Hey there, music lovers! Let's talk about Kelly Clarkson, the powerhouse behind some of the most iconic songs of our time. On Sunday, February 10, Kelly wasn’t at the Grammy Awards, and trust me, we noticed. But don’t worry—she had a perfectly valid reason for missing out on music's biggest night. Just before the Grammys red carpet festivities kicked off, the 36-year-old pop star took to Twitter to explain everything to her devoted fans.

Why Kelly Clarkson Skipped the 2019 Grammy Awards

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Now, here’s the scoop: Kelly posted a heartfelt message letting everyone know why she wasn’t in attendance. “I’m out touring so couldn’t make #Grammys2019 tonight BUT couldn’t b more appreciative 4 the nomination & couldn’t be more excited 4 everyone there!” she wrote. She went on to express her gratitude to all the incredible artists nominated, whether they won or not. “To all the artists nominated & not nominated, win or lose, feel blessed that u get to do what u do 4 a living!”

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I’m out touring so couldn’t make #Grammys2019 tonight 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!
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) February 10, 2019

Kelly Sends Love to Alicia Keys

And guess what? Kelly wasn’t done yet. She followed up with another tweet to give a shoutout to her pal Alicia Keys, who was hosting the Grammys that night. “Oh and good luck @aliciakeys hosting tonight! You’re gonna be amazing. #Grammy2019,” Kelly wrote. Talk about spreading the love, right?

Who Was at the 2019 Grammy Awards?

Even though Kelly wasn’t there, the Grammys were still packed with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. Stars like Dolly Parton, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lady Gaga, and Linda Perry walked the red carpet, dazzling fans with their style and charisma. But wait, there’s more! Celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith, Michelle Obama, Sara Gilbert, Eve, Ryan Seacrest, and Giuliana Rancic also graced the event, making it an unforgettable evening for everyone involved.

And let’s not forget the first big win of the night! The award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance went to Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for their unforgettable performance of “Shallow” from the Oscar-nominated film A Star Is Born. While Bradley was busy accepting awards at the BAFTAs in London, Gaga took the stage to thank their fans. “Thank you so much … I wish Bradley was here with me right now, he’s at the BAFTAs over in the UK. I know he wants to be here … Bradley, I loved singing this song with you,” she said. Congrats, Gaga—you earned it!