The 16 Best Kelly Clarkson Songs of All Time

From arena-shaking rock anthems to raw piano confessionals, this catalog swings between defiant breakup bangers and quiet holiday classics. Which one wins?

1

Since U Been Gone

The pop-rock anthem from Breakaway that turned Clarkson into an international star and won her a Grammy.

1000pts

2

Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)

A defiant empowerment anthem from her 2011 album Stronger that became one of her signature hits.

642pts

3

Breakaway

The soaring title track of her 2004 album about chasing a bigger life beyond a small town.

599pts

4

Walk Away

A punchy kiss-off anthem from Breakaway aimed at a selfish partner.

551pts

5

Underneath the Tree

Her modern holiday classic that returns to the charts every Christmas season.

494pts

6

My Life Would Suck Without You

An upbeat pop-rock reconciliation anthem that made chart history with its huge leap to No. 1.

428pts

7

Piece by Piece

An emotional ballad contrasting her absent father with the love of her then-husband.

350pts

8

Low

A moody, industrial-tinged track from Thankful showcasing her rock edge.

350pts

9

A Moment Like This

Her debut single and coronation song after winning the first season of American Idol.

257pts

10

Never Again

A vengeful rock ballad from My December aimed squarely at a broken relationship.

257pts

11

Catch My Breath

A soaring pop track from her Greatest Hits collection about finding peace after chaos.

257pts

12

Heartbeat Song

A euphoric, drum-driven single from Piece by Piece built for arena singalongs.

257pts

13

Because of You

A raw piano ballad confronting the scars left by her parents' divorce.

143pts

14

Behind These Hazel Eyes

A defiant breakup anthem built on pounding drums and a soaring chorus.

143pts

15

Mr. Know It All

A sassy, self-assured single from Stronger that reasserted her independent streak.

143pts

16

Miss Independent

A funky, confident hit from her debut album Thankful about resisting falling in love.

143pts