If the performer could have resisted the pretentious trills, riffs, and ostentatious ornamentations, we pale people could have understood the WORDS of this magnificent hymn, and gladly risen to our feet.
She was so busy showing off her vocal virtuosity that she rendered this song unintelligible. But, she got to show off, and I guess that’s all that REALLY mattered.
I remember when Whitney Housten sang the National Anthem and I was anticipating her virtuoso showing off. Then she sang it so beautifully I choked up.
Only Chris Stapleton has truly nailed it since.