February 13, 2012 12:24 AM
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Chaka Khan backs out of Whitney Houston Grammy tribute
Chaka Khan walks on the runway at The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show on Feb. 8, 2012, in New York.
(Credit: Getty)The soul/funk star was asked to sing as part of a musical tribute to the late Whitney Houston that also included Jennifer Hudson. But she had second thoughts.
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Khan tweeted that she wasn't ready to perform after the passing of her friend.
As I grieve the loss of my friend and "little sister," I don't feel it appropriate to perform at this time. Continue to pray for the family.
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) February 12, 2012
In 1978, Khan released the song "I'm Every Woman," written by the songwriting team Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson. Houston later recorded a hit version of the track for "The Bodyguard" soundtrack.
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