Kelly Clarkson- I Know You Won't (Carrie Underwood cover)

[@CarlaHowe.]

I know I've seen this before, but there is something about Kelly that just goes down to my bones. There's something in her voice that just breaks my heart when she sings something like this. It's like no matter what she sings, she puts her whole heart into it. You can feel whatever it is she's singing. With her new stuff, you can tell she's beyond happy because it's in her voice. But with songs like this, you can hear the sadness. That's one reason why I love her. Not to mention her incredible voice! I've been a fan of Kelly's since the first time I seen her on Idol. This does not mean that Carrie Underwood isn't good. That girl can sing too! But they're just so different. But for me, there's just something about Kelly that makes me believe what she's singing. There's this warmth and purity to her voice. It's so raw. Carrie's voice is incredible too. But again, for me, she just doesn't have the soul that Kelly has. But I'm still a huge fan of Carrie's! Oh what I would give to have just an ounce of their talent!!

[@aroblopez]

I will fight to protect you and your beautiful heart. You took every word out of my heart and wrote it. 🌻

[@JordCA]

It's called authenticity.

[@LilDanSingStar]

The way she controls her voice between breathy and powerful is phenomenal. This is one of my favorite covers from Kelly!

[@joehernandez848]

Almost 2022 now and still here watching her heartfelt rendition of this song. Faultless!

[@robinpeterson7843]

2024 I still listen often

[@lightningshock12]

Carrie, a Full Lyric Soprano, balanced this song with power and sustenance. Kelly, another Full Lyric Soprano, balanced it with power and range. Both versions just blow you away.

[@jjl6438]

Lightningshock12 you nailed it with that comparison. Range with Kelly but sustenance with Carrie. Both have plenty of power

[@robertramos645]

I love Kelly's heavy voice, like it has weight to it from her dark velvety lows to her falsetto. And she emotes like no other.

[@kellyanndean9374]

Carries was OK,,but kelly blows it out of the water!!!!

[@kellyanndean9374]

Carries not a soprano,,kellys an alto !!like me!!

[@Aquariusxx]

KellyAnn Dean Kelly’s not an alto lol

[@kameygirl13]

This woman is artistry at it's best !

[@nikcolewindham]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Carrie's song, but I have to say, I love the soulful sound of Kelly's version better! I LOVE HER!!

[@elisefincher4478]

I stumbled across this cover and while I love carrie underwood and the power she brang to the original version I cannot help but love the emotion that kelly sang this cover with that's why I tend to favor kellys version a little more. Both carrie and kelly sang the hell out of it though. I would love to seem them collaborate one day.

[@mariangerula4079]

I agree totally with Carla Chaney. To me, Kelly is a singer who I can listen to all day. I'm still listening to her Christmas CD. I like other singers but I can't listen to them as I can to Kelly. Her voice is so diversified and full of so much passion and emotion.

[@jilldurham5498]

That's weird cause I can't listen to other singers like I can Avril Lavigne.

[@MsDottie09]

This performance should have at least 10 million views by now. Kelly and this rendition is super great!!

[@candeeo1]

Kelly Clarkson defies categorization. She is in a category of her own and she rules it!

[@glt0906]

I just tried to listen to Carrie Underwood's version and it was like fingers on a chalkboard. Kelly sings with heart and soul....and god what a voice!!!

[@Ardenwolfe]

I seriously, seriously, seriously did not believe anyone could sing this song better than Carrie. Jesus . . . was I wrong.

[@MsDottie09]

I've heard Carrie sing this song at the I Heart Radio show in Vegas a few years ago. She was wonderful. But I must say that Kelly sings this song with more emotion and soul.

[@baybyd0ll]

I first heard this song tonight on American Idol when Jeremy Rosado chose this song for his "sing-for-your-life" performance and it was so heart-felt.I immediately youtubed the song to hear the full version by Carrie and when I played it, it was like a totally different song! I thought, maybe I should hear Carrie's live version. Nope, still lifeless. Even though she sang it well, it lacked soul.I stumbled upon Kelly's cover of the song and from the moment I hit play, I didn't want it to be over!

