With five months having passed since the death of Brandon Blackstock, the ex-husband and father to Kelly Clarkson’s kids, River, 11, and Remington, 9, the singer has come forward.She

Kelly Clarkson spoke out about how her family is doing five months after the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock—with whom she shares two kids—for the first time since he passed away Aug. 7.

In a new Instagram clip taken backstage at her eponymous talk show, Clarkson was asked a number of fan-submitted questions, including one about her favorite artist and favorite song to listen to right now. "Sombr," Clarkson quickly replied. "I love the whole record," she added, referring to Sombr's 2025 album I Barely Know Her.

Miss Independent Kelly Clarkson is tired of being single, RadarOnline.com can reveal. After the sting of a 2020 divorce and the eventual death of ex-hubby Brandon Blackstock, the mother of two is ready to dive back into the dating pool and begging her A-list pals to throw her some love lines, a source said.

Kelly kicks off 2026 with a special fan Q&A, answering everything from which artist she loves listening to right now and where she would move if she had to live abroad for a year, to the biggest surprise of starting her own label and a hilarious look at her favorite trail cam videos from her ranch in Montana!

Nine newcomers, three artists with Houston ties and the original "American Idol" highlight the 2026 RodeoHouston concert lineup.

Clarkson's backing band, Y'all, is more subdued and low-key than usual on the song, letting the American Idol winner's vocals shine. "Blue Bayou" contains many unforgettable and challenging high notes — and unsurprisingly, Clarkson nails them all with grace, barely straining her voice in the process.