she performed live and it made all the difference...she's already an incredible vocalist and the fact that she always "shows up" to perform live is a huge credit to her.
the emotion and vulnerbility in kelly's performance just touches the heart. it made you actually listen to the meaning and the lyrics. it made me tear up and get chills. all musical performers should take notes because THIS right here is what i call a true performance.
Well, this is a late reply, but that band rocked. It is SO HARD to nail tuning in frigid temps, and the band sounded perfect. It is also so hard to sing in those conditions, and Kelly nailed it -- and from a huge distance from the conductor!!! This was one of those magical moments, reminds me of Marian Anderson in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Also, Kelly Clarkson is so freaking adorable. Most humble millionaire I've ever come across. She has every right to act above people because she has it all, but she has never once showed that she thinks she's better than others.
I can't listen to this without getting goosebumps. I must have listened to it hundreds of times over the last few months since I saw her perform it live at the inauguration. Just brilliant.
Kelly nailed it. Heartfelt, genuine, effortless. She's a class act all the way, humble, gracious and a little awe-struck by the moment and the company. Kelly, you've become an American classic.
Considering the conditions when this performance took place, it hurts my stomach to think of singing in this occasion in a cold temperature without your usual band members. This was so courageous and yet so gentle and powerful at the same time in our digital age. Loved her in this performance 100%. Obama was so lucky to get her there.
Not only was this arrangement (and band performance) stunning, but Kelly sang it magnificently. Such soul and feeling. Many people sing and perform, but few feel the song which is what Kelly did and that's why I think people were moved to tears. She blew Beyonce out of the water and quite frankly, I love that she sang live instead of lip synching.
I was just listening to an interview Kelly had done and she was saying how she was pitchy in the beginning. It goes to show how much of a humble person and perfectionist she is.
Kelly sang this!! No lip syncing! God I hate when people are haters!!! You can clearly see Kelly belting this song out!! And see how nervous she is!! So get real
Whitney has the Star Spangled Banner. Celine has God Bless America. Mariah has America the Beautiful. Kelly has My Country Tis of Thee. Absolutely stunning.
I love this! Kelly, when this lady sings.... it gives me strength in and for America now more then ever. And every time I listen to it as well! Every time❤❤❤
I was there when this was done. It was a powerful moment tht i'll never forget. Though most of the crowd started to flow back to the busses when President Obama stepped down from the rostrum after delivering the inaugural address.
I am actually from England and I served in the Air Force. I just happen to have the TV on when she started singing. I have never even heard of Kelly Clarkson before but when I heard this I was totally mesmorized by it. It was absolutely fantastic and although it's virtually the same tune as 'God save the Queen' which in my opion is dull and tiresome, these lyrics and they it was sung brought this tune back to life.
Steve Williams While our countries may have ended one relationship and began another during the colonial period, nothing erases an even longer lineage of shared ideas and kindred blood (making diplomatic meetings more like cozy family reunions than true foreign relations). It would only be natural, then, that many of our greatest songs would share much in common.
I am not American but I find this performance of Kelly Clarkson and the song she sings here a True Representation of America in the world that makes it a great nation.
Marvin Gaye sang the National Anthem in '84 I believe, and I didn't think anyone would top it. Then came Whitney (lip-synced notwithstanding) and I was blown away, now Kelly Clarkson has blown me away with the My Country, ‘Tis of Thee. Kudos Kelly, amazing!
@uggbug312 Clearly Kelly is the type that doesn't go over board with her outfit and everything. She brought her voice. And that did it justice. You gotta love her.
Amazing!!!! The whole thing. The president, vice president, singer, song, and crowd. The moment. Ahh...I remember watching it in the moment from home soo well. Thank you! ❤
Was able to catch this live at the inauguration - she was just incredible. Can't stop whistling this song all day today. What an incredible day - this song and Obama's speech - like him or not - made me swell with pride to be living here in America.
@@ofclshn the point is that KC did well THAT EXACT day because she sang live and queen B did well standing in the warm studio in front of a mic with headphones on 😂 what is there to explain?^^ I adore them both but you gotta stick to the truth 💁
Magnificent. And completely LIVE. Not lip-synched to a pre-recorded track like Beyonce. A once in a lifetime event and that woman LIP-SYNCHED. Pathetic. Kelly Clarkson is a goddess.
She wasn’t lip synching - Beyoncé sang live along *with* the track that had her recorded vocals. Let’s play fair. Honestly, both women are incredibly talented singers, and it’s not even comparing apples to apples because they both sang very different songs. Kelly’s singing was beautiful, but there’s a lot less pressure singing her song than singing the national anthem. Both singers are truly wonderful.