[@Carly734]

Whoever shouted "that just happened" at the end of the video read my mind! Breathtaking performance.

[@pyrochris84]

I'm a massive Carrie fan and I love this song. And i've gotta say, Kelly's rendition was beautiful! Enough said!

[@lecno19]

I love Kelly's rendition of this song. It has a darker vibe to it than other versions, which is an amazing thing for an artist to bring out of a song. Kelly definitely knows how to pull the emotion out of a song. Her soulful vibe made this heavenly. She owned this song.

[@tmjw69]

I was lucky enough to go to a taping today of an up coming Vh1 unplugged for Kelly. This was the 1st song she sang, I always knew what a great singer she was but now I know what an amazing singer she is. She did an amazing job with this song, you really feel her emotion in the song. The girl can "sang".

[@Luna-17]

Personally, I find Kelly's version unintentionally miles more powerful and moving than the original. From the arrangement, to the vocals, to the tone, there's a rawness and grit that no one can touch. It just unravels you.

[@lightningshock12]

BEAUTIFULLY said!

[@angelzap100]

I totally agree. Especially when she goes into the chorus..I get chills.

[@muzikluvah72]

Bragofan You took the words right out of my mouth. Watching her sing this makes me tear up every time just because you can tell how much emotion she's put behind it. I think she's amazing. Going to go see her for the fifth this summer. Can't wait!

[@DamienRasheed]

Bragofan couldn't agree more.

[@phonggiang5973]

Kelly sang it more desperately, great phrasing, cracking voice which deliver more emotional melody (same way she did with piece by piece in Idol) and soulful, but I think it's too much, she overused this technique for this song, because the lyrics is not that sad. Adele can do the same way. Carrie's tone in the other hand in high note is clearer and more beautiful, and her long note is everything, totally in control and didn't sound pitchy, this make Carrie technically more unqiue. Anyway, I don't think Carrie will sing any song that is soulful as Kelly did, because she is a country artist.

[@shiratun1979]

after 5 months, I am still listening to this version. I just love how kelly sang this song

[@lillianlopes4757]

2015 and i still listen Kelly singing this song. She has a beutiful and powerful voice and I think this is the best version of "I know you won't " in this world. *-*

[@alessiabaglione8825]

I love kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. They are both amazing but to be honest kelly clarkson has always been my #1

[@brianbennett5205]

Found this on here looking for a Carrie version. I love Kelly and she just blew this song away. One of my favorite songs.

[@kendrabryant4738]

Stunning!! So powerful and moving! Kelly Clarkson is AMAZING!!! ❤

[@WinWingWin]

Omg! So emotional 😭 like she's totally broken hearted. Amazing ❤❤❤

[@DamienRasheed]

This is a beautiful song...I've never heard the original (calm down, going to listen to it now) but I'm not sure it could be better than I'm hearing it now. WOW.

[@Rosannasfriend]

They're equally good. They were intended to bring different things to it .

[@lilianajaramillo5099]

The original is pretty beautiful

[@cobiy5546]

I heard this version 1st years ago, went to hear the original.... stuck with this one

[@MsDottie09]

OK, I'll let you all know right now that I'm a Kelly fan. I love her interpretation of this song and her voice is outstanding. Carrie does a terrific job on this song but Kelly's version speaks to me with so much more passion and emotion.

[@mikslzrrrrr]

i love love love kelly's voice!!!!it doesn't make you wanna say" boring"!!!!

[@danarjohn9793]

I absolutely adore Carrie but enjoyed this version too. Two very different and amazingly talented women.

[@JGramazio12]

Kelly is incredible.....I have seen her live so many times, she is just amazing. Pure Perfection!

[@Funnypandalonies]

she's not jaded by media attention and she hasn't gained that entitlement mentality as many of our well known "divas" have fallen prey to. She maintains a very normal life with normal friends and a very normal, disfunctional but, normal family. She's held on to the things that have keep her grounded like faith and certain ideas and standards that some would have thrown out right off the bat in the industry. She's not affraid to offend people when it comes down to being real.

[@mannxter]

she's really the best THE 1st and the No#1 american Idol ever!

