I’m still pissed I didn’t see Idol winner Fantasia Barrino in The Color Purple (presented by Oprah), because I know by this video that she must have been completely awesome.
But is her National Anthem awesomer than former American Idol rival Jennifer Hudson? Though both ladies are fairly blatantly channeling Whitney (more on that later), I think they both turn in performances worthy of all those dead Presidents we were honoring yesterday.
So who wins this one? Is Fantasia still America’s favorite singer?
Fantasia all the way. JHudd was good also, however Fantasia sang it with more emotion.
Fantasia’s got two voices inside her: a dignified melodious voice and a cracked out screech.
Oh GOD! Fantasia is awesome. Loved her rendition more. The feeling she evokes when she sings is just short of amazing and it dosen’t matter what song she sings either. YOU JUST FEEL IT!
Fantasia! Absolutely amazing!
Wow. They both sang their balls off!
I will take Fantasia!
Hudson has the bigger, power-house, but less of the personality. Fantasia is unique and I love her voice!
Fantasia all the Way!!!! Although Jennifer has power vocals, nobody FEELS a song like the incomparable Fantasia!!!!