Kelly Clarkson Rocks Out at Blake Shelton’s Denver Concert with Friends — ‘Livin’ Our Best Lives’
Kelly Clarkson proved once again that she knows how to have a good time, joining friends for a night of music and laughter at Blake Shelton’s Friends and Heroes Tour stop in Denver. The Grammy-winning singer, 39, showed her support for her fellow The Voice coach, capturing the moment with a smiling selfie alongside two friends and tagging Shelton, 45, performing on stage behind them.
“Get it @blakeshelton — we are LIVIN’ OUR BEST LIVES!!! THANK YOU ,” Clarkson captioned the post, radiating joy as she celebrated the night out.
Shelton’s current tour, which kicked off in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 18, features an impressive lineup of country stars including Martina McBride, Tracy Byrd, Trace Adkins, and Lindsay Ell. The Denver performance was no exception, with Clarkson sharing multiple clips of Shelton’s set on social media. “@blakeshelton is KILLIN’ IT tonight in Denver!!!” she wrote. “I’ll give him this #PrinceOfCountry His setlist is INCREDIBLE!!”
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The high-energy evening also saw Clarkson fangirling over Tracy Byrd, posting, “Tracy Byrd YEEEESSSSSSS #ImFromTheCountry ,” alongside a photo of the country singer rocking the stage. She even gave a special Instagram Story shout-out to McBride, showing her appreciation for the legendary performer.
The girls’ night came just a week after Clarkson’s trip to Las Vegas, where she and her friends enjoyed a George Strait concert and an afternoon at TopGolf. “Friends, Vegas, Top Golf, and George Strait… I dare you to have a better time than me right, now,” she joked in a post from that trip.
These joyful outings follow what has been a challenging personal chapter for Clarkson, who is in the midst of a divorce from estranged husband Brandon Blackstock. The couple, who married in 2013, share two children — daughter River Rose, 7, and son Remington, 5. Clarkson first filed for divorce in June 2020, and the proceedings have been marked by disputes over assets, including the Montana ranch where Blackstock resides.
Earlier this month, a judge upheld Clarkson’s prenuptial agreement, protecting her earnings and property — a legal victory she reportedly celebrated on The Voice set. Court documents previously ordered her to temporarily pay Blackstock nearly $200,000 per month in combined spousal and child support.
Despite the ongoing legal battle, sources close to Clarkson say she is thriving and keeping her focus on her children. “Kelly is more than fine. She is doing great and facing forward,” one insider told PEOPLE. “She’s enjoying the fact that she has the kids for the vast majority of the time and is enjoying time spent with them.” Another source added, “She’s all about being a mom. She loves being with her kids. Occasionally, she even takes her kids to work. It’s obvious that she wants to spend as much time with them as possible.”
Clarkson’s ability to balance her demanding career, her role as a mother, and her personal challenges has only endeared her more to fans. From performing on her daytime talk show to joining country legends for an impromptu jam session, she continues to exude resilience and positivity.
Her latest night out with Shelton not only highlighted her enduring friendship with her fellow The Voice star but also her love for live music — something she shares with millions of fans. For Clarkson, it was more than just a concert; it was a celebration of friendship, great music, and the joy of living in the moment.