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Kelly Clarkson Duets with Trisha Yearwood at CMA Music Festival [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:31 +0000

Hello, my name is Chad Benefield. And I am an addict. I am apparently addicted to Kelly Clarkson. For the second day in a row, I am posting video taken from the CMA Music Festival. Yesterday, I posted video of Kelly singing her new country single "Tie It Up." Today, I am posting footage of her duet with Trisha Yearwood. That's right! Trisha showed up and the two tore into a classic Garth Brooks song. Take a look . . .

Kelly Clarkson Previews New Country Single "Tie it Up" at CMA Music Fest [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:47 +0000

Uh . . . Benefield is in heaven today! Saturday night at the CMA Music Festival, Kelly Clarkson previewed a brand new country single. Take a listen to “Tie it Up!” I love it (no suprise) and I think you will too. LISTEN!

Surprise Chad! His Maven Has A Treat!

Moon Mullins — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:00:48 +0000

I knew Chad would be happy to hear this when I sprung it on him this morning. Kelly Clarkson is recording a Christmas album! Country singer Ronnie Dunn let the cat of the bag when he told his fans on his Facebook page he is singing

American Idol: Kelly Clarkson vs. Kree Harrison [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:00:48 +0000

Seven contestants remain on American Idol and odds are looking more and more like this is most definitely a girl's year to win. Of the seven contestants remaining, five of them are female and just two are male. And, let's be honest, Idol has had far more success with its female winners than it has its male champs anyway. Is any Idol out there putting up the sales numbers and topping the charts like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson. The answer is a resounding, "No!" And, last Wednesday, during Motown Week, I was reminded of just how different Idol is these days. It seems the true standouts, the true phenoms, have already been on the show and won it. And it was never more apparent than when Kree Harrison, one of this year's frontrunners, took on Aretha Franklin's "Don't Play That Song." It was the same song Kelly Clarkson sang in the same theme week way back in Season One. And, if you ask me, there is just no comparison. WATCH!

Kelly Clarkson Shares Romantic Vacation Photo With Fiance Brandon Blackstock

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:10:03 +0000

Kelly Clarkson sure is in love. Her fiancé is Reba McEntire's stepson and Blake Shelton's manager Brandon Blackstock, so she's certainly marrying into a country family. The singer shared a cute photo of herself and Blackstock while on vacation in Hawaii and on Valentine's Day no less.

Strange Super Bowl National Anthems [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:08:00 +0000

Today, the performance of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl is just as big a media spectacle as the half-time show and the game itself. Huge stars are asked to deliver rousing renditions of "The Star-Spangled Banner" as the whole world watches to see if they mess up the words, lip-synch or perform live. In the last few years, we have seen amazing renditions by Kelly Clarkson, The Dixie Chicks, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill and Jennifer Hudson. Way back in 1993, even Garth Brooks stepped up and swung for the fences. But, historically, there have been some STRANGE choices and some really bizarre renditions at The Big Game. WATCH!

Kelly Clarkson & Jewel Duet on "Foolish Games" [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:28:04 +0000

I haven't posted a shameless Kelly Clarkson video in a few weeks, so I am long overdue. Okay. I have a handful songs that I consider some of my favorite of all time. On that list are songs like "Purple Rain" by Prince, "Take My Breath Away" by Berlin and more I will share in a future blog. But, another song on that list is most definitely "Foolish Games" by Jewel. And, now, that song just got BETTER! Kelly Clarkson has joined Jewel for a brand new version. Check it out!

Kelly Clarkson Sings "My Country, Tis of Thee" at President Obama's Inauguration [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:00:38 +0000

Chills. Tears. And now I have to put this into words? What?? Okay, let’s make this easy. WATCH THIS!!! There were some awesome performances today at President Barack Obama’s inauguration, but Kelly Clarkson’s performance of “My Country, Tis of Thee” was a monstrous homerun. Check it out! Kelly sounded great, of course, but we also [...]

Chad's Top Ten Country Songs of 2012 [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:00:13 +0000

Last Friday, we held our 2nd annual Big BKR Smackdown and let you guys pick YOUR favorite songs of 2012. We took thousands of votes over the course of 12 hours until we finally narrowed the Top 92 songs of the year down to the #1 song of the 2012. Check out your Top Ten by CLICKING HERE! As the year officially comes to its close, I have decided to share my picks for the Best Songs of 2012. Some on my list made yours. Others may be a surprise. So, here goes . . .

Dave's Top 10 of '12: #5 – Don't Rush by Kelly Clarkson & Vince Gill

Dave Spencer — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:00:33 +0000

Why didn’t they think of this sooner? You have Vince Gill, one of the greatest voices of all time, and a guy who will gladly duet with anyone, doing a duet with Kelly Clarkson, one of the greatest voices of all time. They do a song like “Don’t Rush” with that languid r&b groove that [...]

