Kelly Clarkson is mourning the loss of a member of her family: her miniature labradoodle, Joplin, just passed away after a heartbreaking struggle with cancer Breaking Celebrity News has learned.

Clarkson broke the sad news while performing at the Hard Rock Cafe for the Musicians On Call: Nashville benefit concert on Thursday evening.

She was teary-eyed throughout the show and dedicated her final song of the night, “Stronger,” to her beloved pup, GossippingPens.com first reported.