Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol, performs on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'

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Kelly Clarkson rocked out on stage Wednesday from Universal Studios Orlando in Florida for "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
Clarkson, 28, performed a medley of some of her greatest hits, “Miss Independent,” “Walk Away,” and “Since U Been Gone.”
Kelly took advantage of being at Universal Studios and spent the whole day enjoying the attractions.
“We spent all day yesterday at Universal Studios in Orlando and had the time of our lives! Loved the rides, LOVED all the Harry Potter stuff (especially butterbeer:), loved being on the Ellen show, and our guides were fantastic! Seriously, can’t wait to go back!” Kelly wrote on Facebook.

According to MTV, Clarkson's new album will be released in September.
One of Clarkson's favorite cuts on the CD was "highly influenced" by soul icons Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin and that it was penned by singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson. "The album is gonna be a great pop record! I can't wait for ya'll to hear it!"
The album will also feature production by season 10 in-house "Idol" producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, as well as Toby Gad and noted hard rock producer Howard Benson. Her most recent release was 2009's pop return-to-form All I Ever Wanted, which featured the hits "My Life Would Suck Without You," "Already Gone" and the Katy Perry-penned "I Do Not Hook Up."

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"We are all excited about Kelly's new album and are looking forward to announcing a release date soon," Clarkson's record label, Sony Music, said in a statement.