Kelly Clarksoncouldn’t make it to the Grammys — but for good reason!On Sunday night, theAmerican Idolalum went on Twitter to reveal why she had to skip the 61st annual award show.“I’m out touring so couldn’t make#Grammys2019tonight BUT couldn’t b more appreciative 4 the nomination & couldn’t be more excited 4 everyone there! 2 all the artists nominated & not nominated, win or lose, feel blessed that u get to do what u do 4 a living!” wrote Clarkson, 36.The pop star was nominated for best pop vocal album for her soulful seventh album,Meaning of Life. She was nominated alongside Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande,Shawn Mendes,PinkandTaylor Swift.Grande — who also skipped the awards, after a disagreement with producers — won the award for her quirky, acclaimed LPSweetener.Chris Tuite/imageSPACE /MediaPunchBe sure to check outPEOPLE’s full Grammys coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.Clarkson, who has won threeGrammy Awardsin the past, is in between dates on herThe Meaning of Life Tour, her first since 2015. She kicked off the dates with an acoustic performance of “A Moment Like This,” her first hit after being crowned asIdol‘s first winner.RELATED VIDEO:Ariana GrandeReportedly Not AttendingGrammy AwardsOff-stage she has been filmingThe Voicean eponymous talk showand preparing for .On Saturday, she performed in Southaven, Mississippi. Next stop: Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thursday.The 61st AnnualGrammy Awardsare broadcasting live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS.
Kelly Clarksoncouldn’t make it to the Grammys — but for good reason!
On Sunday night, theAmerican Idolalum went on Twitter to reveal why she had to skip the 61st annual award show.
“I’m out touring so couldn’t make#Grammys2019tonight BUT couldn’t b more appreciative 4 the nomination & couldn’t be more excited 4 everyone there! 2 all the artists nominated & not nominated, win or lose, feel blessed that u get to do what u do 4 a living!” wrote Clarkson, 36.
The pop star was nominated for best pop vocal album for her soulful seventh album,Meaning of Life. She was nominated alongside Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande,Shawn Mendes,PinkandTaylor Swift.
Grande — who also skipped the awards, after a disagreement with producers — won the award for her quirky, acclaimed LPSweetener.
Chris Tuite/imageSPACE /MediaPunch
Be sure to check outPEOPLE’s full Grammys coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.
Clarkson, who has won threeGrammy Awardsin the past, is in between dates on herThe Meaning of Life Tour, her first since 2015. She kicked off the dates with an acoustic performance of “A Moment Like This,” her first hit after being crowned asIdol‘s first winner.
RELATED VIDEO:Ariana GrandeReportedly Not AttendingGrammy Awards
Off-stage she has been filmingThe Voicean eponymous talk showand preparing for .
On Saturday, she performed in Southaven, Mississippi. Next stop: Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Thursday.
The 61st AnnualGrammy Awardsare broadcasting live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS.
source: people.com
