Chemistry: An Intimate Evening with Kelly Clarkson is the first concert residency by American pop recording artist Kelly Clarkson, performed at the Bakkt Theater in Las Vegas. The first run of shows ran for ten dates from July 28 to August 19, 2023, in support of her tenth studio album Chemistry. This came after her planned 2020 Invincible residency was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The residency was promoted by Live Nation.
| Residency by Kelly Clarkson | |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bakkt Theater |
| Associated album | Chemistry |
| Start date | July 28, 2023 |
| End date | February 10, 2024 |
| Legs | 2 |
| No. of shows | 14 |
| Kelly Clarkson concert chronology | |
Background
editIn 2019, Clarkson announced a concert residency for 2020 but it was cancelled due the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Following the announcement of her tenth studio album Chemistry, in March 2023, Clarkson announced a brand new Las Vegas residency called, Chemistry: An Intimate Evening with Kelly Clarkson. Due to her busy schedule, Clarkson told her label that she could only commit to ten shows.[2] In October 2023, four additional dates were added to residency, December 30–31, 2023, and February 9–10, 2024.[3]
Unlike her originally planned residency, which was supposed to be big with production, this was more intimate, with the show and set list being different each night.[4]
Critical reception
editMatt Bailey of The Music Universe attended the August 11, show and said, "There was no pomp, but it made the circumstances all the more special. No costume changes, no trapdoors. No gimmicks. Just the most powerful vocalist of a generation giving it all. And I suspect, despite her TV role, after this dry run, this is not the last we will see of Kelly Clarkson on a live stage."[5]
Set list
editThis set list is representative of the concert on July 28, 2023.[6] It may not represent all concerts for the residency.
- "Favorite Kind of High"
- "Behind These Hazel Eyes"
- "My Life Would Suck Without You"
- KC classic
- Kellyoke song
- "Lighthouse"
- "Catch My Breath"
- "Because of You"
- "Me"
- "Breakaway"
- "Love So Soft"
- "Walk Away"
- "Whole Lotta Woman"
- "Red Flag Collector"
- KC classic
- KC classic
- "Mine"
- "Heartbeat Song"
- "Invincible"
- "Miss Independent"
- "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
- "Since U Been Gone"
Additional notes
edit- On August 18, 2023, Clarkson's son, Remy danced on stage during "Whole Lotta Woman", and her daughter, River performed "Heartbeat Song" with her.[7]
- On August 19, 2023, the final show of the first leg of the residency, both of Clarkson's children joined her for "Heartbeat Song".[8]
KC classics
editAside from her hits, each night Clarkson performs different songs from her catalog.
- July 28 – "Broken & Beautiful", "Meaning of Life" and "Tightrope"[6]
- July 29 – "Medicine", "Can I Have a Kiss" and "I Hate Love"[9]
- August 2 - "Magic", "Someone", "Dance with Me", "I Do Not Hook Up"[10]
- August 5 – "Low", "Beautiful Disaster", "Rock Hudson", "Piece by Piece"[11]
- August 11 – "Skip This Part", "Let Your Tears Fall", "Heat", "Don't Waste Your Time"[5]
- August 19 - "Sober", "A Moment Like This"[12]
Kellyoke songs
editClarkson performs a cover track at each concert as a "Kellyoke".
- July 28 – "As It Was" by Harry Styles[13]
- July 29 – "ABCDEFU" by Gayle[14]
- August 2 – "Rise Up" by Andra Day (Clarkson performed this with 12-year-old Sadaya Paige. Paige has Septo-optic dysplasia and appeared on Clarkson's talk show in March 2023).[15]
- August 4 – "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" by Paloma Faith[16]
- August 5 – "Heart Like a Truck" by Lainey Wilson[17]
- August 11 – "The Man I'll Never Find" by Lucius[5]
- August 19 - "Happier Than Ever" by Billie Eilish[12]
Shows
edit| Date | Attendance [18] | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2023 | 5,453 (97.55%) | $1,116,998 |
| July 29, 2023 | 5,530 (98.93%) | $1,179,644 |
| August 2, 2023 | 4,994 (94.94%) | $1,035,208 |
| August 4, 2023 | 5,141 (97.74%) | $917,368 |
| August 5, 2023 | 6,273 (99.97%) | $1,186,525 |
| August 9, 2023 | 4,991 (94.89%) | $953,618 |
| August 11, 2023 | 4,930 (93.73%) | $910,305 |
| August 12, 2023 | 5,693 (96.90%) | $1,155,804 |
| August 18, 2023 | 5,384 (97.01%) | $1,056,451 |
| August 19, 2023 | 6,647 (99.51%) | $1,331,082 |
| December 30, 2023 | ||
| December 31, 2023 | ||
| February 9, 2024 | ||
| February 10, 2024 | ||
| Total | 55,036 | $10,843,003 |
References
edit- ^ Sheckells, Melinda (July 24, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Sets 2020 Invincible Residency at Las Vegas' Zappos Theater: Exclusive". Billboard. Billboard Media, LLC. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ Weisholtz, Drew (March 27, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson is playing Vegas this summer. Here's how to get tickets". Today. NBC Universal. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ Katsilometes, John (October 23, 202). "Kelly Clarkson to play NYE, Super Bowl weekends at Planet Hollywood". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ Atkinson Caulfield, Katie Keith (June 27, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Promises Hits & Nightly Surprises at Las Vegas Residency: 'All 10 Shows Will Be Different'". Billboard. Billboard Media, LLC. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ a b c Bailey, Matt (August 11, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson has 'Chemistry' with Vegas crowd". The Music Universe. The Music Universe LLC. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Taylor, John (August 4, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson's explosive Chemistry residency rocks Planet Hollywood audience". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Jones, Alexis (August 19, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Brings Her Kids Onstage to Sing and Dance With Her During Las Vegas Residency: Watch". People. United States. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ "Kelly Clarkson Bids Farewell To Las Vegas Residency After Sharing A Special Moment With Her Two Kids Onstage". Music Mayhem. August 22, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Kelly Clarkson Includes Harry Styles Cover in Career-Spanning Las Vegas Residency Set". SiriusXM. Sirius XM Radio Inc. July 31, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Sisavat Solis, Monica. "Kelly Clarkson's Las Vegas Residency Is a Cathartic Experience From Start to Finish". Pop Sugar. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ Kubota, Samantha (August 7, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson changes lyrics to song 'Piece By Piece' following split from ex-husband". Today. NBC Universal. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ a b Franklin, Jerrett (August 20, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Ends Vegas Residency On A High Note". Music on the Rox. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ Gray, Mark (July 29, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Kicks Off Las Vegas Residency with Career-Spanning Set: My First Show in '9,000 Years'". People. United States. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ Kolgraf, Jackie (July 31, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Includes Harry Styles Cover in Career-Spanning Las Vegas Residency Set". SiriusXM. United States. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ Bowlby, Katie (August 4, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Is Brought to Tears by Surprise Guest at Las Vegas Performance". Country Living. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Franklin, Jerrett (August 5, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Nails, "Only Love Can Hurt Like This," in Vegas". Music on the Rox. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Country Now Staff (August 7, 2023). "Kelly Clarkson Admits She's 'Obsessed' With Lainey Wilson, Covers 'Heart Like A Truck' In Vegas". Country Now. Country Now. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ "Chemistry (2023)". Touring Data. September 6, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023.