Led by Whitney Houston Tribute, Grammys Rocket to Number One in Weekly Ratings

Despite the pall over the proceedings Sunday night, the Grammy Awards enjoyed a big night. Early into the three-and-a-half hour telecast, host LL Cool J led a prayer for Whitney Houston who shockingly passed away the night before.  

In the last hour, Jennifer Hudson “eulogized” her idol with one of Houston’s signature songs, I Will Always Love You.

The show was number one with 3.7 million WCBS/Channel 2 viewers and a huge 19 rating, according to Nielsen. 

American Idol began Hollywood Week at number two and three.

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