Critics compared the video's empowering vibe to her previous hit "Since U Been Gone". It eventually placed fourth on VH1’s Top 20 Videos of the Year for 2012. Song Significance and Performance
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. Critics compared the video's empowering vibe to her
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. It transitions between her performing with a band
The song received three Grammy nominations , including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. In November 2011, Clarkson invited fans worldwide to
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 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