Kelly Clarkson Pulls Out of Benefit Show After Ex-Husband's Death

Kelly Clarkson won't perform at Miranda Lambert's Band Together Texas benefit show this weekend.

The fundraising concert is set to take place in Austin, Texas on Sunday (Aug. 17), raising money for those affected by the flooding in central Texas that occurred in July.

Although the Texas native has not made a formal statement, the Band to Together Texas Instagram shared a note on its Stories on Monday (Aug. 11).

The post does not give any further details about her absence, but it does state "personal circumstances" as the reason for her decision. Fans know that Clarkson is grieving the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, the father of her two children. He died on Aug. 7.

"Unfortunately, Kelly Clarkson will be unable to appear at Band Together Texas as planned, due to personal circumstances," the note reads. "We send out love to Kelly and her family."

bandtogethertexas via Instagram

Clarkson also postponed this month's residency shows in Las Vegas for the same reason.

Blackstock had been battling cancer for three years. He and Clarkson divorced in 2022 and have two children, River and Remy.

Where to Watch Band Together Texas

Band Together Texas is scheduled for Sunday (Aug. 17) at the Moody Center in downtown Austin, Texas. The show, curated by Lambert, will feature several Texas artists and celebrities entertaining the crowd in an effort to raise money for flood victims in Texas.

Fans can support the event at BandTogetherTexas.com and watch a livestream on both Lambert and Parker McCollum's social channels starting at 7PM CT. McCollum will be performing during the event along with Cody Johnson, Randy Rogers Band, Ronnie Dunn and more.

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