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The high-profile dispute with Davis, chairman and chief
executive of BMG Label Group who is credited with cultivating
stars like Whitney Houston, has overshadowed the release
earlier this month of Clarkson's latest album "My December." "Contrary to recent characterizations in the press, I'm
well aware that Clive is one of the great record men of all
time. He has been a key advisor and has been an important force
in my success to date," the Grammy-winning vocalist said on her
Web site. "He has also given me respect by releasing my new album
when he was not obligated to do so." "My December" was originally due out in April but was
delayed until June 26 due to creative differences between
Clarkson and Davis over the album. Turmoil continued prior to its release as Clarkson abruptly
fired her long-time manager in June and pulled the plug on a
summer concert tour because of poor ticket sales. "My December" debuted with sales of 291,000 copies to land
at No. 2 on the U.S. pop charts earlier this month, behind the
No. 1 opening of 'tween queen Miley Cyrus' "Hannah Montana
2/Meet Miley Cyrus," which had first-week sales of over 325,000
units, according to Nielsen SoundScan. |
After months of feuding with her
label boss, pop singer and "American Idol" champion Kelly
Clarkson on Monday called music mogul Clive Davis one of the
"great record men of all time" and apologized for the brouhaha. 
