Kelly Clarkson informed followers she’s “devastated” after canceling the debut present of her Las Vegas residency simply hours earlier than she was set to carry out.
“We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans,” Clarkson stated in a assertion posted on her Instagram account on Friday. “I am beyond grateful that you always show up for me and I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow’s opening at Caesars.”
“The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice,” the “American Idol” winner stated, as she defined why she needed to name off the present.
“I want the shows to be perfect for y’all and I need to protect myself from doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve,” Clarkson stated.
She described the present as “truly incredible” and added that “the musicians and singers are outstanding.”
“I can’t wait to be back next weekend and show y’all what we’ve been working on,” the “Since U Been Gone” singer added.
The feedback part of Clarkson’s Instagram was a combined bag, as some praised the singer for taking the time she wanted to relaxation her voice and concentrate on her well being. Different followers, who had already flown into Vegas to see Clarkson carry out, had been much less joyful.
“I’m literally here in a homemade Kelly Clarkson tshirt. I spent $700 on flights and $1000 on hotel. Canceling one hour before the show is INSANE,” one fan wrote on Clarkson’s account.
“We spent a LOT of money for you to cancel literally 30 minutes before show time,” one other fan added. “A lot of us cannot afford to travel to Las Vegas, take off work and pay for hotels. Ticketmaster is NOT refunding either because you POSTPONED instead of CANCELLING. Please have your team rethink this. Not good.”
“We rushed through dinner to be able to make it to line on time. I agree resting & health is #1 priority, but cancelling so close to doors opening is [disappointing],” one other individual wrote. “Me & my best friend who planned for months to fly from different states & meet up for this concert.”
Clarkson isn’t the primary singer to cancel simply hours earlier than their Vegas debut, as Adele made waves in 2022 for suspending her whole Vegas residency simply 24 hours earlier than her first present kicked off.
Adele later known as the cancellations “the worst moment in my career, by far” in an interview with Elle journal however stated that she nonetheless stood by her determination to take action.
“But it actually made my confidence in myself grow, because it was a very brave thing to do,” she informed the outlet. “And I don’t think many people would have done what I did. I’m very proud of myself for standing by my artistic needs.”
