Jennifer Hudson Pays Tribute to Whitney Houston | AMAs 50th Anniversary Special

[@je39981]

This is an amazing tribute. People have to understand the meaning of tribute isn’t to sound like the original artist. She’s simply paying tribute and that’s it.

[@MorrisJordan2nd]

Right, an I loved it.

[@MsChetara]

Please tell him!! The ignorance is astounding!!

[@Dakaraisage]

That’s right friend. You said it perfectly and I second this notion. 👏👏 👏

[@theronedawson3236]

@@je39981 Exactly 💯

[@tsmith9063]

You can't expect anybody to sound like another person

[@cottrell3620]

The audience knew their assignment with that silence

[@abitofeverythingbynastassi6273]

For real !!! Or else it would have been ON like that Beyonce concert . Ya know the one When she told the audience to be quiet …. And particular people would shout 🤣🤦🏾‍♀️🙄in the dead silence . They know better now lol

[@art15t]

Look around every body on mute

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

Total respect

[@telikaandfam]

they all was holding their breath I know I was

[@babethpoumpouang5490]

Even the gown is hard inspired by Whitney’s …… even her singing is much Whitney’s for once ( usually she is more like Cissy’s in my opinion ). Especially for ILYP From all the tributes she sang to Whitney , this one is the best one for me …. Jennifer stayed sober in the singing for once. Thank you.

[@heartsthrob8681]

As she matured she has gained so much control of her voice. Now She is truly elite and knows no bounds!!! Great job Jennifer you are a vocal legend.

[@skip031890]

What control?

[@heartsthrob8681]

@@skip031890 control is a term used to describe how an artist can stay in pitch despite all the vibrato, runs, and belting power (which she always mastered). she usto go sharp or flat after belting big notes, or her vibrato would be so heavy it would veer sharp. But now her vibrato and belting is within the range of the notes!

[@heartsthrob8681]

She also usto just belt the whole F’ing song. 😂😂Which took away from the story. Not anymore though!!!

[@TB317]

Thank you! SO many people refuse to give her her props running the same tired narrative that all she does is scream (Especially people that don't know the difference between a belt and a scream), but refuse to recognize that she has reigned in and honed her vocal prowess so much. She still can and does belt where appropriate, but she does not carry that classic gospel "oversing" into every genre anymore.

[@alexanderblake3569]

@@heartsthrob8681don’t explain? Just let them be. You’re clear as crystal and spot on.

[@calebcrowder6534]

She is in her era of vocal control and vocal discernment. Every single note she sung was earned with all the years of experience she has. This performance was calculated to the decimal to really make Whitney proud and she did just that. Great Job JHUD!!!!!!

[@pairrynwatson4229]

@calebcrowder6534🤗 Yes, Jennifer JHud did an awesome tribute to Whitney🎤🎶💜💖👏🏼😍🎉

[@GregoryThompsonIII]

You said it perfectly

[@dalephomas]

i'm crying because exactly what you said. i wish the public audience understands what battles artists have to go through to get to this point in their career. i'm so happy for her to be given the opportunity to share her art with us.

[@augustokist4207]

Yes! Perfect comment

[@noelsimon5771]

Thank you Jennifer, you sung your heart in the song not with the song, you delivered like Whitney would have.... Big and beautiful thank you ❤

[@yamomznem]

Wow! I remember Whitney saying in an interview that nobody could sing this song better than Jennifer.

[@lensonmemedia3486]

Check Glennis Grace

[@negodito]

Glennis é perfeita!

[@benlevy48]

Her & then Clarice from the Philippines, Hudson falls short. There are dozens who can belt & sing far better.​@@lensonmemedia3486

[@hardymatewa596]

But then you remembered the truth. You're absolutely right!

[@kendrabryant4738]

I prefer Kelly Clarkson’s rendition personally but to each their own.

[@guite_siam4039]

2024 and Whitney still receiving her well-deserved flowers just proved how legends never die❤

[@marybaker1715]

❤❤❤

[@living9377]

She is so dearly missed….there will never be another star like her! 💯

[@DippyHippie]

So sad bc there’s no closed captions! What’s a deaf girl to do?😢

[@des.4381]

Amen!!!❤❤❤

[@des.4381]

​@@DippyHippieUnacceptable!!

