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Kelly Clarkson Delays Vegas Residency Debut Over Vocal Strain

Performances will resume on July 11 after Clarkson takes time off to protect her voice

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Kelly Clarkson cancelled her Las Vegas residency opening just minutes before she was to go on stage. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
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Overview

  • The first two shows scheduled for July 4 and 5 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace were postponed just hours before opening due to vocal strain.
  • Clarkson announced the delay in an Instagram statement, explaining that intensive rehearsals had taken a toll on her vocal cords.
  • Ticketmaster is offering ticketholders refunds or the option to retain their tickets for rescheduled dates, though make-up show specifics have yet to be announced.
  • Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions” now kicks off July 11 and will span 18 performances through November 15, marking her return to Las Vegas after a 2023–24 residency.
  • The postponement highlights the operational pressures of mounting a high-profile residency while balancing Clarkson’s Emmy-winning talk show and vocal health needs.