In a somewhat unexpected decision, Kelly Clarkson will be touring with fellow singer, Mandy Moore during the Australian leg of her My December tour. I can’t say I saw that coming, but I can see it working pretty nicely…besides, Australia gets a bit shafted in the whole “touring” aspect of the music industry. Kelly could share some vocal tips with Mandy, and Mandy some helpful lyric skills to Kelly. Preferably the kind that don’t deal with revenge-sought sorrow over a cheating lover. I love you Kelly, but for God’s sake, we get it. He did you wrong. I’m ready to move on.

And before you roll your eyes at Mandy, listen to her latest release, Wild Hope from 2007, featuring co-written tracks with writers like Michelle Branch, Rachael Yamagata, and The Weepies. Who knew there was an authentic little indie-folk crooner hiding beneath that manufactured shell? Watch her performance of her single, “Nothing That You Are,” from Yahoo Music:

Read on for the tour date locations!
Source: KCKellyville Forums
And you, what do you think?

Tour Dates/Info as announced:

March 3rd – Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Entertainment Centre

March 4th – Molbourne, Victoria – Rod Laver Arena

March 6th – Sydney, NSW – Sydney Entertainment Centre

March 8th – Broadmeadow, NSW – Newcastle Entertainment Centre

March 9th – Boondall, QLD – Brisbane Entertainment Centre