[@GHGMUZIK]

FLAWLESS. I hope big voices like Jennifer, Whitney, Celine, Aretha and others make a comeback ! Bring back the POWER BALLAD!

[@Jumbaride]

RIGHT?! Enough lip sync worshipping.

[@voxtur__7]

Please let this be true! I am tired of 2 minute commodified tiktok songs with autotune and no excellence, lyrical or vocal. A new, raw vocal and songwriting diva is desperately needed in the mainstream to make ART.

[@rogl3W]

@@JumbarideI see who wasn’t included and I have to agree that regardless of any achievement you have, lip sync means lip sync. It’s not raw and I would consider it as cheating !

[@OhEmVee808]

And the congregation said…. AMEN!!! 🙏🏼

[@TerrellAmari]

Celine isn’t a big voice

[@carrelarce]

That silence when she sang “I will always love you” is CLASSIC! Hands down to JHud for this performance!

[@CindyMindy-qy7wj]

Yes❤

[@mcjohnson3266]

Smashed it

[@KoolKeithProductions]

​@@mcjohnson3266let us NEVER forget that J Hud finished 6TH on American Idol. Darkest day in our nation's history lol

[@skip031890]

​@@KoolKeithProductions Fantasia rightfully won. Seethe more.

[@KoolKeithProductions]

@@skip031890 debatable lol But her and J hud should have been the final 2, and we would have seen who came out on top

[@SamSchuring]

Whitney Houston will never be forgotten. That was incredible Jennifer Hudson.

[@lensonmemedia3486]

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[@funnyvideos-uy3lo]

Jhud is one of the most underrated singers fr

[@Aldii4jas]

What are you talking about, the woman literally has an EGOT! There is nothing underrated about that.

[@krystala17]

Why do you say underrated? Is there a particular reason? I do see that there’s 35 folks agreeing but I do wonder why.

[@PatrickMorley-g7h]

You say underrated, but she got a mansion and I got a nothing not even a tent for shelter

[@gabri_19]

She is the type of singer to not need massive album sales but still a renowned singer

[@robherrera1084]

do you understand what underrated means?

[@saidtheredhead8]

Love how she added her own little flourishes. Class act. Whitney would be nodding in approval.

[@jeanettelacks3979]

Yes, I can see her in the front not able to contain herself. Rest Peacefully Whitney, BC & Cissy 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@ProsperousLifeandHealing]

Yeah she would! but JHud sing I will always love you for whitney a while back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGHEXpqfgsalkNE if you haven't seen it thats the link 👍

[@rashadhaughton22]

Perfect timing to send Cissy off to meet her babies!! RIP to all 3!!

[@washingtonsilva5020]

???

[@ace.2065]

@@washingtonsilva5020Cissy, who is Whitney Houston's mother, ironically passed away today at 91

[@yungforeign]

That wasn’t her real mother but she treated Whitney like her own

[@ace.2065]

@@yungforeign Lol Whitney's real mother is Cissy Houston. Please get on somewhere with the conspiracies.

[@Bolady-bt5xf]

​@@yungforeign U weird

[@teejack7804]

Jennifer Hudson did her thang! Whitney would be so proud of her! Not many singers these days have those powerful voices!

[@elisageorge2261]

Yeah they do.. They're just not famous..Take a ride round some them them old southern black Baptist churches on a Sunday morning.. you'll hear them .

[@lifeinsights7695]

So so true. I don't know of AI is affecting people's voices these days 😅😅😅😅.

[@lifeinsights7695]

​@@elisageorge2261oh wow

[@TipsyPopCBDStore]

Song choices AND her gown were both tributes!!! WELL DONE!!!

[@jayceec3178]

She has an incredible voice, so powerful. She can hit the highest of notes. A talent we rarely hear these days, thank you Jennifer.

[@mattj8995]

I have NO hesitation to say as someone who watches way too much Whitney Houston videos to say that Whitney would’ve enjoyed this performance.

