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Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery to Return to 'American Idol' This Week

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:40:03 +0000

Season 1 and Season 10 'American Idol' winners Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery will perform on the stage where it all started once again. Thursday (April 11) is the results episode for the Top 6 of Season 12, and two of the show's biggest and most successful winners will teach the last half-dozen hopefuls how it's done.

Kelly Clarkson Recording a Christmas Album That Will Feature Ronnie Dunn

Christina Vinson — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:52:49 +0000

Although the weather outside is beginning to look a lot like springtime, Kelly Clarkson is already thinking about Christmas, and she's enlisting the help of country star Ronnie Dunn to bring a little holiday cheer to an upcoming Christmas album.

Blake Shelton Describes His 'Inbred' Relationship With Kelly Clarkson

Christina Vinson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:48:47 +0000

Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson have a lot in common, with gleaming Grammy hardware, thriving music careers and devoted significant others. They also have a deep friendship, and Shelton, who has the honors of singing on Clarkson's big wedding day, recalls how their relationship came to be.

Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson Top List of 100 'American Idol' Hit Singles

Megan Pacella — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:09:07 +0000

Ever since singing competition reality shows became en vogue, radio play has been dotted with hits that came straight from shows like 'American Idol.' In fact, a lot of big-name stars -- including Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson -- came straight from the 'Idol' stage. Recently, Billboard magazine conducted a special survey of the Top 100 'American Idol' hits, and country music was well represented, to say the least.

Most Anticipated 2013 Grammys Performance? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:46:07 +0000

Country music promises to set the tone for the 2013 Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Feb. 10), as Taylor Swift will be the first artist to take the stage. Swift kicks off the 8PM CBS broadcast, but -- like so many of the other performances -- what she'll sing is still a mystery.

Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood Are Top 'American Idol' Earners

Christina Vinson — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:53:41 +0000

Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood were named the top 'American Idol' earners of 2012. These two singers are a fairytale example of what can happen when your talent is portrayed on a hit television show. They won Season 1 and Season 4, respectively, and they continue to rake in the income years removed from their wins.

Kelly Clarkson Planning Fall Wedding, Eyeing 'Wedding Singer' Blake Shelton

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:32:29 +0000

Kelly Clarkson had been rather quiet about her pending nuptials, but the ‘Don’t Rush’ singer is now opening up about the ceremony — which will likely take place toward the end of 2013. “We’re actually thinking the fall this year. We’re thinking outside,” Clarkson reveals of her preliminary wedding plans (quote via MjsBigBlog). “We are [...]

Kelly Clarkson Visits Sick Kids for Christmas

Megan Pacella — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:00:17 +0000

Always one to use her singing talents for the greater good, Kelly Clarkson stopped by Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt on Dec. 21 to spread some holiday cheer. Clarkson sang a few songs and celebrated the season with patients and staff at the hospital in her hometown of Nashville.

Kelly Clarkson Engaged to Reba McEntire's Stepson, Brandon Blackstock

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:01:38 +0000

After nearly a year of dating her talent manager boyfriend Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson is officially off the market! The ‘Don’t Rush’ singer took to her Twitter account Saturday (Dec. 15) to share the good news of her engagement. “I’M ENGAGED!!!!! I wanted y’all to know!! Happiest night of my life last night! I am [...]

Listen To Kelly Clarkson's New Song with Vince Gill [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:29:34 +0000

The CMA Awards Wednesday night provided a lot of highlights and memorable moments. One surprise highlight was when Kelly Clarkson took the stage to perform a song with Vince Gill. The song is called ‘Don’t Rush’ and there there is no denying the feel good vibe this song delivers. Take a listen and be sure [...]

Kelly Clarkson (Feat. Vince Gill), 'Don't Rush' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 19:44:58 +0000

How do you convince a skeptical country audience that you're country? You get Vince Gill to sing and play guitar on your first true country single. That's what Kelly Clarkson did with 'Don't Rush,' a song she'll perform at the CMA Awards on Nov. 1. The pairing is magic.

Kelly Clarkson Performs an Acoustic Cover of Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" Song [Video]

Cathy Kates — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:51:35 +0000

Before Kelly Clarkson hits a venue, they Facebook and Twitter the fans asking what song they would like her to cover. When the fans suggested Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away", Kelly was all over it. It's a hot song right now, nearing the number one spot on the Country Charts this week. Congrats, Carrie!

Jason Aldean and Little Big Town Lead List of 2012 CMA Awards Performers

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:40:18 +0000

The performers for the 2012 CMA Awards have been announced, and the list contains some of the biggest names in country music today. The 46th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville on Nov. 1 at 8PM ET on ABC, hosted once again by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

Kelly Clarkson Makes the Move to Nashville

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:52:05 +0000

Kelly Clarkson continues to inch closer to becoming a bona fide country music superstar, recently announcing plans to claim full-time residency in Nashville. Despite her allegiance to the Lone Star State, the current CMA Awards nominee has placed her Texas estate on the market, and is currently in the process of finding a home in Music City.

Kelly Clarkson Covers Tammy Wynette's 'Stand by Your Man'

Megan Pacella — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:40:20 +0000

Kelly Clarkson continues to rock country music covers at the request of her fans. Most recently, she put on a rendition of a true classic country tune. At a gig in Indianapolis on Sunday night (Sept. 2), Clarkson gave Tammy Wynette‘s ‘Stand by Your Man’ the special treatment.

American Idol Kelly Clarkson Covers Trisha Yearwood's Walkaway Joe

Cathy Kates — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:22:34 +0000

Kelly Clarkson, the original FIRST American Idol, is no stranger to Country music. She sang her song "Because of You" as a duet with the legendary Reba McEntire. At first I thought that was strange, until I saw this video of Kelly talking about Trisha Yearwood and how her voice is straight from God. Then, covers Trisha's "Walkaway Joe".

Kelly Clarkson Credits Boyfriend Brandon Blackstock for Slimmer Figure

Cory Stromblad — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:00:11 +0000

With a recent pair of high-profile network performances on Sunday night’s (May 20) Billboard Music Awards and the season finale of the wildly popular ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ it’s hard not to notice a more trim and toned Kelly Clarkson. What is the catalyst behind the the weight loss? According to a recent interview with PEOPLE, her new man is a driving force behind her more slender figure.

Seattle Children's Hospital 'Stronger' Video Will Inspire You [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:30:14 +0000

A video featuring cancer-stricken children, their nurses, doctors and parents lip-synching and dancing to the popular Kelly Clarkson song “Stronger” is creating a web sensation, and is an inspiration. Even Kelly Clarkson herself saw this video and offered her own video message to the kids. Kids are so amazing and resilient, they can really put [...]

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Joins Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie as Stars of New Reality Series 'Duets'

Billy Dukes — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:45:26 +0000

Three artists with ties to country music will be amongst the four celebrities to star on ‘Duets,’ a new ABC series that pairs amateurs with well-known singers. Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles will join Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie and Robin Thicke on the competition show this summer.

Jason Aldean Fights Microphone Troubles During Duet With Kelly Clarkson at 2012 Grammy Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:14:22 +0000

Maybe someone forgot to put fresh batteries in Jason Aldean‘s microphone, because the singer’s voice went silent during his duet performance of ‘Don’t You Wanna Stay’ at the 2012 Grammy Awards on Sunday night. What started as a wonderful collaboration became an awkward moment that Aldean and Kelly Clarkson managed to make the most of.