She deserves her recent EGOT status. Flawless performance.

@roseamberzine5846

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@patriciamissie8763

Ай бұрын

She's awesome with showmanship.

I mean, does she even need the microphone?! The power in those lungs could run every major city in the country

@erintoney7137

4 жыл бұрын

Actually she plays around on stage sometimes by holding the mic away (or putting it on the stand and walking away) and projecting. It’s pretty cool. So no. Sometimes I guess she doesn’t need it lol

@stormcloud7305

4 жыл бұрын

@@erintoney7137 Yep. That's some Patti LaBelle stuff. I love that Jen has truly come into complete control of her voice. It's huge and powerful. You should check out Patti LaBelle singing Forever Young at Live Aid. She left the mic behind and belted out in a huge stadium.

@MrDbroo

4 жыл бұрын

StormCloud Patti did it hundreds of times lol

@karenstark9235

4 жыл бұрын

no, but the louder the better!

@JamesBrown-qm2vw

2 жыл бұрын

🌻❤️❤️

Fell in love with this song after seeing it in the musical movie "The Color Purple" and DAMN can she sing! Instant chills!

Her singing is timeless. She really gives the best tributes! Highly underrated artist.

@leeminhoe8037

3 жыл бұрын

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@londihmklondihmk9976

2 жыл бұрын

Not underrated Though ,well supported on her reign 🥵...

@billbowers268

2 жыл бұрын

Her voice is from her soul .

@t.e.burgos3263

Жыл бұрын

@@londihmklondihmk9976 I think she is underrated in terms of her singing career and what a talent like hers could've accomplished in another moment in time. Seriously, she has one of the most powerful vocal instruments in pop culture currently, and yet she has never had a huge radio hit. Not even one. Imagine if she had been a new artist in the eighties or nineties; I bet she could have easily been one of the biggest-selling vocal powerhouses of those decades right alongside Celine, Whitney, Toni, and Mariah.

@andreghouse9192

8 ай бұрын

@@t.e.burgos3263 I disagree. She is far from underrated. She has a Grammy and an Oscar.

Jennifer Hudson's voice is so powerful, it would be insulting to have her sing anything that doesn't project her full voice.

@lolaispure4296

4 жыл бұрын

@@mamajedijaws4938 soooooooooooo true

@sarqRodriguez

4 жыл бұрын

🖐🏽 let the church say amen

@therealdeal772

4 жыл бұрын

You ain't said nothing yet. Powerful is an understatement!

@soprxno-6697

4 жыл бұрын

No it wouldn’t because everything she sings projects her full voice..... she just that good

@saraidiaz425

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it would because she makes everything project her full voice

Black women are magical. Point blank period.

@AfriAFAA_NEWS

5 жыл бұрын

Nah Fam whoever you are you are magical!!

@kianataylor7565

5 жыл бұрын

@@somanoma6465 you big mad. We are everything special and wonderful.

@jeseniabrady862

5 жыл бұрын

Period....

@jeseniabrady862

5 жыл бұрын

Soma noma that’s why everybody wanna be like us we are one of the strongest women there is

@chawnetteclark5062

5 жыл бұрын

Yes girl, yes!!

Jennifer: magical. Black Gospel choir: magical. Oprah Winfrey: magical. The Obamas: magical. We lived during an awesome era of excellence.

@cm3753

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!

@Johnmag1976

2 ай бұрын

I read this morning, that 3 direct members of Jennifer Hudson's family were murdered. It cannot be real.

Aretha Franklin choose Jhud to play her movie after witnessing this performance. Aretha wanted nobody else. ❤️

@bigmaco903

4 жыл бұрын

jomsart Fr

@Gmez759

4 жыл бұрын

jomsart the trailer came out a couple weeks ago

@iamhere1315

3 жыл бұрын

I AGREE WITH ARETHA SHE WOULD KNOW WHOS THE BEST TO PLAY HER SINCE SHE WAS THE BEST⚘

@tracycarmichael9042

3 жыл бұрын

And she pick the right person so glad she did sing Jenny!! God bless her love her one of my favorite🙌💞

@an9513

3 жыл бұрын

It was actually when she watched her in the color purple on Broadway. She made her final decision then. But they’ve been in talks to make it for years.

