Kelly Clarkson’s Iconic 2019 Tweet to Taylor Swift Was Inspired By a Country Icon

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Kelly Clarkson’s Iconic 2019 Tweet to Taylor Swift Was Inspired By a Country Icon – and It’s So On Brand

File this under: Country Queens Supporting Queens 💅

Back in 2019, pop fans went wild when Kelly Clarkson tweeted a simple, sassy, yet genius suggestion to fellow music icon Taylor Swift amid her headline-making feud with music executive Scooter Braun. But what fans didn’t know until recently? The idea actually came from a legendary country star whose advice packed the same punch – and we are shook!

Let’s rewind for a second:

After Taylor Swift’s former record label Big Machine was purchased by Scooter Braun, Taylor called out the blockbuster deal in a brutally honest Tumblr post, accusing Braun of “incessant, manipulative bullying.” At the time, swifties and celebs alike rallied in support of the “Lover” songstress. But one tweet in particular caught fire across social media – and it came from none other than Kelly Clarkson.

Here’s what she posted that sent stan Twitter into a frenzy:

"Just a thought, U should go in & re-record all the songs that U don’t own the masters on exactly how U did them," the since-viral tweet read, "but put brand new art and some kind of incentive so fans will no it’s the new version so they will buy those instead."

Mic. Drop.

The message was clear. Clarkson wasn’t just supporting Taylor – she was giving her a blueprint to take back power in the most Taylor way possible.

And if you’ve been awake at all in the last few years, you know Tay did exactly that – launching her “Taylor’s Version” re-recordings starting with Fearless and Red, sending her fandom (and the music charts) into absolute overdrive.

But wait – it gets juicier.

In a 2023 interview that surfaced again in trending stories this week, Clarkson reveals that she can’t take all the credit for the advice. The iconic tweet was actually inspired by none other than country legend Reba McEntire. Yes, you read that right. The fire was lit by a country icon before it exploded into pop history.

While chatting on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Kelly casually revealed that it was a convo with Reba McEntire that sparked the idea. Reba had once told her about artists re-recording their songs to regain control of their masters – something the country community has quietly done for years.

“She was just talking about how artists would re-record, and I thought, that’s brilliant,” Kelly said in the interview. “I immediately thought of Taylor. So I tweeted it!”

Talk about full-circle queen behavior.

What makes this reveal even more iconic is the deep, decades-long connection between Reba and Kelly. Not only has Reba been a mentor to Clarkson professionally, but for years she was nearly part of her family. (In case you missed the tea: Reba was married to Kelly’s former father-in-law, Narvel Blackstock, giving serious family ties.)

Now, Kelly’s 2019 tweet lives on as an internet moment of legend – sparking one of the music industry’s boldest moves in recent memory. Taylor’s re-recordings have broken streaming records, earned Grammy nominations, and poured millions into her empire – all while allowing her to reclaim her voice on her own terms.

Fans still look back on Clarkson’s tweet as a pivotal part of that journey. And now knowing the OG inspo was none other than Reba freaking McEntire? It just makes it 10x more iconic.

Social media has since gone wild after the resurfaced interview. “Two queens saving the music industry!” one fan tweeted. Others praised Clarkson for her “visionary” mindset and country fans gave Reba her flowers for quietly changing the game.

So what’s the bigger takeaway here? Never underestimate the power of strong women supporting strong women. From Reba to Kelly to Taylor, this musical girl gang continues to serve fierce ideas and real change – and we can’t get enough.

In a world where the music industry can often feel like a boys’ club, moves like these remind us that queens will always find a way to take back their thrones.

Stay tuned – because with these women in the spotlight, the hits (and surprises) just keep on coming.

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