While hosting the 2023 NFL Honors, Kelly Clarkson wore a blue custom-made gown that paid homage to the Dallas Cowboys, her hometown team. The gown had an altered top that was an ode to Cowboys great Drew Pearson, which had the number 88 emblazoned, per HollywoodLife. Pearson — a wide receiver for the Cowboys — was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021. Clarkson’s skirt gave nods to multiple players as it was covered with patches of the names of Cowboys players.
The “Because of You” singer’s eye-catching outfit was on full display when she was joined on stage by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. “I just wanted to sing one quick tribute song to Tom Brady, on behalf of all the other quarterbacks in the league,” he said. Cousins then broke out into a parody rendition of Clarkson’s smash hit “Since U Been Gone,” that altered the lyrics to joke about Tom Brady’s retirement. “Tom won seven times, went to ten / He’s on some beach, so maybe Kirk can win / Yeah yeah, since he’s been gone,” the Vikings quarterback sang to the tune of Clarkson’s 2004 song.
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Seeing the “Voice” judge sport a Cowboys-themed outfit should come as no surprise. In 2012, Clarkson crafted an anthem for the team called “Get Up” as part of a promotion with Pepsi. “I’ve been watching games since I was a baby. Cause in Texas, all we do is football, really — that and barbecue,” she told ESPN at the time.
