She def. could if she wants to, her image isn't offensive or risky at all, she has the voice, now the label.
But SHE has to want it which frankly I don't know if she even still wants that.
I don't think she wants another 'Breakaway' era, I think she's quite satisfied with her place in pop culture.
Also, these days it's a lot more complicated, sadly enough, as the whole industry and young people are so focused on looks etc. w/ social media.
It's not like she's 21 either and has this cool life like Ariana or so, she's a mom, she can't play that cool game anymore cause it's not believable for her at all.
Gwen and Fergie can kind of still pull it off cause they've always been edgier than Kelly but yeah Kelly was never the coolest chick on radio then again she doesn't care either so...
That said, I hope she pulls through w/ this next album, I never stopped loving her so I don't care if she gets the pop support or not.