Kelly Clarkson postpones opening of Las Vegas residency at Caesars Colosseum

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — An hour and a half before opening her residency at Caesars Colosseum, Kelly Clarkson announced on social media that the Friday and Saturday shows have been postponed.

“We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans,” Clarkson wrote. “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.

She said the move was necessary to rest her voice after rehearsals took their toll.

“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,” according to a post on the X social platform.

“The show is truly incredible,” she wrote.“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.”

Tickets to Clarkson’s Friday opening were listed online from a standard $133 all the way up to resales going for $1,200.

Caesars Palace posted a statement just before 8 p.m. advising ticketholders on what would happen next. “Ticketholders will receive information from Ticketmaster and can either request a refund or keep their tickets as we reschedule this weekend’s performances.”

Caesars added, “We are confident that when she’s recovered, fans will experience an incredible, intimate performance from one of this generation’s leading voices.”

The “Studio Sessions” residency is scheduled for dates from July 4 to Aug. 16, with more shows Nov. 7-15.

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