Amber Riley covers Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" on "Glee"

By: Camille Mann
Topics: Television

(CBS) "Glee's" Amber Riley covered Whitey Houston's hit song, "I Will Always Love You," in last night's episode, just three days after the singer's death.

Riley sang the song in the show's Valentine's Day episode, in which her character Mercedes bids farewell to her boyfriend Shane and her ex Sam.

The cover was written and planned by the show's production team long before Houston's death, according to Us Weekly, but the show's producers decided to dedicate the episode to the late singer adding a special title card at the end of the credits saying, "Whitney Houston 1963-2012. We will always love you."

Jennifer Hudson performed the same Houston hit during the "In Memoriam" tribute during Sunday's Grammy Awards show.

Riley tweeted about Hudson's tribute on Sunday.

"That was absolutely beautiful Jennifer Hudson. Absolutely beautiful! Made me smile. Great Tribute," said the "Glee" star.

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by THGdriver2 February 15, 2012 5:04 PM EST: I could not comment over at "Whitneys worth after death" so here I am.
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The Grammys had the biggest audience in years because of her death, it's time those in attendance passed the hat, you too CBS.

The writers of her songs made millions including Dolly Parton for "I will always love You" It's time for them to pass the hat too

Oh, and everyone else that sponged on her talent but never contributed a shilling, Pass the hat.

Should be millions coming to her estate if all the hypocrites pay up.

RIP Whitney.; Reply to this comment