Kelly and P!nk Open the 2017 AMAs With R.E.M.’s ‘Everybody Hurts’

After we found out that Kelly Clarkson and P!nk would be joining forces at the 2017 American Music Awards, we couldn't wait for the two vocal powerhouses to share a stage. Tonight (November 19), the pop-rock titans opened the show with an emotionally charged, political cover performance of R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts," drawing a handful of tears from the crowd.

Images of the year's tragedies played in the background, which added more emotion to the room. At the end of a flawless performance, they hugged.

Before they performed, Jamie Fox, with his daughter by his side, gave a speech that aimed to instill faith into the crowd while thanking the first responders.

Not a bad way to kick off a night celebrating the best in American music.

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