March 3, 2026
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Kelly Clarkson is expanding her TV hosting repertoire with a new primetime special.

In “Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson,” the musician will sit down with several high-profile artists to get the story behind their biggest hits and overall careers.

The new primetime special will air over the course of four weeks. Before the show premieres, here’s everything you need to know to tune in.

When Does ‘Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson’ Premiere?

The first episode of “Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson” will premiere on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

The remaining three episodes will air on the following dates:

  • Aug. 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
  • Sept. 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
  • Sept. 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Teddy Swims and Kelly Clarkson on "Songs & Stories" with Kelly Clarkson.
Teddy Swims and Clarkson on “Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson.”Weiss Eubanks / NBCUniversal

Where to Watch the Series

“Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson” will air on NBC each week and will be available to stream on Peacock the following day.

Kelly Clarkson on "Songs & Stories."
Kelly Clarkson on “Songs & Stories.”NBCUniversal / Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal

What Is ‘Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson’ About — and Who Will Appear in the Special?

Each hour-long episode of “Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson” will feature interviews with an artist, who will also perform “collaboratively and acoustically” with Clarkson and her band.

In a press release, Clarkson offered the following reflections on her motivation for starting the four-part series.

“Every song’s got a story, and this special gives us a chance to hear what’s behind the music straight from the artists who lived it. Getting to share the stage with them and hear about the moments that shaped their paths — and where they’re headed next — is pretty special,” she said.

The four-part series will feature appearances from the following artists:

  • Aug. 19 — Jonas Brothers
  • Aug. 26 — Gloria Estefan
  • Sept. 2 — Teddy Swims
  • Sept. 9 — Lizzo
Lizzo and Kelly Clarkson on "Songs & Stories" with Kelly Clarkson.
Lizzo and Clarkson on “Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson.”Weiss Eubanks / NBCUniversal

Fans of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” are likely familiar with the “Songs & Stories” segment from the singer’s talk show. So far, it has featured several artists, including Miranda Lambert, Chris Martin, Babyface, Alanis Morissette and Pink.

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