Kelly Clarkson shared a heartwarming moment with her 9-year-old daughter River Rose and son Remington “Remy” Alexander by performing her hit “Heartbeat Song” together live. The family trio delighted the audience at Clarkson’s show at the Bakkt Theater in Las Vegas, NV.
Choosing “Heartbeat Song” for the performance was a special touch, as it’s River Rose’s favorite. She confidently joined her mom in singing, while Remy appeared completely at ease on stage, enjoying the spotlight in front of the large crowd. Check out this lovely family moment in the video below.
Clarkson shared with the audience that she asked River Rose which song she wanted to perform on tour, mentioning, “She’s been loving this song since she was a little one – it’s her favorite. So she said, ‘Can I please sing this song?’” The singer also noted that River Rose chose her own dress and even called her up on stage to perform, highlighting how well the little one did during soundcheck.
Fans were thrilled to witness the mother-daughter duo rocking out together, leaving comments like, “That’s a moment she will cherish forever. The first time she got to perform with her mom!” and “A star is born! Kelly gave River Rose the confidence to get up there and sing her heart out. That’s what we adore about you, Kelly!” The next night at the residency, Clarkson invited River Rose to sing once more, and for an extra dose of cuteness, her 7-year-old brother Remington Alexander joined in too.
Both of Clarkson’s kids are from her marriage to her former manager, Brandon Blackstock. They tied the knot on October 20, 2013, and welcomed their daughter, River Rose, in June 2014, followed by their son, Remington Alexander, in April 2016. After a lengthy and public divorce process, their marriage officially ended in March 2022.
“Heartbeat Song” served as the lead single from Clarkson’s seventh studio album, Piece by Piece. The track was a commercial success, achieving Platinum status in the US and marking her biggest hit in the last ten years. It topped the US Dance Club Songs chart and made its way into the top 10 of various national charts globally.
The song was penned by Mitch Allan, Kara DioGuardi, Jason Evigan, and Audra Mae, but its origins sparked some debate. Critics pointed out that the song’s chords and melody closely resembled Jimmy Eat World’s 2001 alternative rock classic, “The Middle.”
In response to the controversy, Clarkson remarked, “I didn’t write the song, I just sang it. But I didn’t catch that. Nobody behind the scenes did… I thought it was really cool of Jimmy Eat World to say, ‘Hey, no harm, no foul.’ There are only so many chords.”
