“SHE DIDN’T JUST SING CHRISTMAS… SHE MADE PEOPLE REMEMBER WHAT JOY FEELS LIKE.” When Kelly Clarkson stepped onto the Opry stage, the whole room shifted a little. You could feel people straighten up, like they knew something big was about to happen. And when she hit that first note, it was over—everyone was locked in. Her voice had that warm, sharp glow that makes your chest tighten in the best way. By the time she reached the chorus of “Underneath the Tree,” folks were already on their feet, laughing, wiping their eyes, holding onto whoever stood next to them. It didn’t feel like a performance. It felt like Christmas suddenly made sense again.

Kelly Clarkson is rapidly becoming one of the new icons of modern holiday pop music!

Kelly Clarkson – “Underneath the Tree” (Live from NBC’s Christmas at the Opry)

With NBC’s 2023 lineup of holiday specials officially revealed, the festive season is in full swing. And what better way to celebrate than with a Christmas anthem delivered by Kelly Clarkson herself?

Watch Kelly Clarkson Light Up the Stage with “Underneath the Tree”

Clarkson has gifted fans with more than one holiday classic over the years. Her upbeat, warm, and timeless Christmas tracks are spread across her two holiday albums: Wrapped in Red (2013) and When Christmas Comes Around… (2021). Among the standout songs from her first holiday LP is the energetic and heartwarming “Underneath the Tree.”

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The singer has performed “Underneath the Tree” many times, including during her tenure as a Coach on The Voice in 2020. Her most recent performance took place during NBC’s festive event Christmas at the Opry, which aired in December 2023. Her joyful energy, powerhouse vocals, and unmistakable stage presence made the rendition a seasonal favorite for fans everywhere.