Kelly Clarkson has been topping charts and charming TV-watching Americans for nearly 25 years. As she begins her new phase as an independent music artist, we want to look back at her considerable catalogue and name the Best Kelly Clarkson Song.

Next in our series of looking back at songs from 10, 15, 20 years ago is Best Song of 2006, a great year for breakthrough acts in a wide variety of genres — some of whom have become giants in the music industry.