Celebrity Kelly Clarkson Covers 'Shake It Off,' Taylor Swift Approves Swift Tweeted about Clarkson's cover Saturday night By People Staff Published on October 26, 2014 06:30 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Getty (2) Fans at Kelly Clarkson’s recent concert in Buffalo, New York, got a special treat in the form of a cover tune: Clarkson performed Taylor Swift‘s “Shake It Off.” Clarkson’s soulful version strips down Swift’s dance anthem, only bursting into full-on pop mode for the chorus. “I love that song,” Clarkson said. “Seriously, everyone gives Taylor such a hard time, but she can write a hook – I’m just sayin’.” Swift – who’s been counting down to Monday’s release of her new album, 1989 – Tweeted about Clarkson’s cover Saturday, saying that Clarkson “slayed” the song. Kelly Clarkson Will Release a New Album in Early 2015 Want more stories like this? Sign up for our newsletter and other special offers: sign me up Thank you for signing up! Why Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ Will Be Your Favorite Album This Year