Kelly Clarkson & Clay Aiken - "Open Arms"

[@kdmomont]

American Idol has really jumped the shark since then. That was pure talent with no bells and whistles.They both can stand on the stage and sing, no auto tuning, backup or tooling.

[@roryvandegrift3282]

I remember this like it was yesterday. Im lucky to have been there. The place went crazy when clay came out, had chills!!

[@oscarphile]

They sound GREAT together!

[@clayloveable]

I'm back I have been listening to Clay's Joyful Noise Christmas tour...What a blessing it was to see him and hear his Christmas music..He looks and sounds great as always..Just loved them all...I listened to each tour stop over and over..I can't wait to see what he has for us in 2013..

[@pianistica]

the way Clay sings is so elegant. Man! the crowd gets crazy with him! Kelly did a great job too.

[@elarinque]

Wow they both sound great 2gether! the crowd went ape shit when Clay came out on stage. Kelly such a beautiful powerful voice.

[@gingertea]

Loved this video and these two together. Someday I hope these two will be able to tour together again...

[@Darlenelilly]

Top singers in American Idol history.... truly great singers of all times. Would love to see them reunite. Strong, powerful voices. Simply beautiful.

[@djryce]

These two are destined to become the two most successful idols. Period. They sounded great together. I can see them doing this on some award show 10 years from now.

[@scootieboots]

loved hearing clay and kelly singing together. they are two very amazing singers. thank you for sharing. cathie fb ClayNtion group

[@Zeleiah]

I don't care how old I get, I will always be a Claymate! it's been like 13 years and I'm still pissed that he didn't win AI!!

[@patniehaus1935]

My 2 fave singers ❤

[@mikslzrrrrr]

open arms is one of my fav songs...and they did an amazing job...they sounds great....

[@judyannanderson]

Clay's and Kelly's voices are great in this video. Clay can harmonize with anyone...He is totally amazing... The IT Tour was amazing. I was at the Detroit concert, and the screams for Clay were incredible.... I'll never forget it...

[@crloscee]

I mean.. wow.. I'm speechless.. what a greta cover to an AMAZING song. just plain beautiful.

[@claycurls]

wish i was there... clay and kelly did a fantastic version of this song. will forever be a clay fan...

[@roryvandegrift5391]

claycurls I'm blessed to have been at that show. Admit I went to see clay but became a major Kelly fan too. But omg the energy in room when he came out in the end for this song,still gives chills

[@roryvandegrift5992]

Oh, I was luckily there. And though I love Kelly when Clay came out for his first the place went insane. Even on the nights were he performed first. Mind you this would when they had the co- headlining tour and it was where they were trading off on who opened . One night it was Kelly one night it was Clay. so because they thought Clay was done because of the first half being over, she brought him out for this part and it just went crazy. I was here and I was also in Wilkes-Barre PA when the crowd sang measure of a man to him and it literally got him all choked up. That was an experience I will never forget and something I would definitely recommend looking up.

[@swimchickslam]

this is AWESOME. They harmonize so well together!!! I love it! and clay is gorgeous.

[@cpdfan41]

This song should have been recorded by the two of them !!!! I love this duet!!!!

[@thatYguy]

13 hour a go. 😀

[@eldzs]

one of my favorite songs of all time, plus sung by one of my favorite singers, Kelly clarkson... aww.. im so happy. haha

[@jawkneeyaj]

I think they're the best out of American Idol.

[@clayloveable]

What a great job they did on this song. I listen to Clay's music everyday. He has the voice of an Angel...I could listen day and night. God bless you Clay AIken~~!!

[@lovely_muse89]

this gave me chills. amazing performance. :P

[@nan_c77]

Aww...how sweet. I really think that Clay and Kelly should record a song or two together. They both have such great voice! I was at this concert in Chicago. I remembered how annoyed I was with all the screaming audiences. I wished they would just shut up and listened to the song. I had to contain myself and try not to scream the whole time. If I can do it, they can too.

[@Roni63]

I am a huge fan of Clay but I love Kelly too. They both have really excellent voices and I think that they are both great together! I would have loved to have attended that concert.

[@gingertea]

Really enjoyed the Independent Tour. Love the combination of Clay and Kelly, Kelly and Clay. What a magical tour.

[@fellie82]

a very powerful combination... i'm in love with this version of the song, It's just super!

[@Vlad788]

Wow, two of the best vocals ever on the show. So far I must say that Kelly and Clay had the best female and male vocals on the show respectively. Unbelievable performance by the both of them!!

[@lisaderubio1709]

I’m thrilled that I saw them together at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island back when Kelly was only 21 years old I even have a pic taken in a group with them both! Autographed and all. Love them both still….

[@clayloveable]

Love when Clay comes out and the crowd goes wild..And you can see a big smile on Kelly when they do. Love the two of them together. GREAT DUET!!

[@wilhelminasmth]

Absolutely Beautiful!! They both have a wonderful and blessed gift.

[@cbau2058]

wow, the crowd went crazy when Clay came out... i dont blame them :) they were awesome! Should've made a cover track for this song :)

[@Hotshortie]

They smoke that song! WOW! Just makes you realize that American Idol puts out the Greatest Singers! RE: Phillygrl5 comments above, I was in the audience and both sets of fans stayed until the end. It was a packed house tell they turned off the lights. Some people still love to try to start wars between the fan groups! Long Live CLELLY!

[@gullyfoyle7006]

Here the proof that a GREAT song lives forever....Thanks Steve, thanks Jonathan, you rule :))

[@Diana5230]

What great voices they have.

[@chams852]

awesome vocals from both great Idols..

[@kerchelle95]

They sound amazing togther 😍 Wish they had recorded some songs together too.

[@Tigempz]

I seen this live in Omaha during the Independece tour there. It was the loudest screaming I have ever heard at any concert I've ever been to! When Clay first showed up on stage it was deafening and you cpuld feel the excitement in the air. I will never forget that and this video reminded me of that eveing all over again. Clay is simply amazing!

[@clayshable]

The love shown to Clay here is overwhelming me, I can't even imagine how he felt when the screams were so loud for him almost deafening. WOW.. just couldn't love him any more, then he signals the audience to give Kelly the love. Now that is our BF.

[@sondraavellino]

I LOVE THEM BOTH!!!

[@jmacleve]

Two very genuine voices and two talented people.

[@sparrowgirl84]

omg i never knew they did a duet! ofcourse this the perfect song for them..they have the perfect voices for it! although kellys always been my fave..their both great :)

[@bethyboo87]

wow. this is just FANTASTIC!

[@lvnc25]

Love it. Clay has IT in capitol letters. I love them both. Will you listen to that applause? Clay & Kelly supah stahs!! Clay also has the best voice I've ever heard.

[@clayloveable]

What an awesome job they did on this song.. I love Clay's music.. Clay and Kelly are great together..

[@clayloveable]

I just love this song and the two of them singing it.. I love how the crowd goes crazy when Clay comes out.. And if you look close to Kelly you can see a big smile on her face when they do go crazy... Love love this song.

[@lsdollylovesclay]

Amazing!

[@kanglum]

they sound so amazing together

[@cpoblete17]

wow that was a great collaboration!! i wud fall asleep wit their voices

[@MOMbudols]

they were both amazing but I'm gonna give it to my girl KC!

[@shainarobb5473]

I ever had felt this way about this song because Kelly clarkson and clay Aiken impressed me and Dominic zeman

[@lars327]

OMG!!!! clay's coming out with a new CD next year?! yeah!!! i LOVED this song with the both of them!

[@0Annski0]

That was amazing!!! They are really good together

[@raincoleman6305]

Love this song

[@MsKGB1]

WOW I am a new fan of Clay!

[@MizTressX]

Truly unbeatable!

[@soulchild85]

simply terrific

[@KCnass]

Kelly is the most modest, humble and friendly celebrity i've known...she doesn't mind just wearing a pair of jean and t-shirt because dress doesn't have anything to do with your talent...even if u wears the most expensive and vogue dressses is no use if u can't sing...she can sing alright....

[@japitt1019]

Very nice. Great talents.

[@clayloveable]

Welcome. Clay has a wonderful voice. He has so many fans that really love him. And have been with him for 10 years. Just wanted to say welcome. Enjoy all of Clay's music. He sure has awesome talent and will melt your heart.

