In a night that sparkled with pure joy, Kelly Clarkson turned her Las Vegas show at the Bakkt Theater into a family affair that left the audience cheering and teary-eyed. The pop superstar shared the stage with her 9-year-old daughter, River Rose, and 7-year-old son, Remington “Remy” Alexander, for a show-stopping rendition of her 2015 hit “Heartbeat Song.” It was a first for the trio, and the moment was nothing short of magical.
The song choice was all River Rose’s doing. Kelly shared with the crowd that her daughter, a longtime fan of the upbeat anthem, picked it without hesitation when asked what she wanted to sing on tour. “It’s been her favorite since she was a baby,” Clarkson beamed, her pride unmistakable. River Rose, decked out in a dress she chose herself, belted out the lyrics with confidence, while Remy, unfazed by the roaring crowd, jumped in with equal gusto. The siblings’ energy was infectious, turning the concert into a full-on family jam session.
“She killed it at soundcheck,” Clarkson gushed about River Rose, who clearly inherited her mom’s stage presence. Fans couldn’t get enough, flooding social media with adoration. “River Rose singing with Kelly is a core memory she’ll carry forever,” one fan posted on X. Another declared, “Remy’s got no fear, and River’s a born star!” The next night, the kids were back for an encore, doubling down on the cuteness and cementing their spot as the show’s breakout stars.
The performance was a personal triumph for Clarkson, who shares River Rose and Remy with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. Married in 2013, the couple parted ways in 2022 after a challenging divorce. Yet, on stage, it was all love and celebration, with Clarkson radiating gratitude for her kids and the moment they shared.
“Heartbeat Song,” a platinum-certified banger from Clarkson’s Piece by Piece album, was the perfect pick. A global chart-topper that ruled the US Dance Club Songs chart, it marked a career high for Clarkson. But not without a dash of drama—some fans noted its similarity to Jimmy Eat World’s 2001 hit “The Middle.” Clarkson, ever candid, shrugged it off, saying she hadn’t clocked the resemblance but respected the band’s gracious response. “There are only so many chords,” she quipped, and with no legal fuss, the song’s legacy remained untarnished.
As the Bakkt Theater crowd sang along, it was clear: this wasn’t just a performance—it was a love letter from a mom to her kids, wrapped in a melody that pulsed with life. River Rose and Remy didn’t just share the spotlight; they lit it up, proving the Clarkson family’s got talent to spare.
