Kelly Clarkson Names the Song That Shouldn’t Be Covered … but That She Did Anyway 

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With that rendition, she proved she's one of the top vocalists around today. It takes years of training and mountains of talent to make a song that difficult look effortless.

She's so damn good! And I love the respect she ALWAYS shows for other artists.

Hard to believe it's been over 20 years since she won American Idol...she's amazing!

This woman can sing anything. What a gift. I'm so happy she shared her heart and soul with the rest of us.

I got the chills!!! The reason they gave Kelly this song is because she is more than capable of singing it. Kelly is such a gift to us; her down to earth personality, her incredible vocals- she is a legend in her own right!

Kelly sang it to honor Dolly and Whitney while keeping it Kelly. Goosebumps

Kelly was the perfect blend of Whit & Dolly! She did a demo of Queen of the Night and was incredible! She sings anything so beautifully!

“Because I’m breathing.” I feel that 😅

She’s so bloody underrated! She can sing anything 😍

I just love her voice so much. Since the beginning with Idol. I love how real she is still after all this time in the industry. She's the best. The vocals are immaculate.

"Whitney's always been one of my favorite vocalists ... because I'm breathing." 😂😂😂 Same girl! Whitney's talent was unparalleled!

Seeing her do this and thinking back at her auditions, her casualness, denim outfit, nervousness just seems worlds away. She is incredible.

She's so crazy humble. That was one of the best renditions of that song ever.

Kelly is a rare gem. Truly one of the greatest.

There are hundreds of great artists, but Kelly Clarkson, to me, has such a beautiful voice and such a beautiful spirit, and a such a wonderful person. She is so grounded and down to earth and turn mini movie stars, or singers that I really want to hang around with. But Kelly is definitely one of the few that I would want to be friends with.

Kelly Clarkson is a GOAT. Her vocal ability is amazing. And she seems so down to earth.

She's one of the best singers ever and she's so humble! Whitney would have been proud of her!

She's so humble and honest. If anyone can honor both Dolly and Whitney's versions, it's Kelly Clsrkson. Her voice is perfection! ❤❤

Kelly Clarkson can sing the phone book. She can sing any song that has ever been written by any song writer out there. And make it perfect for all that listen to her beautiful voice. She's definitely a one of a kind.

Kelly is the best she can cover anything any genre she’s got what a lot don’t have she’s a true artist 👏🏻 and she owns it!

Kelly nailed it as she always does.

She captured the raw emotions of the original but delivered it with the vocal power of Whitney. So she did justice to both Dolly and Whitney in that performance! But she also added her own personal stamp to it. Kelly, you killed it, girl!

So endearing to see how humble this magnificent singer is when she talks about herself and her inspirations.

Kelly was the first American Idol and although my preferred singing competition is the The Voice, I'm forever grateful to Idol for discovering KC. She's an incredible vocalist and an even better person♥️

I love Kelly because she's for REAL...One of the most nicest, sweetest,down to earth person you will ever come across...💟💘💕

This woman truly deserves all of the fame she has plus way more. She is humble, kind, likable, charismatic, confident, and INCREDIBLY talented. Truly a person and a singer that everyone should aspire to be.

I LOVED that performance so much. I watched it multiple times.

The moment becomes bigger than the song.....you're defeated before you even sing one note. What a succinct way to put it so perfectly!

Oh, you did a fabulous job, Kelly. You are in the top 10 of best vocalists of all time. Goosebumps, Kelly.

Wow Kelly did a better version than I thought she would. She's a great singer ,but I thought she might struggle with the higher notes and she looked and sounded comfortable with the highest notes. Great cover Kelly few female singers could do that song justice vocally today.

What a great interview with Kelly Clarkson today Howard she just seems to be so down-to-earth and so much fun and open and of course with a great interviewer it makes it all that much better

Nailed it!!! Goosebumps!!! Your vocal skills are AMAZING! Love you girl! 🥰

Kelly is so amazing and talented! I love how humble and down to earth she is!

Leann Rimes also recorded the song and it’s amazing too. Kelly, you knocked the song out of the park! Good job!

I agree with Howard!! I had the “chill” factor from American idol when Kelly’s sung as well!!!

WOW!!! Absolutely flawless and gorgeous rendition, Kelly!!!

Kelly is one of the few current vocalists I give any time to at all. Love how she can sing anything.

