The singer, 43, was meant to start her “Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency” at Caesars Palace on Friday, July 4, but had to postpone the shows hours before opening night. On Friday, July 11, Clarkson addressed the last-minute cancellation and apologized to fans.

The American Idol champ will do a rotating Kellyoke cover every night, and she chose a Dolly Parton-written Whitney Houston classic for her debut.

Clarkson canceled opening night of her Las Vegas residency last week, just minutes before she was set to take the stage.

Kelly Clarkson had to breakaway from her Las Vegas residency. The singer, 43, was set to kick off her “Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency” at Caesars Palace on Friday, July 4, but had to postpone for the time being.

Kelly Clarkson shared her excitement for her Las Vegas 'Studio Sessions' residency while apologizing for rescheduling her July 4 opening dates

Kelly Clarkson's highly anticipated Las Vegas residency opening was postponed hours before showtime because the singer needs vocal rest after demanding preparations.

Kelly Clarkson said rehearsals for her new Las Vegas residency have "taken a toll on my voice" so she postponed the July 4 opening of the show to avoid "doing serious damage." She told fans, "I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve.