Christina Aguilera Performs Touching Tribute To Whitney Houston At AMAs

Aguilera sang a medley from “The Bodyguard,” which came out 25 years ago.

Christina Aguilera took the stage at the American Music Awards on Sunday night to pay tribute to Whitney Houston.

The star performed a medley of Houston’s hits from “The Bodyguard,” which marks its 25th anniversary this year.

Wow #AMAs pic.twitter.com/ZAoqMP4Jfr

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) November 20, 2017

Viola Davis introduced Aguilera, noting the significance of the film’s anniversary.

“The movie has become iconic thanks to its soundtrack,” Davis said. “What a voice Whitney had. What an artist.”

“The Bodyguard” was released on Nov. 25, 1992. The film’s soundtrack went on to become the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time and included some of Houston’s most iconic songs.

Aguilera started the tribute by singing “I Will Always Love You,” followed by “I Have Nothing” and “Run to You.” Scenes from the film played behind the star as she performed.

Aguilera closed the medley with a rendition of “I’m Every Woman,” bringing the crowd to their feet as she performed with a choir.

.@Xtina has one of the best voices ever. Period. Only right that she’s doing this #WhitneyHouston tribute at the #AMAs… it’s giving me chills! #WHITNEYxCHISTINA pic.twitter.com/4O8DxoEywy

— Mike Adam (@MikeAdamOnAir) November 20, 2017

Christina killed it. Tribute to Whitney Houston at the AMAs. God bless girl. #AMA2017 #ChristinaxWhitney #AMAs pic.twitter.com/0XyFR7CiJ7

— Josie (@puffy540) November 20, 2017

Houston said in 2001 that other than herself, Aguilera performed the “best rendition of ‘Run to You.’”

Following the performance, Aguilera thanked the AMAs for “making a little girl’s dream come true.”

“I hope I made you proud, Whitney,” she added.

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