That performance was perfection. Perfection!

She’s one of my favorite vocalists today. And she seems so sweet and real.

is great to see howard stern been so nice he's come a long way since the 90s

It’s so cool to see how proper & kind he is to her. Aww

Listened to her version. She was not defeated. It was just profoundly mellifluous. Her voice is truly beautiful.

“Whitney’s one of my favorite vocalists, because i’m…breathing.”😄😄

I don't think I have ever heard her sing anything that wasn't better than the original. Her voice is out of this world, but the beautiful energy she exudes while singing is felt.

She can sing anything. What a voice!

She’s AMAZING… spectacular… iconic! Love her voice ❤

Kelly your incredible

She gave me chills too! She killed it! Wow

I would walk thru the desert bare foot to hear you sing. I’ve been your best fan for many years! Thank you for sharing your Heart with us, love you, Love you forever!!!

This song came out during my 6th pregnancy. I sang it all the time and all through my labour. Its now my 30 year olds special song. Dont have the same power I had back then in my voice now . Such a great song to sing, especially when you have the power vocally.

I love her respect to her co artist, such a humble attitude of kelly Love it!

Kelly did an amazing job on that song. Amazing!!

Kelly is just amazing and respectful ❤❤❤❤

Kelly kills every song she sings! Love her! My favorite female singer of all time ❤

So talented and so humble❤

I think she's underestimating herself. She done an awesome job

Chills on chills on chills

Just love anything Kelly sings !!!!!!! She's the best.....

Kelly did a great job on this track. She's soo Awesome and a fine person hugs

She looks amazing! Kelly is the best❤

'because I'm alive' lmao! I love her she's so genuine

I love to hear different interpretations of songs. That’s the beauty of music!

Absolutely love this women's talent shes so good seriously underrated ...she deserves all her success. 💐

Absolutely love Kelly she is such a great singer.

And you are incredible too Kelly! 😍

I adore EVERYTHING Kelly sings. She is an Angel to all.

Kelly is such a genuine JOY! LOVE her - through and through! She shines bright - and her talent is awesome! AND CHRIS STAPLETON IS THE BEST, hands down. Can't even change my mind! lol

Kelly is one of our greatest singers. Love her.

Great interview!!!

One of the most thoughtful and honest entertainers today.

"Whitney is one of my favorite artists because... I'm breathing" lol so true

She's so humble, I love her so :)

Love some Kelly Clarkson she is definitely in my bucket list!!!

She is stunning!!!

Love you girl, you are my hero Kelly.

She is beautiful person his a beautiful awesome singer I love her❤

I’m so blessed to go backstage after a concert 🎶 a tour she had done way back. Most likely after Rubin had won. PS, Mr Clay Aiken, I told you My job was with profound development disability guys. You beamed with pride after I told you they loved listening to you sing. Especially on of my favorites Greg P he couldn’t formulate words he’d use every combination of joy, happiness, love yes and even silly ❤. Howard followed you since your earlier radio day. I was dating a big jerk and he listened anytime you were on never miss anything you did with lesbians. He still had his Farah poster, you know the one. Hung perfectly for using his left hand. It was almost an antique 😂❤😅

That was more than great! Wow she liked it

Good for her, she's amazing

I absolutely love Kelly

She's brilliant, come to the UK on tour please

I sense a Kelly and Chris collaboration is coming. 🙏🏼 I hope so, it would be chart shattering. 😍

That's a beautiful song well done 👏😊

She's the real deal! Tremendous voice.

Kelly is fantastic

She did freaking amazing. 👍👍

I love Kelly Clarkson, she has such a beautiful voice

Truly, deeply talented lady. Major respect.

Kelly’s version honored both of these great ladies! Her voice is amazing!

I got the chills too.

Kelly Clarkson deserved every element of compliments for that rendition! ❤🎶❤️🎶❤️

Kelly Clarkson is a sensational, authentic and humble! I think she is an ICONIC singer! Wow- bless Kelly Clarkson

What an awesome gift she has!

"Whitney Houston is one of my favorite vocalists because ...I'm breathing" 😭 I love KC!

Outstanding in the field!

Dang! She's so good!

Kelly rocks from San Antonio Tx

Nice to hear Howard is a KC goosebumps fan. He knows ... and will admit it she's great

Her new album is going to save the world