Kelly Clarkson's GINORMOUS Engagement Ring! [PHOTO]

Jaclyn Graves — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 04:45:29 +0000

So, I told y'all over the weekend that Kelly Clarkson had gotten engaged to Brandon Blackstock. Well, she's tweeted a photo of her ring and oh my goodness, that puppy is Hugalacious!! (Yes, it needed its own word, ha!)

So, go ahead... take a look! But, I'd put on some sunglasses first!

Here Comes The Bride!

Jaclyn Graves — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:37:50 +0000

She was just quoted talking about how ready she was to be married! Well, she got what she wanted, a walk down the aisle! But, which country starlet is it?!? Kelly Clarkson!! Yep, she announced via Twitter on Saturday this message… Congrats Kelly!

Kelly Clarkson Ready To Wed?

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:52:48 +0000

I’m afraid when Chad reads this he may just kill over. We all know that Kelly Clarkson is the apple of his eye, but it looks like she’s looking at someone else!Via PEOPLE.com, Kelly revealed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that she’s ready for boyfriend, Brandon Blackstock to propose! The two have been dating for [...]

Kelly Clarkson Covers Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:22:28 +0000

You knew it was going to happen. It was bound to. On her latest tour, Kelly Clarkson is taking fan requests and covers one of those suggested songs each night she performs. At a recent date in Australia, Kelly took on the challenge of covering Carrie Underwood's latest single, "Blown Away." Not only did Kelly cover it, she totally changed it up. LISTEN!

Kelly Clarkson Covers Adele's "Someone Like You" [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:11 +0000

Okay. I am typing this with tears in my eyes. Ya'll know I am a huge Kelly Clarkson fan and a big weenie when it comes to sad songs. I think Kelly's voice is flawless and I truly look forward to ANYTHING she sings . . . pop, country, R&B, polka. LOL! But, when you lay THAT voice on a BIG song, you can expect to be moved. Flat out. Moved . . . to tears . . . to another place . . . to another time. And THIS performance . . . Holy Smoke! THIS rendition of Adele's "Someone Like You" is just ridiculous. I know certain country music fans and insiders giggled to themselves when Kelly earned a CMA nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year, but, in my book, she deserves that distinction in ANY category EVERY year. This performance, if you ask me, earns her just one title . . . Female Vocalist of the Year . . . period. WATCH!

Kelly Clarkson is Almost Owensboro Neighbor

Moon Mullins — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:13:43 +0000

Well, I mean she's only going to be two hours away! When Nashville Kat annouinced this on the WBKR Waking Crew Show Monday I thoughht Chad was really going to lose it. Kelly is his heart throb. She currently lives in her home state of Texas, but she told Nashville's Tennessean, she is currently in the process of finding a home in Music City.

Kelly Clarkson Covers Lady Gaga in Texas [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:30:23 +0000

As if her nomination for CMA Female Vocalist of the Year wasn’t proof enough, but now there’s even more documented evidence that Kelly Clarkson can sing ANYTHING! Last week in Texas, a fan requested that Kelly cover Lady Gaga’s big hit “You and I” and Kelly, naturally, obliged. And she kicked the song’s badonkadonk up and down [...]

Kelly Clarkson Covers "Stand By Your Man" [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 03:32:33 +0000

Since Chad's on vacation this week, I thought I'd give y'all your weekly dose of Kelly Clarkson! Ha! She always plays a request at her concerts and a recent request just happened to be one of the most recognized country classics of all time.

Take a look at her performing Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man". She puts her own twist on it and of course, it's fabulous!

Carrie Underwood Weighs in on Possibility of Having a Country Music Judge on 'Idol'

egrant — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 06:00:25 +0000

Former Idol winner Carrie Underwood still has something to say about whom she’d like to see on the judges’ panel. Taste of Country’s Alanna Conway has more. As rumors buzz on the media networks about who will be filling the shoes on ‘American Idol’ for the new judges, many country names were tossed around, including [...]

Kelly Clarkson Sings Dixie Chicks: My YouTube Cover of Week [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 12:00:39 +0000

Usually in my Country-Fried Cover of the Week, I try to find amateur talent on YouTube and showcase them. But not this week. Ya'll know I love me some Kelly Clarkson and at a concert last Saturday in California she got country-fried herself. And, naturally, she owns my cover of the week. Check this out! This is Kelly taking on "Wide Open Spaces" by the Dixie Chicks. As expected, she drops it like it's hot, Yo! ENJOY!