Love So Soft - wikipedia Love So Soft `` Love So Soft '' Single by Kelly Clarkson from the album Meaning of Life A-side `` Move You '' Released September 7, 2017 ( 2017 - 09 - 07 ) Format Digital download streaming Recorded 2017 Genre R&B soul trap Length 2 : 52 Label Atlantic Songwriter ( s ) Maureen `` Mozella '' McDonald Jesse Shatkin Priscilla Renea Producer ( s ) Jesse Shatkin Kelly Clarkson singles chronology `` Softly and Tenderly '' ( 2016 ) `` Love So Soft '' / `` Move You '' ( 2017 ) `` Christmas Eve '' ( 2017 ) `` Softly and Tenderly '' ( 2016 ) `` Love So Soft '' / `` Move You '' ( 2017 ) `` Christmas Eve '' ( 2017 ) Music video `` Love So Soft '' on YouTube `` Love So Soft '' is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson, from her eighth studio album, Meaning of Life ( 2017 ). Written by Mozella, Priscilla Renea, and Jesse Shatkin, and produced by Shatkin, it features a session appearance by the American soul band Earth, Wind & Fire. A soul - trap R&B anthem, it was released by Atlantic Records alongside `` Move You '' as a double A-side from the album on September 7, 2017. As of September 14, 2017, the song sold 36,100 copies in the United States. The song was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. Contents 1 Composition 2 Release and reception 2.1 Awards and nominations 3 Music video 4 Live performances 5 Track listing 6 Credits and personnel 7 Charts 8 Certifications and sales 9 Release history 10 References 11 External links Composition `` Love So Soft '' is a soul - trap R&B anthem written and produced by Mozella, Priscilla Renea, and Jesse Shatkin. It features session appearances by the American soul band Earth, Wind & Fire led by Verdine White and Gary Bias. Critics noted the song 's soulful sound and its departure from the usual mainstream pop sound of Clarkson 's previous releases. NPR 's Karen Gwee noted that the song makes a familiar emphasis on percussion over melody but was surprised that its chorus was chanted rather than belted -- a surprising move for Clarkson. Hugh McIntyre of Forbes described the trap verses as `` odd '' on its own, but is complimentary harmonized `` when the horns kick in and bring the soul the song needed ''. Idolator 's Mike Wass compared the song as from the ' 90s, but is also quintessentially 2017, describing it as falling closer to the Back to Basics - era Christina Aguilera in its blend of old and new. Release and reception `` Love So Soft '' was released by Atlantic Records as the lead single from Meaning of Life alongside `` Move You '' on September 7, 2017. Both songs marked as Clarkson 's first single release from the label. The track was sent to American radio stations from September 11 -- 12, 2017. In her review of the track for NPR, Gwee praised Clarkson 's vocals as it pulls the song from ubiquitous - anonymous, grocery aisle territory, and noted that there are only few others who have her easy confidence and her vocal ability. Reviewing for Forbes, Hugh McIntyre despite the song failing to have the immediate punch that previous album - introducers like `` Since U Been Gone '' or `` My Life Would Suck Without You '' managed, that it appears to be the point -- that `` This is an older, wiser, more experienced Kelly Clarkson, one who has now been in the business for 15 years, refused to accept the idea of what a pop star needs to look like, gotten married and become a mom, all while seemingly letting criticism slip away like water off a duck 's back. '' Awards and nominations `` Love So Soft '' was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards but lost to Ed Sheeran 's `` Shape of You ''. Music video The accompanying music video for `` Love So Soft '' was released the same day as the track. It was directed by Dave Meyers, whom Clarkson had previously collaborated with on `` Breakaway '' ( 2004 ). The video features Clarkson and her background vocalists performing the track in various scenes -- including flowing