She needs to be \u2018fully present\u2019 for her kids <\/p>\n
Kelly Clarkson has cancelled dates of her Las Vegas residency after revealing that her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, had been quietly battling a health issue.<\/p>\n
Following in the footsteps of countless iconic performers like Lady Gaga<\/a> and Jennifer Lopez<\/a>, Kelly Clarkson kicked off her Las Vegas residency<\/a> on July 11. Named Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions, she performs iconic tracks such as Since U Been Gone, Miss Independent, and Stronger alongside a single Kellyoke cover. Though it differs from show to show, she has performed I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton, Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes, Beggin by M\u00e5neskin, and Creep by Radiohead.<\/p>\n The show was set to run until November 15, bringing the total number to 18 performances, but Kelly Clarkson has now cancelled the some of the dates.<\/p>\n So, why did Kelly Clarkson cancel her Las Vegas residency?<\/p>\n In an Instagram<\/a> post in the early hours of Thursday morning, Kelly Clarkson cancelled her remaining August Las Vegas shows while revealing that her kids need her.<\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,\u201d she wrote in a simple text post.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children\u2019s father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them. I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n