Kelly Clarkson and Garth Brooks stunned fans when they teamed up for a breathtaking duet of Shallow, the chart-topping song made famous by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born.
In 2019, Kelly Clarkson surprised fans attending her “Meaning of Life” show in Green Bay, Wisconsin with a show-stopping cover of “Shallow,” the 2018 Grammy and Golden Globe winning song, originally performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in the hit film A Star is Born.
“This chick is amazing,” Clarkson, 42, said of Gaga, who co-wrote the song for the romantic that she starred alongside Cooper.
“This song, I love it…I thought she and Bradley Cooper did such an awesome job with this song, it’s called ‘Shallow’ and so we’re doing to do our own version of it because obviously I don’t have a Bradley Cooper here.”
“I hope I don’t suck, and if I do, I hope she doesn’t see it,” Clarkson added, according to People.
Her cover was seen by millions of fans, who praised her “effortless vocals.”
“She sings it like she wrote it herself!!! Beautiful,” shares one fan on Clarkson’s YouTube clip.
“This cover still gives me chills. Simply the best,” shares a second, while a third jokes: “Is there any grammy category for covers? You did a great job Kelly.”
And then the country legend invites her to sing along. “I would love to hear you sing,” he said.
“I would love to sing it with you. Sorry Trisha,” she joked. “You’re not here and if you were here, I’d sing three-part.”
After the breathtaking performance, the singer locked eyes with the camera and addressing his wife, he said: “Miss Yearwood I didn’t enjoy that,” before turning away and commenting, “That was fabulous!”
‘Musical chemistry’
The performance was intimate yet powerful. With Clarkson’s soaring vocals and Brooks’ signature storytelling tone, the two created a version of ‘Shallow’ that felt both raw and authentic. The contrast between Clarkson’s contemporary pop style and Brooks’ deep, classic country sound made for a magical blend that resonated deeply with fans across genres.