Biography

Whitney Elizabeth Houston, born on August 9, 1963, and passed away on February 11, 2012, was a prominent American figure in the entertainment industry. She excelled as a recording artist, actress, producer, and model. Remarkably, in 2009, she received recognition from the Guinness World Records as the most awarded female artist in history. Houston was also highly successful in terms of album sales, with over 170 million albums, singles, and videos sold globally. Throughout her career, she released a total of six studio albums, one holiday album, and three movie soundtrack albums, all earning diamond, multi-platinum, platinum, or gold certification. Her widespread popularity on both mainstream music charts and MTV influenced numerous African American female artists who saw her as an inspiring role model. One of her notable music videos, "How Will I Know," marked her early breakthrough on MTV.