Kelly Clarkson Delays Vegas Residency Debut Over Vocal Strain
Okay, but like…Kelly Clarkson just called an audible on her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency opener, and fans are low-key shook. In a (very millennial) turn of events, the “Since U Been Gone” star postponed the first two Studio Sessions concerts at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum Theater on July 4 and 5, citing some vocal strain after non-stop rehearsals. Her Instagram statement dropped mid-day July 4, where she admitted the “prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice,” and promised she’d rest up so “we can deliver what you all deserve.” (E! Online, Clarkson’s Instagram)
This isn’t a casual reschedule—Clarkson was literally hours away from hitting the stage when she pulled the plug. She made it clear she’s thankful for her “incredible fans” who always show up, and that she’s “devastated” to postpone those opening nights. The singer, who shares kids River (11) and Remy (9) with ex Brandon Blackstock, is opting to give her vocals a break this weekend and next week so she can “start out strong” for round two. Rumor mill? Nope. Straight from the source: she’s safeguarding her pipes against “serious damage” and gearing up to deliver “perfect” shows.
Now, let’s talk context: Clarkson’s been keeping her voice limber with her Emmy-winning The Kelly Clarkson Show’s “Kellyoke” covers, plus some unexpected cameo appearances by her mini-producers—her daughter River even shadowed an episode’s showrunner back in April (The Kelly Clarkson Show, April 2 episode). Yet juggling talk-show tapes, morning rehearsals, and mom life means Clarkson’s been non-stop. She joked on the Not Gonna Lie podcast in March about missing school events because “schools have things in the middle of the f—king day,” proving she’s out here trying to be a rockstar and a reliable parent simultaneously.
Despite a few production bumps, the 43-year-old powerhouse insists her residency show is shaping up to be “the most intimate and extraordinary experience.” She’s hyping up her band, backing vocalists, and setlist with the same no-fuss attitude she brings to her chat show. And let’s be real: if she can juggle daytime TV, viral cover videos, tour rehearsals, and mom duties, a little vocal R&R is more than fair.
So mark your calendars for next weekend’s kickoff—Clarkson’s planning to return stronger, sassier, and ready to belt out every note. Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online (eonline.com), Kelly Clarkson’s Instagram
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