Kelly Clarkson’s music special takes an emotional turn

Kelly Clarkson is back on TV. Songs & Stories begins with memories of Brandon Blackstock

Kelly Clarkson’s comeback with Songs & Stories

Kelly Clarkson is back on TV, but this time at a time when a lot has changed in her life. She recorded NBC’s new primetime special Songs & Stories With Kelly Clarkson before her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away.

Come back during an emotional time

Brandon Blackstock died of cancer on August 7. He battled malignant melanoma — an aggressive skin cancer — for three years.

Kelly postponed the kids’ shows at her Las Vegas residency so she could be with her kids, River Rose (11) and Remy (9).

Show concept

The idea behind Songs & Stories is simple but soulful — how music connects us to special moments in life.

Each episode, Kelly pairs live performances with candid conversations with artists who are close to her heart.

• Gloria Estefan
• Jonas Brothers
• Lizzo
• Teddy Swims

Kelly says, “There is a story behind every song.”

Journey with Brandon

Kelly and Brandon met in 2006, got married in 2013, and separated in 2020.

Divorce was finalized in 2022, but Kelly always maintained respect for her children.

Her album Chemistry was also inspired by this journey – she called it a “relationship album”, not just a divorce album.

Personal loss and public grace

According to sources, Kelly took a protective stance for Brandon during his illness.

No matter how messy the legal battles got, she maintained dignity.

Where and when can we watch it?

This 4-episode special will run on NBC — Aug 19, Aug 26, Sept 2, and Sept 9, 10 p.m. (ET/PT).

Each episode will be a perfect blend of music and storytelling, with an artist who makes his vulnerability his strength.

This comeback of Kelly is not just entertaining, but a reminder that even the painful chapters of life are part of our story – and sometimes singing heals them.

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