Kelly Clarkson introduced a particular visitor to assist open the Thursday (Feb. 16) episode of The Kelly Clarkson Present: Corey Ward of The Voice.
To kick off the “Kellyoke” duet, the famous person and her former protégé harmonized on “Falling Slowly” from John Carney’s 2007 musical movie As soon as. “I don’t know you however I need you all of the extra for that,” Ward crooned, strumming an acoustic guitar earlier than Clarkson joined him in singing the refrain: “Take this sinking boat and level it residence/ We’ve nonetheless obtained time/ Elevate your hopeful voice, you’ve a selection/ You’ve made it now/ Falling slowly, sing your melody/ I’ll sing alongside.”
Ward was a part of Staff Kelly again in 2021 throughout Season 20, the place he was eradicated within the Reside Semifinal spherical earlier than Cam Anthony ultimately took the trophy for Blake Shelton’s group. A few of his most memorable performances on The Voice embody his audition with Robyn’s “Dancing On My Personal” in addition to covers of Clarkson’s “Already Gone,” Lewis Capaldi’s “Bruises” and “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls.
Later within the present, Clarkson interviewed Ward about his time on the fact singing competitors, his mother’s most cancers prognosis — which led him to initially audition for Season 19 — in addition to his new single “Near Love.”
In current days, the unique American Idol winner has additionally lined the whole lot from Whitesnake’s “Right here I Go Once more,” Adele’s “Set Fireplace to the Rain,” Mark Morrison’s “Return of the Mack,” Camille Yarbrough’s Fatboy Slim-sampling “Take Yo’ Reward” and extra.
Watch Clarkson and Ward duet on “Falling Slowly” under.