Where Have You Been - Kelly Clarkson - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Released in May 2025, under her newly established label High Road Records, “Where Have You Been” marks a bold new chapter for Kelly Clarkson—her first fully independent single after parting ways with Atlantic. Co-written and produced alongside her guitarist Jaco Caraco, the song emerges as a heartfelt power ballad rooted in personal transformation and emotional rebirth. Inspired by a moment of pure awe on the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, when Martin Short’s character gazes at Meryl Streep and asks, “Where have you been?”, Kelly Clarkson translates that sense of wonder into a song about discovering unexpected, life‑affirming love. Musically, “Where Have You Been” is built around gentle guitar layers and a restrained rhythmic foundation, allowing Kelly Clarkson’s crystal‑clear vocals to shine. As Kelly Clarkson forges this new phase with High Road Records, “Where Have You Been” becomes more than just a song—it’s a statement of self‑empowerment and creative freedom.