On February 6, 2025, Clarkson announced on her talk show she would return to the Las Vegas Strip for another residency,[1] following her 2023 to 2024 run at the Bakkt Theater. Titled Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency, the show will bring the "stage to the studio," as suggested by Clarkson.[2][3][4] Following her announcement, Live Nation published eighteen dates from July to November 2025, to be hosted at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Paradise, Nevada.[5][6] Following the announcement, Clarkson released her first independent single, "Where Have You Been" on her own record label, High Road Records.[7]
In the hours prior to the show's July 4 commencement, Clarkson announced she had postponed the first two concerts as a preventative measure to protect her voice.[8][9] In response, Caesars Palace announced ticketholders could either request a refund or await to-be-determined rescheduled dates.[10][11][12] During opening night, Clarkson addressed the postponement, telling the audience: "We can't help our bodies sometimes if we get sick, and that happens."[13] On August 6, 2025, the remainder of the August concerts were postponed.[14][15] In a statement, Clarkson revealed her ex-husband had fallen ill, and cited the need to be "fully present" for her children.[16]
Production
In June 2025, Clarkson alluded to the inclusion of Dolly Parton in her set list via social media; in response, Parton herself suggested she perform "I Will Always Love You", stating: "I think you do one of the best versions of that song that I have ever heard... Whitney and I would both be proud".[17] Clarkson previously performed the song, in tribute to Parton, at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.[18] Genevie Durano of Las Vegas Magazine suggested several songs from the singer's catalog, including "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" and "Since U Been Gone", could be included in the set. They further reported on the behind-the-scenes look of Clarkson's music to be included during the show.[19]
The stage design for the show is inspired by a professional recording studio, with a control room and vocal booth, allowing attendees to feel as if they are witnessing a live studio recording. The decor incorporates images from Clarkson's personal collection with photographs of her musical influences, including Patty Griffin, Janis Joplin, Reba McEntire, and Parton, lining the back of the stage. Fashion-wise, for the majority of the concert, Clarkson wears a bedazzled Stevie Nicks t-shirt and denim fabric bell-bottoms, which have been altered with sequins. During the encore, she wears a gown that is reminiscent of Bob Mackie's monumental nude illusion dress designed for and worn by Cher.[20][21][22]
Live album
During opening night on July 11, Clarkson teased the potential release of a live album based on the residency. "We're having a good time, as if we were literally in the studio creating a live record, which I'm going [to] sell this [as] one day," she teased to the audience.[20]
Set list
This set list is from the July 11, 2025, concert.[23][24]
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