When Adam Lambert and Jennifer Hudson reunited with Michael Orland, the pianist from their American Idol days, they knew they had to make the moment special. So, right there on The Jennifer Hudson Show, they surprised everyone by singing an opera classic—‘Nessun Dorma’! Neither of them had rehearsed, and opera isn’t their usual style, but that didn’t stop them from delivering a mind-blowing performance.
The audience was completely stunned. Adam and Jennifer’s voices soared through the room, perfectly blending together, even though they were stepping into a whole new genre. People cheered and clapped, unable to believe what they were hearing.
But they didn’t stop there! As they reminisced about their American Idol auditions, they remembered how Jennifer had first auditioned with an Aretha Franklin song, while Adam had chosen a Queen song. So, for fun, they decided to switch things up.
Jennifer took on Queen’s powerful anthem ‘We Will Rock You,’ putting her own spin on it by raising the pitch with each line, showing off her incredible vocal range. Then, Adam tackled Aretha Franklin’s classic ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,’ proving he could bring just as much soul to the song as Jennifer. The crowd went wild!
People in the audience jumped to their feet, applauding and cheering as the duo wrapped up their unexpected performances. Online viewers were just as amazed. One fan summed it up perfectly, saying, “Two all-time great singers, a rock singer and an R&B singer, are doing opera with no rehearsal and picking up the key as it’s being played. And they can do that?!! Wow.”
This wasn’t the first time Jennifer had invited someone to perform an Aretha Franklin song on her show. Fans might remember when Reba McEntire honored Aretha at the CMA Awards in 1988 by singing ‘Respect.’ In 2023, Reba joined Jennifer on her show to perform the song again, blending her signature country sound with Jennifer’s soulful vocals. It was another unforgettable moment.
The Jennifer Hudson Show has welcomed guests from all kinds of backgrounds, but music is always at the heart of it. Jennifer’s legendary voice and her passion for pushing artists out of their comfort zones make the show a must-watch for music lovers. Every time a guest joins her for a duet, you know something special is about to happen.
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