[@SuperDmparker]

I could listen to Kelly all day. I love this.

[@MsDottie09]

Just had to come back and listen to this awesome performance.

[@LetYourSoulShine99]

Holy Mother of GOD!! That has got to be one of the most INCREDIBLE performances I have seen. I am absolutely astounded. I have Carries album and am a fan, but this performance brought it to a whole new level, like a completely diffferent song and its the first time I cried when I heard it. Kelly you are just unbelievable. I am in awe of your talent!!

[@judycovington5641]

Beautiful inside and out! Very talented and humble. ❤❤❤

[@pcjockey]

Kelly is 100% goddess. Voice of an angel, personality that anyone would want in a friend, and so grounded in her reality that she is free to be who she is without a care if anyone likes it or not. 100% baby, 100%.

[@MsSophie26]

I love this woman, she is amazing. She did an amazing job. I wouldn't expect any thing less from her. She is one my favorite singers and so is Demi Lovato. Kelly Clarkson is best American Idol winner, in my opinion. I do like Carrie too she is good. But Kelly has it and she doesn't even try.

[@kroakie4]

I love Kelly so much! She singing Carrie's song and doing it every bit as good as Carrie. Not an easy thing to do. It's cute how Kelly is clearly a fan! ^_^

[@JasleenSachdevaMusic]

Did this make anyone cry? Coz I just cried buckets right now :')

[@michellehooper661]

Like Kelly's version, prefer her tone and power and the feeling she puts in more than Carrie's. It's a lovely song.

[@DJDavidSerrano]

Never heard this song before so I decided to compare it to the original and there is NO comparison. Kelly OWNS this song.

[@tonus67]

Nobody on this planet could give that song any more conviction. Carrie is a great singer & nails it, but kelly will put your heart in ya mouth with the delivery. I Would put this with 'up the mountain' Thanks for sharing.

[@angelf455]

Such a good song. Makes me all teary eyed

[@josephrizkallah3245]

Kelly's miles better, vocally and emotionally. This makes me cry :') ♡

[@AMillionMilesAway612]

As a Kelly and Carrie fan, they both nailed it. There is no denying Carrie's powerhouse vocals or Kelly's ability to put the sweetest tone in every song. As for the person who said Carrie doesn't put much emotion, you are mistaken. I saw Carrie Underwood last night, and when she sang this, the whole room was in tears. Both girls are amazing singers who are able to truly feel what they are singing. Carrie Underwood is just as good as Kelly Clarkson. They both rock! They wouldn't want us comparing

[@luisyelandhy]

kelly your soulfulness just gives me lots of goosebumps!!! they were right about carrie's great vocals on this song but kelly's raw delivery is simply magical....

[@SkyscrapersForgiveMC]

Now what does this tell us? Kelly's fans attending her concert do love Carrie as well, or else they wouldn't know the words to one of her more obscure (no single) album tracks! Lay your armor down and enjoy this moment of pure unadulterated brilliance for talent is these two women's gift! Thank you.

[@tatianelourenco4284]

Love her, give me chills!

[@11111148]

+Tatiane Lourenço Yes, every time I watch it, it gives me goosebumps, her voice is so powerful

[@claus49]

wow! just wow! I cannot describe how heartfelt and how touched I am by this interpretation. I would love to hear Kelly puts out a live recording acoustic album.

[@giroluxe]

Best version ever!! Cuz she puts feelings in it!! What a talented singer Kelly!!

[@MegaNanatan]

kelly clarkson is the best!!!!!!!!!

[@rubymccaslin6841]

WOW!! SO SOULFUL!! IT MOVES YOU….

[@fasseph]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VERSION! I LOVE BOTH, CARRIE AND KELLY! Great singers do great songs. PERIOD.

[@gypsydollnes]

I LOVE THE WAY CARRIE SINGS IT BUT KELLY JUST GETS MY TEARING WITH HER VERSION

[@rahulvaswani749]

Kelly’s version of this song fills me up emotionally. Carrie could never

[@L4UR4RU4L]

her tone in this is out of this world

[@bavery00]

Love watching this. Kelly makes it her own and took it to another level.

