The ceremony host opened the show speaking directly to the camera.

And Im so sick of moments of silence.

Its not working…obviously.

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So, why dont wenotdo a moment of silence, why dont we do a moment of action?

Why dont we do a moment of change?

Why dont we change whats happening, because its horrible.

We need to do better…because were failing our children.

Were failing our communities.

Were failing their families, Clarkson added.

I have four children I cannot imagine getting that phone call or that knock on the door.

Lets have a moment of change!

Watch Clarksons 2018 Billboard Music Awards opening speech above.