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Kelly Clarksonis coming toChevel Shepherd‘s defense.
The Voicecoach and Shepherd — who won season 15 of the show in December, under the tutelage of Clarkson — both performed at the2019 Indianapolis 500on Sunday, where Shepherddelivered a rendition of“God Bless America” while Clarkson belted out the National Anthem.
Some people weren’t impressed with teenager Shepherd’s performance, and felt it necessary to take to social media to express their distaste. Onedescribed the song asthe “Absolute WORST version of God Bless America I’ve ever heard,” which they tweeted at Clarkson.
“I didn’t actually sing that song today but the 16 yr old girl that did, nailed it,” the formerAmerican Idolwinner, 37, clapped back. “Also, think about the fact that U signed in online & took the time 2 drag a 16 yr old girl.”
“Really think about it becauseUr showing the worst side of U& I have faith that you’re cooler than this,” she added.
Much to the surprise of fans, Clarkson’s team member wasannounced as the winnerof season 15 duringTheVoice‘s live finale on Dec. 18.
“I am still hyperventilating,” Shepherd told reporters after the show. “I am very blessed. … I am super excited.”
As Clarkson would admit herself, if anyone had a slip-on on Sunday, it was her. The “Miss Independent” hitmakernearly took a tumble on the Indy 500 red carpet, but played it off perfectly — first with a curtsy, and then with a funny tweet.
A fanshared a Twitter videoof Clarkson tripping on the red carpet in heels before catching herself, whipping around to see the cause of her trip and triumphantly throwing her hands up to tell everyone she was okay.
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source: people.com
