Watch How Rising Country Star Ella Langley Reacts to Kelly Clarkson Cover of Her Hit Song: ‘You’ve Been Clarksoned.’ lla Langley is the latest artist to face the ‘Kellyoke’ curse…
Kelly Clarkson reminded viewers of her deep country roots with another standout Kellyoke performance—this time spotlighting a song by fast-rising country artist Ella Langley.
The latest edition of her beloved cover segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show saw Clarkson step into Langley’s world, delivering an emotional take on the song “weren’t for the wind,” a track from Langley’s 2024 album Still Hungover.
Clarkson’s rendition quickly made waves online—and it didn’t go unnoticed by Langley herself. After the performance clip surfaced on Instagram, the country newcomer jumped into the comments to share her excitement and appreciation, clearly honored to hear her song reimagined by such a powerhouse vocalist.
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Fans, meanwhile, declared that Langley had officially been “Clarksoned”—a playful phrase often used when Clarkson covers a song and elevates it with her signature vocal control, emotional depth, and storytelling finesse. Some even joke about a “Kellyoke curse,” where songs emerge forever changed after Clarkson gets her hands on them.
The comment section filled rapidly with praise. Listeners highlighted Clarkson’s unmistakable tone and her ability to make every lyric feel lived-in. Others turned their attention to Langley, noting how surreal it must be to hear her own music delivered on such a massive stage.
Speculation quickly followed. Fans began calling for a collaboration between the two artists, with many pushing for a duet or even urging Clarkson to lean fully into the genre once again.
Whether it’s pop, rock, soul, or country, Clarkson continues to prove that no song is off-limits—and that sometimes, a great cover can introduce an artist’s work to an entirely new audience.