yellow gown that transmutes into butterflies, a series of Clarkson clones with their eyes obscured by hat brims as a nod to Beyoncé 's `` Formation '' video, and a bold zoom into Clarkson in the living room of an avant - garde, cliff - side abode. Critics praised the video as a successful showpiece to the song, with some noting its ' 90s influence and its `` psychedelic '' visual effects. Clarkson performing `` Love So Soft '' at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto Live performances Clarkson presented `` Love So Soft '' in an intimate live performance at the Rainbow Room in New York City on September 6, 2017. She premiered the song live on The Today Show on September 8, 2017. She also performed it during the twelfth season finale of America 's Got Talent on September 20, 2017. On October 27, 2017, she performed it on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, again on The Today Show on October 30, 2017. On November 19, 2017, she performed it at the American Music Awards along with past hit `` Miss Independent. '' Track listing Digital download No. Title Length 1. `` Love So Soft '' 2 : 52 2. `` Move You '' 3 : 22 Cash Cash Remix No. Title Length 1. `` Love So Soft '' ( Cash Cash Remix ) 4 : 16 Ryan Riback Remix No. Title Length 1. `` Love So Soft '' ( Ryan Riback Remix ) 3 : 07 Dave Aude Remix No. Title Length 1. `` Love So Soft '' ( Dave Aude Remix ) 3 : 57 Credits and personnel Credits lifted from Tidal. Performance credits Kelly Clarkson -- lead vocals Maureen `` Mozella '' McDonald -- background vocals Priscilla Renea -- background vocals Nicole Hurst -- background vocals Bridget Sarai -- background vocals Personnel Gary Bias -- tenor saxophone Raymond Brown -- conductor Bobby Burns -- trumpet Chris Cerullo -- assistant engineering Samuel Dent -- engineering Sean Erick -- trumpet, flugelhorn Earth, Wind & Fire Horn Section -- Horns Chuck Findley -- trumpet Iain Findlay -- assistant engineering Michael Harris -- engineering Sean Kantrowitz -- guitar Maureen `` Mozella '' McDonald -- songwriter, vocal production Gabriel Noel -- bass The Regiment Horns -- Horns Priscilla Renea -- songwriter, vocal production Buddy Ross -- organ Jesse Shatkin -- bass, songwriter, engineering, production, drum programming, drums, guitar, programming Leon Silva -- baritone saxophone, tenor saxophone Todd Tidwell -- assistant engineering JoAnn Tominaga -- coordinator Verdine White -- bass Kevin Williams Jr. -- trombone, tuba Reggie Young -- trombone Charts Chart ( 2017 ) Peak position Australia ( ARIA ) 88 Canada ( Canadian Hot 100 ) 73 Canada AC ( Billboard ) 10 Canada CHR / Top 40 ( Billboard ) 35 Canada Hot AC ( Billboard ) 10 Czech Republic ( Rádio Top 100 ) 63 New Zealand Heatseekers ( RMNZ ) Poland ( Polish Airplay Top 100 ) 31 Scotland ( Official Charts Company ) 49 UK Singles ( Official Charts Company ) 81 UK Download ( Official Charts Company ) 55 US Billboard Hot 100 47 US Adult Contemporary ( Billboard ) 15 US Adult Top 40 ( Billboard ) 7 US Dance / Mix Show Airplay ( Billboard ) 36 US Dance Club Songs ( Billboard ) US Mainstream Top 40 ( Billboard ) 21 Venezuela Anglo ( Record Report ) 17 Certifications and sales Region Certification Certified units / Sales Canada ( Music Canada ) Gold 40,000 United States ( RIAA ) Gold 500,000 shipments figures based on certification alone sales + streaming figures based on certification alone Release history List of releases, showing region, date, format, version, record label, and catalog number Region Date Format Version Label Catalog number Ref. Various September 7, 2017 Digital download streaming N / A Atlantic USAT21703569 South Korea September 8, 2017 USAT21703597 United States September 11, 2017 Adult contemporary radio Atlantic RRP N / A September 12, 2017 Contemporary hit radio Various October 6, 2017 Digital download streaming Cash Cash Remix Atlantic USAT21704061 Ryan Riback Remix USAT21704063 Italy October 27, 2017 Contemporary hit radio N / A Warner N / A References ^ Jump up to : Feeney, Nolan ( September 15, 2017 ). `` Kelly Clarkson Is ( Still ! ) Our Idol In EW 's Fall Music Preview ''. Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. ( 1481 ). ISSN 1049 - 0434. Retrieved September 13, 2017. ( subscription required ) ^ Jump up to : Cook - Wilson, Winston ( September 7, 2017 ). `` Kelly Clarkson Releases Singles `` Love So Soft '' and `` Move You '', Announces New Album Meaning of Life ``. Spin. Eldridge Industries. 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External links Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics Kelly Clarkson songs Discography Thankful `` The Trouble with Love Is '' `` Miss Independent '' `` Low '' `` Beautiful Disaster '' `` A Moment Like This '' `` Before Your Love '' Breakaway `` Breakaway '' `` Since U Been Gone '' `` Behind These Hazel Eyes '' `` Because of You '' `` Gone '' `` Walk Away '' My December `` Never Again '' `` One Minute '' `` Sober '' `` Do n't Waste Your Time '' `` Be Still '' All I Ever Wanted `` My Life Would Suck Without You '' `` I Do Not Hook Up '' `` Cry '' `` All I Ever Wanted '' `` Already Gone '' `` If I Ca n't Have You '' `` Save You '' `` Whyyawannabringmedown '' `` Long Shot '' `` Can We Go Back '' Stronger `` Mr. Know It All '' `` Stronger ( What Does n't Kill You ) '' `` Dark Side '' `` Einstein '' `` I Forgive You '' `` Hello '' `` The War Is Over '' `` Do n't You Wanna Stay '' `` Why Do n't You Try '' Greatest Hits -- Chapter One `` Catch My Breath '' `` People Like Us '' `` Do n't Rush '' Wrapped in Red `` Wrapped in Red '' `` Underneath the Tree '' `` Winter Dreams ( Brandon 's Song ) '' `` 4 Carats '' `` Just for Now '' `` I 'll Be Home for Christmas '' Piece by Piece `` Heartbeat Song '' `` Invincible '' `` Someone '' `` Take You High '' `` Piece by Piece '' `` Run Run Run '' `` Dance with Me '' `` Nostalgic '' `` Good Goes the Bye '' Meaning of Life `` Love So Soft '' `` Move You '' `` I Do n't Think About You '' Collaborations `` Foolish Games '' `` Little Green Apples '' `` PrizeFighter '' `` All I Ask of You '' `` Second Hand Heart '' Other songs `` ( You Make Me Feel Like ) A Natural Woman '' `` My Grown Up Christmas List '' `` Up to the Mountain '' `` Get Up ( A Cowboys Anthem ) '' `` Tie It Up '' `` It 's Quiet Uptown '' `` Christmas Eve '' Book Songs Portal Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Love_So_Soft&oldid=826394233 '' Categories : 2017 singles 2017 songs Atlantic Records singles Billboard Dance Club Songs number - one singles Blue - eyed soul songs Kelly Clarkson songs Song recordings produced by Jesse Shatkin Songs written by Jesse Shatkin Songs written by MoZella Songs written by Priscilla Renea Music videos directed by Dave Meyers ( director ) Hidden categories : Pages containing links to subscription - only content CS1 Korean - language sources ( ko ) CS1 Spanish - language sources ( es ) Articles with hAudio microformats Pages using div col with deprecated parameters Singlechart usages for Canada Singlechart called without song Singlechart usages for Billboardcanadaac Singlechart usages for Billboardcanadachrtop40 Singlechart usages for Billboardcanadahotac Singlechart usages for Czech Republic Singlechart called without artist Singlechart usages for Poland Singlechart usages for Scotland Singlechart usages for UK Singlechart usages for UKdownload Singlechart usages for Billboardhot100 Singlechart usages for Billboardadultcontemporary Singlechart usages for Billboardadultpopsongs Singlechart usages for Billboarddanceairplay Singlechart usages for Billboarddanceclubplay Singlechart usages for Billboardpopsongs Certification Table Entry usages for Canada Certification Table Entry usages for United States Talk Contents About Wikipedia Italiano Edit links This page was last edited on 18 February 2018, at 21 : 36. 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Question: who wrote love so soft by kelly clarkson
Answer: Mozella