Kelly Clarkson’s Songs & Stories brings you four evenings of unforgettable music and stories with Gloria Estefan, Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, and Teddy Swims.
Remember when Kelly Clarkson was just that girl with the powerhouse voice who won the first season of American Idol? Well, fast forward to 2025, and she’s not just singing her heart out; she’s also chatting up some of the biggest names in music on her very own primetime special.
That’s right, Kelly’s taking her talents to the big leagues with Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson, a four-episode series set to air on NBC starting August 19, 2025, and running weekly through September 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Kelly’s been killing it on her daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she’s not only belting out covers in her “Kellyoke” segment but also sitting down with music legends for intimate chats and performances.
Remember when she and Miranda Lambert did that impromptu cover of Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!”? Pure magic. Or when Alanis Morissette spilled the tea on why she almost left “Ironic” off Jagged Little Pill? Iconic.
Now, she’s taking that winning formula—born as a standout segment on her Emmy-sweeping show—and supersizing it for primetime.
So, what’s in store for these four specials? Each episode will feature Kelly interviewing and performing with a different artist: Gloria Estefan, Jonas Brothers, Lizzo, and Teddy Swims. With Gloria Estefan, expect some rhythm that’s gonna get you—maybe a deep dive into her Cuban heritage and how it shaped her Conga-line-inducing hits.
The Jonas Brothers? Get ready for some brotherly banter and perhaps a throwback to their Camp Rock days, because who doesn’t want to revisit that pompadour era? Lizzo and Kelly together? That’s a duo made in heaven—two queens trading notes on self-love and empowerment, probably with enough vocal firepower to blow the roof off.
And Teddy Swims? He’s the wildcard, but if his soulful voice is any indication, we’re in for a treat that’ll leave us all reaching for the replay button.
Behind the scenes, it’s all hands on deck with Universal Television producing, and Kelly herself stepping up as an executive producer alongside Alex Duda and Kareen Gunning. So, you know it’s gonna be top-notch—polished yet heartfelt, just like Kelly herself.
And for those who can’t catch it live (because, let’s face it, Tuesday at 10 p.m. is a commitment), don’t sweat it—each episode will be streaming on Peacock the next day. So, you can binge-watch Kelly and her musical pals at your leisure, popcorn in hand.
Kelly Clarkson’s journey from American Idol winner to daytime talk show queen has been nothing short of spectacular. With 22 Daytime Emmys under her belt—yes, 22—she’s proven she’s not just a singer but a multifaceted entertainer who can hold a tune and a conversation with equal grace.
This new primetime special is the cherry on top of her already illustrious career, a victory lap for a woman who’s spent two decades making us laugh, cry, and hit repeat.
Get ready to laugh, cry, and sing along with Kelly and her guests. It’s gonna be a wild ride, and I, for one, can’t wait to see what stories and songs they’ll share—whether it’s Gloria reminiscing about Miami Sound Machine, the Jonases cracking wise about their Disney past, Lizzo preaching the gospel of good vibes, or Teddy Swims stealing the show with that gravelly growl.
So, tune in, turn up the volume, and let the music play. Kelly’s back, and she’s bringing the soundtrack of 2025 with her.
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