An Idol Gets That "One Shining Moment"

When that “One Shining Moment” hits CBS tonight, there will be a familiar Idol voice behind it…

Jennifer Hudson has recorded “One Shining Moment,” the song that plays over CBS’ montage of NCAA tournament highlights. The montage will play at the conclusion of tonight’s game. Since tip-off is after 9, it will be late…

You can download the song now from iTunes or you can hear it here. You’ll notice that the music track is exactly the same as the Luther Vandross version.



I actually prefer the verses of the Teddy Pendergrass version from the 90s, but the chorus from the Luther Vandross version. Maybe next year they should do a mash-up…

You can read all about the song and the man who wrote it at the song’s official website here.