Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton Just Delivered a Duet for the Ages – and the Internet Can’t Get Enough!
Los Angeles, CA (May 2025) – In a surprise that has set the internet abuzz, country icon Blake Shelton joined longtime friend and fellow coach Kelly Clarkson for a heartfelt acoustic duet of his 2001 hit “Austin” during a recent Road Trip episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. With nothing but Shelton’s guitar and their voices, the stripped-down performance quickly earned praise as the “duet of our dreams.”
Kicking things off with a playful jab—“I’ve never heard you sing on this show”—Shelton got a laugh out of Clarkson before diving into the first verse. As she joined in with warm harmonies, the emotional depth of the song took on new life. Fans flooded the video’s comments with admiration, one writing, “Her duet on his song is just magic,” a sentiment echoed across social media.
The performance was a nostalgic nod to their days together on The Voice, where for seven seasons, Clarkson and Shelton’s banter, friendship, and mentorship captivated viewers. Though both exited the show after Season 23 in 2023, fans clearly haven’t let go of the dynamic duo. “They’re incredible together—please give us more duets!” read one top comment, while others begged for a collaborative tour or album.
This tender moment follows another viral hit from Clarkson: her moving cover of Carrie Underwood’s “Blown Away,” honoring Underwood’s new judging role on American Idol. Clarkson’s powerful vocals turned the performance into an emotional tribute, with one viewer commenting, “This was even more impactful than the tour version—I had chills.”
While there’s no official word on a joint project, fans can catch the unforgettable “Austin” duet on The Kelly Clarkson Show’s YouTube channel. Whether trading jokes on a TV set or harmonizing in an intimate acoustic session, Shelton and Clarkson prove again and again that their musical chemistry is pure gold.
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