Despite her dissatisfaction with the song 's release as a single , Clarkson began promoting it in July 2009 , performing it live on the '' Late Show with David Letterman '' and other talk shows . In the fall , she performed the song on '' VH1 Divas '' and at the American Music Awards . She included " Already Gone " in the encore set of her 2009 '' All I Ever Wanted Tour '' . Clarkson has also performed the song in tours after . The song has received much praise from music critics , and is regarded as one of the highlights of '' All I Ever Wanted '' . Critics have praised the song for its expressions of vulnerability , its emotional impact , and its successful use of the ballad form . It peaked at number 13 on the '' Billboard '' Hot 100 , and was certified Platinum in Canada and Gold in Australia
All I Ever Wanted Tour
All I Ever Wanted Tour
Already Gone (Kelly Clarkson song)