On June 24 , 2016 , Clarkson announced she had signed a long-term worldwide deal with Atlantic Records , with the intentions of releasing a soul-influenced eighth studio album in 2017 . In November 2016 , Clarkson announced her intentions of releasing a new single in April 2017 , with the album to follow in June . On September 4 , 2017 , Clarkson announced her new lead single " Love So Soft " , which was released on September 7 , 2017 , along with the song " Move You " as well . On September 6 , 2017 , Clarkson announced that her album , '' Meaning of Life '' , would be released on October 27 , 2017 . Clarkson opened the 45th American Music Awards with P!nk ; together they performed R.E.M. 's " Everybody Hurts " to honor first responders . Later in the show she performed " Miss Independent " and " Love So Soft " . " Love So Soft " was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards . She now holds the record for the most nominations in that category with four . With the release of '' Meaning of Life '' , Clarkson revealed that she had discussions with Atlantic Records about the sound of the follow-up record and has expressed interest into venturing deeper into R&B and soulful pop music
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