Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston
Whitney Houston is an American singer from Newark, New Jersey active since 1977.
- Profession
- Singer, Actor, Producer
- Born
- August 9, 1963
- Years active
- 1977–2012
Early life
Born in Newark to gospel singer Cissy Houston and cousin of Dionne Warwick, Whitney Houston honed her extraordinary voice in church choirs before being signed by Clive Davis.
Career
Her self-titled debut and "Whitney" produced a record seven consecutive number-one singles, and her recording of "I Will Always Love You" became one of the best-selling singles ever, alongside film roles in "The Bodyguard."
Major achievements
She won six Grammy Awards and sold over 200 million records, becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time before her death in 2012.
Legacy
Widely called "The Voice," Whitney Houston set a standard for vocal power and pop-soul crossover that few have matched.
References
Frequently asked questions about Whitney Houston
- What is Whitney Houston known for?
- Whitney Houston is an American singer from Newark, New Jersey active since 1977. Whitney Houston is recognized as a singer, actor, and producer.
- Where is Whitney Houston from?
- Whitney Houston is from Newark, New Jersey.
- When was Whitney Houston born?
- Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey.
- What kind of music does Whitney Houston make?
- Whitney Houston's music spans R&B, Pop, Soul, and Gospel.
- Is Whitney Houston still active?
- Whitney Houston was professionally active from 1977 to 2012.
- What record labels has Whitney Houston been associated with?
- Whitney Houston has been associated with Arista.
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