Kelly Clarkson canceled opening night of her "Studio Sessions" residency on July 4th just 90 minutes before showtime—citing vocal issues that left fans concerned and disappointed.
So, what's going on behind the scenes? A source tells Page Six that "She belts out every single note. She’s an incredibly powerful singer, but it takes its toll on her vocal cords and she’s come incredibly close to needing surgery before." They added, "She cannot risk damaging her cords further—she’s on thin ice."
Meanwhile, another insider explained that "Kelly’s personal life is so insanely complicated. Kelly is fighting some serious hidden battles that very few people are privy to…it’s a source of emotional and therefore physical distress for her."
Kelly hasn't commented on this, but she did release a long statement to fans explaining her canceled show.
"We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans," she said. "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. 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. The show is truly incredible. The musicians and singers are outstanding, and I want us all to start out strong. I can’t wait to be back next weekend and show y’all what we’ve been working on."
Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
