Garth Brooks got emotional as Kelly Clarkson belted out an incredible rendition of his 1989 song “The Dance” at the 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honours in Washington, D.C.
Brooks was watching the performance alongside his wife Trisha Yearwood, with the pair looking very impressed as Clarkson hit each and every note.
Brooks is being honoured at this year’s event alongside TV icon Dick Van Dyke, actress and choreographer Debbie Allen, folk-music singer Joan Baez and violinist Midori.
This year’s honourees were supposed to be honoured last year but the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the ceremony. Clarkson’s performance comes after she told Brooks on her talk show how “The Dance” had helped her cope with her divorce from Brandon Blackstock.
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