Twitter is losing it over Kelly Clarkson’s Macy’s Day Parade performance—here’s why
It’s Thanksgiving 2018, which for many families all across America means one thing: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (okay, maybe not just that one thing…but it’s definitely a huge part of it). The annual celebration features floats, dancers, live marching bands, and a headlining performer. This year’s star was none other than Kelly Clarkson—and her name is currently trending on Twitter post-performance…and for good reason.
Many musicians who perform in the Macy’s Day Parade often op to lip sync, or at the very least use a backing track, given the specific constraints of the event. There’s huge (i.e. loud crowds) and the weather is often frigid—neither of which makes things particularly amenable to live vocal performances. However, our girl Clarkson not only performed, but she did so without any backing. It was a genuine live performance, and she crushed it.
And Twitter is bowing down.
Me when I realize Kelly Clarkson is SINGING LIVE at the #MacysParade ! pic.twitter.com/8xeiTG8Jp2
— Brett White (@brettwhite) November 22, 2018
Kelly Clarkson is actually performing live (and not to track like everyone else is basically forced to do) at the #MacysParade when will ur fave ever
— Katie Minard (@KatieMinard) November 22, 2018
Bless Kelly Clarkson for singing live in 19 degree weather at 9:30 in the morning when literally no ever sings live at this thing. #MacysParade
— rachel ✨ (@yoursrachel) November 22, 2018
.@kelly_clarkson, you never disappoint. #MacysParade pic.twitter.com/zhKhuil78f
— Macy's (@Macys) November 22, 2018
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KELLY CLARKSON IS NOT LIP SYNCING I REPEAT KELLY CLARKSON IS NOT LIP SYNCING ON THE MACY’S THANKSGIVING PARADE!!! This is so important y’all!!!! That’s always been the parades flaw EVERYONE has to lip sync. I can see @kelly_clarkson saying “um, sorry no, I will be singing :)” pic.twitter.com/S68TmRpMZT
— Allison Asarch (@allya810) November 22, 2018
It is 19° in NYC and Kelly Clarkson is singing live! She is the only thing I’m thankful for this year. #MacysDayParade
— THIQUE-NEY 🪩✨ (@courtini19) November 22, 2018
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In case you were wondering, yes, there really are almost record-breakingly-cold Thanksgiving temperatures in New York today. The temperature is below freezing with an “icy” wind chill, according to ABC7 News.
Kelly Clarkson, you are a queen. Now go rest up inside and enjoy Thanksgiving! You’ve more than earned it, lady.
