Kelly Clarkson never shies away from showcasing her love for ’80s metal music. In her latest opening “Kellyoke” segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer covered Whitesnake’s “Here I Go Again” from their 1987 self-titled album. The chart-topping hit was also featured on the band’s 1982 album, Saints & Sinners.
Clarkson first revealed her passion for metal music in 2006 when she took the stage with Steel Panther (then known as Metal Skool) in L.A. to perform Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine”. Since then, she has been incorporating classic rock and metal songs into her performances on her talk show.
In the video of her performance, Clarkson showcases her powerful vocals and high energy while backed by a full band. Fans of the singer have praised her for her ability to make any song her own and for introducing a new generation to the classics.
Clarkson is known for her love of various music genres and has covered songs from artists like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey on her talk show. Her passion for music has also led her to release multiple albums throughout her career, including her most recent record, “When Christmas Comes Around…”, which was released in 2021.
With her latest performance of “Here I Go Again”, Kelly Clarkson continues to prove that she is a true rockstar at heart. Keep going for the video below: