Kelly Clarkson Confirms Singing ‘Golden’ on Final Talk Show Was Hella Hard: ‘It Took Me Forever to Place it to Where I Didn’t Sound Like a Dying Cat!’
The singer also reminisced about her sweet interaction with late country icon Dolly Parton on Monday night's (Sept. 21) Late Night With Seth Meyers .
Kelly Clarkson is no stranger to singing challenging tunes, but even she admits that performing the KPop song "Golden" on her final talk show was extremely difficult. The song was the most requested Kellyoke during her syndicated show's seven-year run, leading her to save it for the final episode. Clarkson explained that the song was so demanding that it took her a considerable amount of time to find a way to sing it without sounding like a cat that's about to die. She even had to record two extra versions, but they didn't sound any better.
During her appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Clarkson also discussed returning to The Voice for season 30 and how effortless it has been to be back on set with Adam Levine, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green. The recent passing of country icon Dolly Parton, who died at age 80, weighed heavily on Clarkson. She reflected on Parton's unique "character" and her ability to make everyone feel seen, even when it wasn't required.
Clarkson's own story about Parton's kindness left a lasting impression on her, emphasizing the importance of treating others with respect and empathy.
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