Kelly Clarkson Returns to Instagram 12 Days After Ex’s Death originally appeared on Parade.

Kelly Clarkson returned to Instagram — unofficially — on Aug. 19. She — or someone on her team — took to her Instagram Stories to share a promo for a new series that will begin airing tonight.

“Tonight’s the night,” read a message added to the promo. This is the first time that Clarkson’s social media has been active since the tragic death of her ex-husband — and the father of her two children — Brandon Blackstock.

Clarkson will be back on television for a new special called Songs & Stories. The premiere episode of the pre-recorded four part series will air on Aug. 19 on NBC. The show will also be available for streaming the next day on Peacock. The television special was inspired by Clarkson’s talk show segment by the same name.

“Every song’s got a story, and this special gives us a chance to hear what’s behind the music straight from the artists who lived it. Getting to share the stage with them and hear about the moments that shaped their paths — and where they’re headed next — is pretty special,” Clarkson said in a press release ahead of the premiere.

Each week, Clarkson will interview an artist and then she will perform with them. The Jonas Brothers will join Clarkson on Tuesday night’s premiere. In the upcoming three weeks, Clarkson will chat with Gloria Estefan (Aug. 26), Teddy Swims (Sept. 2), and Lizzo (Sept. 9).

“From chart-toppers to personal stories, the Jonas Brothers are kicking off #NBCSongsAndStories with Kelly Clarkson,” read the caption of a post uploaded to the official NBC Instagram page.

Overall, fans seem excited for the series.

“Yassssss can’t wait!!!” one person commented on NBC’s promo post.

“This is going to be great,” someone else said.

“Not going to miss this,” a third comment read.

Since the series was pre-recorded, it’s unlikely that Clarkson will discuss anything that’s happened in her personal life over the past two weeks.

Kelly Clarkson Returns to Instagram 12 Days After Ex’s Death first appeared on Parade on Aug 19, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 19, 2025, where it first appeared.