Dolly Parton ‘Brought to Tears’ Watching Jennifer Hudson’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ Cover
We’ve already heard from Dolly Parton about Whitney Houston’s death, but the country music legend felt compelled to release a second statement praising Jennifer Hudson’s Grammy Awards rendition of Houston’s most famous hit, ‘I Will Always Love You’ (penned and originally recorded by Parton, of course).
The 66-year-old Parton says she was “brought to tears” by Hudson’s cover:
“I was brought to tears again last night, as I’m sure many were, when Jennifer Hudson sang ‘I Will Always Love You’ on the Grammys in memory of Whitney. Like everybody else, I am still in shock. But I know that Whitney will live forever in all the great music that she left behind. I will always have a very special piece of her in the song we shared together and had the good fortune to share with the world. Rest in peace, Whitney. Again, we will always love you.”
The song was recorded by Houston as part of The Bodyguard soundtrack in 1992, and since then has widely been considered her defining track. Sadly, she made little money from the song itself, with royalties going to Parton instead.
Still, the power of the song clearly remains for many fans, Parton included. Below is Hudson’s Grammys cover version in full – does it have the same effect on you?
Tags : 2012 grammys, Dolly Parton, grammys 2012, i will always love you, jennifer hudson, whitney houston
Posted: February 14, 2012
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Feb 14, 2012
Her presentation was diametrically opposite from Dolly's.. So much so, I did not recognize it as a Dolly's. Jennifer did it justice.
Apr 1, 2012
"Sadly she made little money from the song"?!?!? She didn't write it, why should she?! Whitney Houston had an amazing voice and will be greatly missed; and made plenty of money in her lifetime… but Dolly deserves the royalties and credit for this fantastic song that she wrote. I don't appreciate the tone of this article that seems to criticize her for profiting from a song that others covered. She has been more than generous by sharing her gift by allowing others to cover it and by displaying the humility by recognizing their talent in doing so, she should not have to feel bad from reaping the profits. This is America, if you create something unique and wonderful you get paid… as you should.
Apr 1, 2012
you tell 'em!! No, i will!!! i saw an interview of Dolly long time ago, she said: "Whitney covered this song & i took it all the way to the bank. Mariah covered it & i bought the bank!" she wrote the song!! she def gave credit where due & remains thankful people love her songs no matter who sings them. as for Jennifer Hudson…. pffffft