Kelly Clarkson’s Son Remy Wins Over Viewers With Charming ‘My Way’ Performance

At just eight years old, Remy Blackstock already knows how to command an audience.

When Kelly Clarkson’s son stepped onto the stage of The Kelly Clarkson Show and took on Frank Sinatra’s timeless classic “My Way,” viewers were immediately struck by two things: his surprisingly mature song choice and the confidence he brought to the performance.

Remy had asked for the opportunity to sing on his mother’s show, and Kelly was happy to make it happen. The result quickly became a viral favorite. The performance clip passed 1.5 million views on YouTube, while another version of the video also attracted hundreds of thousands of views.

Remy chose a Frank Sinatra classic

For a child his age, “My Way” is certainly an unexpected choice. But Remy had a simple explanation for picking the Sinatra standard.

He had heard the song through Sing, a movie he loved, and simply liked it.

Kelly revealed that the song was already a familiar part of life at home. Remy regularly practiced it in his room, with his sister River Rose joking that she had heard him sing it so many times she had lost count.

The family’s musical tastes apparently cover quite a range. While Remy gravitated toward Sinatra, Kelly described River Rose as her “little country queen,” noting that music and performances are a constant presence in their home.

Despite his polished performance, Remy admitted that he was nervous about singing in front of the studio audience. When Kelly asked how nervous he had been, his answer was characteristically understated: “50/50.”

You would hardly have guessed it from watching him perform.

Remy appeared remarkably comfortable under the spotlight, delivering the song with a confidence that surprised viewers. His strong voice also offered a glimpse of the musical ability he may have inherited from his mother.

His playful personality became just as memorable as his singing.

When Kelly later reminded him that viewers had fallen in love with his performance, Remy wanted to know exactly how many people had watched it. He even turned the tables on his famous mother by asking whether she received that many views herself, prompting Kelly and the audience to burst out laughing.

A meaningful moment for Kelly

For Kelly, seeing Remy perform carried significance beyond the viral numbers.

She has previously spoken about a hearing problem Remy experienced when he was younger, which delayed his speech by almost nine months. Watching him confidently sing before a live audience therefore offered a particularly meaningful contrast to those early challenges.

It also gave Kelly the chance to experience one of those rare moments when her role as a mother took center stage.

Remy’s appearance was not his first time performing alongside her, either.

Remy and River Rose have already shared the stage with their mom

In August 2023, Remy and his older sister, River Rose, joined Kelly during one of her Las Vegas concerts.

River performed “Heartbeat Song” with her mother, while Remy also appeared during the show. The siblings showed little hesitation about being in front of a large crowd, adding another memorable family moment to Kelly’s performances.

Those appearances offered an early glimpse of how naturally both children seem to take to the stage.

For Remy, however, his “My Way” performance represented a bigger step. Rather than simply appearing alongside his mother, he was given the spotlight for a solo performance and quickly captured the attention of viewers far beyond the studio.

River Rose is finding her own musical interests

Remy isn’t the only one developing an interest in music.

During the January 8, 2025 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, River Rose spoke about her own passion for songwriting and singing. She spends hours in her room working on songs and writing down her ideas.

Kelly has encouraged that creativity, telling her daughter that her songs are good.

The siblings may be growing up around one of the most recognizable voices in popular music, but their interests are already beginning to take different directions. Remy has shown a fondness for classic songs and performing, while River is exploring songwriting alongside singing.

Whether either child eventually chooses music as a career remains to be seen. For now, they have a mother who understands what it means to perform, create and find your own voice.

A viral moment with a family story behind it

Remy’s “My Way” performance may have started with a young boy asking for a microphone, but it quickly became something much bigger.

His unexpected choice of a Frank Sinatra classic, his ease onstage and his unmistakable personality made the performance memorable for viewers. His earlier experiences with his mother and sister also show that performing is already becoming a familiar part of family life.

For Kelly, there is an added sense of pride in watching her children discover music for themselves.

And judging by Remy’s reaction to his viral success, he may already have the confidence to handle whatever attention comes his way.