Celine Dion Praises Kelly Clarkson’s Performance Amid Emotional Exchange

Celine Dion, the celebrated Canadian singer, recently expressed her admiration for Kelly Clarkson‘s rendition of “My Heart Will Go On“. In a heartfelt video posted to her X page, Dion conveyed her emotional response to Clarkson’s performance, which took place on Clarkson’s daytime talk show during the “Kellyoke” segment.

“I just saw you singing ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ and I’m crying again,” Dion remarked, visibly moved by the cover. “You were absolutely incredible, fantastic. I loved it so much,” she added, addressing Clarkson directly.

Earlier this year, Dion made her return to live performances following a hiatus due to health concerns. Her powerful rendition of Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’amour” at the Eiffel Tower during the Paris Summer Olympic Games was met with widespread acclaim. Kelly Clarkson, who served as a commentator for NBC alongside Peyton Manning and Mike Tirico, reacted emotionally during the Olympic broadcast, finding herself moved by Dion’s performance.

Clarkson described the feedback from Dion as significant, reflecting on her initial experience of covering Dion. “22 years ago on Idol, I got laryngitis. Everybody got sick one week because they worked us ragged,” Clarkson recalled. She described the 2002 Idol performance of Dion’s “I Surrender” as “so bad because I was so sick,” alluding to a time when she feared Dion would witness her struggling performance.

Now, years later, Clarkson expressed satisfaction with her recent rendition. “I felt like I sang it alright, you know? I didn’t have laryngitis, I wasn’t sick, and I got to honor someone who is such a hero to me vocally,” she stated, acknowledging Dion’s influence on her career.

Dion’s recent video also touched upon her response to Clarkson’s emotional reaction to her Olympic performance. “It was so sweet to hear your voice,” Dion noted. “Your voice was breaking and it touched me so tremendously.”

Dion has opened up about her ongoing battle with stiff-person syndrome, which has influenced her vocal performances and stage appearances. However, she remains optimistic, noting the positive impact of her treatment plan and continued vocal coaching.