Kelly Clarkson has canceled August shows of her Caesars Palace residency in Vegas to care for her kids amid ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's illness.

Albeit a week later than originally planned, Kelly Clarkson recently kicked off her Studio Sessions residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace with a stripped down show that focuses more on the charismatic singer’s voice than the over-the-top frills Las Vegas residencies are known for .

Kelly Clarkson kicked off her latest Las Vegas residency on Friday, July 11 — one week after she was forced to cancel two shows hours before the first was scheduled to begin to 'protect' her voice.