Before you watch the 2021 Grammy Awards on Monday, reminisce seven of the most shocking Grammy Awards moments of all time
The music industry is filled with talented artists, be it legends or rising performers. And every year, we get to acknowledge some of the most prominent acts with the help of music critics at annual events like the Grammy Awards. But apart from the Grammys being a place of recognition, it can also be a place of many unforgettable moments that remain iconic to this day.
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1. Jennifer Hudson's Tribute Hours After Whitney Houston's Passing
Paying tribute to the late Whitney Houston, a legend in the music industry who passed just hours before the 2012 Grammy Awards, is a challenging thing to do. But the Grammys spared no effort in reconstructing the whole show and inviting Jennifer Hudson to perform a tribute for Houston. There, she sang a moving rendition of I Will Always Love You, giving the song a whole new meaning for all the artists. Hudson even adlibbed the last line that left everyone teary-eyed.