Houston was a Christian, and she made it a point to sing gospel songs during all of her live concert tours.
Throughout the 1980s, Houston was romantically linked to musician Jermaine Jackson… See more

Houston reportedly appeared "disheveled" and "erratic" in the days before her death. On February 9, 2012, Houston visited singers Brandy and Monica, together with Clive Davis, at their rehearsals for Davis's pre-Gramm… See more

Houston had a wide vocal range, and she was referred to as "the Voice" for her vocal talent. Jon Pareles of The New York Times stated Houston "always had a great big voice, a technical marvel from its velvety depths to it… See more

Houston has been regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of all time and a cultural icon. She is also recognized as one of the most influential R&B artists in history. During the 1980s, MTV was coming into its own and re… See more

Houston won numerous accolades, including two Emmy Awards, eight Grammy Awards (including two Grammy Hall of Fame honors), fourteen World Music Awards, sixteen Billboard Music Awards (46 Billboar… See more