[@PoeticPoppa]

I'm impressed. I didn't think I would be, but It was well done.

[@abyer23]

they sang that reallll good!!!!

[@91rep08]

OMG!!! that is amazing!!

[@denisedelgiudice3378]

That was brilliant!

[@Diana5230]

I admire Kelly for performing with Clay when he gets such a huge reception from the audience. I think they sound great together.

[@raineyray]

An excellent song

[@MLC92]

they're the best contestants of AI Ever!!!of all seasons male and female

[@MLC92]

I just love to hear them both. my favorite performance was the one on St.Paul, when Clay gave her the yellow roses. i think that Clay, Kelly and Carrie have been the must successful ones on AI.

[@2064anniev]

top idols.........clay aiken, kelly clarkson, kerry underwood, and of course jennifer hudson. simply the best.

[@theaceofusa]

This was my prom song...special meaning

[@Dorfnox]

Great Song

[@LeaderHeat]

clay is a spectacular singer

[@owenira]

Two of my favorite singers in the world...where is Clay??

[@godsfan]

kelly is sooo much better! love her voice. clay did alright. kelly is so adorable haha and she can SING. who couldnt like her?

[@polarbear2711]

I love Clay Aiken. Still.

[@misnomerXa]

this was awesome

[@lynnelaine594]

I didn't watch idol when either one of them were on but the are goood!

[@ClaysSTO]

These two performed that song again more recently -- I think Kelly's last tour. Clay surprised the crowd by joining Kelly on stage. I'm sure it's here on youtube -- they both sounded great just like this video.

[@MonaLisa57]

Great video! Thank you!

[@hereswhatisee]

memacute -- If you mean lightly tapping the side of the mic with his left hand soon after he first came onstage, I noticed it as well. I believe he stepped into a dead zone for the monitor speakers and couldn't hear himself over the crowd. Patting the mic like that is a signal to the crew, "is this mic working?" If I'm right, he did an excellent job of staying on pitch without being able to hear himself. That can't be learned, you either got it or you don't. I'd say he's got it.

[@kprpearl]

WOW!!!

[@Born2Entertain70]

i love it thanks

[@goddesswing]

HAHAH I WAS THERE. And at that point I was pretty much three rows from the stage.

[@lindavip]

I admit Kelly is good!! But Clay....WOW! His is so unbelieveable!! I adore him!

[@girlygirlma]

this song is amazingg but i love the original one but still kelly n mariah still sing it soo damm beauiful espeicallly mariah

[@jason22az]

wow!

[@nathan19832001]

clay aiken nailed it!!

[@liljackslade]

@aussiechic06 ITs called a tribute and a cover. Its Kellys favorite part of touring. She has plenty of her own original songs but since she likes some songs so much she likes to sing them in honor of that artist and song.

[@hajacobson1977]

he was just telling the sound guy to turn his mic up. you can see after he repeatedly taps his mic, he points up to tell him to turn it up.

[@melikepandas]

go clay and kelly!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@xxxruzzelxxx]

They look so cute together

[@nicole0601]

i love clay. he's like his own person, doesnt care wat ppl think about him and just go around doin wat he likes best - singing.

[@gracebaw5722]

Best vo8ces of American

[@polarbear2711]

Great choice to be a fan of his! :D

[@xxsonfan324xx]

I WAS THERE! :) :)

[@Phiichan]

OMG lol the SCREAMING is insane hahaha

[@theforeman118]

nice!!

[@Poptart78]

omg the crowd haha they are totally loving CLAY

[@motownazn]

@Eragon11777 I'm taking a shot at answering your question: I think that singers rely on a muscle around the stomach area, called the diaphragm, when it comes to singing. I think it helps with singing loudly because it helps with air control, as it's right under the lungs. I'm guessing Kelly finds it easier to sing loudly and more steadily with her hand there. Of course, I just know of the existence of the diaphragm. I could be totally wrong with my explanation.

[@shainarobb5473]

I love this song open arms because This is a true loyal tribute To Dominic Joseph Patrick zeman Because he would be happy that you are singing his song open arms because he passed away since Thursday

[@MallorcaOrcas]

Definitely! Sheesh!