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Grammys celebrate Whitney Houston's music

Originally published: February 12, 2012 9:56 PM
Updated: February 12, 2012 11:29 PM
By GLENN GAMBOA  glenn.gamboa@newsday.com

Quick ReadJennifer Hudson delivered a stunning version of "I Will Always Love You."

Adele performs during the 54th annual Grammy Awards

Photo credit: AP | Adele performs during the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. (Feb. 12, 2012)

The 54th annual Grammy Awards Sunday night was an emotional wake befitting the Queen of Pop as music's biggest stars turned the show into a celebration of Whitney Houston's life and music.

"We've had a death in our family," said LL Cool J, the show's host. "For me, the only thing that feels right is to begin with a prayer for a woman that we love, for our fallen sister, Whitney Houston."

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"Saving All My Love for You" "How Will I Know" "Greatest Love of All" "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" "Didn't We Almost Have It All" "So Emotional" "I Will Always Love You" "I'm Every Woman" "I Have Nothing" "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" Other