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36 times Kelly Clarkson has covered songs by Sapphic musicians on her show
There are many, many more.
The Kelly Clarkson Show has been an absolute delight since it first premiered in 2019. And although Clarkson's bubbly personality and natural rapport with her guests make up the bulk of each episode, it's also been a brilliant opportunity for her to showcase the powerhouse vocals that launched her to fame and made American Idol one of the most iconic reality TV shows ever.
In each episode, the "Since U Been Gone" singer opens with a segment of "Kellyoke," which generally consists of her take on a song from another artist, or occasionally even one of her own. That's a whole lot of songs, so it stands to reason that there would be some great LGBTQ+ artists getting their music covered by Clarkson every now and then.
It actually happens a lot more often than one might think. But we've pulled just a 36-song sample of Clarkson lending her voices to songs by specifically Sapphic artists to get you started tumbling down the Kellyoke rabbit hole.
She also covered "Pink Pony Club" and did a duet of "Good Luck, Babe!" with Miranda Lambert.
"Edge of Midnight," "Jaded," and "Used to Be Young" are just a few of the other Cyrus songs Clarkson has covered.
But don't skip out on Clarkson's cover of "Becky's So Hot" either!
As a little bonus, this one even features Brittany Howard!
"Lost on You" also got a shout.
It's giving Pitch Perfect.
A genuine classic.
See also: "Happier Than Ever," "lovely," and "idontwannabeyouanymore."
Morris's songs have gotten a few features on the show over the years, including "RSVP" and "Rich."
"She's on my mind every hour of every day,
The things we could do, oh, it takes my breath away,
And I lose control, think I'd follow her onto the edge,
But she says she's only a friend, only a friend."
Tunstall's song was famously covered by another American Idol, Katharine McPhee, during her time on the show.
The lyrics are very straight, but it still counts!
Another time Clarkson was joined on stage by the original performer!
One of the most iconic Tegan and Sara songs; you love to see it.
Bring back Lilith Fair!
Potter has performed on The Kelly Clarkson Show herself as well.
Hey, remember that time Monáe and Clarkson did a song together for the movie Ugly Dolls?
Okay, now recreate the music video.
Honestly, it's surprising Clarkson hasn't covered Halsey more often on the show. Future goals?
And MUNA returned the favor when they covered "Since U Been Gone" in Los Angeles not long after.
Clarkson has also gushed about her love for Aurora and covered another one of her songs, "Cure for Me."
"KELLY CLARKSON IS SINGING A SONG I WROTE ABOUT MY ANXIETY THIS IS NOT A DRILL," Oladokun wrote after the show. "i'm gonna throw up this is so cool."
The two once performed live together back in 2009.
Unsurprisingly, Clarkson has covered a number of Houston's songs, including "Run to You" and "How Will I Know." She also tackled "I Will Always Love You" at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards in 2022.
"Bad Romance" was actually one of the first songs Clarkson covered on the show.
Kind of a deep cut for indie music fans, but a great one.
"You give your hand to me, and then you say goodbye,
I watch you walk away beside the lucky guy,
Oh, you will never know the one who loves you so,
'Cause you don't know me."
Daya hadn't publicly come out yet when she released this song talking about "pretending that I need a boy," but life comes at you fast!
Want more of Clarkson covering Madonna? Try "Express Yourself" or "Borderline."
Morissette has gotten a few covers from Clarkson, but their multiple duets starting with "Hand in My Pocket" might be the highlight here.
Lovato has covered Clarkson's music on several occasions, too, and once said that collaborating with her is a "life goal."
Now she just needs Emily Blunt to lip sync to it.
You can also watch Clarkson and Carlile team up to cover The Civil Wars' "Poison & Wine."
This is actually one Clarkson has covered a few times over the years.
"Breathe Me" and "Bird Set Free" also got the Kelly Clarkson treatment.
Apparently Clarkson performed O'Connor's iconic song by request of Ruby Rose's mom.
Rachel Kiley is presumably a writer and definitely not a terminator. She can usually be found crying over queerbaiting in the Pitch Perfect franchise or on Twitter, if not both.
Rachel Kiley is presumably a writer and definitely not a terminator. She can usually be found crying over queerbaiting in the Pitch Perfect franchise or on Twitter, if not both.
