‘Songs & Stories With Kelly Clarkson’: What’s Unique About Each Artist & Performance

Prepare for tunes (and possibly some tears) as the acclaimed “Songs & Stories” segment of The Kelly Clarkson Show takes on a life of its own in this four-episode primetime series. 

This series “allows Kelly to do what she does best — dive deep into the music and combine her musical expertise with her genuine curiosity,” says Songs & Stories With Kelly Clarkson executive producer Alex Duda.

Even better, Clarkson not only discusses the songs but also performs acoustic versions of them with the original artists. “The Songs & Stories segment has always been a favorite of both our staff and our viewers,” explains Duda. “In fact, we’ve featured it in 3 of our 6 season premieres (Chris Martin, Garth Brooks, Miranda Lambert).”

The premiere features a conversation with and music by the Jonas Brothers, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band. “They talk through their influences, and we get to hear Kelly and the guys harmonize through some of them — no spoilers! But hint: Some of their influences are Bee Gees, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Carol King, which went on to shape their sound and connection,” teases Duda, who also hints at a memorable moment when Clarkson and the Jonas Brothers perform the hit “Year 3,000.”