Jennifer Hudson took the stage and sang hits by Whitney Houston, closing with ‘I Will Always Love You’
Jennifer Hudson with a moving tribute she honored her “hero”, Whitney Houston, in a televised show marking five decades since the first American Music Awards (AMAs).
The late singer and actress Whitney Houston won eight awards at the 21st Annual AMAs in 1994 in Los Angeles. She also sang a medley of ‘I Loves You Porgy’, ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going’ and ‘I Have Nothing’. The televised special featured video of Houston’s performance at the American Music Awards and an introduction by Samuel L. Jackson.
“Thirty years ago, Whitney Houston won eight of her total of 22 American Music Awards. That same night, Whitney gave perhaps the most iconic performance of this show. What a remarkable moment in the history of the American Music Awards and in the life of the late Whitney Houston” the actor pointed out.
“One of the millions of music fans who attended the AMAs that night in 1994 was a 12-year-old girl in Chicago named Jennifer, who was so inspired by Whitney that she began to believe she might one day raise her voice. » added Samuel L. Jackson.
Jennifer Hudson took the stage and sang Whitney Houston hits closing with “I Will Always Love You.” The CBS special also featured Gladys Knight, Mariah Carey, Nile Rodgers and Chic performing Le Freak and Green Day’s hit Dilemma.
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Hosts included actress Kate Hudson, comedian Cedric the Entertainer and Smokey Robinson, host of the first-ever AMAs. The American Music Awards ceremony will take place in May 2025.
Source :Skai
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