Kelly Clarkson performs ‘Heartbeat Song’ with daughter River Rose in Las Vegas

The mother-daughter duo previously performed the record together in 2023

By Larisha Paul

Rolling Stone

Kelly Clarkson‘s daughter, River Rose, is reaping the benefits of her mother being the artist behind her favorite song. During Clarkson’s latest performance in her residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the mother-daughter duo delivered a duet of “Heartbeat Song” from her seventh studio album, Piece by Piece.

“Last night we had a very special guest — my daughter River Rose joined us for ‘Heartbeat Song,’” Clarkson wrote on Instagram. “It’s her favorite song.” River, now 11 years old, previously performed the record with her mom in 2023. “She’s been jamming to this song since she was a baby,” Clarkson shared at the time. “She loves this song so much, so she was like, ‘Can I sing this song?’”

For that performance, the pair was also joined by Clarkson’s son, Remington Alexander. “Both of my kiddos backstage getting ready to join me on stage in Vegas. Nothing will ever be as cool and amazing as these two little humans that will always have my whole heart,” Clarkson said.

Clarkson and River have become frequent collaborators over the years. In 2023, the singer recruited her daughter to appear on “You Don’t Make Me Cry” from her latest album Chemistry.

Clarkson kicked off her latest Vegas residency earlier this month after delaying the opening hours before her first night. “The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice,” she said. “I want the shows to be perfect for y’all and I need to protect myself from doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve. The show is truly incredible. The musicians and singers are outstanding, and I want us all to start out strong.”

The live show is scheduled to continue through November.