Whitney Houston Grammys Tribute: Jennifer Hudson Sings 'I Will Always Love You'

Posted on Feb 12th 2012 10:45PM by Contessa Gayles
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Jennifer Hudson Whitney Houston tribute Robyn Beck, AFP/Getty Images

At tonight's 2012 Grammy Awards, there was one artist on everybody's mind -- the late Whitney Houston. As stars spoke of Whitney's legacy on the red carpet, Jennifer Hudson honored the singer with a stunning performance on the Grammys stage.

The tribute was moving, tasteful and a testament to how Houston inspired nothing but the best in an entire generation of performers. Hudson nailed a cover of Whitney's signature song, 'I Will Always Love You,' and was absolutely stunning in a black gown and voluminous curls reminiscent of Houston's '80s style.

The 'American Idol' took on the tribute solo, after Chaka Khan withdrew from the last-minute performance, stating she was too grief-stricken to step in front of the star-studded crowd. Hudson herself was overcome with emotion, as she fought back tears towards the end of her performance.

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ida

Jennifer sang that song great I couldn't think of anyone else to do the song justice.

February 13 2012 at 1:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ida

I love her singing and she is an inspiration to us all, now she will sing with the Angles

February 13 2012 at 1:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
staindpam

i was expecting to see a collage. i am sick of jennifer hudson.

February 13 2012 at 3:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
'Shc-Kasha GlamforSa

I really wish they would stop asking Jennifer Hudson to sing tributes. Whitney is an icon and should have been honored by an icon Patti Labelle, Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Mariah Carey or even my girl Toni Braxton. Jennifer Hudson is not as talented as she is hyped to be and I was devastated when she was asked to sing at Michael Jackson's Memorial, again icons need proper tributes. Jennifer has not paid any dues and is totally unworthy of performing tributes until she does and improves her singing. REST PEACEFULLY WHITNEY MY DEAR AND NO ONE WILL EVER DO THAT SONG JUSTICE OTHER THAN YOU!! Jennifer, step away from microphones Hun and work on your craft. I think Fantasia would have done much better than you did and she should have been asked also.

February 13 2012 at 12:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Pastor Calvin

Google JHuds BET tribute to Whitney, she brought down the house. For your information the icons that you mentioned declibed to do the tribute because it was to emotional for them, also JHud was trying hard to stay composed as it was emotional for her to. Stop being so critical, couldnt you show some class and remember it was a tribute.

February 13 2012 at 9:14 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
rush5417

" I will always love you"---, can't get that song and powerful voice out of my head. You gave so much.

February 12 2012 at 11:43 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
wthomp3

What happend to someone mentioning Etta James? I am disappointed that she was totally forgotten.

February 12 2012 at 11:38 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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Glenda

She wasn't left out. One of her songs was sang tonight along with recognition of her.

February 13 2012 at 12:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
LAKERFAN

WHOEVER TWOLFPAK IS U R A MORAN....JENNIFER CAN SING HER A?? OFF AND TO CHOSE HER WAS THE BETTERCHOICE SO U NEED TO SHUT UP AND @ TRADEWIND 2OO4 YOUR MORAN # 2 DRUG ADDICT OR NOT SHE BOUGHT IN MORE MONEY AND FANS THAN U 2 DUMBA??ES WILL EVER SEE IN YOUR LIFETIME TOGETHER SO OUT OF THE RESPECT FOR HER FAMILY AND MOTHER I THINK EVERYONE NEEDS TO CHILL WITH THE DRUG STATEMENT!!!!!!!! WE ALL KNOW SHE DID IT GOT OVER IT AND WAS COMING BACK
SO SHE HAD BEEN THERE DONE THAT AND WROTE A BOOK ABOUT IT....... SOOOO WHAT? GROW UP SHOW RESPECT CAUSE NEITHER ONE OF U R PERFECT........... WHITNEY SONG I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME WAS MY WEDDING SONG AS MY FATHER WALKED ME DOWN THE AISLE AND 10 MONTHS LATER HER SONG I LOVE THE LORD LAYED MY DADDY TO REST !!!!!!!!! SO GROW UP AND LEARN RESPECT!!!!!!!

February 12 2012 at 11:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
John Galuso

hudson did NOT bring down the house, unless you're referring to her hips...the girdle could barely contain them. What was she doing when she sang words that began with the letter ;W ? She made a woffing sound as she blew a puff of air at the microphone which sounded horrible!

February 12 2012 at 11:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Pastor Calvin

Your an idiot. She wasnt trying to bring down the house, she wanted to keep the tribute all about Whitney. Google her BET tribute to Whitney, she brought down the house, but last night was not about that you moran.

February 13 2012 at 9:09 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
marti

We were blessed with her incredible talent. she has left us too soon, but what a legacy of creativity. While sadden, her music lives on. Sympathy for her talented family is the most we can do to teasure her gift to the world. thank you Whitney. We love you!
Marti

February 12 2012 at 11:37 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
paul4him

Jennifer Hudson did a great job, as did Paul McCartney and The Beach Boys. Nikki Minaj was disgraceful!

February 12 2012 at 11:35 PM Report abuse -2 rate up rate down Reply
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Glenda

I happily agree with you. Love Paul McCartney and the rest. But there should be some outrage over Nikki Minaj's performance. Not cool at all.

February 13 2012 at 12:04 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply


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