[@kimsinclair8473]

I'm obsessed w Whitney footage! And I listen to her almost daily! ❤ me some Nippy!!!!!!!

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

Same.

[@n25bast]

Whitney LOVED to hear Jennifer sing. A few years before her passing Jennifer performed a tribute to her that had Whitney cheering in the aisle like a proud mother.

[@CocoStreet]

Indeed she would.

[@ArthurMrgan]

You can never watch too much

[@daironmcgraw3506]

The musical Director did an excellent job not only complementing Jennifer‘s voice to make it her own but at the same time still honoring Whitney‘s Legacy with New intonations and musical expressions! And even Jennifer, who has honored Whitney multiple times with many tributes gave us an effortless performance with control and bright dynamics!

[@RafaaaPL80s]

The musical director was Ricky Minor. He was Whitney’s Musical Director for at least 10 years and played with her her whole lifetime. He also arranged her AMA 1994 performance. I recognized Wayne Linsey who played with her on the Bodyguard tour and the AMA‘s 94

[@adrianknight8697]

me tryna meet the word county on an essay

[@diorrboyyyy]

bright dynamics? pls be serious this sounds a mess

[@Bigdrip840]

The directer is Whitney's old long time director, Ricky minor! If u listen it's the same way he would have played it for Whitney but maybe n a higher key for Whitney!

[@brigittetaylor1646]

Rickey Minor

[@DavidRichardson95]

Whitney being gone all these years later is still somewhat surreal. You would think her, MJ and Prince would have lived to be 100. I miss them all. There'll never be another Whitney Houston.

[@cynthiahubbard2067]

And we will keep reminding 💜

[@Winnib7479]

It's not about being another Whitney Houston, which is impossible. However, it is about someone with the voice of Jennifer Hudson doing an awesome and unforgettable tribute like only she can.

[@cynthiahubbard2067]

@Winnib7479 everyone can have their idea of what that moment meant to them! What's unforgettable is the way she was taking away from us!

[@TedCampbell-u8c]

Well said❣️

[@Winnib7479]

@cynthiahubbard2067 Absolutely, and as a Christian, we all know that she loved Jesus Christ, which gives us solice in knowing that she is with him.

[@tacijo5938]

🔥🔥🔥 She is not Whitney She is Jennifer Two unique powerhouses!👏

[@alabaster193]

She's one of the best singers to come out of American Idol.

[@LPage-mg2il]

Best singer to come from AI... one of the greatest singers in the world.

[@phanontaylor6222]

They picked the right person to cover this song ! Great job J Hud

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

Jennifer Hudson's voice being bigger, better, more palpable, and agile at 43, than it was at 25 is insane. At this age, most vocalists begin to lose their power and belting, but then we have Queen JHud

[@CandiceBCouriers]

Growth and Refinement.

[@deborahtillman9866]

She makes sure she takes care of it by not smoking, no alcohol, no drugs, and no overuse of it. ❤ her.

[@leeantony]

She is finally learning how to best utilize it by not oversinging everything. This was a great performance.

[@itssteven4184]

Well, Celine voices is the best during her 40s. Her taking chances era is considered as her second prime voice

[@QuentH17]

She’s technically in her prime.

[@rogl3W]

This is live singing ! Raw vocals !

[@timothymumba99]

The reason the whole world fell in love with black American music the raw talent

[@SC-mw5vs]

Also listen to Erik Grünwall's version.. unbelievable!

[@tiffanygrant1715]

This good and sad at the same time knowing Whitney mom just passed also.

[@deniseroberts3998]

Fully agree x Mum Daughter Grandaughter all together now ❤️ may they rest in peace and sing the heavens alive x

[@upendomweusi]

@@deniseroberts3998 Can you imagine the music the three of them are making in Heaven?!

[@babygirl0806]

@@deniseroberts3998So very true❤❤❤

[@babygirl0806]

⁠@@upendomweusiAn amazing musical heaven is singing ❤❤

[@DTMyles]

Baby, JHud is a talent. Her Prince tribute is insane.

[@bubblefantasy]

I nearly teared at the end when she sang, "Whitney, we love you..." And a photo of Whitney was in the background... Miss Whitney 😢😢😢

[@kingtryton]

Jennifer made it her own and still paid special tribute to whitney that's how you do it!!

