Jennifer Hudson To Sing Whitney Houston Grammy Tribute

By On 02/12/2012 · 83 Comments · In American Idol

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Grammy executive producer Ken Erhlich tells CNN that Jennifer Hudson has been called in to sing a tribute to the late Whitney Houston tomorrow at the Grammys.

Erhlich said there would not be a “full blown” Whitney tribute at the Grammys tomorrow, with so little time to plan something, they don’t want to rush it.

“It’s too fresh in everyone’s memory to do more at this time, but we would be remiss if we didn’t recognize Whitney’s remarkable contribution to music fans in general, and in particular her close ties with the Grammy telecast and her Grammy wins and nominations over the years,”

The Grammys air on CBS 8 pm.

Via Los Angeles Times

 
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  • http://twitter.com/DorkAngel Goboywonder

    It’s not about who’s doing the honoring, but about who’s being honored.

  • http://twitter.com/whiskey401 Whiskey

    That was beautiful. Jennifer did a wonderful job and they picked the right person to honor Whitney.

  • shell29

    I’m not a hater of Jennifer Hudson by any means, but I just don’t want to hear her singing Whitney’s songs tonight.  If Whitney loved Jennifer singing her music and was a fan, that’s wonderful.  I just don’t want to hear it, simple as that.  Not sure I want to hear anyone else singing Whitney’s songs right now, but definitely not Jennifer.  I’ll admit that I’m kind of tired of Jennifer being all over the place (between the Weight Watchers ads and everything else-ugh-I’m just over her right now, and I’ve always liked her).  Eh, I’m sure she’ll do a good job and it will hopefully be a classy tribute, but I’m gonna pass.

  • sf3456

    Well, apparently, Mariah was ready to the tribute but Clive said no and insisted on Jennifer Hudson.  See, he won’t let anyone outside his stable do the tribute.  Especially since he’s trying to turn Jennifer Hudson into the next Whitney.

  • http://twitter.com/HaleysShindig HaleysShindig

    After seeing the performance tonight, Clive made the right choice. 

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/S6JMUGD72ZZTGUPGOIPHMYKKZ4 Ladywendy

    Wow so glad some one said it. I am from the Chicago area and just cannot stand Jennifer Hudson. She sucked singing it at the grammy’s and as well as singing at Michael Jackson’s Funeral. I don’t know how anyone can listen to her crap music. Someone who could do Justice to be honored to sing Whitney’s music. Rip Whitney you will be missed!

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/S6JMUGD72ZZTGUPGOIPHMYKKZ4 Ladywendy

    Madonna no way could she ever come close to singing it. Dolly absolutely since she sang the song first. I could even see Celine singing it she has the ability to do so has a very strong voice.

  • Guest

    Sweet gravy, NOT Jennifer Hudson. It sounds like she’s hollering more than singing…the way she winds up like a doggone siren…turn off the alarm!  I can’t even deal with her weight watchers commercials. Mute is my best friend…I

    miss Whitney…

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