During her recent concert, Kelly Clarkson was pouring her heart out singing “Because of You” when—snap!—a guitar string broke right on stage. Instead of missing a beat, Kelly smiled, dropped the guitar, and switched to piano like a pro, turning a potential disaster into a magical moment.

Fans went wild, praising her raw talent and grace under pressure. Even her kids, River Rose and Remington Alexander, were backstage watching proud.

This unexpected twist made the performance go viral instantly.

🎥 Watch the full moment below—trust us, you don’t want to miss how Kelly turned a snapped string into pure magic!👇

Talk about Miss Independent!

Kelly Clarkson has made a mint over the course of her 23-year career as a singer, TV personality and more—and much of that can be credited not just to her business savvy, but also to being true to herself. In fact, Clarkson’s charm, humor and relatability are just as responsible for getting her where she is today as her stunning vocal ability; those admirable qualities are the reasons she’s not only a Grammy-winning singer, but also an Emmy-winning talk show host, songwriter, author, coach on The Voice, and an in-demand brand ambassador.

“I like being all over the map. I get really bored with monotony and I can’t stand to do the same thing,” the superstar previously told Parade of her colorful and varied career choices. However, she also noted that being too busy can be detrimental, so balance is key.

“I used to suffer from depression and I could easily slip back into that if I weren’t steadily paying attention to time management,” she explained. “With all the things that I do, I definitely need time for me.” Those activities include keeping a gratitude journal, which helps her stay grounded and thankful for all she has.

And when it comes to money and assets, what Clarkson has is a lot—even after her split from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who died in August 2025. Keep reading to find out everything we know about Kelly Clarkson’s net worth.

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What is Kelly Clarkson’s net worth in 2025?

Kelly Clarkson reportedly has an estimated net worth of $50 million.

How much does Kelly Clarkson make a month?

During her divorce from Blackstock, it was revealed in court documents that Clarkson’s salary breaks down to $1.9 million per month—a figure that includes income from both The Voice and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Meanwhile, TMZ has reported that Blackstock earned just a sliver of that, “about $10,000 per month.”

Did Kelly Clarkson’s divorce affect her net worth?

Clarkson’s divorce from Blackstock might have hit her in her wallet, but it looks like her bottom line survived the blow.

According to People, Clarkson settled with Blackstock and paid him a “onetime payment of just over $1.3 million, as well as a monthly child support payment of $45,601.” Clarkson was also on the hook for monthly spousal support payments to Blackstock (separate from the one-time payout and the child support); she reportedly forked over $115,000 a month to her ex, but that only lasted through Jan. 31, 2024. TMZ also reported in August 2021 that Clarkson is on the hook for their kids’ tuition payments.

At the start of their legal proceedings, Blackstock reportedly sought $436,000 in monthly spousal and child support (for daughter River Rose and son Remington “Remy” Alexander), which would amount to $5.2 million annually—despite Clarkson having primary physical custody of the children. He also requested $2 million in attorney’s fees.

Blackstock, who served as Clarkson’s manager through Starstruck Entertainment with his father, Narvel Blackstock, also sued Clarkson for $1.4 million in allegedly unpaid commissions. When all was said and done, the court ruled that he actually owed her $2.6 million for “unlawfully procured” business deals.

Did Kelly Clarkson have a prenup?

Yup, and in August 2021, Clarkson got a big win in her divorce case when a judge upheld that agreement in full.

According to Vulture, the judge’s ruling “will allow Clarkson to claim all the assets she purchased and paid for during the marriage, to the disappointment of Blackstock, who had been arguing for a more even split.”

TMZ reported that Clarkson found out about the judge’s ruling on August 11 while on the set of The Voice and “let out a scream, which then gave way to a celebration.” Joining her in the impromptu festivities were fellow Voice coaches Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton. In fact, Shelton had previously been managed by Blackstock, but terminated their relationship amid Clarkson’s divorce proceedings.

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Is Kelly Clarkson’s Montana property being sold?

Not at the moment. Before the court ruling on the prenuptial agreement, another point of contention in the Clarkson-Blackstock split was their Montana ranch—which fans may recognize, because it’s where Clarkson shot her talk show during the start of the pandemic.

At first, Blackstock was ordered by the court to carry the burden of the ranch’s expenses, which reportedly cost a hefty $81,000 a month, including taxes, mortgage, insurance, etc. (As TMZ noted at the time, “He’s the one living there, and using it as a primary residence.”) Fox Business also reported that “Blackstock, an industry music manager, insisted during court hearings … his intention to leave the entertainment business altogether in order to become a rancher on a full-time basis,” which would explain why he allegedly wanted to set up shop there.

However, People reported in March 2022 that Clarkson was hanging onto the Montana property. Blackstock moved out of the property in June 2022. He had been paying $12,500 a month in rent to live there.

How much does Kelly Clarkson make on her music?

As the inaugural winner of American Idol, Clarkson nabbed a $1 million recording contract with RCA Records. While under their wing, she sold 13 million albums and won three Grammys before getting a new deal with Atlantic Records in 2016. The details of Clarkson’s Atlantic deal haven’t been publicly disclosed, but it’s safe to assume she had significantly more leverage in negotiations than she did when she was a teenager who’d just won a TV singing contest!