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They’re two of the very best singers on the planet.
They are every American Idol champions.
And but… Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson haven’t precisely been the very best of mates.
But is that each one? Are the artists merely not shut? Or has there all the time been a few of rivalry between Clarkson and Underwood?
Of late, there’s been chatter over a doable feud between the superstars… most probably as a result of Underwood confronted technical difficulties throughout her efficiency of “America the Beautiful” on the Presidential inauguration in January.
By distinction, Clarkson knocked it completely out of the park when she sang on the Barack Obama inauguration in 2013.
Underwood additionally confronted criticism for merely agreeing to carry out at an occasion that honored Donald Trump.
“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood mentioned in response to the backlash by way of assertion to People Magazine, including earlier this yr:
“I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
Many critics doubt that Clarkson would have accepted an identical invitation within the title of such a polarizing Commander-in-Chief.
“For years, fans have speculated that she and Kelly Clarkson don’t get along,” a supply not too long ago mentioned to In Touch Weekly, persevering with as follows:
“Aside from the obvious — they’re both moms and singers — they don’t really have much in common. They’ve just never really connected as friends.”
Both American Idol champions have downplayed comparability prior to now, together with any stress of their relationship.
Back in 2018, Clarkson Tweeted “we’re both winning in life and pretty blessed,” to which Carrie replied: “Whatever, girl, I voted for you!”
Fast ahead to 2023 when Clarkson was a visitor on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen and this identical subject was broached.
“There’s no beef between us,” Clarkson insisted on air again then. “There’s nothing between us. We don’t even know each other well enough!”