Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson and seven-time Grammy winner Usher are the first performers announced for “We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston,” which pays tribute to the vocal legend.
The one-hour special will celebrate Houston’s life and artistry through interviews and performances from various artists paying homage to the six-time Grammy winner, and will include Houston’s own most memorable performances of her career.
The tribute will be taped on October 11 at the Nokia Theater L.A. LIVE and will broadcast on November 16 at 10 p.m. EST on CBS.
“We Will Always Love You” will include never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews, along with artists sharing their memories of Houston.
On November 13, “I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston” album will release in stores. The album will include classics such as “I Have Nothing,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”