Kelly Clarkson delivered a jaw-dropping cover of Sam Smith‘s “Stay With Me” to open The Kelly Clarkson Show on Tuesday (Nov. 26).
Backed by a gospel choir, America’s original Idol slayed the vocals of Smith’s hit debut single wearing a blue-and-black floral print dress. “Guess it’s true I’m not good at a one-night stand/ But I still need love ’cause we’re all human/ These nights never seem to go to plan/ I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?” Clarkson sang, modifying the original lyrics to give them a more inclusive, non-gendered bent.
The day prior (Nov. 25), the talk show host belted out a rousing rendition of ’90s classic “Bitter Sweet Symphony” by The Verve, combining her chill-inducing voice with a full string section. “Cause it’s a bittersweet symphony, this life/ Trying to make ends meet, you’re a slave to the money then you die/ I’ll take you down the only road I’ve ever been down/ You know the one that takes you to the places where all the veins meet,” she belted out as the audience stood in awe of her powerhouse vocals.
Watch both Kelloyke covers below.