American Idol has provided us with a ton of talent, from Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood to Jennifer Hudson – but that doesn’t mean they always get it right.
09.09.2022 - 18:58 / etcanada.com
Kelly Clarkson has joined forces with Dolly Parton to put a unique spin on the classic track “9 to 5″.
Clarkson dropped the slowed-down version on her YouTube channel Friday, with the reimagined song being a far cry from the 1980 hit.
“Well, I tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen / Pour myself a cup of ambition/ Yawn and stretch and try to come to life / Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping / Out on the street, the traffic starts jumping / With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5,” Clarkson croons.
The track, taken from the “Still Working 9 to 5” documentary, was produced by Nashville-based producer and songwriter Shane McAnally.
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“I was blown away when I heard what Shane had done with my song,” Parton gushed, according to Rolling Stone.
“This arrangement shows how differently a song can be done and the story can be told in a whole new way. And special thanks to [Dolly Parton Enterprises creative director] Steve Summers for getting the ball rolling on this musical venture.”
American Idol has provided us with a ton of talent, from Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood to Jennifer Hudson – but that doesn’t mean they always get it right.
Kelly Clarkson felt "freaked out" to be "cemented in history" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 40-year-old pop star shot to fame back in 2002 when she won the inaugural series of 'American Idol' and has been given the prestigious honour of a spot on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles located outside the Dolby Theater where the reality singing competition was filmed. Asked what it felt like to be "cemented in history", she told 'Entertainment Tonight': "Wow, how you just said it kind of freaked me out, that's crazy.
Simon Cowell has said he “wouldn’t be here today” if not for the success of Kelly Clarkson, as the singer was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The star got her big break when she won first ever season of American Idol, which launched her into superstardom all the way back in 2002.The music mogul, 62, said Kelly, 40, was “one of the most loyal, talented” people he had helped throughout his career, as he spoke at the ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday. He was joined by fellow his judges from the original series, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul, who also praised Kelly before her star was unveiled. Reminiscing on to the days to when he first met Kelly, Simon told her: "I remember not just your voice but your personality.
Kelly Clarkson was honored with her own star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, and the celebrated singer and TV personality beamed as she basked in the celebratory glow of the achievement.Clarkson spoke with ET's Cassie DiLaura after the big event — where she was reunited with original judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson — and Clarkson reflected on what it was like to be «cemented in history» on the Walk of Fame.«Wow, how you just said it kind of freaked me out, that's crazy. I didn't really think about it like, that but it's incredible,» Clarkson shared. «I mean, you know, you've seen these pictures since you were a kid, with all these major people that influenced you artistically in your life, and it's cool to be a part of that.»«Especially like right in front of where I won [] 20 years ago,» added Clarkson, whose star is located right in front of the Dolby Theater on Hollywood Blvd.
Kelly Clarkson was joined by her two children on Monday for a rare public appearance as she accepted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.MORE: Kelly Clarkson will release a new album after five-year breakThe singer and talk show host is mom to daughter River Rose, eight, and son Remington Alexander, six, and the two joined her on Hollywood Boulevard for the special celebration which saw Simon Cowell present her with the award.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music AwardsRiver wore a sweet bright red tunic with blue leggings and biker boots, while Remington wore red and green Gucci pants with a cream polo shirt.Kelly, who had a big smile on her face, wore a classic velvet black dress with pointed black leather boots.MORE: Kelly Clarkson shares emotional message about huge life change as fans inundate her with supportRandy Jackson and Paula Abdul, who along with Simon were on the American Idol judging panel when she won two decades ago, were also in attendance."I actually thought I was being punked on the first day," Simon said of the first day of auditions when he met Kelly in 2000. Kelly gave her children a big hugHe continued: "Paula [was] resigned. Every singer was out of tune and it got worse, progressively.
Kelly Clarkson received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday morning, 20 years after becoming the first ever winner of "American Idol" at the end of its first season in 2002. After the ceremony, Clarkson spoke with Fox News Digital regarding how she was feeling about reaching that Hollywood milestone two decades after her historic win. Clarkson was able to share the moment with her two children, who watched their mom’s big moment from the audience, as well as the ones who gave her a big break, original "American Idol" judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.
Kelly Clarkson has officially been honoured with a Hollywood star.
Kelly Clarkson's family came out in full force to support the singer and talk show host at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony Monday. The original judging panel — Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul -- were on hand to help pay tribute to Clarkson.The trio posed for photos with Clarkson as she proudly displayed her star and cemented her place in Hollywood history.Cowell spoke at the ceremony, praising Clarkson and the career she's had since winning the singing competition during its inaugural season.«We were just talking about the moment when you sang 'Respect,' and we all looked at each other, and it was like, 'Oh.
Kelly Clarkson‘s two children, River Rose and Remington Blackstock, are all grown up!
Hallmark star shared a photo of her Target bounty earlier this year. It is funny how the phenomenon seems to extend to celebrities as well. They also seem powerless to resist the red dartboard, and Kelly Clarkson even made reference to the big box store when commenting on her fame.
first-ever weeknight broadcast on Monday and with help from first-time host, “Saturday Night Live” funnyman Kenan Thompson.The televised event is expected to see TV’s breakout stars and veterans take the stage, including Will Arnett, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Bayer, Kelly Clarkson, Ariana DeBose, Taye Diggs, Hannah Einbinder, Selena Gomez and Mariska Hargitay. But before the entertainers take their seats, they’ll be strutting their stuff in this season’s hottest fashions on the gold carpet.However, not all care to watch TV’s biggest night.
Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton are teaming up!
Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Dolly Parton and this week’s Variety cover star Kelly Clarkson have collaborated on a new version of Dolly’s hit “9 to 5,” ahead of the “Still Working 9 to 5” documentary that premieres on Sept. 16. The pair teamed up with the film’s executive producer Shane McAnally, Sasha Sloan & King Henry to, as the announcement states, “reimagine the classic song into a melancholic yet inspirational anthem over 40 years after the original’s release as the fight for workplace equality persists.” Written and recorded by Dolly Parton and produced by Gregg Berry, the original “9 to 5” debuted in 1980 in tandem with the film of the same name starring Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. The song went on to receive an Academy Award nomination for Original Song and four Grammy nominations – winning two of the latter for Best Country Song and Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
Dolly Parton and Kelly Clarkson have released a reimagined version of Parton’s song ‘9 to 5’.The updated duet of the song — which featured on the soundtrack of the 1980 film of the same name — was first previewed in March, at the premiere of the documentary Still Working 9 to 5. The documentary chronicles the lasting legacy of the film, which starred Parton alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, and will be released in select theatres later this month.Clarkson confirmed the song’s existence and imminent release in an interview with Variety yesterday.
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