[@arthurjoseph4750]

I was in the audience (you can actually see me throughout 😂) and when I tell you… that when the audience fell silent, it’s like we were all holding our breath. This was astoundingly good live.

[@RoyaltySarah]

How do you get in to these audiences

[@salviadavis9091]

@@RoyaltySarah😂😂 I wanna know too

[@baobabs727]

Awesome, thank you !

[@SistasXZatima]

@@RoyaltySarah 😂 that’s the V.I.P section. So everyone in it got MONEYYYY

[@RoyaltySarah]

@@SistasXZatima I got money too dammit ! I want to attend the BET VIP next year

[@monique.thenurse55]

Jennifer has a voice that totally hits your soul ..this is a phenomenal tribute ❤

[@teeziebaby11]

Damnnnnn I lowkey teared up on that one. R.I.P. Whitney & Cissy

[@sweetness313sweet]

Right me to cuz I know whitney would be happy she singing her song ❤❤

[@ChrisTopher-eg6yn]

Whitney would be proud of this❤️❤️🕊️🕊️

[@erickaj9978]

Yes she would❤

[@nwalker7289]

Amen. I appreciate this comment. Not understanding the people saying no one sings it like Whitney. Ofcourse, we all know that, even Jennifer! That was not her assignment! She paid tribute and honor to her and did a phenomenal job, better than most, in her own way!

[@lensonmemedia3486]

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[@maudinerichardson3361]

The teacher would have been so proud of her pupil

[@karishavanzant3147]

So Proud!

[@kims1982love]

Ricky Minor and her original keyboardist 💜💜💜. This brought me to tears. We love you Whitney🙏🏾

[@zhanariffin1170]

Me too..

[@MonarC27818]

I thought so. Omg 😢

[@Kevin-s5n]

That is Ricky! 😮

[@dmitchum27]

I hope Cissy Houston was able to watch this before passing today 🙏🏾 Jennifer NAILED THIS OMG‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@traceydixon6084]

Cissy was in the audience at the AMA 2024

[@janicestayshich9108]

She was in the audience.

[@robertmackie3104]

No she was no you two lying sacks of bull dung, she was home surrounded by the remainder of her family in her death bed‼️

[@Ron_B.]

So sad. I didn't know, read, or hear anything about Ms. Cissy Houstons' passing. Thank you for your comment.

[@natashachestnut4570]

@@Ron_B. I literally found out last night before seeing the Tribute to Whitney Houston.

[@Cjeejc7]

Whitney is looking down and smiling. Jennifer killed this performance 🔥🔥🔥

[@HoneyBunRoad]

This really shows that Whitney Houston's voice was INSANE. Because yes JHud can sing but baby Whitney was something special

[@theprincessofsoul]

Breathtaking! Only Jennifer Hudson could’ve done that.

[@KPryor-vd8uj]

yes

[@leneree3421]

Christina Aguilera too

[@SuperPianogirl123]

@@leneree3421Christina did a tribute for Whitney and it was terrible.

[@r22063]

3:55 Wow they even got Whitneys musical director throughout most of her career onnthe set, Rickey Minor.

[@addiechapple7056]

JHud was the right one to do the tribute to Whitney. ❤❤

[@rbm960]

Exactly

[@herm0ineee.]

jennifer hudson is the only one who can do a whitney tribute right tbh, this gave me chills….its so surreal

[@norisb_curls]

MY LORD!!!!! definitely the only one who can paid tribute to Whitney.

[@andreaus.]

She paid direct tribute to Whitney’s iconic, 10-minute-straight performance at the ‘94 AMA’s. Jennifer not only referenced Whitney’s vocal choices, she even performed some of the same nuanced/suggestive physical movements as Whitney did during the opening number, even wearing a version of the same dress. This is easily Jennifer’s best Whitney tribute, or dare-I-say, the best Live vocal performance of her career. Say what you want about her, but Singing. Like. This. LIVE. Is. Not. Easy. Nor. is it common. MOST wouldn’t dare step on that stage with a hot mic, much-less attempt THIS. Jennifer shut a LOT of people up with this (who of course will nnnevveerr admit it). 20+ years in the game, post American Idol, executing Live, in-your-face vocals like she’s fightin’ for an EGOT or somethin’….Oh…wait… 🤷🏾‍♂️😏 💫✨⭐️❤️

[@deborahtillman9866]

Well SAID👏❤❤❤

[@harrisonbewarang9041]

Facts!!

