Kelly Clarkson brought down the house once again with a powerful Kellyoke performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, this time taking on Little Big Town’s classic hit, “Boondocks.”
Backed by her band, Y’all, Clarkson leaned into the song’s Southern pride and down-home spirit. Dressed in a sleek, all-black off-the-shoulder outfit, she delivered a performance full of soul, grit, and heart. Teaming up with her backup singers, she nailed the group’s signature harmonies while still making the track her own.
Singing lyrics like “I feel no shame, I’m proud of where I came from,” the Texas native clearly connected with the song’s message about staying true to your roots.
Originally released in 2005, “Boondocks” marked Little Big Town’s breakout hit and remains one of their most beloved songs. Written by band members Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook along with Wayne Kirkpatrick, the track was the group’s first Top 10 country radio hit and has since become a fan favorite.
Clarkson’s love for country music has been on full display lately. In addition to this cover, she’s recently taken on hits like Chris Stapleton’s “White Horse,” Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson’s “Save Me,” and even joined Wilson on stage for a fun duet of “Country’s Cool Again.”
The Kelly Clarkson Show is now in its fifth season and going strong, renewed through 2025. While she recently wrapped up her Las Vegas “Chemistry” residency with two February shows at Bakkt Theater, fans are still hoping she’ll add more dates soon.
