Las Vegas Strip headliner cancels 2 1/2 hours before premiere
Kelly Clarkson’s “Studio Sessions” debut at the Colosseum is delayed because of illness.
The pop and talk-show star announced on social media her Friday and Saturday shows have been cancelled because of vocal concerns. Her latest Strip residency is now set to premiere Friday and July 12.
Clarkson had reportedly notified the crew at 5:30 p.m., just 2 1/2 hours before the scheduled start, of plans to postpone.
“The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice,” Clarkson posted. “I want the shows to be perfect for y’all and I need to protect myself form doing serous damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve.”
Media reports suggested soft sales for Clarkson’s opening weekend. A Ticketmaster seat map for Saturday shows a near-sellout.
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