Kelly Clarkson 'Miracle on Broadway' Benefit: 'I Basically Guilted People into It'

On Tuesday, CMT revealed Clarkson's secret to landing so many celebrities.

"I basically guilted people into it," Clarkson said. "I've never asked an artist to do anything, except for sing with me, which a lot of people say no, and it hurts my feelings. So it was a very brave thing for me."

One of those recruits was Country Hall of Famer Dolly Parton, who Clarkson contacted at the behest of her husband.

"First of all, I love her because she doesn't email," Clarkson said. "She faxes. Which makes me love her. You don't understand. The fax? I'm actually framing it and putting it on my wall."

Talking to reporters two days before the event, Clarkson made it clear that, despite her efforts to bring everyone together, she is mortified when it comes to public speaking.

"This is not my thing," she said. "If I could sing right now, I would be so happy. I hate talking in public. I've never emceed a show. This could completely bomb. But I think you get old enough to where you go, 'This is not about me.'"

Indeed not. The $400,000 raised went to various local charities via Clarkson's Fruition Fund, with Trisha Yearwood and husband Garth Brooks accounting for half of that sum.

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