Jennifer Hudson Performs Powerful National Anthem

Jennifer Hudson Performs Powerful National Anthem
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Jennifer Hudson opens the 2009 Super Bowl singing the national anthem -- her first performance since her family tragedy.

"I think [Hudson is] going to feel a love and an embrace from the audience like she's never felt before," Faith Hill told "The Insider" prior to the pre-game show.

Hudson's mother, brother and nephew were found murdered late last year and this performance marks one of her first public appearances.

Hill sang "America the Beautiful" for the pre-game show and the airline crew from flight 1549 (Miracle on the Hudson River) was also honored prior to the game.

The Super Bowl XLII is being held at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL with the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers in the game.

Published 2/1/09 by the Insider

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  • LIPSYNCH!!!! AFRAID SHE MIGHT HIT A BAD NOTE?
    Anonymous 2/3/09 Reply
  • Yelling is NOT singing...I feel really bad about her loss...but she should see a teacher before she ruins that voice.
    Anonymous 2/2/09 Reply
  • Jennifer, did an excellent job singing our National Anthem. Her rendition was just outstanding! Paul
    PaulM16 2/2/09 Reply
  • Jennifer looked great and sounded awesome. She's been through a really rough time give her a chance to heal.God Bless Jennifer and her family.
    Anonymous 2/2/09 Reply
  • Jennifer Hudson was the best at singer at the super bowl u rock it!
    -Hollister boy
    Anonymous 2/2/09 Reply
  • not bad, now if she'd just gain a few 100 lbs like Jessica Simpson she'd be an Aretha Franklin for sure. mammy
    Anonymous 2/2/09 Reply
  • Jennifer was magnificent!!
    Grams 2/2/09 Reply
  • Outstanding performance! It takes courage, and her voice was powerful! Music transpires.
    Anonymous 2/2/09 Reply
  • That was the most incredible performance I've EVER heard! Jennifer........ you made the country proud!!!
    Trudy, Carlisle, PA
    dizgirl7 2/2/09 Reply
  • She looked stunning. She sounded AMAZING!!!!

    A new standard has been set for the National Anthem.
    Anonymous 2/1/09 Reply
  • I am so happy for Jennifer and I pray that God will continue to bless her and open doors for her. She is truley a God given talent. She definately has Gods favor on her life. The tradgedy was a tacktick to destroy her but, God has blessed her even...
    Anonymous 2/1/09 Reply
    • spelling?
      Anonymous 2/2/09
  • wow:)
    NeverLetGo 2/1/09 Reply