She tells a story when she sings.

@lunghanimabunda5455

5 жыл бұрын

😊☺️

@timothyblack3322

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@lovealways_alexa

4 жыл бұрын

Joao Vitor 😭 i noticed that too. Her facial expressions, her rhythm, her diction, hand gestures, everything makes you wanna listen.

@AnnieSpecial92861

4 жыл бұрын

You know

@pelicanloo1626

4 жыл бұрын

Joao Vitor indeed

Even a strong woman need someone to hold her hand...

@kerrya2128

5 жыл бұрын

lacramioara susma 💯

@aliyakeller2573

4 жыл бұрын

So true

@irmawilkins3756

4 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

@gabrielaortiz4777

4 жыл бұрын

I was seeing exactly that moment when I read your comment.

@nakesiawilliams6251

4 жыл бұрын

lacramioara susma that statement alone 🙌🏾

When Jennifer sings, she not only tells a story but she makes sure she empties herself on stage. What a moving and captivating performance. I tell you they dont make them like this anymore.

@lindalyte7307

2 жыл бұрын

@ Moudi H/ Truth....Speak it!!!!

@candycaine2202

5 ай бұрын

True

Why is no one talking about that magical moment when Oprah and Steadman hold each other’s hand? He reaches for her spontaneously, then without a blink she holds her hands out and he instantly grasps them. I mean how beautiful is that?!!

@leeminhoe8037

3 жыл бұрын

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@rheeryder2524

3 жыл бұрын

That moment is actually a meme now.

@sos1474

3 жыл бұрын

She sat back so he touched her shoulders in a comforting manner, so she reached out for his hands... It's worrying that people cannot read body language. 🥴

@susanpeters613

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I saw that. The intensity and emotional connection between them was palpable and beautiful

@LK-tw3vs

3 жыл бұрын

And their relationship lasted longer than most traditional marriages🤷🏽‍♀️

Can we just take a moment to realise that this girl came 7th in Americn idol!

@marchandtpinkney5085

6 жыл бұрын

Jack Kidson why I don't know she should have won. One of the most Amazing voices ever heard!!!!

@june049

6 жыл бұрын

Jack Kidson American Idol wasn't good enough for Jennifer... She was bigger than them. I'm glad she lost them, because she gained so much more!

@sexyface2765

6 жыл бұрын

I saw that supposedly the city where she's from lost power the night to vote for her and they couldnt vote. but lord knows she wouldve beat out fantasia

@periquejaimmillagilsberth4028

6 жыл бұрын

Most drop outs and Kicked outs got that extraand special thing

@TeresaHutchinson1982

5 жыл бұрын

Jack Kidson still boggles the mind how she came 7th. I dont get it

oprah's reaction is priceless. she is so overwhelmed.

@momorudi

5 жыл бұрын

She did the same when watching Cynthia Erivo sang this song.

@missy5585

4 жыл бұрын

Rudi Muliyono I was getting ready to say the same thing... One of these videos is edited because Oprah, steadman, Obama, and Michelle did the same thing and Cynthia Erivo performance 😳

@goldensilenceakagoldielove133

4 жыл бұрын

@@momorudi : 😄My point exactly.

@goldensilenceakagoldielove133

4 жыл бұрын

@@missy5585 😂😂😂 Sounds like the Elite & Powerful might be cold-BUSTED at fakery! 😄

@jamespraise3464

4 жыл бұрын

@@missy5585 Cynthia's was edited

She is singing it in a higher key than the original. Jennifer’s vocal range is astounding

@MrYellowchild

4 ай бұрын

With a little rasp

As Oprah said herself on her show; It's a religious experience hearing Jennifer Hudson sing

@GoWithin4

4 ай бұрын

That’s beautiful ❤

This song hits different since God has saved me from depression. Now I proclaim boldly: I AM HERE!!!!🙌🏾

@patricianorales920

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@mleezy930

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@ItsSmoak

Жыл бұрын

wish he didnt

@Sam-fo1pz

Жыл бұрын

🙏🏿

@kelvinrichardson7516

Жыл бұрын

✌️❤️❤️✌️

Jennifer Hudson definitely has the most powerful voice I've ever heard.

