along at the top of my lungs 
I'm also loving that she's breaking down barriers for female artists, she's a total icon 
"Since U Been Gone" is like the ultimate anthem 2 me & i can see why its been so popular. and its awesome she got a grammy 4 it 
i feel u Kelly, smashing things on set must've been so cathartic!! 
i'm glad she shared her story about making the music video, it's clear she was going through some stuff but found catharsis on set 
anyway, congratulations kelly! you're a true streaming legend 
, and its all thanks to "Since U Been Gone" 
and its awesome to see her embracing her inner rockstar on set