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Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress cited as one of the most awarded female artists of all time. Her self-titled debut album became the best-selling debut album by a female act in 1985. She achieved massive crossover success with her soundtrack for the 1992 film 'The Bodyguard,' which featured a cover of Dolly Parton's 'I Will Always Love You.' Houston possessed a powerful mezzo-soprano vocal range that heavily influenced subsequent pop and R&B singers.
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Whitney Houston ranks #15 of 225 in the Singer ranking, behind Elvis Presley, ahead of John Lennon.
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Did Dolly Parton write "I Will Always Love You"?
Yes, "I Will Always Love You" was written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton in 1973. Whitney Houston's version, recorded for the 1992 film "The Bodyguard," spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the best-selling physical singles of all time.
What was Whitney Houston's debut album?
Whitney Houston's self-titled debut album was released on Arista Records in 1985, produced with the label's founder Clive Davis. It became the best-selling debut album by a female artist at the time, fueled by number-one singles including "Saving All My Love for You" and "How Will I Know."
When did Whitney Houston die?
Whitney Houston died on February 11, 2012, at age 48 at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, from accidental drowning, with heart disease and cocaine use listed as contributing factors. Her death occurred the night before the Grammy Awards ceremony.
Did Whitney Houston sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl?
Yes, Whitney Houston performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXV in January 1991, shortly after the outbreak of the Gulf War. Her rendition was later released as a commercial single and reached the Billboard Top 20, raising significant funds for charity.
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