Kelly Clarkson and Garth Brooks wow fans with stunning cover of ‘Shallow’
The country legend and pop powerhouse team up for a soulful rendition of the hit song.
Kelly Clarkson and Garth Brooks surprised fans with an unforgettable duet of Shallow, the Grammy-winning song originally performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born. Their soulful performance, blending Clarkson’s powerhouse vocals with Brooks’ signature country sound, created a magical moment that resonated deeply with audiences.
In 2019, Clarkson first wowed fans with her solo cover of Shallow during her Meaning of Life tour in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Before performing, she praised Lady Gaga’s vocal talent, calling her “amazing” and saying, “This song, I love it… I thought she and Bradley Cooper did such an awesome job.”
Despite jokingly worrying about how her version would compare—saying, “I hope I don’t suck, and if I do, I hope she doesn’t see it”—Clarkson delivered a stunning performance that quickly went viral. Millions of fans praised her rendition, with one commenting, “She sings it like she wrote it herself!” Another fan wrote, “This cover still gives me chills. Simply the best.”
A surprise jam session with Garth Brooks
Fast forward a couple of years, and Clarkson had the chance to revisit Shallow—this time, with country music legend Garth Brooks. During his appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Brooks shared the story of how he and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, first performed Shallow after a fan requested it during a Facebook Live session.
Clarkson, a longtime fan of Brooks, was thrilled when he casually strummed the song on his guitar and invited her to sing along. “I would love to sing it with you. Sorry, Trisha,” she joked before diving into a mesmerizing duet.
The performance was both raw and intimate, blending Clarkson’s contemporary pop style with Brooks’ deep, heartfelt country tone. Their chemistry was undeniable, making their version feel like an entirely new take on the song.
Fans react to the magical performance
Fans couldn’t get enough of the impromptu duet, flooding the comments section with praise:
“Kelly doesn’t just sing a song, she makes you feel it.”
“The musical chemistry between Kelly and Garth is off-the-charts. I need a real duet from them!”
“As Garth began, it gave me goosebumps. Kelly came on strong and sounded wonderful. What a great duo.”
After the performance, Brooks playfully turned to the camera and jokingly reassured his wife, “Miss Yearwood, I didn’t enjoy that,” before smiling and admitting, “That was fabulous!”
A duet to remember
Clarkson and Brooks’ version of Shallow wasn’t just a cover—it was a moment of pure musical magic. Their voices blended effortlessly, bringing new depth and emotion to an already powerful song.
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