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Jennifer Hudson Says She’s “Heartbroken” Over Death Of ‘Idol’ Vocal Coach Debra Byrd: “She Will Be Dearly Missed”
Two days after the news broke that American Idol vocal coach Debra Byrd had died, one of her most successful students has paid tribute. Jennifer Hudson took to social media and wrote that she was “heartbroken” at the news of Byrd’s passing. “She encouraged and supported us from the very beginning ! I am so […]
Jennifer HudsonGetty Two days after the news broke that American Idol vocal coach Debra Byrd had died, one of her most successful students has paid tribute. In addition to hopefuls, Byrd’s students included Grammy winners, recording artists, actors, musicians and Broadway stars. She worked closely with Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Bob Dylan, Barry Manilow and many others.
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