Kelly Clarkson made a major announcement about the future of her Studio Sessions residency.
On Wednesday night (Aug. 6), the original American Idol winner revealed she is taking time away from her Las Vegas shows to focus on her family.
In an Instagram post, Clarkson shared that her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, is ill, prompting her decision to postpone the remaining Studio Sessions dates in Las Vegas.
“Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas. While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill, and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,” she wrote.
Clarkson continued, “I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness, and understanding.”
The “Keeping Score” singer and Blackstock, who were married for seven years, share two children: daughter River Rose, 10, and son Remington Alexander, 8.
Their marriage ended in June 2020, and after a lengthy legal battle, their divorce was finalized in 2022.
Despite the split, Clarkson has remained committed to co-parenting, especially during difficult times.
Major Moves Ahead: Will Clarkson’s Schedule Conflict with ‘The Voice’?
While family is Clarkson’s priority right now, she’s also been making major moves in her career.
After postponing her Vegas residency, it raises the question: Will this affect her return to The Voice for Season 29?
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Clarkson is set to return to the NBC reality competition series, joining a star-studded lineup of coaches for The Voice’s Battle of Champions season alongside Adam Levine and John Legend.
Selling the Music Catalog: Clarkson’s Next Big Career Move
In addition to her residency news, Clarkson recently made headlines by selling a stake in her music catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners.
The deal, part of a broader trend of artists capitalizing on their music catalogs, marks another bold step in Clarkson’s already impressive career.
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While it’s unclear how this will impact her future music releases, Clarkson’s move further solidifies her place as a powerhouse in both pop and country music.
As she navigates these transitions in her career and personal life, one thing’s for sure — as Clarkson herself famously said, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
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