Kelly Clarkson heading to Oz for Deni Ute Muster

The singer, who won the first season of American Idol back in 2004, will be joined by musicians including Lee Kernaghan, John Williamson, The McClymonts and Daryl Braithwaite at the festival in the country town of Deniliquin, NSW.

The festival director, John Harvie, said, "Kelly is an amazing performer and a genuine crowd pleaser. We're thrilled to be welcoming her to the muster, and to Deni."

The Deni Ute Muster takes place on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 September. For more information visit deniutemuster.com.au.