@leeminhoe8037

3 жыл бұрын

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@leeminhoe8037

3 жыл бұрын

.

@mesweetsam

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@alesangelalbizu74

3 жыл бұрын

Try Patti Labelle

@ratumeaw5825

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Dimash kudaibergen also yuhuiiii

Nobody cares about this anymore, but I’ll never understand how Jennifer Hudson ended up in 7th place on American Idol with a spectacular VOICE like this!

I can’t believe this woman didn’t win American Idol!?! She’s a perfect mix of Whitney & Aretha....crazy good!!!

@amielaurent5256

2 жыл бұрын

She more than won!!!

@arleenbutner9741

Жыл бұрын

I’ve listened & listened to Jennifer Hudson. I’ve listened to her side by side & song by song. She is the only one that made me feel. She is gifted. She is the only one who delivers the gift.

@jeffscott6656

Жыл бұрын

They didn't present Jennifer Hudson on American idol very well. Her style of singing so diverse. But dream girls was her platform she showed out.

@brandonrice2833

Жыл бұрын

She was also on a great season…Fantasia and Diana were absolutely phenomenal.

@beva.4009

Жыл бұрын

Umm because Fantasia did!!!

Every time I hear her sing, I get chills. Every. Damn. Time.

@Yuti19

4 жыл бұрын

@Lisa Toro what is it with you? just let people enjoy the performance, my god.

@goldensilenceakagoldielove133

4 жыл бұрын

R U taking medication? Hearing this makes me want to plug my ears. Maybe I should take medication 😄!

@goldensilenceakagoldielove133

4 жыл бұрын

@Lisa Toro Yaas

@Yuti19

4 жыл бұрын

@@goldensilenceakagoldielove133 oh honey.. get a life

@goldensilenceakagoldielove133

4 жыл бұрын

@@Yuti19 I have a life. It just does not include enjoyment of this selection.

It’s Steadman holding Oprah for me ❤️

Dear Jennifer if your voice was a colour. It would definitely be the colour purple. WOW. BEAUTIFUL.

can we appreciate her and how this was literally transposed higher than the original

@derogatony

4 жыл бұрын

It's a fascinating choice.

@enidgibson1374

3 жыл бұрын

I love to watch sis Oprahs reaction..beautiful..my sister O loves a beautiful rendition.

@mafthew

2 жыл бұрын

FORREAL

@shadgreen9571

4 ай бұрын

GENIUS! Takes the song to another level matched with Hudson’s range

This woman has been through so much pain and some of the most horrendus experiences anyone can face and she still radiates love and positivity.

I love how Steadman still to this day lets Oprah have her place. Hes never up in front never trying to over shadow her. Always having her back... Literally.

@bballerryday

4 жыл бұрын

Dalia Rose' spouses always sit behind the medals honors

@goldensilenceakagoldielove133

4 жыл бұрын

😄😄😄 Chile...

@conniethompson6976

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Lord🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😍

@alohalivin556

4 жыл бұрын

She is so dominant, convinced perhaps, she would be very difficult to live with long especially for a man. I would love to know more about him to know how he has managed it and her not ever sharing or committing fully.

@BloodNote

4 жыл бұрын

@@alohalivin556 Well considering what she went through in her younger years. She has every right to be dominant.

Her and Fantasia have the best renditions of this songs I’ve ever heard in terms of my taste of music and voice. And I like how they both sang it in their own way. Between this and Tasia’s performance at the Tonys it’s just sheer perfection from both my god. 💜🙌🏾

@bethovven

Жыл бұрын

Have u heard Cynthia Erivo’s version in the theater? For me, no one comes close to her version.

@shibbikitteh

Жыл бұрын

@@bethovven Absolutely agree, they just don't hit like Cynthia Erivo

@kittykatshazam

Жыл бұрын

@@bethovven Cynthia’s voice is nowhere as good as Jennifer’s or fantasia Try again.

