Some people just can’t give Jennifer Hudson a break. The singer, whose mother, brother and nephew were murdered last year, came out of seclusion to sing at last night’s Super Bowl, and now people are making a big deal out of the fact that she was lip-syncing.

Although entertainers can perform live, the NFL pre-game show producer, Rickey Minor, admitted that Hudson and Faith Hill, who sang "America the Beautiful" before the national anthem, used the tracks they provided to the NFL a week before the game.

Hudson deserves the utmost respect, for it was definitely a challenge for the singer to take stage. As her brother-in-law faces charges for the brutal killings of her family members, Hudson is slowly trying to transition herself back in to the public spotlight. And that’s not easy, especially when media criticism abounds.

"This was such an important performance, because it’s the first time everyone has seen Jennifer," producer Minor said to the Associated Press. "But she’s in such a great place, with such great spirits, and time can heal her wounds. She’s on fire right now and totally grounded."

Let’s try to not crush Hudson’s spirits, OK? She’s also scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards on February 8 — where she is nominated for four awards, including Best R&B album.

Watch her stunning performance at last night’s Super Bowl and let’s give Hudson the standing ovation she deserves: