Usher, Jennifer Hudson to Perform on Whitney Houston TV Special

Some of Whitney Houston’s most famous fans will pay tribute to the late singer at a concert next month. Usher and Jennifer Hudson are among the first performers announced for “We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute to Whitney Houston.”


The one-hour special will be taped on October 11 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE and air on CBS in November. It will feature never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews, along with artists sharing their memories of Houston.

In addition to Usher and Hudson, R. Kelly is expected join the lineup. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

Whitney’s greatest hits album I Will Always Love You – The Best of Whitney Houston is due November 13 featuring the R. Kelly duet “I Look to You” and previously unreleased track “Never Give Up,” produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox.