Overview

• Clarkson kicked off her Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on July 11 after delaying the initial shows to protect her voice
• The stripped-down production recreates a recording-studio atmosphere with Clarkson performing surrounded by her band and minimal staging
• Opening night’s two-hour set covered deep cuts and hits from her 20-year catalog, including “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” and “Where Have You Been”
• She apologized to ticket holders for last weekend’s postponement and acknowledged longtime collaborator Jason Halbert’s role behind the piano
• The 18-show residency runs through November 15 and coincides with Clarkson’s move toward musical independence, highlighted by her new single and catalog monetization