Kelly Clarkson Sings “Carrying Your Love With Me” In Ode To George Strait

A few years back, Kelly Clarkson turned her beloved “Kellyoke” segment into a heartfelt tribute to the legendary “King of Country,” George Strait. She poured her soul into a rendition of his classic hit, “You Look So Good in Love,” leaving fans captivated by the raw emotion and grace of her performance.

Since then, fans have been eagerly anticipating the moment Clarkson would treat them to another George Strait cover on her show.

Nearly three years later, Clarkson finally paid tribute to Strait once again with a fresh “Kellyoke” performance. This time, she chose to cover his 1997 chart-topping hit, “Carrying Your Love with Me.”

Written by Steve Bogard and Jeff Stevens, Strait released the song as the second single from his album of the same name.

“Carrying Your Love with Me” soared to the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and secured the #3 position on the year-end Country Songs chart for 1997. In 2022, the track was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA, cementing its legacy.

The song also earned Strait a Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance at the 1998 Grammy Awards, though Vince Gill ultimately took home the award for “Pretty Little Adriana.”

Fans React to Kelly’s Cover of “Carrying Your Love with Me”
As one of Strait’s most cherished hits, Clarkson approached her rendition with care and respect. She kept the song grounded in its country roots, staying true to the original sound.

Fans were thrilled with Clarkson’s heartfelt performance, and their reactions poured in:

“Who thinks that she should record a country album!!!!”

“Keep teasing us with these country covers. Gorgeous tone, I’m melting.”

“Texas girl paying homage to a fellow great Texan! Wonderful rendition Kelly…”

“She so Amazing, seriously she can sing anything! Just so beautiful.”

“George Strait would be so proud. Beautiful Job Kelly.”

“This was one of my Grandpa’s favorite songs. Kelly, this was beautiful.”

“I’d love for Kelly to release a country album!!!”

Now, you too can enjoy Kelly Clarkson’s ode to George Strait in the video below. Which one of his songs would you like to hear her sing next?