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

I just watched the movie "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and that performance came up in the movie. How it was essentially climbing vocal Mount Everest.

[@dayinthelifeofpaula7093]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kermittheefrog5762]

if you wanna hear jennifer’s career best performance watch her sing a change is gonna come in tribute to denzel washington

[@nadzimbakri7103]

Even the dress also Tribute. Bravo Spectacular voice

[@jessenyambe4798]

Immaculate!! She didn’t disappoint but exceeded expectations. Loved this performance - one of the best vocalists of our time.

[@tangled55]

Wayne Lindsay 0:37 yes sir. Same exact pianist from Whitney's EPIC performance of Porgy in 1994.

[@adventschliker7435]

whenever I listen to someone else singing it, I realize how miraculous is whitney s voice !

[@niahnicole]

I see Jennifer, I click. And my luck hasn’t failed me yet. STUNNING!!!🌹

[@niahnicole]

May Your soul feel our love and be at peace, Dearest Nippy🕊️🤍

[@tigerlilly3795]

Just that simple…

[@jacalynjohnson4656]

This in my opinion is one of Jennifer’s best performances I’ve witnessed…elegance at its best!

[@mrshaynes1036]

Whitney is smiling down giving JHUD her approval 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ Well done!!

[@gisant861]

Smiling frm where??

[@kelechiihiasota1350]

Jennifer bringing a little part of 1994 AMA's greatest performance to 2024.... absolutely beautiful, forever love to Whitney❤

[@Rose-re9tn]

Her voice in Angelic; the best of this generation !

[@IndigoEnchantress]

Easily the most outstanding LIVE performance of the night. Jen you completely showed out, Whitney spiritually had her arms wrapped around you saying "go head baby" Absolutely riveting tribute. No prerecorded lipsynching shenanigans. Pure unfiltered talent. Bravo Miss Jen 👏👏

[@rogl3W]

I would say you have good ears to know which is live and which not !

[@IndigoEnchantress]

@@rogl3W Honestly though, anyone with a functioning brain would know live from a mime act

[@maximo240693]

​@@rogl3WThe shadeeeeee ❤❤❤

[@diorrboyyyy]

i would rather hear mariah😭 no shade

[@basementtunes277]

@@rogl3W Lots of moments about this performance made it clear that it was live.

[@Jumbaride]

No one will ever have the same angelic flutter that Whitney had in her voice, but Miss Jennifer did her proud in her own way. 🩵

[@firdaus.ozgirla8498]

The ‘angelic flutter’. Beautiful way to describe that special quality of her voice. ❤

[@Jumbaride]

@@firdaus.ozgirla8498 🩵

[@donaldtrusclairii8394]

Agree with you

[@4everkevin]

I was ready to throw shade LOL... even though i love Jhud her Whitney tributes never really hit me BUT babyyyyyyyy Ms.Hudson showed up and showed out!!!!! I literally cannot stop watching this not only is it one of her best performances but its one of if not thee best Whitney Houston tribute in recent years!!! The way she controlled her voice like that was unbelievable the way she stayed true to who she is while still paying homage to Whitney it was the perfect blend!!!! Everything about this arrangement is PERFECT!!! And she looked absolutely stunning in that gown the inspired Whitney look was captivating!!! baby this woman clearly came tonight to make us all remember she is one of the greats!!! PUT SOME RESPECT ON HER NAME!!! And the signature Whitney run at the very end that nobody does just sealed it for me!!!! JENNIFER HUDSON WELL DONE BABY WELL DONE!!!!! #blackgirlmagic #whitney4ever❤

[@Winnyfruits]

This was the best one!

[@skip031890]

Black girl magic?

