5 Times Kelly Clarkson Made Us Cry

Maybe you know her as the first winner of American Idol, the singer whose debut album sold over 4.5 million copies or just the inspirational woman you always aspired to be. Either way, Kelly Clarkson is an entertainment icon – and while the talented beauty has made us laugh, groove and sing along countless times, she’s also made us cry.

Not sure about when Kelly Clarkson delivered too many feels for us to handle? Find out the five times she’s made us tear up below!

1 When she first won American Idol.

Warning: This video might cause uncontrollable nostalgia and/or sadness that you are old enough to remember watching Kelly Clarkson’s victory song on “American Idol.” While her voice sounds a little less perfect than usual here – crying isn’t the most conducive to perfect pitch – the memories alone can trigger a few tears.

2 When she made us remember our post-break up rage.

If you’ve never consoled yourself after a breakup with your soulmate by singing along to Clarkson’s song, “Behind These Hazel Eyes,” you’ve been missing out. While this video doesn’t say where or when this performance was, it will trigger all the feels.

3 When she rocked your Christmas with country singin’ superstars.

Ever want to cry when you see a slice of pizza because it’s just so beautiful? Kelly Clarkson’s voice in this 2013 performance will make you feel just like that. Combined with the vocals of celebs Trisha Yearwood and Reba McEntire and minimal background music, Kelly Clarkson made this “Silent Night” a year-round favorite.

4 When she took our breath away with her new song in 2013.

Kelly Clarkson performing her new single “Catch my Breath” + Ellen = one inspirational show! In this performance, Clarkson slayed those high notes and didn’t pull back any emotional punches. Near perfection? That’s worth a little tearing up.

5 Perhaps most famously: When she threw it back to “American Idol” days.

What could be more emotional than returning to the show that first blasted Kelly Clarkson into super stardom? Even if the judges and Kelly Clarkson herself hadn’t started crying, you might have shed a tear thinking, “They grow up so fast!” You could say that Clarkson’s performance broke viewers down into crying puddles “piece by piece.”

We have a feeling she will keep performing tear-jerking moments for years to come – and we are totally OK with that!