Whitney Houston American Music Awards 2009 Performance VIDEO ["I Didn't Know My Own Strength"]
After a special intro from acting vet Samuel L. Jackson, music legend Whitney Houston performed her inspirational comeback track, “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength,” featured on the songbird’s seventh album I Look To You, during the 2009 American Music Awards on Sunday night.
Whitney also snagged the coveted International Artist of the Year prize at tonight’s ceremony.
Written by Castina on November 22nd, 2009 | Tagged as: 2009 American Music Awards,Today's New Music,Whitney Houston
On November 22nd 2009, gina wrote:
Loved Whitney. she looked and sounded great
On November 22nd 2009, kwatters wrote:
Ok Whitney has over come the issues she seemed to be having,But i feel that we need to get the voice back together or change the keys of the song it is not working vocal wise it is not the best at this time.
On November 22nd 2009, Paul wrote:
Horrible performance. I expect many will gloss over it and give her credit just for coming back. But wow. Simon Cowell would have kicked her off American Idol for that crap.
On November 23rd 2009, KRISSYE wrote:
wHITNEY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB ON HER PERFORMANCE, AND I FEEL THAT SHE SHOULD KEEP GOING FORWARD AND DONT LOOK BACK. HER PAST IS HER PAST. THANK GOD FOR LEARNING HER OWN SSTRENGTH.
On November 23rd 2009, Princess P. wrote:
Whitney's performance was SENSATIONAL. She looked SO BEAUTIFUL. No flashy dancers, no wild gimmicks, just THE VOICE. Houston was clearly loved and welcomed back with open arms. No glossing over here…I love Whitney's voice. She proved again that she is the blueprint to which all others emulate. Her international star power is undeniable.
On November 23rd 2009, alistair wrote:
Whitney was amazing! That voice is still in terrific shape. Simply the standard by which all others are judged.
On November 23rd 2009, Ad wrote:
I guess it goes to show it do not matter what Whitney have accomplish there will always be someone out there to put her down. That performance was stellar and I hoping that it would quiet down her critics, I guess it’s true that you cannot please everyone.
On November 23rd 2009, Dan wrote:
That was amazing! Those other ladies and Adam better take note from a true diva.
On November 23rd 2009, eric wrote:
I think Whitney has got some loyal fans because her voice is certainly not what it use to be. I kept waiting for her to reach for a high note at the American Music Awards but it is obvious she can't.
the audience response had to be sentimental. I feel sorry for her really, what is she going to do when she has to sing "I will always love you" again.
On November 23rd 2009, creshawn wrote:
this is by far the best performance she has done since her comeback. BRAVO I pray things will get even better
On November 23rd 2009, Nicole wrote:
I agree with those who said that Whitney's voice was not what it used to be. It is one thing to love an artist but a true would know that she is FAR from where she used to be vocally. I thought that her performance was horrible. She should have just spoke the lyrics instead of sang them. Neverthless, I love Whitney and give her credit for performing a song as honest as that one.
On November 23rd 2009, karen s. wrote:
Whitney really blew it !
I have her latest cd, let me tell you, she hardly hit ONE note. She talked instead of sang the entire song. The hand gestures were weird. Please people … listen to this original track to compare.
I think she is a great talent, but this was let down.
On November 24th 2009, ayana wrote:
I'm sorry Whitney, but, your performance was not up to par. What's going on girl? you came out of your very sad situation on the middle not the top. But I must say that I am proud to see her doing so well now. God Bless any of you who have suffered from drug addiction and found your way back. Alot of people can't find their way back. I still love whitney and always will for her past albums and still will purchase her new one.
On November 24th 2009, Jenni wrote:
I guess no matter how horrible Whitney is, there are some blind (and possibly deaf) fans who are going to praise her performance.
She was horrible at the American Music Awards and she was even worse both times she performed at the Dancing with the Stars finale.
Just listening to the horrid rendition of "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," which was one of my favorite songs, on Dancing with the Stars proves she should not have attempted a comeback. She should have let people cherish their good memories of her past performances and voice.
On November 24th 2009, nicholastyhall wrote:
I do agree that she still needs to practice vocals with a coach and keep up the "str8" life to continue the journey to get her voice back, but I am so proud of her. I too have battled addiction. She is doing great and will only get better. She is my DIVA!
On November 24th 2009, lisa peters wrote:
I am so glad and happy that God answered my prayer and let my girl, whitney houston come back and sing with her God – given gift of song. I look forward to not only buying her album but seeing her once again in the spotlight where she belongs. God Bless beautiful Whitney girl.
On November 24th 2009, Etnam wrote:
Whitney seemed F-cked up tonight during both perfromances on Dancing with the Stars. She lipsynched poorly the first time and seemed to forget the words during the second performance. Was I the only one who thought she was drunk or on drugs?
On November 24th 2009, Red Diamond wrote:
Whitney is an amazing aritst..but she needs to stop while she is still being respected. Her performance at the AMA’s was not good. There was hardly any singing. And tonight on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ it looked like she forgot half of the song and she just talked through most of it..whitney i loved you music ever since i was a little girl but right now, you need to retire you don’t have it anymore, don’t embarrass yourself.
On November 27th 2009, BobJones wrote:
Scary how many of you thought her performance was good. It's how we wound up with dumb ass Bush in the WH for eight horrible years . . .
On December 5th 2009, Dee wrote:
Yes I thought she looked to be using again…I am sad to see that happening but I am afraid it is.
It is really really disapointing when a loved one goes backwards after coming so far. JMO
On December 11th 2009, choirgirl wrote:
whitney did a very good job considering where she come from. she's a very talented woman with the gift of music. she did drugs for years and now she has d that just went platinium. only GOD can catch you when you fall from grace. he's granted her another opportunity. she sounded better now thant she did when she first came back. her voice will never be the same. it's up to GOD whether she will continue to be a great artist or a greater artist. the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them to get up. let's lift whitney and her family up before our maker and creator. let's lift her ex bobby brown up to for he to needs deliverance. most of all let's lift child up she has endured alot?