Kelly Clarkson Faces Ticket Sales Struggles Ahead of Las Vegas Residency
Kelly Clarkson has recently made headlines with her successful talk show and new record label, but ticket sales for her Las Vegas residency are slumping, with 70% of seats still available weeks before the first show. Despite the ticket woes, Clarkson expresses excitement for the unique experience her shows will offer, while also reflecting on 1000 episodes of her show and building a supportive community with fans.
Kelly Clarkson’s been on a roll lately, with her talk show hitting a milestone of 1000 episodes in March and the exciting announcement of her own record label. But, there’s a bit of a hiccup in her Las Vegas residency plans – ticket sales are surprisingly sluggish. As it stands, a whopping 70% of seats are still available not long before the first show kicks off on July 4.
This residency, running until November 15 at Caesar’s Palace and dubbed the “Studio Sessions,” seems to be suffering from a wider ticket sale slump that’s affected several artists this year. To illustrate, Beyoncé faced a similar situation back in April, with thousands of empty seats left hours before she hit the stage for her Cowboy Carter Tour, prompting angry fans who had forked out exorbitant sums during the initial sale.
Kelly shared her excitement about the upcoming shows during an appearance on Today, noting the uniqueness of this residency. “I hired more musicians and more singers to cover everything to where there’s no band tracks,” she explained. “It’s all organic, it’s all live. I really wanted to make the experience as if you’re in the studio with us. So we’ve worked really hard on the sound.” It’s clear she’s keen to give fans something special.
And speaking of special, the 43-year-old has had quite a busy year, announcing her own record label. “It’s my first time in my career and I just now started my own label and I’m putting out my own stuff,” Kelly noted during her show. A trip down memory lane for her, she added, “there is nothing like being that 10-year-old again and being excited and nobody saying ‘Oh, you should do this’ and ‘You should do this.'”
Though she has plans for the label, she clarified it’s currently focused only on her own music. “I just had to create something because I’m releasing my stuff and it was like, you have to release it through some kind of vessel,” she explained on the Not Gonna Lie podcast. “I’m really lucky to be clearing the air right now.”
It’s clear she’s got a full plate, balancing single motherhood with her music career. Just last week, Kelly celebrated 1000 episodes of The Kelly Clarkson Show, returning with heartfelt gratitude for the community her fans have formed. “We’ve created a community and supported each other through a lot of ups and downs,” she expressed during an emotional moment, adding, “We have laughed together, cried together with some beautiful stories… I’ve lost alone… a lot.
Through ups and downs, Kelly seems to embody resilience and creativity, but it remains to be seen how her Vegas audience will respond. Will ticket sales pick up, or will she be chatting to a lot of empty seats? Fingers crossed for Kelly!
In summary, while Kelly Clarkson celebrates her achievements like a blossoming record label and her talk show milestone, she faces unexpected challenges with ticket sales for her upcoming Las Vegas residency. Despite the hurdles, Clarkson’s commitment to delivering a unique live experience and her heartfelt appreciation for her fan community remains unwavering. Let’s hope the ticket sales improve just in time!
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