“I was like a child on that stage with her,” Clarkson said.
Vocal powerhouses Wynonna Judd and Kelly Clarkson joined forces to open Christmas at the Opry to perform a rollicking rendition of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.”
Coming together on Country music’s most famous stage, the pair of superstars were backed by a full band and backup singers, adding to the excitement of the festive song. Judd took the lead on the first verse while Clarkson joined in adding harmonies to the chorus. For the second verse, Clarkson took the lead as fans clapped and sang along from inside the Opry House. As the song came to an end, Clarkson showcased her vocal range with an extended high note then Judd incorporated her signature growl. This prompted Clarkson to bow down to Judd as she appeared to be in awe of her presence.
“Give it up for Wynonna,” she exclaimed from the stage as the artists embraced in a hug.
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For this performance, Judd donned a black pantsuit with gold accents, while Clarkson sported a sparkly long-sleeve hunter green midi dress.
“I was like a child on that stage with her,” Clarkson said following the performance (quote via Yahoo). “So, yeah, she probably had to tell me to calm down a couple of times.”
