Kelly Clarkson has earned plenty of praise for her powerful vocals over the years, but her latest country cover has caught the attention of both fans and the artist behind the original song. After Clarkson performed Ella Langley’s “Weren’t For The Wind” on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Langley herself took to social media to share her reaction, calling the rendition “Insane!!!”
The performance aired on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, during another edition of Clarkson’s popular Kellyoke segment, where she puts her own spin on songs she enjoys.
Kelly Clarkson Takes On Ella Langley’s Platinum Hit
Since launching Kellyoke in 2019, Clarkson has demonstrated her ability to move comfortably between musical styles. From pop and rock to soul and country, the three-time Grammy winner has built a reputation for delivering distinctive covers that showcase her vocal range.
Country music, in particular, has remained a favorite. Throughout the years, Clarkson has performed songs associated with artists including Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll and Dolly Parton, earning attention for the way she makes each selection her own.
For her latest performance, Clarkson chose Langley’s “Weren’t For The Wind,” a two-times Platinum hit originally released in 2024 as part of the deluxe edition of Langley’s debut album, Hungover.
Dressed in a full denim jumpsuit, Clarkson took center stage and belted out the song while her backing band, My Band Y’all, played behind her. Her performance brought the country track to the Kellyoke stage, giving the song a fresh interpretation through Clarkson’s unmistakable voice.
Clarkson Has High Praise For Ella Langley
After finishing the song, Clarkson stepped away from the stage to address the audience and explain why she admired Langley’s music.
“She’s really good. I like her music,” Clarkson said, praising the rising country star’s songwriting and distinctive sound.
“She’s very clever, really rad voice and tone. Y’all should check her out if you don’t know about her already.”
Clarkson’s comments made it clear that her song choice came from a genuine appreciation for Langley’s work. She also used the moment to encourage viewers who might not be familiar with the singer to give her music a listen.
Ella Langley Reacts To Clarkson’s Cover
Clarkson’s performance soon made its way onto Instagram, where Langley had the opportunity to hear the rendition for herself. The singer joined the many fans who were quick to praise Clarkson, leaving an enthusiastic response beneath the video.
“Insane!!! 🤯🤯,” Langley wrote.
Fans echoed her excitement, with several sharing just how impressed they were by the performance.
One viewer revealed how often they had watched the clip, commenting, “I’ve watched this like 50 times.”
Another praised Clarkson’s vocal delivery and ability to communicate a song’s meaning, writing, “Kelly’s tone hits differently. Her storytelling skills are out of this world, imo.”
A third fan celebrated the moment by declaring, “congratulations Ella! You’ve been #Clarksoned 😍❤️🙌”
The enthusiastic reactions highlighted the excitement surrounding Clarkson’s take on Langley’s music, with the original singer herself adding her voice to the praise.
Watch Kelly Clarkson Perform “Weren’t For The Wind”
Clarkson’s latest Kellyoke performance offers another example of her affection for country music and her ability to bring her own vocal style to songs by other artists.
With Langley among those impressed by the rendition, the cover has given fans of both singers a reason to revisit the Platinum-certified track.
Watch Kelly Clarkson’s full performance of Ella Langley’s “Weren’t For The Wind” below.
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