With powerhouse vocals and a dazzling presence, Sydnie Christmas continues to captivate fans with her live performances—and her recent cover of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” is a bold reminder of her incredible range and emotional depth.

Dressed in a sparkling suit and standing tall under the spotlight at The Lowry in Manchester on February 10, 2025, the Britain’s Got Talent winner delivered a stunning rendition of the iconic ballad from Houston’s 1992 hit film The Bodyguard. A song known for its complexity and vocal demands, “I Have Nothing” has been covered many times before—but Sydnie’s take stood out.

Watch her performance below.

With every note, Christmas honored Houston’s legacy while adding her own emotional flair. Her beautiful vibrato floated effortlessly through the verses, slowly building to the song’s unforgettable climax. It was a goosebump-inducing moment that left the audience breathless.

Covering Whitney Houston is no small task. Her songs demand vocal control, strength, and an emotional connection that few can pull off. But Sydnie didn’t just meet those standards—she embraced them. From the first note to the last, she showed why she’s more than just a talent show winner. She’s a performer who’s here to stay.

The audience at The Lowry erupted with cheers and applause, recognizing the rare magic of a performance that truly does justice to one of music’s greatest voices. It was a career-defining moment—elegant, powerful, and full of heart.

What to know about “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston

The song was written by then-married-couple Linda Thompson and David Foster for the soundtrack to The Bodyguard, the 1993 romantic drama co-starring Houston and Kevin Costner. Though the film is now mostly associated with Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You,” that song is actually a Dolly Parton cover. “I Have Nothing” was original to the soundtrack, and was nominated for an Academy Award alongside Houston’s “Run to You,” also from The Bodyguard.

In the film, Houston plays a diva megastar, and to tap into that character’s perspective, Thompson thought back to her relationship with one of the biggest stars of all time: Elvis Presley.

“That song was definitely inspired by [my relationship with Elvis] because I knew what it was like to live with the biggest [rock star] of all time,” Thompson later revealed, per American Songwriter. “It was centered around this gorgeous megastar…She’s petulant. She’s a diva. And she has this bodyguard, he’s protecting her, but she’s difficult. And then she starts to fall in love with him. And the song has to be called ‘I Have Nothing.’”