Like mother, like son.
During the November 27 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly Clarkson proudly shared a clip that had the studio buzzing — her 8-year-old son Remy Blackstock stepping into the spotlight to warm up the audience with a confident rendition of My Way by Frank Sinatra.
Backed by Clarkson’s house band, Remy delivered the iconic lyrics with poise well beyond his years as the crowd erupted in cheers — including from his big sister River Blackstock, 10, who watched on proudly from the audience.
Clarkson, who shares both children with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, couldn’t help but laugh afterward.
“He just walked right in today and said, ‘Who do I need to speak to to sing my song?’” she joked. “I said, ‘OK, sir.’ They’re so fun. I love my kids so much.”
This isn’t the first time musical talent has made an early appearance in the Clarkson household. River previously lent her voice to You Don’t Make Me Cry, featured on the deluxe edition of Clarkson’s 2023 album Chemistry.
Clarkson later revealed that River’s contribution wasn’t planned at all.
“She came into the studio and said, ‘Can I sing?’” Clarkson told TODAY. “My producer took my vocal off completely and just let her sing the whole track. It was so cute.”
Despite her children’s obvious musical instincts, the Since U Been Gone singer says she’s not pushing them toward the industry — though she’s realistic about the influence of growing up around music.
“I’m not going to not push,” she explained. “Whatever you want to do. I can’t sit here and say ‘don’t do this, it’s a hard industry’ because I’m in it. But also — be a teacher, be a doctor, be anything.”
Clarkson also shared that bringing her kids onstage during one of her concerts in 2023 was one of the most meaningful moments of her career.
“It was the most magical thing to be onstage,” she said, adding that both kids “had so much fun.”
She even joked that her children looked at her like she was a superhero.
“I felt like I was Thor,” Clarkson laughed. “That feeling — when your kids look at you that way — it’s the most magical thing as a parent.”
Judging by Remy’s fearless Sinatra performance, the Clarkson legacy of confidence, charisma, and big vocals is already alive and well.