# Kelly Clarkson's 'Golden' Performance Was Hella Hard

> Kelly Clarkson admits singing 'Golden' on final talk show took her forever to sound normal.
- Title: Kelly Clarkson's 'Golden' Performance Was Hella Hard
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: kelly clarkson, golden, late night with seth meyers, dolly parton, the voice, nbc, peacock, Kelly, Clarkson's, 'Golden', Performance, Hella
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/pop/kelly-clarkson-talks-sing-golden-final-talk-show-dolly-parton-1236344420
- Author: Gil Kaufman
- Published: 2026-09-22T13:19:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kelly clarkson, golden, late night with seth meyers, dolly parton, the voice, nbc, peacock
## Kelly Clarkson's Final Talk Show
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
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.
## Key takeaway

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