Kelly Clarkson Piece By Piece (idol Version) ... Info

The commercial reaction to the performance was unprecedented. Immediately following the broadcast, the original song shot to . To meet the sudden demand for the specific, haunting arrangement heard on the show, Clarkson and RCA Records quickly recorded and released the official Idol Version on YouTube and digital platforms on February 29, 2016. Achievement Billboard Hot 100 Debuted at No. 8 , tying her highest debut ever Digital Sales Sold over 210,000 copies in its first full week Milestone

It was initially a tribute to her then-husband, Brandon Blackstock, for "restoring her faith" in men and fatherhood. Kelly Clarkson Piece By Piece (Idol Version) ...

Judge Keith Urban was famously seen sobbing throughout the performance, later attributing his reaction to the raw honesty of the lyrics. The commercial reaction to the performance was unprecedented

Despite Clarkson later joking that she was "embarrassed" by crying on national TV, the performance was hailed by Billboard and other outlets as a masterclass in authenticity. Chart Explosion and the "Idol Version" Release Achievement Billboard Hot 100 Debuted at No