Kelly Clarkson Cancels Vegas Residency Opening Hours Before Showtime

Just 90 minutes before Kelly Clarkson was set to hit the stage for the opening night of “Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions” at The Colosseum at Caesars in Las Vegas on July 4, the singer canceled the opening weekend of shows, citing a “need to protect myself from doing serious damage” to her vocal cords. The shows schedueld for July 4 and 5 were affected.

“We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience withand for my incredible fans,” Clarkson wrote in a statement posted to social media. “I am beyond grateful that you always show up for me that you always show up for me and I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow’s opening at Caesars. The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice. I want the shows to be perfect for y’all and I need to protect myself from serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve. The show is truly incredible. The musicians and singers are outstanding, and I want us all to start out strong. I can’t wait to be back next weekend and show y’all what we’ve been working on.”

Clarkson has 18 performances scheduled through Nov. 15. Clarkson is booked by CAA worldwide. With 332 headline reports submitted to Pollstar’s Boxoffice dating back to 2002, she’s sold 2 million tickets, grossing $107.5 million.

Clarkson’s residency is scheduled to continue on Friday, July 11.