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Kelly Clarkson<\/a>\u00a0won’t perform at\u00a0Miranda Lambert<\/a>‘s Band Together Texas benefit show this weekend.<\/p>\n

The fundraising concert is set to take place in Austin, Texas on Sunday (Aug. 17), raising money for those affected by the flooding in\u00a0central Texas that occurred in July.<\/p>\n

Although the\u00a0Texas native has not made a formal statement, the Band to Together Texas Instagram shared a note on its Stories<\/a> on Monday (Aug. 11).<\/p>\n

The post does not give any further details about her\u00a0absence, but it does state “personal circumstances” as the reason for her decision. Fans know that Clarkson is grieving the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock<\/a>, the father\u00a0of her two children. He died on Aug. 7.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Related<\/em>: Brandon Blackstock’s Cause of Death Revealed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

“Unfortunately, Kelly Clarkson will be unable to appear at Band Together Texas as planned, due to personal circumstances,” the note reads. “We send out love to Kelly and her family.”<\/p>\n

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Clarkson also\u00a0postponed this month’s residency shows<\/a> in Las Vegas for the same reason.<\/p>\n

Blackstock had been battling cancer for three years. He and Clarkson divorced in 2022 and have two children, River and Remy.<\/p>\n

Related<\/em>: Kelly Clarkson Breaks Down Onstage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Where to Watch Band Together Texas<\/h3>\n

Band Together Texas is scheduled for Sunday (Aug. 17) at the Moody Center in downtown Austin, Texas. The show, curated by Lambert, will feature several Texas artists and celebrities entertaining the crowd in an effort to raise money for flood victims in Texas.<\/p>\n

Fans can support the event at BandTogetherTexas.com<\/a>\u00a0and watch a livestream<\/a> on both Lambert and Parker McCollum<\/a>‘s social channels starting at 7PM CT. McCollum will be performing during the event along with Cody Johnson<\/a>, Randy Rogers Band<\/a>, Ronnie Dunn<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n

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25 Pictures of Kelly Clarkson Young<\/h2>\n
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Kelly Clarkson was the winner of the first season of American Idol<\/em> in 2002. From that moment on, Clarkson would instantly become a household name across America. Since, she has sold over 25 million albums and 45 million singles worldwide. Let’s roll back the clock with 25 pictures of Kelly Clarkson young.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gallery Credit: Evan Paul<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kelly Clarkson’s Body Transformation in 31 Pictures<\/h2>\n
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More important than these 31 pictures of Kelly Clarkson<\/a>‘s stunning weight loss journey are the details of how and why she gained and lost the weight.<\/div>\n

The singer has dealt with serious medical conditions since 2006. Add two kids, the stress of life, career and divorce and getting older \u2014 yeah, we totally get how she gained a few pounds.<\/p>\n

In 2025, she’s as fit as she’s ever been, and that’s because she began to take her doctor’s advice seriously. Medicine helped, but it’s not what you think. <\/p>\n

Keep scrolling to see the ups and downs of the American Idol<\/em><\/a> winner’s road to good health.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n