@luthandob

Жыл бұрын

Jennifer is doing it for me. All voices are unique.

@yasminemixon9340

Жыл бұрын

@@kittykatshazam you try again. She's better than both of them.

The emotional range in Jennifer’s voice you can hear the pain, the truth & struggle of every character she plays. Amazing job 😊🙏🏻❤️👑

Love Oprah's reaction when the choir comes out... It says it everything that needs to be said about this performance.

@daladyj707

7 жыл бұрын

Tenn. State Univ is Oprah's old school ground, where she majored in Communication.

@tanyashavelle1703

7 жыл бұрын

she's an alum of Tennessee State, so I knew she was gonna get emotional over that. Sounds so good!

@SaMoaSix8Five

7 жыл бұрын

I believe all the honorees sat next to each other on same row and their significant others in the row behind them.

@nanakayist

6 жыл бұрын

Jada Hauser it's a popular gif on twitter

@claudiawest52

4 жыл бұрын

Beyonce is the 2nd mos awarded recording artist of all time. 23 Grammys, 28 MTV, 11 Billboard, 8 American Music Awards, 3 World Music awards. In addition to, International Artist of Excellent award, Michael Jackson Artist award, the Legend award for Outstanding contributions to the Arts. She is clearly the best!💜

She is gorgeous in many ways.

@ncasey72

7 жыл бұрын

A beautiful and natural powerhouse. I love her voice. And The Color Purple is one of my favourite movies.

@nicholsencalope3543

4 жыл бұрын

she is ❤

@marioplater3218

4 жыл бұрын

Jennifer has that thing that unexplainable but it's a gift from God that Whitney Houston had. A powerhouse of a singer, a vocal story teller, and the ability to move her audience emotionally. To think she was cast of American Idol.

@goldensilenceakagoldielove133

4 жыл бұрын

@@marioplater3218 ??? Are U smoking?

@goldensilenceakagoldielove133

4 жыл бұрын

@joshua19942 😂😂😂 How old are U? Three? WHO tells someone else to "shut up" on social media? 😂 A platform for FREE, continual expression? 😄

If Jennifer Hudson wins an Oscar for playing Aretha Franklin she would be the first black woman to win two Oscars, I really hope that happens especially considering the fact how underrated she is and how brillant she is

A Diva already, and soon to become a Legendary Icon. One of the most powerful interpreters of her generation. She can sing anything! #Bravo!

@Robsav-yx6vi

11 ай бұрын

Well said. Very true

How the hell can anyone dislike this performance??! She's absolutely amazing!

The LEVELS of this performance!!! OMG! This is LITERALLY one of the underrated cultural performances EVER! BLACK PRESIDENT, OPRAH, THE COLOR PURPLE, JENNIFER HUDSON?!!

@r.lolacooper2025

Жыл бұрын

Story telling to the Max! Beautiful Job Jhud! 🤩

I cried 😭😭😭😭😭 this is a beautiful song and JHud was the female singer to deliver this song with true feelings of chills, soulful, Spiritual and so many words of making you feel Powerful, Strong and being grateful and thankful to who you are.👍💪💯👑💐🌷💜

It's 2024, and her performance still gives me the chilles..

She Slayed That Song!!!

@leeminhoe8037

3 жыл бұрын

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Jennifer Hudson's voice in my opinion is one of the most Amazing voice I ever heard!!!!! Sooo beautiful

I cried as she shared her soul with us. Bravo!

@fredrickelof9031

3 жыл бұрын

Totally amazing for me, how are you doing over there and God bless you?

She did not need to win American idol. God was preparing her to sing for presidents, kings and queens. Continue to rise my sister

Oprah deserves all of the accolades extended to her.... Jennifer Hudson is such a beautiful, humbled singer. Bless them both!

@HMercy

5 жыл бұрын

Jolene8 Oprah ain’t shit but a snake in the grass!! She does some shady shit! She knows Fantasia sang this song in the musical, Color Purple, playing Celie, but yet she chose Jennifer to sing it at the Honors! Why?!!

