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B.C. country star Cameron Whitcomb’s post-Junos run is just getting started, thanks to a new rendition of his song Hundred Mile High. The country album of the year and breakthrough artist winner has found a new fan in pop star Kelly Clarkson, who covered the song on the karaoke segment of her show.
WATCH | Kelly Clarkson performs Hundred Mile High:
Whitcomb reacted to Clarkson’s cover with excitement on Instagram, posting enthusiastically on his story.
“No way @Kellyclarkson sang my song on her show!!!” he wrote. “I love you!!! I’m speechless,” he continued, concluding with: “Sincerely honoured.”
Whitcomb also commented on a video of the cover, writing, “I love you Kelly,” with a heart emoji and a tearing up emoji. He left another comment stating that Clarkson “absolutely crushed it.”
The Juno winner made his debut on March 29, performing Options at TD Coliseum in Hamilton.
WATCH | Cameron Whitcomb performs Options at the Junos:
Shortly after his performance, he was named breakthrough artist of the year.
“I’ve been finding myself asking why lately, like why I get to do this, why I’ve been blessed with this opportunity,” he said in his acceptance speech. “And honestly I still don’t know. But what I do know, is I will not squander this opportunity, I love you guys,” he said before thanking the crowd.
“I promise I’ll keep working hard and I’ll stay sober,” he added.
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