@@marcib6767 Kelly is a much stronger/more talented vocalist then Beyonce. Beyonce's more focused on being an entertainer - the dancing, stage effects, etc. Kelly hardly moves when she sings and holds everyone captive to her performance because of her VOICE. Kelly would have performed the National Anthem live as well in the same circumstances because that's her MO.
Wow does sum it up. Real...live...amazing! That song, the flag,..her voice, the ceremony of it all...just beautiful. I love how awestruck she is.....class act, all the way!
The OG american idol!.....Americans you nailed it, picking her as a winner! Without Clarkson to start it off, its been said, reality shows(singing at least) might not exist? If idol tanked. Idol needed A kelly clarkson.
I miss having an actual president...like an actual, competent, coherent, in his right mind, not crazy, not redundant, educated, well-dressed, well-groomed, respectful president....I miss it sooo much..🥺😔😭🙏🏽
Loved this now and every time I listen to it. Kelly came through with flying colors. This was goose-bump worthy. I liked Obama's face that showed the seriousness of his new important position in the world.
My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, From ev'ry mountainside Let freedom ring! Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. Our fathers' God to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing. Long may our land be bright, With freedom's holy light, Protect us by Thy might, Great God our King!
Stunning! Kelly is magnificent! I wish she would do an album of patriotic songs that she has performed over the years, possibly nobody does the better!
Kelly, I have not felt that strongly about one or our patriotic songs in forever. Thank you for restoring the faith. Today I felt proud to be an American.
Do we remember when we celebrated the accomplishments of finally electing a President from a minority ethnicity and the pride of a nation united? This day and this song brought more than one tear to my, and many other, eyes. Good lord, if only...
This is our original American Idol. Girl got soul in her voice.
Kelly just slayed!! That's all I'm saying. She stood there and SANG that song.
Kelly’s performance remains unmatched at any inauguration
im here to agree with you. I love her strong soulful rendition
she performed live and it made all the difference...she's already an incredible vocalist and the fact that she always "shows up" to perform live is a huge credit to her.
the emotion and vulnerbility in kelly's performance just touches the heart. it made you actually listen to the meaning and the lyrics. it made me tear up and get chills. all musical performers should take notes because THIS right here is what i call a true performance.
All good until you have to see Barak's face smelling it. a few times.
My favorite rendition of this powerful song...great singing by Kelly and just wonderful band
Well, this is a late reply, but that band rocked. It is SO HARD to nail tuning in frigid temps, and the band sounded perfect. It is also so hard to sing in those conditions, and Kelly nailed it -- and from a huge distance from the conductor!!! This was one of those magical moments, reminds me of Marian Anderson in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Also, Kelly Clarkson is so freaking adorable. Most humble millionaire I've ever come across. She has every right to act above people because she has it all, but she has never once showed that she thinks she's better than others.
I can't listen to this without getting goosebumps. I must have listened to it hundreds of times over the last few months since I saw her perform it live at the inauguration. Just brilliant.
Kelly nailed it. Heartfelt, genuine, effortless. She's a class act all the way, humble, gracious and a little awe-struck by the moment and the company. Kelly, you've become an American classic.
Whoa! This is phenomenal! Kelly, gosh, is on a whole different level
I’m sure I’ve said this before, but this one of the greatest live performances EVER. It astonishes me every time.
Considering the conditions when this performance took place, it hurts my stomach to think of singing in this occasion in a cold temperature without your usual band members. This was so courageous and yet so gentle and powerful at the same time in our digital age. Loved her in this performance 100%. Obama was so lucky to get her there.
Saw her in concert last night..she's absolutely incredible
Not only was this arrangement (and band performance) stunning, but Kelly sang it magnificently. Such soul and feeling. Many people sing and perform, but few feel the song which is what Kelly did and that's why I think people were moved to tears. She blew Beyonce out of the water and quite frankly, I love that she sang live instead of lip synching.
I keep coming back to this performance, wish I could buy this song...Beautifully done!
I can listen to this over and over and Ill tell you this I am winning Tuesday!!! Big time!!
The power of Music. Thanks Kelly for a matchless performance.
I was just listening to an interview Kelly had done and she was saying how she was pitchy in the beginning. It goes to show how much of a humble person and perfectionist she is.
She’s messing with us. She was never pitchy. Lmao!
Gotta keep coming back to this one. She nails it!
LIVE and still better than the others. Only Kelly.
No proff of beyonce ever saying that. Lol
trha2222 wait what? kelly lip sync? Funny
Kelly never lip synched
she is a real singer.....
