Judith Glory Hill, a renowned American singer-songwriter, boasts a career enriched by backing vocals for music icons like Michael Jackson, Prince, and Josh Groban. Her notable moment came in 2009 when she was chosen as Michael Jackson’s duet partner for “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” during his This Is It concerts. After Jackson’s passing, Hill’s heartfelt rendition of “Heal the World” at his memorial service garnered global attention.
Hill’s journey to fame is eloquently chronicled in the documentary “20 Feet from Stardom,” shedding light on backup singers behind music legends. Her contributions to the film’s soundtrack earned her a Grammy Award for Best Music Film.
Her original ballads, including “Desperation,” featured in Spike Lee’s 2012 film “Red Hook Summer.” In 2013, she ventured into the spotlight as a contestant on “The Voice” during its fourth season. Opening for Josh Groban during the North American leg of his All That Echoes World Tour in 2013, Hill delivered mesmerizing duets like “The Prayer” and “Remember When It Rained.”
Further expanding her collaborations, Hill joined John Legend on his UK #AllOfMe tour in 2014. Her debut album, “Back in Time,” co-produced by Prince at Paisley Park, was released as a free download via Judith Hill’s WeTransfer account in March 2015, accessible until March 25, 2015, through Livenation email distribution with a personal note from Prince himself.