@GoWithin4

4 жыл бұрын

Well said jolene8

@damianarengo5723

4 жыл бұрын

H.Mercy because Jennifer’s version is better that’s why 🤣

@stayfit4440

4 жыл бұрын

Janet Walshe -- nothing wrong with showing different talents. Both women are very talented. Choosing one to sing a song in one arena and allowing another to sing the same song in a different one, gives both talents exposure to wide audiences.

Look at her now a EOGT Winner you go girl 💞💞💞💞

There's something about Jennifer and her performances that always makes me cry so easily, I love her so much

I'm not black. I live in India..somehow this makes me feel strong ,empowered and strong. Lots of love to all the minorities,the ones discriminated against and those that are denied the opportunities they deserve.❤

I gained a new found respect for Jennifer Hudson

1:40 may be the most viscerally compelling lyric I've heard her sing

This is breathtaking Jennifer has one of those voices that come around once in a lifetime

Powerful!!! Anyone,who saw the COLOR PURPLE, REMEMBERS THIS SCENE. STILL BRINGS TEARS. YOU SING JENNIFER 🤗🤗🤗🤲🤲🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜

When you get Oprah's approval you've won at life😂

@Risktaker45

3 жыл бұрын

As the song says you should love who you really are, and you do not need anyone’s approval to do that

@mikeodonovan9299

3 жыл бұрын

@@Risktaker45 True. Who cares what celebrities think.

@roshannewijeyeratne7644

3 жыл бұрын

Oprah is two faced, covers up her friend's crimes, and stabs people in the back. Not my cup of tea.

the way she said "youre beautiful" made it feel like everything ❤. she is so amazing

Take a moment to think, how she lost her precious family members. This vocal comes from a bruised 💔

Every twice a month IM HERE😥😥😭♥️♥️Jhud

Goodness! Her lungs could power countries for decades. Indeed, a living legend and an EGOT winner. 🤩

Jennifer Hudson and Tennessee State University Choir -- the reason for my goose-bumps. Sing the song, my people! Sing it!!!

I love this song. I lost my dear sister, who passed with cancer at the age of 56 years old. When she said I got my sister, I could feel her now. It hurt but I understand . She will always be with me.

She has poise, classy , a majestic voice, a lady she is simply beautiful ! !

I am listening to this again here in South Africa and I realise AGAIN this lady is unique in this world. The passion and interpretation of the words is masterly done. The range of voice is also unique . I Yuki. A 71 year old woman looooooves this voice. Thank you.

She is likely the best singer I have ever heard.

@Unknown-fr4yy

4 жыл бұрын

Better than Whitney Houston??😂 Not even close bruh

@ronthompson7961

4 жыл бұрын

@@Unknown-fr4yy Yeah, bruh.

I'm gonna flirt with somebody as they walk by. The significance of that line alone speaks volumes. All-time favorite live performances ever.

She sings in front of people who are so detached, and I hope that these people, their righteousness before the court and God, have to answer questions and answers.

If they ever do a musical of Scandal, Jennifer should be casted as Olivia.

@devipersa8287

7 жыл бұрын

lmao omg you just gave me a mental image of kerry washington bursting into song over fitz and B613 and I cracked the hell up.

@lisadee4490

7 жыл бұрын

Jaydia Simmons i feel that too

@av12co

7 жыл бұрын

You know kerry can sing really well too.

@xaviusdavis6587

7 жыл бұрын

Jaydia Simmons She definitely resembles Keri Washington here!

@DHGlee2013

7 жыл бұрын

Jaydia Simmons that's the worst idea ever. There's more talented singers and actresses than her. Cynthia Erivo slayed this song. Jennifer Hudson has lost her spark.

She is AMAZING!! She keeps strong after everything that happened to her family!!! INSPIRATION!!!

Wow!! You know you crushed it when you make Oprah cry! Even the Obamas were moved! ❤️❤️❤️

JHud could make a menu sound magical!!!

Lawd its 2019 and I'm still crying this took me out😭😭😭😭

@mj-cc1rn

4 жыл бұрын

Sis me too

@ericalolita74

4 жыл бұрын

Yes my sister 😭😭😭 head phones on folks looking at me like WTF is wrong with her🤭

Little did she know 5 years later she'd make her Broadway debut in the revival of The Color Purple.

