When Kelly Clarkson first played RodeoHouston in 2004, she was less than two years out from winning the first season of “American Idol.” The iPod Mini was all the rage. Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, pop culture’s favorite “Newlyweds,” performed alongside Clarkson.
More than two decades later, Clarkson is still a household name. (The others are up for debate.) She’s continued to release music and will end her popular daytime talk show after seven seasons this year to focus on her kids. Her Las Vegas residency continues later this year.
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Clarkson’s vocal skill remains her biggest asset. She’s one of, if not the most, versatile singer working today. Her remarkable run of “Kellyoke” covers proves that. She sings any song as if it was written for her. Her Rodeo return was one of seven shows to sell out within the first half hour of going on sale.
When is Kelly Clarkson performing at the Houston 2025 rodeo?
March 14
Previous RodeoHouston performances?
2004
Where is Kelly Clarkson from?
Burleson
What’s a Kelly Clarkson song I might know?
“Since U Been Gone”
What did Kelly Clarkson do before she was famous?
She drove a Red Bull car and passed out free energy drinks at events.
This article originally published at 2026 Houston Rodeo performers: Kelly Clarkson returns after 22 years, a bigger star than ever.