Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions

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Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions
Residency by Kelly Clarkson
Promotional poster
LocationParadise, Nevada, U.S.
VenueThe Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Start dateJuly 11, 2025 (2025-07-11)
End dateAugust 15, 2026 (2026-08-15)
No. of shows24
ProducerLive Nation
Websitekellyclarkson.com/home#tour
Kelly Clarkson concert chronology

Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions is the second concert residency by the American singer Kelly Clarkson, performed at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Paradise, Nevada. The residency commenced on July 11, 2025, and is set to close on August 15, 2026, consisting of 24 shows. This follows her Chemistry: An Intimate Evening with Kelly Clarkson (2023–2024) residency at the Bakkt Theater. The residency is produced by Live Nation.

Announcements

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On February 6, 2025, Clarkson announced on her talk show she would return to the Las Vegas Strip for another residency,[1] following her 2023 to 2024 run at the Bakkt Theater. Titled Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency, the show will bring the "stage to the studio," as suggested by Clarkson.[2][3][4] Following her announcement, Live Nation published eighteen dates from July to November 2025, to be hosted at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Paradise, Nevada.[5][6] Following the announcement, Clarkson released her first independent single, "Where Have You Been" on her own record label, High Road Records.[7]

In the hours prior to the show's July 4 commencement, Clarkson announced she had postponed the first two concerts as a preventative measure to protect her voice.[8][9] In response, Caesars Palace announced ticket holders could either request a refund or await to-be-determined rescheduled dates.[10][11][12] During opening night, Clarkson addressed the postponement, telling the audience: "We can't help our bodies sometimes if we get sick, and that happens."[13] On August 6, 2025, the remainder of the August concerts were postponed.[14][15] In a statement, Clarkson revealed her ex-husband had fallen ill and cited the need to be "fully present" for her children.[16]

In November 2025, Caesars Entertainment announced the residency had been extended into 2026.[17][18] The newly scheduled dates act as replacements for the concerts that were previously postponed.[19]

Production

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In June 2025, Clarkson alluded to the inclusion of Dolly Parton in her set list via social media; in response, Parton herself suggested she perform "I Will Always Love You", stating: "I think you do one of the best versions of that song that I have ever heard... Whitney and I would both be proud".[20] Clarkson previously performed the song, in tribute to Parton, at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.[21] Genevie Durano of Las Vegas Magazine suggested several songs from the singer's catalog, including "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" and "Since U Been Gone", could be included in the set. They further reported on the behind-the-scenes look of Clarkson's music to be included during the show.[22]

The stage design for the show is inspired by a professional recording studio, with a control room and vocal booth, allowing attendees to feel as if they are witnessing a live studio recording. The decor incorporates images from Clarkson's personal collection with photographs of her musical influences, including Patty Griffin, Janis Joplin, Reba McEntire, and Parton, lining the back of the stage. Fashion-wise, for the majority of the concert, Clarkson wears a bedazzled Stevie Nicks t-shirt and denim fabric bell-bottoms, which have been altered with sequins. During the encore, she wears a gown that is reminiscent of Bob Mackie's monumental nude illusion dress designed for and worn by Cher.[23][24][25]

Live album

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During opening night on July 11, Clarkson teased the potential release of a live album based on the residency. "We're having a good time, as if we were literally in the studio creating a live record, which I'm going [to] sell this [as] one day," she teased to the audience.[23]

Set list

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This set list is from the July 11, 2025, concert.[26][27]

  1. "Me"
  2. "Walk Away"
  3. "Heat"
  4. "Dance with Me"
  5. "Behind These Hazel Eyes"
  6. "Heartbeat Song"
  7. "Breakaway"
  8. "Didn't I"
  9. "Because of You"
  10. "Mine"
  11. "Catch My Breath"
  12. "Beautiful Disaster"
  13. "Piece by Piece"
  14. "Miss Independent"
  15. "Sober"
  16. "Favorite Kind of High"
  17. "My Life Would Suck Without You"
  18. "Tightrope"
  19. "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"

Encore

  2. "Where Have You Been"
  3. Kellyoke cover
  4. "Since U Been Gone"

Kellyoke cover

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During each concert, Clarkson performs a Kellyoke cover during the encore segment.[23][28]

Shows

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Shows (2025)
Date (2025) City Country Venue Attendance Revenue
July 11 Paradise[a] United States The Colosseum at Caesars Palace — —
July 12
July 18
July 19
July 25
July 26
August 1
August 2
November 7
November 8
November 14
November 15
Shows (2026)
Date (2026) City Country Venue Attendance Revenue
July 17 Paradise[a] United States The Colosseum at Caesars Palace — —
July 18
July 24
July 25
July 31
August 1
August 7[b]
August 8[b]
August 14[b]
August 15[b]

Postponed shows

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List of postponed concerts
Date (2025) City Country Venue Reason Ref.
July 4 Paradise[a] United States The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Vocal preservation [8]
July 5

