Kelly Clarkson - The Kelly Appreciation Thread #5 ~ Come add to the Kelly Dictionary! - Page 18

**DanceWithLife** · 11-05-2009, 11:47 PM

This is just a testament to the power of Kelly Clarkson. No matter who you are, you can't not like this girl.

Daily Toreador - Willms: Kelly Clarkson brings All I Ever Wanted Tour to USA

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Daily Toreador - Willms: Kelly Clarkson brings All I Ever Wanted Tour to USA
By Ben Willms

My Kelly Clarkson concert experience began one week before the Wednesday night show at the United Spirit Arena.

I have never seen an individual's maturity level drop as quickly as when one of my friends learned I had a ticket to her concert.

In the days leading up to the show she pleaded with me like a bargaining 5-year-old for my ticket. I knew Clarkson had won the American Idol singing competition but had never witnessed first hand the extent to which teenage girls worshiped her.

After making it through the onslaught of female friends who tried to get my ticket, I barely made it to the show alive.

In the calm before the coming storm of screaming fan girls I was very impressed by opening act Eric Hutchinson. In his unfortunately-short performance, Hutchinson played the part of charming entertainer putting on a feel-good performance of catchy songs.

But as soon as it became clear his set was finished, the 5,000 fan girls around me lost their minds in anticipation of the pop goddess who would be going on stage soon. In the same way the best descriptions cannot capture the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, words cannot capture the shrieking screams before a Kelly Clarkson concert.

I will first say I was glad to hear that Clarkson's performance had a "live" feel that went beyond her recordings. After seeing Colbie Caillat in Dallas last summer, I was disappointed because her concert sounded like she was lip syncing to a direct recording of her album.

Clarkson however, not only performed her classic songs with dynamic flare but also sang some impressive covers. I would have never expected to hear "Seven Nation Army" at a pop princess concert, but Clarkson actually played an impressive version of the White Stripes' amazing song.

It would appear Clarkson has better taste in music than I expected as she played "Lies" by the Black Keys as well. It was also refreshing to see her shed the lights and blasting guitars of her band and sing a handful of quiet acoustic numbers as well.

Even though I am ashamed to admit it, I knew every one of Clarkson's songs played that night. I have never owned a single track of Clarkson's music, but because her music gets so much air time on radio stations, I don't have to.

Halfway through "Behind These Hazel Eyes" I suddenly became aware I was singing along with all the screaming girls around me.

I was shocked at my involuntary reaction but could not help but tip my hat to catchy pervasiveness of the music. I think Clarkson will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the biggest pop artists of this decade.

You will now have to excuse me while I watch football in a truck while eating meat. I need to salvage any masculinity I have left.

MirageDurb · 11-06-2009, 01:14 PM

That's an awesome write-up. Glad he ended up liking her show so much.

DARKNESSBALL · 11-06-2009, 02:08 PM

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I think Clarkson will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the biggest pop artists of this decade.

this should be our next title. great write up!

**DanceWithLife** · 11-06-2009, 06:38 PM

I'm definitely liking the idea of using it as our next title.

It is definitely a great quote!

DARKNESSBALL · 11-08-2009, 06:47 PM

i never come up with good titles. this is a first!

**DanceWithLife** · 11-12-2009, 09:45 AM

M Magazine has a new Advice column on their website and they update it with questions from readers and they have celebrities answer them. Kelly answered one recently on their column and I just have to say it's the kind of answer that makes me love Kelly even more.

M's New Daily Celeb Advice Column! - M Magazine

M's New Daily Celeb Advice Column! - M Magazine

Hey M Girls!

We have a BRAND NEW celeb advice column on mmm-mag.com. Each day at 8:00 PM/EST we'll post a reader question and have a different star answer it!! Today, we have Kelly Clarkson giving tips on boosting your confidence!

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M Reader fashioncutie4ever asked:
Sometimes I feel insecure about how my body looks and how developed other girls are than me. I try to be confident but sometimes even my best friend will remind me about how not fully confident I am. Can you give me any advice?

And Kelly's answer is:
"Believe it or not, I've been insecure ever since I was a little girl. Maybe you'll be somewhere and you won't like how you look in something. Maybe you'll feel self-conscious about your hair or something, but those are just normal girl moments. It's only one moment in your life. It's not your whole life. So just try to get over it. I have friends like that, too. But the thing is, nobody makes you feel bad, you make yourself feel bad. Everybody's a beautiful person because there's no one like you, and that's unique. Nobody's like me and nobody's like you. It's great for girls to realize that. I know that school can be tough, though. Just realize that you're special."

MirageDurb · 11-12-2009, 09:57 AM

That is definitely great advice. Gotta love the head on her shoulders.

**DanceWithLife** · 11-12-2009, 10:00 AM

Exactly.

And I just love how she's not afraid to tell the world that she, too, doesn't always feel awesome about herself. Kelly's always so very open about how she's just like everyone else in that regard and I like that. She's not trying to be anything she's not.

DARKNESSBALL · 11-16-2009, 03:29 PM

kelly has always been really great at giving advice in teen magazines. every since she did that one with justin guarini where they were giving love/sex advice, i have always loved it when they ask her to do it.

**DanceWithLife** · 11-17-2009, 08:38 AM

Ah yes, I remember that one. I wonder if I still have it around somewhere....

DARKNESSBALL · 11-19-2009, 02:19 PM

if you do, i'd love to read it again!

**DanceWithLife** · 11-21-2009, 11:40 AM

I'll definitely look for it.

In the meantime, I'm curious as to what is everyone's Top 3 Kelly Performances of all time? We did this on another board and it was really cool seeing what has been/is everyone's favorites and why. I'll post mine as soon as I get home.

DARKNESSBALL · 11-22-2009, 07:31 PM

after tonight, i do believe kelly kicks every one else's butt in the entertainment business! best performance of the night!

**DanceWithLife** · 11-22-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DARKNESSBALL (View Post)

after tonight, i do believe kelly kicks every one else's butt in the entertainment business! best performance of the night!

Now this makes me want to watch that performance even more!

Can't wait to get home and see this!

DARKNESSBALL · 11-24-2009, 11:18 AM

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In the meantime, I'm curious as to what is everyone's Top 3 Kelly Performances of all time? We did this on another board and it was really cool seeing what has been/is everyone's favorites and why. I'll post mine as soon as I get home.

i like this idea. these are five of my faves for sure!

YouTube - Kelly Clarkson - Because of you - Live
YouTube - Kelly Clarkson - Cryin
YouTube - Kelly Clarkson - Beautiful Disaster
YouTube - kelly clarkson behind these hazel eyes live
YouTube - Kelly Clarkson - Shelter