Kelly Clarkson Covers “I Will Always Love You At The 57th ACM Awards

Kelly Clarkson took the stage during the 57th ACM Awards to sing “I Will Always Love You.” The arrangement offered little backing, keeping the focus on her voice as she handled the challenging song. Her rendition ranked among the ceremony’s highlights and astonished the audience. Once a recording appeared online following the awards, it spread widely while fans discussed Clarkson’s versatility as a performer.

Another notable cover took place on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Wearing a black dress, Clarkson performed against a black background under atmospheric golden lighting. Music features prominently throughout her talk show, which draws upon her extensive experience as a singer. Its opening segment, “Kellyoke,” provides a setting for her to perform some of the songs she favors.

On this occasion, Clarkson selected “All By Myself” as performed by Celine Dion. The number is widely regarded as difficult to sing, but Clarkson delivered a version that exceeded the high expectations already attached to her powerful voice. Viewers responded strongly to the performance online, with one fan asking whether Clarkson kept getting better and better.

The program gives Clarkson several ways to bring music to her audience beyond solo covers. She has performed duets with other artists and presented songs of her own that had not previously been released. Introduced in the show’s third season, “Kellyoke” became a regular opportunity for viewers to hear her interpret material by musicians she admires.

Watch the full performance on page two