Kelly Clarkson‘s Las Vegas residency is taking an unplanned break, with the star postponing the remainder of the planned August dates for her Studio Sessions concert series.
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Clarkson announced the news on the evening of Wednesday (Aug. 6), citing familial health issues as the reason behind the decision.
“While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children’s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them,” Clarkson wrote in a statement shared to Instagram.
“I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.”
The affected dates include planned shows for Aug. 8-9 and 15-16.
Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions was announced in early February. Clarkson expressed excitement about returning to Vegas following 2023 and 2024 residencies at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
However, the recent cancellation is not the first issue this current residency has experienced, with Clarkson abruptly cancelling the July 4-5 opening weekend just 90 minutes before the scheduled start.
“We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans,” Clarkson explained at the time. “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 doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve.”
Clarkson ultimately took to the stage the following week, on July 11, to formally launch the series, with both the singer and audience clearly enjoying themselves.
“I hope you enjoy tonight,” she told the opening night crowd, hinting at a possible live album release for the shows. “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.”
Clarkson is currently scheduled to resume her Studio Sessions residency in November, with dates planned for Nov 7-8 and 14-15. No replacement dates for the postponed August shows have been announced as yet.