Fans couldn’t help but compare the voices of Jennifer Hudson and Whitney Houston after the latter performed a tribute to the late singer at the American Music Awards.
On Sunday, JHud, 43, took the stage at the awards ceremony marking its 50th anniversary. She performed Whitney’s song I Will Always Love You in the late artist’s blockbuster film The Bodyguard.
However, Hudson’s tribute to Houston was met with mixed reactions, especially from Whitney’s loyal fans, who couldn’t help but draw some comparisons between the singer’s vocal prowess. two singers.
“The moment Whitney Houston blew the roof off at the 1994 American Music Awards” one fan wrote while sharing a clip of Houston’s performance of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” in response to Hudson’s tribute.
Another commented: “Jennifer Hudson gives it a good try but no one can sing ‘I Will Always Love You’ like Whitney Houston. All other versions pale in comparison.”
“Sorry but no modern artist can touch Whitney Houston in her prime,” another added, while a fourth user quipped, “Whitney Houston’s timeless voice will forever be incomparable.”
Meanwhile, other social media users disagreed and said that Hudson performed Whitney Houston’s classic very well.
Jennifer Hudson performing I Will Always Love You was the highlight of the night #AMA This is probably one of JHUD’s best performances. In the bag 😮💨🔥Whitney told her in 2010 that she passed the torch to her backstage at BET🔥🔥. Great choice as a tribute #AMA #jenniferhudson pic.twitter.com/EpMwN72Mmu
— JAYT🇱🇷 (@JaytMusiq) October 7, 2024
“If anyone can judge Whitney Houston properly it is definitely Jennifer Hudson,” one person wrote, while another commented, “Jennifer Kate Hudson is the perfect choice for the Whitney Houston tribute tonight.”
“Jennifer Hudson! That performance was truly amazing! I will always love Whitney and YOUUUUUUU!!” another comment read.
This isn’t the first time Hudson has paid tribute to the award-winning singer and actress. At the 2012 Grammy Awards, she was one of the artists to honor Houston by performing “I Will Always Love You”, according to Billboard.
The memorial service took place just one day after news broke that Houston died from a drowning accident at the Beverly Hills Hotel. She is 48 years old.
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