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Clarkson moves many to tears on ‘American Idol’

Clarkson’s performance led to a standing ovation from the judges, reports USA Today.
Clarkson’s performance led to a standing ovation from the judges, reports USA Today. Screencapture

Kelly Clarkson, the first winner of “American Idol,” wowed judges and audience Thursday night with her return as guest judge.

Her rendition of the title track from her latest album “Piece by Piece” at the end of the program “proved to be so emotional, she occasionally had to look away from the mic to compose herself,” reports Entertainment Weekly. The song is now No. 1 on iTunes, and her album is now at No. 5.

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This story was originally published February 26, 2016 at 10:41 AM with the headline "Clarkson moves many to tears on ‘American Idol’."

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