[@olhole]

WOW...This song has finally found a home. Thanks Kelly.

[@natasharussin2212]

this never gets old ever! best cover ever done!

[@VelvetGal5]

I don't want to compare Carrie and Kelly, but I'm kind of biased. I love anything Kelly Clarkson sings and I will always choose Kelly. I have tears in my eyes from watching this video and hearing Kelly Clarkson's interpretation of Carrie Underwood's "I Know You Won't" song. I can actually put myself in Kelly's shoes and relate to the song's lyrics. I just love Kelly. I love how she reaches down into her soul and connects to the emotion of this song. I love how she's not afraid to go there.

[@kzoowmugrad]

This is simply beautiful. Kelly's voice gives this song such feeling and emotion. Bravo!

[@MsDottie09]

What a talent. I'm enjoying Kelly's "Greatest Hits - Chapter 1" CD. It is amazing along with her 3 new songs - Catch My Breath, Don't Rush, People Like Us. Just love it.

[@LovesJesusandAmericaToo]

Wow amazing!!!! If anyone can sing this song Kelly Clarkson!!!!! What a voice WHAT A VOICE!!!!!

[@Marange077]

gotta give it to kelly... she is singing is so well... thanks Jeremy Rosado for bringing me here...love the song!!!

[@Icureditwithmybrain]

Thanks for supporting Ron Paul. Kelly Clarkson you are a true patriot. Restore Freedom & liberty, RP 2012.

[@Musicalbowlrkat300]

She slayed Carrie's version. Damn, this song may have actually been a hit with Kelly's voice. ;)

[@Funnypandalonies]

Well, Kelly likes to say carrie has been the most successful american idol winner on american soil. but truthfully, lately, Kelly has shown herself as the most consistant and dedicated winner. On top of that, the most versatile. In order for her to last as long as she has, she has to have an ear for great music and the ability to make a song relatable. You carry a story in a song, and she knows how to make every song not only relate to her but to everyone that listens to her.

[@alllls113]

Love this!! Go Carrie and Kelly I'd love to see them duet

[@Ninjalilly]

Omg! That was so beautiful! She sings with such emotion and so effortlessly. She is the best live singer out there.

[@MissHaydee08]

I looooooooovvvvveeeeee you Kelly!!!!!! Can't wait to see you on tour.... Again!!!!!!

[@cleoambrosia]

YES my favorite Carrie song! I love Carrie singing this, I love Kelly singing this. I'd love to hear them sing it together!

[@bradders5974]

speechless..............................................

[@ibenniify]

carrie and kelly they both have a great voice, i love them . . . they must covered this song together, and will be a legend song in a whole world. . i sweer

[@theebluemartini]

Carrie's version and Kelly's version are EQUALLY AWESOME in their own ways! They both have different interpretations of the song, and both are fantastic!

[@aroblopez]

BRILLIANT! SO BRILLIANT!!!!

[@MsEastsidesFinest]

YES MA'AM KELLY SUNG THIS SONG!!!!! OMG I GOT GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!!!

[@aroblopez]

My children's children will REMEMBER Kelly because of this live cover :') :') :')

[@BigORat]

I love Carrie Underwood but nobody can out sing Kelly Clarkson. She's really amazing.

[@teresavanderhorst]

her voice is incredible!!! WOW!!

[@ShellyBortPresents]

ooomGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG this song kills me.... can't believe she did it

[@LetYourSoulShine99]

@Rosannasfriend How in the world could Kelly have sang it with more emotion, she is pratically crying in her falsetto. I LOVE Carrie and am a huge fan, but Kelly NAILS this song, period

[@crazy4candy444]

Definitely like both versions a whole ton. I like Kelly's changes to the lyrics and to a few notes, but nothing can beat the original. Carrie has INCREDIBLE vocals on this song and her People's Choice Awards performance of this was pretty much the best thing ever.

[@TheKv87]

she just made a country song soulful.....awsome/beautiful :)

[@erinanne46]

Incredible. Kelly is a true artist. Gives me goosebumps.

