Kelly Clarkson and Amy Grant are partnering on a new project – but don’t get your hopes up for a duet.
The “Since U Been Gone” singer announced on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” May 7 that she and Grant are lending their voices to narrate the audiobook of “Caretaker,” a thriller novel written by her longtime music director Jason Halbert and his wife, Rhonda. Grant was a guest on the episode, singing “Home (Lyana’s Song),” written specially for “Caretaker.”
The audiobook is an immersive experience, featuring a cast of actors and a score by composer Joe Trapanese, promising to add to the “eerie atmosphere.” The star-studded ensemble includes Henry Ian Cusick, Erick Avari, Brandon Engman, Charles Esten, Hayley Orrantia, Michael Shanks and Josh Robert Thompson. The audiobook is now available on R.J. Halbert’s website and will be added to major audiobook platforms this summer.
Kelly Clarkson to narrate ‘eerie’ thriller written by her producer
“Caretaker” by R.J. Halbert, follows the Keane family, who move to a small town in New Hampshire seeking a fresh start. The old house they move into has a rich history, but after a series of strange coincidences and hallucinations, it’s clear there’s something lurks beneath the surface. The Keanes are left to wonder whether the house will save or destroy them. “Caretaker” is the first book in a trilogy.
“The transformation of ‘Caretaker’ into an audiobook with such a talented and diverse cast is a dream come true,” the writing duo said in a press release. “We are eager for both new and existing fans to experience the story in this dynamic format.”
R.J. Halbert is the pseudonym of husband and wife Rhonda and Jason Halbert. Jason has collaborated with Clarkson for more than two decades as her music director and won a Grammy for his contributions to her album “Stronger.”
“We’ve worked on hundreds of songs together. Doing a 3.5-minute single for you versus 5.5 hours of audio, I had no idea how much work it was going to be, but it has been a labor of passion,” Halbert told Clarkson on the show. “We have had so much fun doing it, but it’s completely different.”
“The most nervous he has probably ever seen me in the studio is when I did my part,” Clarkson said.
Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY’s Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you’re reading at [email protected].
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