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Released on , the official music video for Kelly Clarkson 's "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" became a visual anthem for resilience and global connection. Directed by Shane Drake , the video was widely praised for its high energy and creative fan involvement. Key Video Highlights
In November 2011, Clarkson invited fans worldwide to learn a specific dance routine and submit videos of themselves performing it in unique locations. These fan clips are intercut with professional footage, creating a "global flash mob" effect. Released on , the official music video for
"Stronger" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , making it Clarkson's third chart-topper and her longest-running #1 hit, spending three weeks at the top. These fan clips are intercut with professional footage,
One of the most popular fan clips featured in the video includes a group of girls performing the choreography underwater surrounded by fish. The video begins with Clarkson in a high-tech
The video begins with Clarkson in a high-tech control room monitoring the fan submissions on multiple screens. It transitions between her performing with a band in a garden square and appearing solo on a brightly lit stage.
The song received three Grammy nominations , including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.
Co-writer Ali Tamposi was inspired by the famous Friedrich Nietzsche adage, "That which does not kill us makes us stronger," which her mother had shared with her during a difficult breakup.