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Kelly Clarkson<\/a> made a major announcement about the future of her Studio Sessions<\/em> residency.<\/p>\n On Wednesday night (Aug. 6), the original American Idol<\/em> winner revealed she is taking time away from her Las Vegas shows to focus on her family.<\/p>\n In an Instagram post, Clarkson shared that her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock<\/a>, is ill, prompting her decision to postpone the remaining Studio Sessions<\/em> dates in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately, 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\u2019s father has been ill, and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n Clarkson continued, \u201cI am sincerely sorry to everyone<\/a> who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness, and understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n The “Keeping Score” singer and Blackstock, who were married for seven years, share two children: daughter River Rose, 10, and son Remington Alexander, 8.<\/p>\n Their marriage ended in June 2020, and after a lengthy legal battle, their divorce was finalized in 2022.<\/p>\n Despite the split, Clarkson has remained committed to co-parenting, especially during difficult times.<\/p>\n While family is Clarkson\u2019s priority right now, she\u2019s also been making major moves in her career<\/a>.<\/p>\n After postponing her Vegas residency, it raises the question: Will this affect her return to The Voice for Season 29?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Country Reset: 3 Singers Choosing Peace Over Pressure in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Clarkson is set to return to the NBC reality competition series, joining a star-studded lineup of coaches for The Voice<\/em>\u2019s Battle of Champions<\/em> season alongside Adam Levine<\/a> and John Legend<\/a>.<\/p>\n In addition to her residency news, Clarkson recently made headlines by selling a stake in her music catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners.<\/p>\n The deal, part of a broader trend of artists capitalizing on their music catalogs<\/a>, marks another bold step in Clarkson\u2019s already impressive career.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Kelly Clarkson\u2019s Daughter River Rose Steals the Show During Sweet Vegas Duet [Watch]<\/a><\/p>\n While it\u2019s unclear how this will impact her future music releases, Clarkson\u2019s move further solidifies her place as a powerhouse in both pop and country music.<\/p>\n As she navigates these transitions in her career and personal life, one thing\u2019s for sure \u2014 as Clarkson herself famously said, \u201cWhat doesn\u2019t kill you makes you stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n Carly Pearce, Mark Chesnutt and Colt Ford have all made headlines recently for serious medical problems, but they are not the only country stars living with chronic illness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMajor Moves Ahead: Will Clarkson\u2019s Schedule Conflict with ‘The Voice’?<\/h3>\n
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