Kelly Clarkson at Christmas in Rockefeller Center in 2020.Photo:Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Kelly Clarksonis about to rock around theChristmastree!
Kelly Clarkson.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty
The “Stronger” singer — who has released two holiday albums, 2021’sWhen Christmas Comes Around …and 2013’sWrapped in Red— will take the stage at Rockefeller Center in New York City to perform a set full of festive songs. Her performance at the nine-decade-spanning tradition marks 20 years since she first appeared on the holiday special and comes afterrecently relocatingher Emmy-winning talk showThe Kelly Clarkson Showto NBC’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza home base.
The Grammy winner shared a statement in a press release about the upcoming event. She said, “I’m so excited to consider this city and Rockefeller Center my new home, and I can’t imagine a better way to kick off Christmas this year than to be a part of this beautiful New York tradition with the lighting of the tree!”
“I had the opportunity to perform for my first time in NBC’sChristmas in Rockefeller Center20 years ago, and I’m stoked to reveal that I am getting the chance to do it again — this time at my new home at 30 Rock,” she continued. “And I’m not just singing — I’m actually going to host the whole thing.”
Kelly Clarkson.Brian Bowen Smith/NBC
Brian Bowen Smith/NBC
Clarkson also opened up about how excited she is to celebrate Christmastime with her loved ones in New York this year. The hitmaker concluded, “I’m very excited. I love Christmas so much. It’s so magical. My whole family’s going to be here. We are very excited about Christmas in New York.”
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The “Miss Independent” artist has since opened up abouthow much she loves the change. “I’ll be real honest: I thought I was making a horrible decision,” Clarkson toldUSA Todayearlier this month. “I knew I needed a fresh start and couldn’t be in L.A. I really wanted to be in Montana, but you can’t really do a show from there quite yet. So I was like, ‘The only other option would probably be New York.'”
She added, “I genuinely love it, and I love that my kids love it.”
Earlier this year, the formerAmerican Idolwinner also released her10th studio albumChemistryto acclaim. Along with the release, she also kicked off her highly anticipatedLas Vegas residency,which ran from June until August at Planet Hollywood’s Bakkt Theater.
source: people.com
