Kelly Clarkson Reunites with Her High School Choir Directors in Sweet Surprise
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Kelly Clarkson was a guest on Today Friday morning, and the hosts had a special surprise for the singer. As part of their “Friday Morning Lights” segment, the show spotlighted Clarkson’s former high school in Burleson, Texas.
Kelly Clarkson Reunites with High School Choir Directors
Clarkson was in the studio in New York, but she got to see Burleson High School greet her via video chat. The marching band and cheerleaders were gathered on the school’s football field, and Principal Wayne Leek shared how proud they are to have Clarkson as an alum.
“It just means so much for us to be able to talk to you,” he told the singer. “We’ve got so many different programs here. Burleson High School is all about allowing kids opportunities to follow their passion. And you’re a prime example of that.”
The surprise wasn’t over, as Clarkson also got to talk to her former high school choir directors. The singer was thrilled, calling it a “great surprise.” One of the choir directors said Clarkson “was always willing to put in the work.”
Clarkson joked that he was “being nice,” adding that she was “definitely a high school kid” and her teachers “had to push me.” She shared that they “took care” with students who didn’t have “as much as you need at home.”
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Today we have a special edition of “Friday Morning Lights” with a surprise for @kellyclarkson ✨ @NBCDFW’s @AlannaNBC5 reports live from @BHSElks, Kelly Clarkson’s alma mater! pic.twitter.com/vn5rA2vVBZ
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) September 22, 2023
Clarkson Is Promoting Her New Deluxe Album
Clarkson is making the rounds on Friday to promote the new deluxe version of her album Chemistry. The release features five new tracks, including the song “You Don’t Make Me Cry” featuring Clarkson’s daughter Rive Rose.
To celebrate the release, Clarkson also went live on TikTok and Instagram on Friday morning. Unfortunately, she had to cancel her livestreams on Facebook and Twitter because she’s traveling to Las Vegas for the iHeartRadio Music Festival this weekend.
Have you listened to the deluxe version of Chemistry yet? What did you think of the new songs? Let us know in the comments below.
