When Kelly Clarkson announced her Las Vegas residency in February, fans were very excited. They gobbled up tickets and made big plans to travel to Sin City for the chance to see Kelly live. Kelly posted her excitement about the opening show on July 4 early in the day. Then, hours later, Kelly Clarkson made a devastating announcement about the show’s cancellation.
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“We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans. I am beyond grateful 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 doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve,” Kelly Clarkson shared. “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.”
The Show’s Cancellation Devastated Kelly Clarkson Fans
For many people, a Las Vegas concert is a destination. Fans plan trips from all over the world to see their favorite artists. Kelly Clarkson’s last-minute cancellation broke fans’ hearts.
“I’m a huge fan and flew here from Boston spending thousands on tickets and hotels to see your show tomorrow for my 40th birthday,” a fan shared. “I really want you to be healthy but cancelling this late has such a huge financial impact on your loyal fans.”
Plenty of people agreed and felt the financial blow.
“We spent a LOT of money for you to cancel literally 30 minutes before show time. A lot of us cannot afford to travel to Las Vegas, take off work and pay for hotels,” another person wrote. “Ticketmaster is NOT refunding either because you POSTPONED instead of CANCELLING. Please have your Team rethink this. Not good.”
One fan wants Kelly Clarkson and her team to pay the expenses of fans who traveled and were affected by the last-minute cancellation.
“I genuinely believe artists should have to reimburse fans that travel for their shows and then cancel at the last minute. I do not blame her for canceling, as I’m sure it was necessary. But there has to be some repercussion,” a fan suggested. “Something for the people that spent thousands to get there. There has to be some kind of insurance.”
But others felt like Kelly Clarkson’s cancellation was the right thing to do. They wanted others to give her a break.
“When you ACTUALLY sing live, you are allowed this grace. Rest that incredible instrument,” they wrote.
Fans can catch Kelly live at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on select dates until November.
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