Kelly sang this!! No lip syncing! God I hate when people are haters!!! You can clearly see Kelly belting this song out!! And see how nervous she is!! So get real
@trha2222 Beyonce admitted she sang with her pre-recorded track. She said nothing about Kelly. Gosh, beehive fan being a liar is disgusting...
my gosh I got chills all over!!!!
Whitney has the Star Spangled Banner.
Celine has God Bless America.
Mariah has America the Beautiful.
Kelly has My Country Tis of Thee.
Absolutely stunning.
The lighting. The Marine Corp Band. The Stone faced secret service agent behind the President. The breeze. Wow.
I love this! Kelly, when this lady sings.... it gives me strength in and for America now more then ever. And every time I listen to it as well! Every time❤❤❤
Kelly straight slayed that! *mic drop*
I was there when this was done. It was a powerful moment tht i'll never forget. Though most of the crowd started to flow back to the busses when President Obama stepped down from the rostrum after delivering the inaugural address.
Lol what a beautiful rendition. It's definitely my fave. Whomever arranged the wind band music also did an amazing job with it.
I am actually from England and I served in the Air Force. I just happen to have the TV on when she started singing. I have never even heard of Kelly Clarkson before but when I heard this I was totally mesmorized by it. It was absolutely fantastic and although it's virtually the same tune as 'God save the Queen' which in my opion is dull and tiresome, these lyrics and they it was sung brought this tune back to life.
Steve Williams While our countries may have ended one relationship and began another during the colonial period, nothing erases an even longer lineage of shared ideas and kindred blood (making diplomatic meetings more like cozy family reunions than true foreign relations). It would only be natural, then, that many of our greatest songs would share much in common.
But I actually like the tune. However. I vow to thee my country would be a good national anthem.
I want this for northern ireland
I was thinking the very same thing...it definitely sounds like God Save The Queen and this version sounds way better!
You mean mesmerized.
Painful and inspiring to see what an inauguration should look like.
I could just watch this over and over again. She is the real deal, talented and authentic. Shivers.
I am not American but I find this performance of Kelly Clarkson and the song she sings here a True Representation of America in the world that makes it a great nation.
WOW .... this gurl can SING!
Marvin Gaye sang the National Anthem in '84 I believe, and I didn't think anyone would top it. Then came Whitney (lip-synced notwithstanding) and I was blown away, now Kelly Clarkson has blown me away with the My Country, ‘Tis of Thee. Kudos Kelly, amazing!
Beautiful little Kelly....
@uggbug312 Clearly Kelly is the type that doesn't go over board with her outfit and everything. She brought her voice. And that did it justice. You gotta love her.
She is just an angel! God Bless you Kelly Clarkson!
OMG Kelly you are legend. Impressive!
U go Kelly
Wow she looked so beautiful singing her heart out LIVE
Amazing!!!! The whole thing. The president, vice president, singer, song, and crowd. The moment. Ahh...I remember watching it in the moment from home soo well. Thank you! ❤
Just got a series of goosebumps
Was able to catch this live at the inauguration - she was just incredible. Can't stop whistling this song all day today. What an incredible day - this song and Obama's speech - like him or not - made me swell with pride to be living here in America.
Kelly Clarkson and Beyoncé both did well
exept that beyonce pre recorded her version in the studio 😬
@@nicogolda And sang along with it at the inauguration. Point?
@@ofclshn the point is that KC did well THAT EXACT day because she sang live and queen B did well standing in the warm studio in front of a mic with headphones on 😂 what is there to explain?^^ I adore them both but you gotta stick to the truth 💁
Kelly clarkson is far superior.
Magnificent. And completely LIVE. Not lip-synched to a pre-recorded track like Beyonce. A once in a lifetime event and that woman LIP-SYNCHED. Pathetic. Kelly Clarkson is a goddess.
She wasn’t lip synching - Beyoncé sang live along *with* the track that had her recorded vocals. Let’s play fair. Honestly, both women are incredibly talented singers, and it’s not even comparing apples to apples because they both sang very different songs. Kelly’s singing was beautiful, but there’s a lot less pressure singing her song than singing the national anthem. Both singers are truly wonderful.
@@marcib6767 Kelly is a much stronger/more talented vocalist then Beyonce. Beyonce's more focused on being an entertainer - the dancing, stage effects, etc. Kelly hardly moves when she sings and holds everyone captive to her performance because of her VOICE. Kelly would have performed the National Anthem live as well in the same circumstances because that's her MO.
Absolutely amazing
Who's watching after Joe Biden's inauguration ??
Me and I don’t think anyone has been able to match this performance vocally
Someone should have sung this song at this year's inauguration instead of This Land is Your Land.
Why would we bunch of dumbasses
It was recommended
@@amazingabby25 They should of because This Land is Your Land is not the best song to listen to.