[@Royelsworth]

i want to see a duet with kelly clarkson and Carrie underwood

[@rksnap]

I love both versions! I love them both, I was like wow when I heard Carrie sing this live and now kelly's twist OMGOSH

[@brianbennett5205]

One of my favorite songs and Kelly's version of this Carrie Underwood classic is amazing.

[@percysampson7032]

I love them both, and cannot wait to hear them collab. Please let it happen!

[@Tward76]

I'm pretty sure if the song writers' see this they would be like this is how it should have been done! I like carrie also but the way kelly sang this song tells the story the way it was written! can't quit hitting replay..

[@EllaDaly-oc3tv]

I saw Kelly in concert once and this song just blew me away!

[@embrown7]

Let me officially end all of the arguments and debates....Kelly absolutely KILLS this song (in a good way) ! I, for the record LOVE Carrie Underwood but this song is now Kelly's.

[@Night8owl]

How could you even compair the two?! They are both phenomenal singers in their own way. I think Carrie brings out the country in the song while Kelly gives it soul...they are both amazing!

[@betsyfeller3378]

I loved reading the comments here. I gotta tell you, Kelly has got RANGE and depth. But I saw Carrie do this at the Saddledome and MY GOSH She had a really bad cold and the flu (which we found out later) and she freakin' BLEW the roof off that building. I've never heard anything like it in my life. Everyone was bawling and screaming-it was a God moment. Awesome. Truly.\

[@JonnelReviews]

So nice to see Kelly doing a Carrie song.. Haven't seen Carrie doing a Kelly song yet... Wish I would...

[@1mondavia2]

There is no song out there that Carrie can't sing. She just hasn't gotten around to doing any of Kelly's songs. I would love for them to do a n awesome rock duet. That would be epic. Two of the greatest singers on the planet doing a duet, country or rock. Who cares.

[@carshe209]

Lol carrie could never sing a song of kely who is a notorius upper belter..

[@ElectrikkPaperClipxx]

+Lillian Eversole I respectfully disagree that Carrie can do "some kind of miracle" or "Irvine" like Kelly. Yes, they need to duet.

[@alan.hidalgo]

Perfect! I love Kelly and Carrie forever!!!

[@ClassicHolleywood]

No need to talk trash about Carrie. Carrie Underwood sings amazing, they both do. They are both the two top idol singers. It's debatable on which is the top, I personally think its Carrie, but that's just me. NO ONE SHOULD SAY Carrie has NO TALENT, she has a whole lot more talent than any of us do don't give her crap. Shes better than anyone here.

[@ketchupmoney647]

I never realized how "lifeless" Carrie's voice is until I compared both versions of this song. The difference is a stark as night and day. This isn't a competition but it is the place to comment on the topic in the video. Kelly 's version moves me. Carries version bores me.

[@OJay-mm3bq]

did you really say that carries voice is lifeless? have you even listened to the live version? it’s miles better than this version. clarkson put me to sleep. absolutely no competition when it comes to carries version. it’s so much better

[@uhuhuh1966]

Orlando Almeida people that have bad taste exist, Carrie has no soul meanwhile Clarkson is overflowing with it. That doesn’t mean Carrie is a bad singer, I like them both. But this song is an emotional ballad that requires some soul.

[@elisefincher4478]

I don't think its lifeless persay I just think it overpowers the song. She belts out the chorus where as kelly begins the song in a lower more head voice and it gives the song more dimension than carries version.

[@ducluongdo8012]

Yep Carrie is so one dimensional

[@justinvaughn7991]

@@OJay-mm3bq lol you tried

[@SkyscrapersForgiveMC]

Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are two of the most talented vocalists to have graced the music industry in the past decade. Kelly sang this song in an act of admiration and because she could relate to the desperation depicted inthe song. 2 fanbases at war is NOT what Kelly had hoped for this to be. For all of you folks arguing, check out another version of her performance and you can CLEARLY hear everybody in the audience singing along, even telling Kelly the name of Carrie's record!

[@angelg0ld]

soooooooooo soulful. I have the chills

[@lynnboyer6643]

Great song, Kelly! You and Carrie Underwood should perform that song as a duet and I would love to listen to both of your singing voices pour my heart out.