Overview

• Clarkson disclosed on June 12 via an “Ask Kelly Anything” video that 'Underneath the Tree' was the fastest song she ever wrote.
• Producer Greg Kurstin provided a piano demo that Clarkson transformed into the holiday anthem before her sushi order arrived.
• She said her fondness for Christmas themes lets her write seasonal songs quickly without worrying about being “cool.”
• The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and held the top spot on the Adult Contemporary chart for four weeks.
• Featured on her 2013 album Wrapped in Red, it was named one of ASCAP’s Top 10 New Classic Holiday Songs in 2024.