Kelly Clarkson marked her 43rd birthday with a musical treat for fans, delivering a heartfelt rendition of Riley Green’s “Don’t Mind If I Do” on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The performance offered another glimpse of her vocal versatility while highlighting her admiration for two rising country music favorites, Green and Ella Langley.
Kelly Clarkson Brings Riley Green’s Song to “Kellyoke”
On April 24, 2025, Clarkson celebrated her birthday by taking the stage for a solo performance of Green’s recent song. The appearance was part of “Kellyoke,” the popular segment on her daytime talk show in which she puts her own spin on songs by other artists.
The segment has become a fan favorite, giving Clarkson an opportunity to explore different genres and showcase the range of her voice. Her take on “Don’t Mind If I Do” continued that tradition, bringing her distinctive style to a country song about the lingering emotions of a past relationship.
The Story Behind “Don’t Mind If I Do”
Riley Green and rising country star Ella Langley released “Don’t Mind If I Do” following the viral success of their first collaboration, “You Look Like You Love Me.”
The track became part of Green’s third studio album, also titled Don’t Mind If I Do, which arrived in October 2024. The album achieved notable chart success, reaching No. 8 on the US Top Country Albums chart and No. 25 on the Billboard 200.
The song explores the difficulty of moving on from a former love, capturing the temptation to reconnect despite the pain that remains.
Kelly Clarkson Has Covered Riley Green Before
Clarkson’s latest performance was not her first time singing one of Green’s songs on “Kellyoke.” In February 2025, she performed his romantic country hit “Worst Way,” which had attracted widespread attention following the release of its music video.
Her return to Green’s music further highlighted her appreciation for his work and his musical chemistry with Langley.
Clarkson has openly shared how much she adores both artists, particularly the way their voices complement one another. She also expressed her enthusiasm for hearing their vocals blend together.
With another Riley Green song now added to her growing collection of “Kellyoke” performances, Clarkson gave fans a fresh interpretation of a country favorite on a birthday that combined personal celebration with her love of music.
Watch Kelly Clarkson’s full performance of Riley Green’s “Don’t Mind If I Do” in the video below!
