Kelly Clarkson Just Sold A Stake In Her Catalog To HarbourView Equity Partners – What Does That Mean?
Kelly Clarkson has sold a stake in her music catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners. Clarkson and HarbourView announced the acquisition in a press release issued on July 24.
HarbourView Equity Partners is an investment firm that focuses on supporting content in entertainment, sports, and media. The firm already has a stake in 70+ musical catalogs, including works from artists such as Kane Brown, Pat Benatar, and the late Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac.
HarbourView did not reveal any finincial details about their deal with Clarkson. However, the company did confirm that their stake in her catalog includes some of her biggest hits, such as “Because of You,” “Stronger,” “Behind These Hazel Eyes,” “Since U Been Gone,” and her beloved Christmas tune, “Underneath the Tree.”
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“My music is such a huge part of my journey – not just professionally, but personally,” Clarkson said. “Knowing these songs will continue to be heard and discovered by new generations means everything to me. I’m grateful to HarbourView for valuing and supporting this catalogue the way they do.“
Clarkson is one of several artists, including Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, to sell part of their catalog in recent times. In doing so, they’ve sold the rights to their songs and their royalities. But how does a singer like Kelly Clarkson actually benefit from selling a stake in their music?
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) details the reason.
“When a musician sells their catalog, they are certain of the amount they will receive. Their income does not depend on the popularity of their titles over time, or on potential future crises in the music industry. The advantage for the seller is the generation of immediate income, which can be substantial depending on the popularity of the titles in the catalog being sold.”
Kelly Is Making Some Major Moves In Her Career, Including A Return To The Voice
On top of selling a stake in her music, Kelly Clarkson is making some other major career moves. For starters, she currently has a residency at at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with performances scheduled in July, August, and November.
On top of that, her namesake talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, was recently renewed for its seventh season. The confirmation that Season 7 is on the way comes amid rumors that Clarkson has thought about leaving the show once her contract expires in 2026.
But for now, it seems she’ll at least stick around for one more season, which is scheduled to debut in September.
Additionally, Clarkson will make her long-awaited return to The Voice in 2026. Clarkson previously coached Seasons 14-21 and Season 23 before taking an extended break. She won an impressive total of four seasons during her run as a coach.
Now, Clarkson will return for the show’s groundbraking 29th season in the spring of 2026. Season 29, called The Voice: Battle of Champions, will only feature three coaches (Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend) instead of the typical four. Plus, the show has promised a ton of revamps and new elements to make things different and excting.
Stay tuned for Clarkson’s grand return to The Voice next year!