50 Best Kelly Clarkson Covers From 'Kellyoke'

There is no song that Kelly Clarkson can't make better (or at least her own).

From her American Idol introduction to the world to her stellar live shows, awards shows and "Kellyoke" performances on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer is unparalleled in her ability to jump from genre to genre while still remaining remarkably genuine to who she is.

These are the best Kelly Clarkson covers and please know they were tough to narrow down! Check out the very best Kellyoke performances below and know that if you record it, Clarkson will slay it eventually.

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50 Best Kelly Clarkson Kellyoke Cover Songs

1. "Fake Plastic Trees" (Radiohead)

Clarkson's cover of this Radiohead classic kills—and she even released a full version.

2. "7 Rings" (Ariana Grande)

Clarkson took on her The Voice contemporary Ariana Grande to cover "7 Rings," and even Arianators went nuts. She scores extra points for the wink.

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3. "Seven Nation Army" (The White Stripes)

Clarkson teamed up with the USC Marching Band to cover "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes.

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4. "9 to 5" (Dolly Parton)

Dolly Parton joined Clarkson for her Kellyoke performance of "9 to 5" and it was as magical as you'd expect.

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5. "Uptown Funk" (Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars)

Clarkson fans may recognize this from her live performances on tour before The Kelly Clarkson Show existed. It holds up!

6. "Bad Romance" (Lady Gaga)

Gaga, ooh la la! Clarkson's cover of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" brought a bit of a rock vibe to the pop anthem.

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7. "Survivor" (Destiny's Child)

When Clarkson sings that she's not gonna stop, you know she means it.

8. "If He Wanted to He Would" (Kylie Morgan)

This song is basically the book He's Just Not That Into You set to music and should be required listening for every single person. Clarkson makes the country track a little more bluesy than the original.

9. "99 Red Balloons" (Nena)

Clarkson performed this Nena Cold War classic on the episode that aired the day after news hit that Russia had invaded Ukraine.

10. "The One That Got Away" (Katy Perry)

Clarkson transforms Katy Perry's mid-tempo pop hit into a heartbreaking, stripped-down ballad that lets her vocals shine.

11. "I Wanna Get Better" (Bleachers)

Bleachers' "I Wanna Get Better" seriously sounds like it was written specifically for Clarkson. Jack Antonoff, do a record with her STAT!

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12. "Queen of the Night" (Whitney Houston)

Clarkson strips down Whitney Houston's "Queen of the Night" in the intro, then makes it a full rock anthem, complete with a sick guitar solo.

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13. "Do I Wanna Know?" (The Arctic Monkeys)

A rather unexpected choice, Clarkson's cover of The Arctic Monkeys hit gets a bluesy tinge.

14. "Believer" (Imagine Dragons)

Clarkson brought us all to church. Amen.

15. "Viva La Vida" (Coldplay)

Clarkson's clear vocals aside, look at how much The Band Y'all is having here!

16. "Ain't No Other Man" (Christina Aguilera)

Christina Aguilera is infamous for her ad libs and melisma, sometimes at the expense of a song's lyrics. Clarkson delivers almost as many without sacrificing enunciation, making this cover arguably even better than the original.

17. "Chandelier" (Sia)

Anyone with access to Top 40 radio was probably very tired of "Chandelier" by Sia by the time Clarkson covered this song, but she managed to make it feel quite fresh. Because of course she did.

18. "It's Raining Men" (The Weather Girls)

Clarkson makes "It's Raining Men" into a rock anthem. The forecast looks beautiful.

19. "Somewhere Only We Know" (Keane)

Originally airing in November 2020, Clarkson got the cozy vibes down with this sweet bit of nostalgia during a difficult time for everyone.

20. "Alone" (Heart)

Clarkson does the Wilson sisters justice with her Heart cover.

21. "Just a Girl" (No Doubt)

Clarkson covers the classic No Doubt ska anthem and could not sound more different from Gwen Stefani, transforming the song into a power ballad.