[@baseballchica1346]

@@skip031890I know right 🙄

[@cm9241]

No one asked for your yapping buddy

[@ortizmusic7115]

I really believe Jennifer Hudson is one of our last greatest singers that are still with us.

[@MarjorieFarquharson-j2j]

Jennifer Hudson is a Phenomenal Singer in a world where mediocre, talentless Singers are being given accolades ! May she continue to shine and thrive as the TALENTED SINGER SHE IS!!!!

[@Jolenecorn]

She's underrated hope JHudson gets more globally attention

[@sweetestthang4965]

THIS is ONE of Jennifer’s BEST performances EVER. Whitney would have been pleased with this one. Great job Jennifer and she looks amazing from head to toe.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SuperButterfly217]

Whitney would have been so proud! As a long-time fan of Whitney Houston, I want to say thank you, Jennifer, for this beautiful tribute. ❤

[@hillaryd.t.gillings8567]

She was jazzy in the beginning and then finished with the usual. She sounds very mature in her appearance. Nice job.

[@obrolanlelakichannel2677]

She is better at jazz/beginning.. i will always love you cannot deliver as good as whitney..

[@JeleonDijon]

The one thing Whitney loved about JHud performing this is that she made it her own! THAT is what you call a TRIBUTE! People are so critical expecting an IMPERSONATION, and that’s not what a tribute is! A tribute is a love letter to the person you’re honoring in your way! But “above all this”, Whitney herself gave Jennifer all the praises and dubbed her one of the greatest voices of our time, so no other opinion will ever matter to Jennifer! I’m so happy she had the opportunity to sing this to her personally and I’m 100% certain if she was still here with us, she’d be standing the ENTIRE time for her just as she did for her then! Beautiful tribute.

[@Capricornsaresuperior]

The depth in voice never fails to astonish me. My God.

[@angiespivey9760]

Rest in paradise grandma and granddaughter and daughter ❤️

[@theronedawson3236]

Jennifer Hudson did a beautiful tribute to the late and great Whitney Houston ❤️ 💜 ♥️

[@oliviaweaver9924]

I was tearing up the whole time her voice is so amazing 😊

[@benjaminwashington2087]

14 years later and Jennifer is still giving Tribute to Whitney Houston!

[@Malik_3000]

Jennifer this was spectacular - the intonation was spot on for I love, Porgy - and the dynamics just soared. The vocals were soft supple and sweet when they needed to be. 😢❤🎉

[@edup-8953]

Jennifer Hudson MASTERPIECED it ! ❤

[@Lifejourneii]

Can we just take a moment to reflect on how the audience was so silent to catch every nose from the incredible Jennifer Hudson. This performance was impeccable her voice is truly touched by God❤❤❤❤

[@augustokist4207]

Whitney would be on her feet applauding. She is the only one that could do it better than Jennifer did

[@56Kat]

Jennifer did a beautiful job on the tribute to Whitney Houston.

[@stevenson5238]

One of the most talented voices in American music if not the world.

[@CandiceBCouriers]

The world honey, THE WORLD. That voice is AMAZING!

[@nippianedits]

EGOT honoring “The Voice”! Love to see it! Very touching performance 🤍💜

[@cynthiahubbard2067]

Rip Whitney, this is why they wanted your energy imitated and never duplicated🕊🕊🕊

[@jesseseale2558]

True fans know her outfit and the first song was exactly Whitney 1994 AMAS. JHud knows her to give flowers to Legends.

[@deborahtillman9866]

Jhud is The tribute queen❤❤❤❤

[@lensonmemedia3486]

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[@dahomiee]

Whitney Houston said Jennifer is the only one who could tackle I will always love you song.

[@tyshonjones8263]

Don't forget about Yolanda Addams

[@Elisa21541]

Neither of their voices embody the beauty of Whitney's. It ain't always about belting. The way Jennifer climbs to all of her notes gets tiresome.

[@craigupchurch3925]

Jennifer Hudson is mastering her craft!

[@geraldine1437]

She is giving tribute in Jennifer Hudson’s style. Just beautiful!

[@shadgreen9571]

Jennifer Kate Hudson is a treasure! Phenomenal performance! Whenever she sings, she brings a QUALITY to our ears. That’s why she is always called upon. Whitney would’ve been beaming with pride 🥹🙌🏾👏🏾💜

[@des.4381]

Wow! Wow! Wow! What else can you say. This is live. Jennifer is a power house unlike no other. Whitney would be proud. And you look beautiful Jennifer Hudson.❤❤❤❤

[@GeorgiaGrown90]

J. Hud is literally the only singer I can think of that can do Whitney proper justice and she for sure did. I know Whitneys looking down smiling at this performance.

[@chloer2584]

This song gives me chills from the moment somebody sings “if I” 😭😭

[@ElleBrOw]

ditto 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@msglimmertwin52]

Jennifer Hudson not only has the gift of music. Jennifer Hudson IS a gift of music. That was magnificent.

[@spring1838]

Jennifer is very good but Ms Whitney was trully a rare gem.

[@ideagirl]

A stunningly exquisite performance. I remember when they voted her off Idol. I immediately knew they were making the biggest mistake ever. Her potential was so obvious! And tonight's performance proved it. Brava, Jennifer. Applause. Standing Ovation. It's one of your best performances ever.

[@ideagirl]

Kudos to her stylists. Wow. A breathtaking look. Oh my. That dress! Her hair style. The whole look. Gorgeous!

[@wally6914]

No mistake at all.

[@IrvinBohac-y3q]

Jennifer is a huge voice, which alone I feel is an acquired taste. But she sang it, she sang it to the heavens above.

[@michaelthornton4789]

Whitney performed the song from Porgy and Bless how wonderful for her to replicate

[@oddligames1592]

Amazing, you can see that she didn't go full 1000% and didn't over-sing anything. This was such a tasteful tribute to Whitney that still had JHud's signature belts.

[@TheLovely990]

Jennifer Hudson was amazing! What a tribute. ❤❤.

[@please-wake-up-now]

Wow, Jennifer really poured her soul into this! 🌟 It's like Whitney was right there with her. Such a perfect mix of respect and her own style. That silence at the right moment? Pure magic! 🎤✨

[@rydbthatsme]

Ya'll really have no clue how hard it is to sing I loves You Porgy, and she fkn nailed that sht!

[@Kartay333]

Beautiful voice and wonderful tribute to Whitney.

[@JulyMoon82]

Jennifer Hudson is an incredible talent who can ANYTHING. Anyone who's every doubted her hasn't paid attention. She gave a flawless and perfect tribute to another incredible talent who was taken way too soon.

[@pamelahargrove]

Yesssssssssssss!!!!! She look so pretty, that opera sound. I was just talking about Cissy her signature, Cissy just passed. Jennifer killed it, and Whitney loved her. This is Jennifer year.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Lynn-pg3on]

Nippy is jumping up and screaming with her hand on her hip❤️❤️❤️ job well done J HUD ❤️❤️❤️

[@brendabendigo27]

Amazing, from day one, she was the winner for me on that "American Idol," She is the voice!. Well done Jennifer, beautiful!! Whitney would have been super proud.👏👏👏❤

[@CandiceBCouriers]

LaToya London was my pick, but I have to be honest: Jennifer grew into a beast and has become one of the greatest vocalists EVER!

[@brendabendigo27]

@@CandiceBCouriers Yesss!

[@nompilomsweli243]

I love the fact that she was Jennifer through this performance and not imitate Whitney. Lovely and wonderful performance. Exceptional ❤

[@cookingwithkikababy7609]

Whitney woukd have been in the crowd standing up...jumping up and down and hollering for Jennifer . You go girl....Whitney wouldn't have been able to sit with a performance like that WOW...Jennifer WOW

[@arthurlopes7040]

Jhud just did things that I didn’t even know that were possible to do with voice. This woman is out of this world!!

[@mrlij6534]

Great Job by Jennifer but it just reminds u that Whitney is and was the greatest singer of all time and that has not changed , and may never change. she was definitely a once in a lifetime gift to the world. RIP to the voice

[@acebutterfly2725]

Glad to see that they’re remembering Whitney, but she was gifted. No one comes close to her work.