She seems to forgot how to perform without jukin & jivin for masta's attention and doing those tired ass church squalls. When she goes back to American Idol Fantasia then the Grammys and white people will use her and invite to perform at the more prestigous events. Until then, DEAL WITH IT!! I love Tasia but after she desecrated Chaka's classic, I can't with her and that monkey business.
Jennifer deserves her chance to shine. Don't hate, congratulate!!!
You lost before you started with the ignorance that will lead to your downfall.
But Hooligan, Yolanda is like the biggest and most respected female in her genre, so Ace actually makes a good point.
I know Yolanda is one of the best selling Gospel acts of the last decade, my point being Christina, JHUD, and Yolanda all have R&B voices. They being categorized is frivolous so if we're going by "biggest names" then, as much as I hate to say it, Yolanda shouldn't have been there
And also, Aretha is not just the Queen of Soul - taking Joni and Tina out of the question, she is the most respected woman to ever have done this, crossing racial, ethnic, class, gender and generational lines. What better way to honor THAT?
Five black women singing in a row doesn't speak to Aretha's ENORMOUS impact on the industry AT LARGE.
Everybody knows Christina loves Aretha.... they were supposed to duet a few years back. Aretha even said she enjoyed Chrissy's performance. Lets not shade her, not on my watch kiddo!
I know Yolanda is one of the best selling Gospel acts of the last decade, my point being Christina, JHUD, and Yolanda all have R&B voices. They being categorized is frivolous so if we're going by "biggest names" then, as much as I hate to say it, Yolanda shouldn't have been there
It's not about their types of voice, but more so the genres.
Yolanda was the best selling Gospel artist of the 2000's and her album Mountain High, Valley Low is the biggest Gospel album of the 2000's. Do your research, youngin!!!
What does that have to do with Aretha and singing to her? NOTHING!
I see you know NOTHING about gospel music if you think that is true!
Right NOW, Yolanda is the biggest and most respected female gospel singer. I'm not talking about "all time." We're talking about relevant artists right now.
You lost before you started with the ignorance that will lead to your downfall.
That was back in 2005 right after she had won...... *wait for it* AMERICAN IDOL. OOPS, you are like Lady Gaga to my Madonna.... you may be runnin thangs as the new upstart but the veteran will always hold the Ace of Spades.
It's not about their types of voice, but more so the genres.
If the NARA's had went by genres, then instead of Xtina we have Britney. No shade toward Britney, but she envelopes the Pop voice. From day 1, everyone has said Xtina has an R&B voice.
But whose single went top 40, and got played on pop radio? Who has commercial endorsements? Overall, Jennifer Hudson has five times the name recognition of a Fantasia to the VAST MAJORITY of GRAMMY WATCHERS. Nothing to do with talent/professing love for Aretha; it was a decision based on they thought would put butts into couches.
Okay ms gerl, lets not act like people rushed to their seats because they heard Jennifer Hudson and Christina Aguilera were doing a tribute to Aretha. People watched for Gaga, Bieber, Country Music Cult Appreciation, and hopes of seeing Beyonce. Fantasia won American Idol in case you've forgotten which means the millions of people who voted for her because she was an amazing live performer and vocalist know who she is lets not tonight.
And also, Aretha is not just the Queen of Soul - taking Joni and Tina out of the question, she is the most respected woman to ever have done this, crossing racial, ethnic, class, gender and generational lines. What better way to honor THAT?
Five black women singing in a row doesn't speak to Aretha's ENORMOUS impact on the industry AT LARGE.
If the NARA's had went by genres, then instead of Xtina we have Britney. No shade toward Britney, but she envelopes the Pop voice. From day 1, everyone has said Xtina has an R&B voice.
That's a crazy comparison. Britney is NOT a singer. The singer has to be able to... SING. Christina, Martina, Yolanda, Jennifer and Florence are not only respected and big in their genres, but they can sing too. That's like saying let's get Ke$ha (I know you love her ) to pay a tribute to Aretha. Christina may have an R&B voice (but I would beg to differ ) but she is still a singer who makes mainly pop music.
That was back in 2005 right after she had won...... *wait for it* AMERICAN IDOL. OOPS, you are like Lady Gaga to my Madonna.... you may be runnin thangs as the new upstart but the veteran will always hold the Ace of Spades.
Oh and wait a minute girl, WHAT ABOUT THIS?
And if you're Madonna, then I'm Marilyn Monroe girl, lets not.
That's a crazy comparison. Britney is NOT a singer. The singer has to be able to... SING. Christina, Martina, Yolanda, Jennifer and Florence are not only respected and big in their genres, but they can sing too. That's like saying let's get Ke$ha (I know you love her ) to pay a tribute to Aretha.
I do love Ke$ha gorl
But for the sake of the argument, Britney has a "Pop" voice. And she's also one of the biggest "pop" stars of this decade, so if they had went by the biggest names of each genre like everyone is saying, she should've be there. As should Taylor for the country category.
Fanny was upset because they did what they wanted to do with no valid receipts, so, even though I don't care for whining, I see why she would feel that way.
That's a crazy comparison. Britney is NOT a singer. The singer has to be able to... SING. Christina, Martina, Yolanda, Jennifer and Florence are not only respected and big in their genres, but they can sing too. That's like saying let's get Ke$ha (I know you love her ) to pay a tribute to Aretha. Christina may have an R&B voice (but I would beg to differ ) but she is still a singer who makes mainly pop music.
Right? He could have at least said Kelly or Gaga
But this has me thinking - who would be right for a Madonna tribute? Janelle would KILL Burning Up.
Really? Then why do her backstage pictures have more hits on popular sites than the performances? Don't do it tonight girl, not with Beyonceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.