Jennifer Hudson: “We’ll Always Love You Whitney”

In a stirring tribute to her idol, Whitney Houston, during the 2012 Grammy Awards, Jennifer Hudson captivated audiences with a version of “I Will Love You” that was heavy with grief and the importance of the tragic occasion.

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In a simple black dress, with only a piano serving as accompaniment, Hudson soared through the notes with a control and quiet strength that is typically absent in her powerhouse vocals.

Houston presented Hudson with her first Grammy award in 2009, saying at the time that the distinction “almost overshadowed getting the Grammy.”