American Idol has launched some true stars.
Wow does sum it up. Real...live...amazing! That song, the flag,..her voice, the ceremony of it all...just beautiful. I love how awestruck she is.....class act, all the way!
Amazing! Had tears in my eyes!!
It still gets me chills, takes my breath away and still I miss there President now and forever Obama
My wife was just listening to this. I stopped everything I was doing to listen to this....WoW this girl has a voice!!
I never saw this...Kelly nails everything she sings...luv all the nuances and sincerity in her voice!!!
An American Idol, stunning performance. I voted for you Kelly and proud I did. She did that.
Seems like another planet another lifetime , we thank you mr ob for the life we have in 2020 all thanks to you ... history will remember you .....
thank you Kelly❤
Wow just wow I was amazed at it live and it gets better every time I hear it
Hi,i am italian, FROM ITALY
But when i see an american flag or listen the anthem,o this song, i cry.
So beautiful, so huge.
God bless AMERICA.
wow, her voice is amazing!!!
oooww goosebump
Kelly never failed to amaze me. She's really great. :">>
awesome voice
Her voice is amazingly beautiful. I love Kelly Clarkson's music.
I'm not a citizen of USA and I don't want to be one but damn this moved in to tears! She sang great compared to Beyonce.
I still LOVE watching this video! Kelly is one outstanding performer, with such a true and powerful gift. Go Kelly! :-)
I so love Kelly, you go girl!
The OG american idol!.....Americans you nailed it, picking her as a winner! Without Clarkson to start it off, its been said, reality shows(singing at least) might not exist? If idol tanked. Idol needed A kelly clarkson.
In LIVE!! She is amazing!!
I miss having an actual president...like an actual, competent, coherent, in his right mind, not crazy, not redundant, educated, well-dressed, well-groomed, respectful president....I miss it sooo much..🥺😔😭🙏🏽
She performed it live. What a voice!
My heart ❤️
Loved this now and every time I listen to it. Kelly came through with flying colors. This was goose-bump worthy. I liked Obama's face that showed the seriousness of his new important position in the world.
Go head Kelly, Live and natural!!! Love it!
You're awesome Kelly!!!!
Kelly gives me shivers every time she sings
She turns every song in to a Kelly Clarkson song
She just has a heart of gold ❤️ beautiful
My country, 'tis of thee,
Sweet land of liberty,
Of thee I sing;
Land where my fathers died,
Land of the pilgrims' pride,
From ev'ry mountainside
Let freedom ring!
Let music swell the breeze,
And ring from all the trees
Sweet freedom's song;
Let mortal tongues awake;
Let all that breathe partake;
Let rocks their silence break,
The sound prolong.
Our fathers' God to Thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright,
With freedom's holy light,
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God our King!
Omg Kelly so amazing youre voice is beautyful love you
Stunning! Kelly is magnificent! I wish she would do an album of patriotic songs that she has performed over the years, possibly nobody does the better!
she had beautiful voice
Well Done Kelly! 💗🎶
How beautiful
Love the oboe solo. Kelly Clarkson is a gal that doesn't need to hide behind a sound engineer. Beautiful! Gave me chills.
Kelly Clarkson's voice is one of things that makes me a proud American. Her voice blows me always every-time I hear her.
Kelly, I have not felt that strongly about one or our patriotic songs in forever. Thank you for restoring the faith. Today I felt proud to be an American.
couldn't agree more with you! All my respects to Kelly Clarkson.
SO BEAUTIFUL....I LOVE THIS TRANSITION OF THIS SONG.. I LOVE KELLY.
Who else is here in 2023
Perfect.. listen to this when I need that hope!
Best Version
Kelly❤
love u kelly ur awsome ❤❤❤
OMG Kelly, it's really impressive. :-)
Holy crap she's incredible. Sorry beyonce fans, but DAMN! Kelly killed it as always.
Wow! Wow! Wow! A pure natural! Our Nation loves you! You made our liberty ring with that rendition! WOW, a real WOW!!!
Do we remember when we celebrated the accomplishments of finally electing a President from a minority ethnicity and the pride of a nation united? This day and this song brought more than one tear to my, and many other, eyes. Good lord, if only...
Kelly never fails to amaze me !
Go Kelly! Great job. Thank you for actually singing.
She could literally rip me down, but if she sings, I wouldn't even care!
Love her voice and her songs... And love HER 3
Always wondered what Kelly was thinking when she saw all those people waving and clapping after her performance.
The Best ever, Kelly you are the greatest...
omg wow
The best of American Idol..a true..."America's Sweetheart"...
Incredible... and LIVE!