Kelly Clarkson cancels Las Vegas shows minutes before it starts for important reason

Kelly Clarkson was set to begin her Las Vegas residency this weekend, but had to postpone the show minutes before it began.

Clarkson announced the news on her Instagram yesterday explaining the reason behind the abrupt change.

“We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans,” she wrote. “I am beyond grateful that you always show up for me and I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow’s opening at Caesars.”

She continued, “The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice. I want the shows to be perfect for y’all and I need to protect myself from doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve.”

“The show is truly incredible. The musicians and singers are outstanding, and I want us all to start out strong. I can’t wait to be back next weekend and show y’all what we’ve been working on.”

Clarkson’s residency, titled “Kelly Clarkson: Studio Session,” was set to begin on July 4 and run on weekends with 18 performances through November 15.

The “Since U Been Gone” singer shared several photos from the rehearsal process on her Instagram counting down to the show, including one on Friday with the caption, “Tonight!”

Fans were generally supportive of Clarkson in the comments.

One person wrote, “When you ACTUALLY sing live, you are allowed this grace. Rest that incredible instrument.”

Others were irritated that because she postponed instead of canceled, they were unable to get refunds. “We spent a LOT of money for you to cancel literally 30 minutes before show time. A lot of us cannot afford to travel to Las Vegas, take off work and pay for hotels,” a fan wrote. “Ticketmaster is NOT refunding either because you POSTPONED instead of CANCELLING. Please have your Team rethink this. Not good.”