She’s one of those singers who’s just known for being one of the best singers ever despite not actually having that much success as a recording artist. She’s just Jennifer Hudson. Who we all know as an amazing singer.

That microphone was fighting for it's life trying to withstand the enormous tidal wave that is Jennifer Hudson's voice

The opening lyrics say so much about knowing one’s worth.

I can't get enough of her voice. I am mesmerized and baffled each time when I see her sing. Jennifer puts her soul when she sings. One of the greatest singer of all time.. I so so proud of her and wonder how beautiful person can be..

Now imagine seeing this performance live! It looses sooo much when watched on a pc, and yet.... it blew my mind.

@DM-wu9jk

4 жыл бұрын

Don't know ya but I hate you 🤪😉😁

Hands down her voice bares her soul! She is no.1

Jennifer Hudson is so talented I just love her she's one of the greatest singer that ever live.

@gloriaslade8253

Жыл бұрын

She is so magnificent. I'm sorry glad she allows God to use her any way He sees fit.Her voice causes all pain,worry,and anything else that's not of God to flee.I love 💓💕 her

Jennifer just makes everything sound better...

Every time i hear jen sing. Im like damn girl who hurt you?!. Cause i feel every damn word she ever sings in my soul.

This whole song gives me chills but the note at 4:23 is just unreal

Jennifer Hudson is the 🐐 of tributes ✌😍

Jennifer Hudson my homegirl, my former choir & my University......priceless!!

@fredrickelof9031

3 жыл бұрын

Really for me she his totally amazing, how are you doing over there?

this is by the grace of god. Absolutely beautiful and touching. my only wish is to see her perform live once

One of the best vocalists on the planet.... wow

True perfection. JHud has an emotional heartfelt and soulful voice. She is powerful singer. I can listen to her all day. When she sings Jennifer tells a story. You get caught up and mesmerized by her singing. The girl.can saannggg.

7.994 billion people have no clue what they are missing out on. 6.4 million views? A voice that truly touches your heart and lifts your soul. What a treasure.

So many black women feel that song to the core. Sing it JHUD

She’s the only singer that gives me chills ( literally ) every time she opens her mouth to sing! This woman can SING!!!!

GOOSEBUMPS ON GOOSEBUMPS AND TEARS!!! JHud's voice is SOOOO anointed!!!

That “you are beautiful “ sent chills down my body🥺🥺👌🏿

Awesome. Jennifer Hudson is hands down one of the best gifted singers of all times. Jhud you rock.

Her and Cynthia sing this song so magically is amazing

@joshroe4993

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Very different covers but both equally impressive

This is still one of Jennifer's best live performances! STILL.

The humanity in her eyes , is everything

One of the greatest vocal performances ever

Everytime I watch this it feels like I'm watching it for the first time. What a talented beautiful soul.

Years ago when I was watching her on American idol and heard her sing in the auditions and throughout the competition, I was telling all my buddies that she has something special. They did not agree, and I think she finished like 4th or 6th in the competition. But then she got the role in the movie Dreamgirls and after her own singing career, And the rest is history.

This performance for me is in a league of its own. It gives me chills down my spine every time. Spooky or not, my spirit sings it more often than not. This right here is what we call "spiritual".

Amen. I know the feeling, God be with you.

This song never fails to make me cry, but I was in tears by "I got my house," which has never happened. This is a rendition that could never be on Broadway. It was meant for this moment and for Jennifer Hudson and that AMAZING choir

Sings great and looks beautiful. Her tragedy of her family being murdered after she had such success made me feel incredible empathy & pain for her. We all need our mothers & siblings and I think her insane brother in law killed even his own son. Makes me cry for her.

Love JHud. Beautiful, powerful voice. I also loved how Stedman knows his woman so well... he reached for his ladies hands just as he knew she needed him. That's love.

Gets me every time I watch this performance, who’s here in August 2021?

The fact that she was hoarse on this performance and still delivered‼️‼️