{"id":131,"date":"2025-11-09T11:33:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T11:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/?p=131"},"modified":"2025-11-09T11:33:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T11:33:01","slug":"kelly-clarkson-leaves-reba-mcentire-in-tears-with-fiery-fancy-tribute-at-kennedy-center-honors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/?p=131","title":{"rendered":"Kelly Clarkson Leaves Reba McEntire in Tears With Fiery \u201cFancy\u201d Tribute at Kennedy Center Honors!"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"the-post-header s-head-modern s-head-modern-a\">\n<div class=\"post-meta post-meta-a post-meta-left post-meta-single has-below\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-featured\">\n<div class=\"featured\"><a class=\"image-link media-ratio ar-bunyad-main\" title=\"Kelly Clarkson Leaves Reba McEntire in Tears With Fiery \u201cFancy\u201d Tribute at Kennedy Center Honors!\" href=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelly-fancy-735x413-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" title=\"Kelly Clarkson Leaves Reba McEntire in Tears With Fiery \u201cFancy\u201d Tribute at Kennedy Center Honors!\" src=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelly-fancy-735x413-1.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"515\" data-src=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelly-fancy-735x413-1.webp\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"the-post s-post-modern\">\n<article id=\"post-93049\" class=\"post-93049 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-news\">\n<div class=\"post-content-wrap has-share-float has-share-float-in\">\n<div class=\"post-share-float share-float-b spc-social-colors spc-social-colored\">\n<div class=\"inner\"><span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content cf entry-content content-spacious\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>Kelly Clarkson Honors Reba McEntire With \u201cFancy\u201d at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors<\/p>\n<p>When Reba McEntire was named one of the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipients, Kelly Clarkson took the stage to deliver a stunning performance of \u201cFancy\u201d in her honor \u2014 and left both the audience and Reba herself in tears.<\/p>\n<p>A Tribute to a Country Legend<\/p>\n<p>The Kennedy Center Honors celebrate artists who\u2019ve made an enduring cultural impact, and in 2018, Reba joined a prestigious list that included Cher and Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The event took place on December 2, 2018, with fellow artists performing tributes to the honorees\u2019 careers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1078047859063296001&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnew24.info%2F93049&amp;sessionId=e4098bf16c1d6a191890731f20d08a67c3036fcc&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1078047859063296001\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For Reba\u2019s segment, Clarkson was the clear choice \u2014 not just because of her powerhouse voice, but because of their deep personal bond.<\/p>\n<p>Family and Friendship Behind the Music<\/p>\n<p>Reba and Kelly share more than a professional connection. In 2013, Kelly married Brandon Blackstock, the son of Reba\u2019s then-husband Narvel Blackstock, making Reba her stepmother-in-law for a time. Even after both couples divorced, the two women remained close friends.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"fitvid978083\" title=\"Islands in the stream Carrie Underwood-Kenny Rogers\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ilewQubKKms\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p>Tragically, Brandon passed away in 2025 following a private battle with cancer \u2014 making this 2018 performance an even more poignant memory for both families.<\/p>\n<p>Before singing, Clarkson gave an emotional speech about Reba\u2019s influence on her life \u2014 both as an artist and as family. Moved to tears before the song even began, Reba listened as Kelly poured her heart into \u201cFancy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFancy\u201d: A Powerful Performance<\/p>\n<p>The moment Kelly began singing, the audience was captivated. Her soulful delivery of Reba\u2019s classic hit \u2014 originally released in 1990 \u2014 brought the room to its feet. Cameras caught guests mouthing \u201cwow\u201d as she hit the song\u2019s biggest notes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-93051\" src=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/markers.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/markers.webp 716w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/markers-210x300.webp 210w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/markers-150x215.webp 150w, https:\/\/new24.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/markers-450x644.webp 450w\" alt=\"\" width=\"716\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Reba could be seen wiping away tears, visibly touched by her friend\u2019s tribute. It was one of the night\u2019s most emotional and unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n<p>A Lasting Legacy<\/p>\n<p>Kelly Clarkson\u2019s \u201cFancy\u201d tribute remains one of the standout performances in Kennedy Center Honors history. Beyond the powerhouse vocals, it symbolized the enduring friendship, respect, and shared legacy between two of country music\u2019s most beloved voices.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can still watch the moment online \u2014 including the encore duet of \u201cFancy\u201d that Reba and Kelly performed together years later, proving that their musical and personal connection runs deep.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"fitvid817328\" title=\"Kelly Clarkson honors Reba McEntire | 2018 Kennedy Center Honors\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pgMlsM8oQMo\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div id=\"M960340ScriptRootC1624849_03ff6\">\n<div id=\"AdskeeperComposite1624849_03ff6\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Share Kelly Clarkson Honors Reba McEntire With \u201cFancy\u201d at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors When Reba McEntire was named one of the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipients, Kelly Clarkson took &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-131","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=131"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":132,"href":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131\/revisions\/132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=131"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=131"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naekokozawa.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}