Since Kelly Clarkson introduced his segment “Kellyoke” The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2019, fans and celebrities have started to notice his ability to sing flawlessly in any genre.
A multi-platinum and Grammy Award-winning singer, Clarkson brings her musical chops to her NBC talk show, opening each episode with a rousing cover. From contemporary radio hits to timeless classics, Clarkson has already covered hundreds of songs on the show.
The covers took on a life of their own on social media, with Clarkson’s performance of Olivia Rodrigo“Vampire” has racked up more than 27 million views on TikTok and fans have commented on the videos full of covers that they call “The Kelly Clarkson Effect”: when Clarkson does a better version of the song than the original.
Trevor Noah he even downplayed what happened at the 2024 Grammys, joking that if the acceptance speeches were kept short, “We’re going to have Kelly Clarkson sing one of your songs better than ever.”
Still, many artists have expressed their gratitude to Clarkson – or their awe at her talent – after she put her own lyrics on their songs. Keep scrolling for some of the biggest stars’ reactions to Clarkson covering their songs:
