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Must-See: Jennifer Hudson Sings Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' For Grammy Tribute

Watch J-Hud sing Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You."
Must-See: Jennifer Hudson Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston
J Hud Sings Whitney
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 28, 2020
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Jennifer Hudson dared go where few singers dare, singing Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You” in a tribute to the fallen pop icon during the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

Watch as Hudson begins her tribute singing acapella. With barely any accompaniment she proves her powerhouse vocals can be as tender and vulnerable as Houston’s when need be.

To close out her performance, Hudson sings, “Whitney, we love you.”

What did you think of Jennifer Hudson’s tribute to Whitney?