Kelly Clarkson's 'Golden' Performance Was Hella Hard

Kelly Clarkson admits singing 'Golden' on final talk show took her forever to sound normal.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Kelly Clarkson's 'Golden' Performance Was Hella Hard

Kelly Clarkson admits singing 'Golden' on final talk show took her forever to sound normal.

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Kelly Clarkson admits singing 'Golden' on final talk show took her forever to sound normal. Kelly Clarkson struggled to sing 'Golden' on her final talk show episode without sounding like a dying cat. Originally reported by Billboard.

Kelly Clarkson's Final Talk Show

Kelly Clarkson and Seth Meyers

Kelly Clarkson performed 'Golden' on her final talk show episode.

Why 'Golden' Was Challenging

She said it was the most requested Kellyoke track for her show.

Singing Difficulty

It took her forever to place it without sounding like a dying cat.

“it took me forever to place it to where i didn’t sound like a dying cat”

Children's Reaction

Children's Reaction

Her son noticed how high the song sounded.

Taped Backup Versions

She taped two extra versions for backup but they didn’t sound good.

Dolly Parton's Impact

Clarkson recalled Dolly Parton’s unique voice and kindness.

What Happens Next

The Voice season 30 premieres on NBC tonight.

Here's the gist

Kelly Clarkson struggled to sing 'Golden' on her final talk show episode without sounding like a dying cat.

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