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Cher and Jennifer Hudson's iHeartRadio Music Awards Duet is Pure 90s Nostalgia (VIDEO)

Hudson's vocals added a passionate flair to the classic dance track. 

By Jackie Manno

On April 1, former The Voice Coach Jennifer Hudson (Seasons 13 and 15) collaborated with the one and only Cher for a show-stopping performance of one of the greatest pop songs of all time: ''Believe.'' And that was after Hudson pulled off her own rendition of "If I Could Turn Back Time."

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During their performance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Cher used the song's auto-tune effect, which contrasted with Hudson's powerful vocals perfectly. 

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What to know about ''Believe'' by Cher

Released of of her 1998 album of the same name, ''Believe'' reached the number 1 position on the Billboard US Hot 100 charts. It is commonly regarded as one of Cher's most significant songs, as it was her first number one hit in over three decades, according to Stereogum

In 2023, Billboard ranked ''Believe'' on the 159th position on its ''500 Greatest Pop Songs'' list, citing its revolutionary use of auto-tune that influenced dance music for years to come.

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The lyrics to ''Believe'' by Cher

No matter how hard I try
You keep pushing me aside
And I can't break through
There's no talking to you

It's so sad that you're leaving
It takes time to believe it
But after all is said and done
You're gonna be the lonely one, oh

Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don't think you're strong enough, no
Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don't think you're strong enough, no

What am I supposed to do?
Sit around and wait for you?
Well, I can't do that
And there's no turning back

Cher and Jennifer Hudson perform together at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards

I need time to move on
I need a love to feel strong
'Cause I've had time to think it through
And maybe I'm too good for you, oh

Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don't think you're strong enough, no
Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don't think you're strong enough, no

Well, I know that I'll get through this
'Cause I know that I am strong
And I don't need you anymore
I don't need you anymore
Oh, I don't need you anymore
No, I don't need you anymore

Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don't think you're strong enough, no
Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don't think you're strong enough, no

Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don't think you're strong enough, no
Do you believe in life after love?
I can feel something inside me say
I really don't think you're strong enough, no