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Labeled as Las Vegas in promotional material.[3]
  2. ^ a b c d The concerts on August 7–8 and August 14–15, 2026, were originally scheduled for August 8–9 and August 15–16, 2025, but were postponed due to "personal family matters".[16]

References

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Citations

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  1. ^ The Kelly Clarkson Show (February 6, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson announces summer Vegas residency!". NBC. Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  2. ^ Irvin, Jack (February 6, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson teases she's 'bringing the studio to the stage' with new 18-date Las Vegas residency". People. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Ruggieri, Melissa (February 6, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson in Vegas: How to score tickets to her Caesars Palace residency". USA Today. ISSN 0734-7456. OCLC 8799626. Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  4. ^ Katsilometes, John (February 6, 2025). "Entertainment superstar announces 18 shows on Las Vegas Strip". Las Vegas Review-Journal. ISSN 1097-1645. Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  5. ^ "Kelly Clarkson announces new Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace" (Press release). Live Nation Entertainment. February 6, 2025. Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025 – via Business Wire.
  6. ^ Aniftos, Rania (February 6, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson announces 2025 Las Vegas residency: See the dates". Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Archived from the original on February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  7. ^ Paul, Larisha (May 2, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson turned Martin Short and Meryl Streep's onscreen romance into a song". Rolling Stone. ISSN 0035-791X. OCLC 969027590. Retrieved May 7, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ^ a b VanHoose, Benjamin (July 4, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson last-minute postpones opening of Las Vegas residency to 'protect' her voice: 'I am devastated'". People. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Retrieved July 4, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ^ Iasimone, Ashley (July 5, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson postpones Vegas residency on opening night". Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Retrieved July 6, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  10. ^ Haas, Greg (July 4, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson postpones opening of Las Vegas residency at Caesars Colosseum". KLAS-TV. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
  11. ^ Verastigue, Justine (July 4, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson cancels start of Las Vegas Strip residency due to illness, representatives say". KVVU-TV. Retrieved July 4, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  12. ^ Stenzel, Wesley (July 5, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson postpones opening weekend of Las Vegas residency: 'I am devastated'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 6, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  13. ^ Gray, Mark. "Kelly Clarkson kicks off Las Vegas residency one week after last-minute cancellation: 'We can't help our bodies sometimes'". People. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Retrieved July 13, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  14. ^ Avila, Daniela (August 6, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson reveals that ex Brandon Blackstock 'has been ill,' postpones residency to 'be fully present' for their kids". People. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Retrieved August 6, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  15. ^ Bowlby, Katie (August 6, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson postpones residency: 'My children's father has been ill'". Country Living. ISSN 0732-2569. Retrieved August 6, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  16. ^ a b Dobkin, Rachel (August 6, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson postpones Las Vegas shows, opens up about ex-husband's 'illness'". The Independent. ISSN 1741-9743. OCLC 185201487. Retrieved August 6, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  17. ^ "Kelly Clarkson announces new 2026 dates for Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace" (Press release). Caesars Entertainment. November 3, 2025. Retrieved November 18, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  18. ^ Blistein, Jon (November 3, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson extends 2026 Vegas residency ahead of first show since Brandon Blackstock's death". Rolling Stone. ISSN 0035-791X. OCLC 969027590. Retrieved November 18, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  19. ^ Divers, Megan (November 5, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson announces rescheduled residency dates: How to get tickets". KXTV. Retrieved November 18, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  20. ^ Norris, Rebecca (July 4, 2025). "Dolly Parton weighs in on Kelly Clarkson's Las Vegas set list". Country Living. ISSN 0732-2569. Retrieved July 6, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  21. ^ Edwards, Clayton (October 28, 2024). "Watch Kelly Clarkson's chilling performance of the Dolly Parton song she says should never be covered". American Songwriter. ISSN 0896-8993. OCLC 17342741. Retrieved July 6, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  22. ^ Durano, Genevie (June 30, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson brings her voice—and heart—back to Las Vegas". Las Vegas Magazine. ISSN 1525-8793. Retrieved July 6, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  23. ^ a b c Sheckells, Melinda (July 13, 2025). "Eight best moments from the opening night of Kelly Clarkson's 'Studio Sessions' Las Vegas residency". Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Retrieved July 13, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  24. ^ Howard 2014, pp. 125–126.
  25. ^ Mazurek, Brooke (May 19, 2017). "How Cher transformed fashion and became one of the most influential style icons in red carpet history". Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Archived from the original on May 19, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
  26. ^ Sheckells, Melinda (July 12, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson's 'Studio Sessions' Las Vegas residency set list: Every song from night one". Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Retrieved July 12, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  27. ^ a b c Ruggieri, Melissa (July 12, 2025). "Kelly Clarkson set list: All the hit songs powering her Las Vegas residency". USA Today. ISSN 0734-7456. OCLC 8799626. Retrieved July 13, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  28. ^ Atkinson, Katie (August 4, 2025). "Every Kellyoke cover at Kelly Clarkson's 'Studio Sessions' Las Vegas residency (Updating)". Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510. OCLC 732913734. Retrieved August 5, 2025.}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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