Kelly Clarkson has debuted “I Dare You,” an anthem she also recorded with five artists singing in other languages.
“This is my favourite/hardest project that I’ve ever worked on,” the singer explained, in a release. “It has always been a dream of mine, as I grew up singing in different languages, to find that perfect song, with the perfect message, to connect us all globally and then record that song with several other artists around the world in their native languages.”
Clarkson did duets with Zaz (“Appelle Ton Amour” – French Version), Manitoba-raised Faouzia ("كنتحداك” – Arabic Version), Blas Cantó (“Te Reto A Amar” – Spanish Version), Glasperlenspiel (“Trau Dich” – German Version) and Maya Buskila (“בוא נראה” – Hebrew Version).
“We have put a lot of work into this as a team and decided to continue with our release date of this project because we feel like we all couldn’t be more connected right now across the world,” explained Clarkson, “and maybe this message will bring a little hope in this sometimes dark, and isolating time.”
The song was written by Natalie Hemby, Laura Veltz and Ben West and produced by Jesse Shatkin.
“We hope everyone out there connects with this message and chooses love instead of fear,” Clarkson said. “I dare you.”
Listen to all versions of "I Dare You" below: