She has a velvety soft voice, while he has a rough baritone; together, they make up the famous group Sugarland, which has gained 38 top 10 songs and sold over 100 million albums all over the globe. In addition, she will be paying homage to him tonight.
Jennifer Nettles, lead singer of the band Sugarland, received an invitation to participate in the star-studded Kennedy Center Honors to pay respect to Neil Diamond. “Hello Again,” which was considered to be one of Diamond’s most heartfelt songs, was sung by Nettles.
American performing artists who have made significant contributions to American culture over the course of their careers are honored in an annual ceremony called the Kennedy Center Honors.
It was a night filled with celebrities, but the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly Jennifer Nettles’ performance on stage.
Growing up in the rural community of Douglas, Georgia, Jennifer Nettles started her musical career by singing in both the local Baptist church and at school assemblies. When she joined forces with Kristen Hall and Kristina Bush to establish Sugarland, it catapulted her to the forefront of the entertainment industry.
Sugarland is a country music band that was established in 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia. Since then, they have released three albums, each of which has landed fifteen songs on the Billboard Hot Country Songs list.
Neil Diamond is one of the artists who has ever had the most successful recording career in terms of record sales. He is a global superstar. On the Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary singles charts, he has eleven songs that have reached number one.
Diamond made his first appearance on screen for the first time in “The Jazz Singer” in 1980. The movie is an adaptation of the play written by Samson Raphaelson with the same name, and it has a number of songs written by Diamond.
Diamond’s performance of “Hello Again” provides the soundtrack to a very moving scene in the movie. The song was successful, climbing all the way up to number six on the Billboard Hot 100 list and all the way up to number three on the Adult Contemporary charts.
During her performance at the Kennedy Center Honors, Jennifer Nettles walked out in front of the appreciative crowd and gave an impassioned version of the song.
You can see that this song has a significant impact on Nettles as she revs her amazing voice throughout it. She pours a wide range of feelings into the song, making it a moving homage to Diamond throughout its whole.
As a member of the audience, Diamond can be seen to be completely captivated by Nettles’ performance. Seeing how much it matters to him and how much her performance is impacting him is a unique and remarkable experience. His eyes are shining, but he is fighting back tears.
There are a great number of individuals in the crowd who are captivated by Nettles’ show-stopping homage.
“Hello, my buddy. Hello. I simply wanted to give you a heads-up by calling. Every night, my thoughts go to you. Even though it was late, I just couldn’t wait any longer. Hello.”
The songs are written in such a heartfelt and intimate manner. When they are thinking about a loved one, a lot of people have wanted to reach out to them and tell them how much they care. This is a message that may be understood by anybody, wherever.
There are a lot of people on YouTube praising this performance.
“The shivers are coming over me as I listen to this rendition… her voice is wonderful.”
“What a stunning performance of this really lovely song! She does nothing except standing there and convey genuine, unfiltered feeling.”
The expression of gratitude that appears on Neil’s face towards the conclusion of the song is unmistakable.
It brings me so much happiness to witness this kind of devotion. If you are a fan of Neil Diamond, then seeing his reaction to Nettles’ performance is just what you need to do to satisfy your curiosity.
At the very conclusion of the song, Nettles gives Diamond a kissing blow. Bringing to a close one of the most moving tributes throughout the evening in which Diamond was presented with the Kennedy Center Honor. A night he’ll never forget.
Click on the video that has been provided below to get a look inside a night that Neil Diamond will always remember fondly in his heart. To get recognition for his significant contributions to the cultural life of the United States and to have Jennifer Nettles deliver a stunning version of one of his songs is the icing on the cake. Reliving and taking part in this breathtaking experience is a lot of pleasure.
Watch her touching remembrance in the video below!