Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "The Voice," she is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide.

Whitney Houston influenced many singers in popular music, and was known for her powerful, soulful vocals and vocal improvisation skills. She is the only artist to have had seven consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, from "Saving All My Love for You" in 1985 to "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" in 1988.

Her popularity was greatly enhanced by entering the movie industry. Her recordings and films generated both great success and controversy. Whitney Houston made her acting debut with the romantic thriller film The Bodyguard (1992), which became the tenth highest-grossing film to that date despite receiving poor reviews for its screenplay and lead performances. She recorded six songs for the film's soundtrack, including "I Will Always Love You," which won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Whitney Houston was blessed with an astonishing vocal range and extraordinary technical skill, but what truly made her a great singer was her ability to connect with a song and drive home its drama and emotion with incredible precision. She was a brilliant performer and her live shows often eclipsed her studio recordings.

Sadly, Whitney Houston struggled with drug and alcohol addiction that tragically ended her life too soon. She is now In Heaven with the Stars.