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Whitney Houston (American pop singer)

WhitneyHouston is an American pop singer, actress, producer and model. She is one of the most successful female singers in the history of pop music. She won 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, 30 platinum album certifications and sold more than 200 million records worldwide. Her music works include classic songs such as IWillAlwaysLoveYou, GreatestLoveofAll and IHaveNothing. However, Whitney's music life has also attracted much attention because of her personal problems. On February 201February 2 1 1, Whitney died of accidental drowning in the hotel room in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, at the age of 48.

First, Whitney's road to fame

Whitney Houston was born in19 August 1963. He is a musical family in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Her mother is a soul singer and her father is an artist. She used to be an artist agent and record producer. Whitney has shown excellent musical talent since she was a child, and her voice is high-pitched, tactfully moving and unforgettable.

1985, Whitney released her first solo album "WhitneyHouston", in which the singles "SavingAllMyLoveforYou" and "HowWillIKnow" both became the top songs in American pop charts. This album also made Whitney one of the most popular female singers at that time.

Second, Whitney's musical achievements

Whitney's music works cover a variety of styles, including pop, rock, soul songs, R& D, etc. B and so on. Her songs are highly praised for their strong voice and touching singing style. Her albums "Whitney", "WhitneyHouston" and "TheBodyguard" have all become the best-selling records in the world, among which "Bodyguard" has become one of the best-selling soundtrack albums in history.

Whitney's songs have also been recognized by many music awards, including 6 Grammy Awards, 2 Emmy Awards and 22 platinum album certifications. Her songs "IWillAlwaysLoveYou", "GreatestLoveofAll" and "IHaveNothing" have also become classics in the history of pop music.

Third, Whitney's personal problems.

Although Whitney's musical achievements are highly respected, her personal problems have also attracted her attention. She was once in trouble because of drug abuse and alcoholism, and went in and out of rehab many times. Her married life has also attracted much attention. She was married to the singer bobby brown and had a daughter. However, their marriage was constantly turbulent because of various problems, and finally ended in divorce.

Fourth, Whitney's death

On February 12, 1 1, Whitney drowned in a hotel room in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, at the age of 48. The news shocked the global music industry and fans. Whitney's death also reminds people of her music and personal problems again, and also makes people feel that life is short and precious.