Kelly Clarkson just performed a cover of Jelly Roll’s chart-topping song “Save Me” that gave us chills during an episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show.
During a segment of her iconic Kellyoke, Clarkson showed off her powerful vocals, covering Jelly Roll’s song with an equally powerful message about addiction for the first time. Jelly Roll initially released “Save Me” in 2020 and released a new version featuring Lainey Wilson last year, both of which saw major success.
Clarkson performed the song wearing a band shirt from The Police and wide-leg jeans alongside her band at her New York City Studio.
“Somebody save me, me from myself/ I’ve spent so long living in Hell/ They say my lifestyle is bad for my health/ It’s the only thing that seems to help,” Clarkson belted. “All of this drinkin’ and smoking’ is hopeless/ But feel like it’s all that I need/ Somethin’ inside of me’s broken/ I hold on to anything that set me free,” the song continues.
Jelly Roll was understandably honored by Clarkson’s choice of song. “This may be the most honored I’ve ever felt. I love Kelly and her voice and soul and what she stands for so much. I’m honored she covered my song – I cried listening to the first time,” Jelly Roll commented under Clarkson’s YouTube video.
Jelly Roll also shared his gratitude on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “I would’ve never believed you if you had told me that I’d write a song so impactful that incredible Kelly Clarkson would deem it worthy to cover. Thank you, Kelly- wow – I’m honored in a way I can’t event described – I cried watching it @kellyclarkson.”
Kelly’s vocal complimented the song perfectly, and we can’t help but hope for a Kelly Clarkson and Jelly Roll duet in the near future.
