Kelly Clarkson recently sang a powerful version of Jelly Roll’s song “Save Me” on her TV show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, during a part called Kellyoke. Her singing was so emotional that it made Jelly Roll cry! Kelly is great at singing all kinds of songs, and she made “Save Me” her own by adding a strong, rocky sound and using her amazing voice in a higher way.
The original “Save Me” was a duet, or a song for two people, sung by Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson in 2023. Kelly’s version had extra energy, especially in the big, loud parts, which made it super exciting to hear. It touched Jelly Roll’s heart in a big way.
After hearing Kelly sing his song, Jelly Roll went on social media to say thank you. He wrote, “I can’t believe I wrote a song so special that Kelly Clarkson wanted to sing it. Thank you, Kelly—I’m so honored, and I cried when I watched it.” He was amazed and happy that such a talented singer chose his song.
“Save Me” started as a quiet song with just Jelly Roll and his guitar on his 2020 album called Self Medicated. Then, in 2023, he teamed up with Lainey Wilson to make it a duet for his country album, Whitsitt Chapel. That version became a huge hit! It reached number 1 on a big country music chart and even got nominated for some awards, like one at the CMA Awards in 2023 and another at the Grammy Awards in 2024.
Jelly Roll has become a big name in country music lately. His album Whitsitt Chapel was his first full country album, and “Save Me” shows why he’s so popular. The song is about feeling sorry, thinking about life, and wanting something better—things that fit perfectly in country music. Kelly Clarkson’s cover proves just how special this song really is!
