As Clarkson’s voice reached its height, Brooks came to his feet and, in a show of sincere thanks, removed his hat – a traditional sign of respect in country music – and placed a hand over his lips, evidently moved by the touching performance. ‘Flawless’ Fans soon took to social media to share their enthusiasm for Clarkson’s electrifying yet intimate performance.“Absolutely flawless performance.” Garth appears to be really proud. Kelly, you are an incredible artist,” one netizen writes in the comments section of the Kennedy Center Honors video, which was uploaded on Facebook. “Great job singing that song. Garth was clearly emotional. [You are] fantastic!” shares the second. A third wrote, “Garth’s reaction made me cry,” while another said, “I liked Kelly’s version much better.” Kelly Clarkson’s rendition of “The Dance” was more than just a performance; it was a work of pure musical beauty.