You Can Hear A Pin Drop — And Then Kelly Clarkson Breaks Every Heart In The Room. As She Stood Behind The Microphone, Golden Stage Lights Washing Over Her Like Warm Sunlight, Kelly Closed Her Eyes And Tilted Her Head, Delivering The First Tender Notes Of Reba McEntire’s 1994 Classic With A Fragile, Trembling Vulnerability That Stopped Time. “I Can’t Believe I Get To Sing This… It Feels Like She’s Right Here With Me,” Kelly Whispered Between Lines, Her Voice Quivering With Emotion. Every Word Carried Weight, Every Note Was Raw, And Every Listener Felt The Ache Of Longing Poured Straight From Her Soul. Reba McEntire, Watching From Backstage, Couldn’t Help But Beam And Exclaim, “That Was Perfect. You Made Me Feel It All Again.” Kelly’s Tribute Was Not Just Singing — It Was Heartbreak, Reverence, And Love Rolled Into One Unforgettable Moment That Left Fans Reaching For Tissues And Phones Alike.

Kelly Clarkson Honors Reba McEntire With a Stunning “Kellyoke” Rendition of “Till You Love Me”

Reba McEntire’s 1994 classic “Till You Love Me” received a breathtaking revival thanks to Kelly Clarkson during a recent “Kellyoke” segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Clarkson—famous for turning iconic songs into powerful, vocally masterful reinterpretations—delivered one of her most moving country tributes yet.

This wasn’t Clarkson’s first time honoring McEntire. She previously stunned audiences with a fiery performance of “Fancy” at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors, earning high praise from McEntire herself, who said Kelly “killed it.” Even earlier, in 2009, Clarkson’s emotional performance of “The Greatest Man I Never Knew” left fans speechless.

The bond between the two artists runs deeper than music. They’ve long been close friends, and during Clarkson’s marriage to Brandon Blackstock—son of McEntire’s ex-husband Narvel Blackstock—Reba became a meaningful part of Kelly’s family life. Clarkson once referred to McEntire as a “rad grandma” to her children, making any tribute she performs feel especially personal.

The Legacy of “Till You Love Me”

Originally released in October 1994 as the third single from McEntire’s Read My Mind album, “Till You Love Me” became one of her career milestones. Written by Bob DiPiero and Gary Burr, the song climbed to #2 on the Hot Country Songs chart and marked McEntire’s first official crossover onto the Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying music video, pulled from her NBC special Reba: Live!, has since accumulated millions of views.

Clarkson was only 12 when the song first came out, but she grew up listening to McEntire’s catalog—something viewers could clearly feel in her passionate delivery.

Fans Praise Kelly’s Emotional Interpretation

Clarkson’s rendition immediately resonated with fans, who filled the comment sections with praise. Viewers highlighted how effortlessly she interpreted the melody, how deeply she connected to the lyrics, and how beautifully she honored McEntire’s legacy. Many called it one of their favorite “Kellyoke” covers to date.

McEntire herself took notice, sharing the performance on her Instagram Story with a message of appreciation, telling fans she loved Clarkson’s version and encouraging them to watch.

A Tribute Worth Replaying

Kelly Clarkson’s take on “Till You Love Me” reminded fans why she remains one of the greatest vocalists of her generation—able to blend raw emotion with flawless technique while paying respect to the legends who came before her.

You can watch her heartfelt performance below.