Just when fans thought Kellyoke couldn’t get more surprising, Kelly Clarkson delivered a bold reinvention of “Red Wine Supernova” by Chappell Roan—and completely flipped the song on its head.
Instead of leaning into the original’s glittery, high-energy pop vibe, Clarkson slowed the track into a smoky, late-night country-soul performance. Backed by her band Y’all, she stripped the arrangement down, letting phrasing, space, and subtle vocal tension carry the story. The result felt less like a dance-floor anthem and more like a confessional monologue in a dimly lit bar.
What made the cover stand out wasn’t just the tempo shift—it was her respect for the song’s playful, campy lyrics. Clarkson kept the humor and flirtation intact without toning it down for daytime TV, earning praise from fans for honoring the spirit of the original while making it unmistakably her own.
This performance also continues Clarkson’s growing connection to Roan’s catalog. After previous Kellyoke takes on “Pink Pony Club,” “My Kink Is Karma,” and “Good Luck, Babe!,” viewers have started jokingly calling her interpretations “Kelly’s Version” of the Midwest Princess era.
The timing added another layer of meaning. Coming shortly after Clarkson confirmed she’ll step away from The Kelly Clarkson Show after its seventh season, the daring cover felt like a creative statement. Rather than playing it safe, she chose an edgy, current pop hit and transformed it with confidence.
By slowing the song, she amplified its storytelling, sharpened its humor, and let the tension simmer without overpowering the original artist. It wasn’t imitation—it was translation.
Years into her career, Clarkson continues to prove she can take any song—new, viral, or unexpected—and reveal a version no one saw coming. With this performance, she didn’t just cover “Red Wine Supernova.” She deepened it, reminding audiences why she remains the gold standard for reinterpretation.