Awards. The tribute was a result of Houston receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. When receiving the award, Houston complimented Aguilera's version, calling it the best version beside her own. Aguilera would later be asked to perform the song in a tribute to Houston and The Bodyguard soundtrack, alongside "I Will Always Love You", "I Have Nothing", and "I'm Every Woman" at the American Music Awards of 2017. Smokie Norful recorded his version on a 2006 album Life Changing. Leanne Mitchell, winner of The Voice UK, released a version of the song in July 2012. She performed the song twice on the TV show. Cass Phang covered this song in Cantonese. Heather Headley covered this song on her 2012 album Only One in the World, released just before the opening of the West End production of the musical The Bodyguard'', in which Headley sings "Run to You" and plays the equivalent of Houston's role from the film. Glennis Grace sang this song as a tribute to Whitney Houston and became a YouTube sensation after Nicki Minaj tweeted about Glennis' performance. References External links Run to You at Discogs Run to You - Whitney Houston Official site Whitney Houston songs 1993 singles 1990s ballads Song recordings produced by David Foster Pop ballads Contemporary R&B ballads Songs written for films 1991 songs 1992 songs Songs written by Jud Friedman Arista Records singles