Happy Heavenly Birthday to Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012).
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 (45 Billboard awards in all) and twenty-two American Music Awards.
Houston holds the record for the most American Music Awards received in a single year by a woman with eight wins in 1994 (overall tied with Michael Jackson). Houston was the first artist at the Billboard Music Awards to win more than 11 awards in one night at its fourth annual ceremony in 1993, which set a Guinness World Record at the time. Houston continues to hold the record for the most WMAs won in a single year, winning five trophies at the sixth World Music Awards in 1994.
* Award details (above) collected from WIKI. *
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HENFORD, Windenburg (SNN) - - Queen Katherine honored her late father, George I, at a special memorial service Tuesday on the front lawn of Sumpterson Estate in Henford.
The Service of Thanksgiving to honor His late Majesty, who died last March at the age of 61, included several poignant tributes to the late monarch including musical selections from Whitney Houston, chosen by the King himself. Several of Houston's songs were inspired by King George and Queen Rowena's wedding day, palace sources confirmed.
The monarch, 31, was joined on the front row by her husband Rainier, Prince consort and two eldest children, Prince Phillip (7) and Princess Grace (4). The 5 month old twins, Prince Michael and Prince Samuel, were not in attendance.
The monarch also honored her beloved father through her style — and she wasn't the only one. Queen Katherine opted for the blue Duchess of XVIII dress by her favorite designer, @rustys-cc, teamed with a wide-brimmed hat by the same designer, while Grace wore the navy Little Lady of Dress & Hat by the designer.
The blue hue is the color of King George's official livery. Known as "Cavalier Blue," it has been used for staff uniforms and private cars since 1992.
Queen Katherine also wore The Windsor Sapphire brooch, one of the most famous pieces amongst the Jewels of the Crown.
Her Majesty was joined by several other members of the royal family including the Earl and Countess of Boykins, and the Earl and Countess of St Peters behind her on the second row. The royals also wore shades of blue.
Rowena, Queen Mother also wore a special shade of blue, along with The Cullinan III and IV brooch that was a subtle nod to King George; said to be one His late Majesty admired the most. Attendees, including the Duke and Duchess of Kent and Princess Anna, also wore the color.
Zarah, Queen Dowager chose black to honor her late son, also wearing the Royal Family Order of George I.
Dame Whitney, a native of Brindleton Bay, performed five of her hit songs, including 'I Will Always Love You'. King George was very vocal in stating that Houston was his favorite singer, and had the star perform at the palace on three different occasions during his reign.
The multi-hyphenated singer, actress and producer was invested by His late Majesty in the Order of the Companions of Honor and created Officer of the Order of the Windenburg Empire (OWE) in 1997 for her public service to Windenburg in arts.
She then received the prestigious DWE honor, which stands for Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the Windenburg Empire, in June 2022. (seen above)
Houston is the most awarded female artist of all time. Her list of awards include 2 Olivias, 7 Gramee Awards, 16 Simsboard Music Awards, and 23 Windenburg Music Awards, amongst a total of 416 career awards.
A close friend to the royal family since the early 90s, Dame Whitney's voice "filled the memorial with love", said one guest.
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Mi è tutto chiaro finalmente, Whitney dearest.
Amare è cantare come cantavi tu; provare a generare una bellezza che si avvicina al divino, senza perdere l’umano e il fallibile, essere pop ma con una storia, romantici senza stucchevolezza, capaci di silenzi elettrici e acuti irresistibili.
Amare è cantare come te, Whitney adorata: senza (quasi) mai far vedere lo sforzo.
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🖤#ArtIsAWeapon On this day - February 11 - in #BlackHistory:
▪︎Soul/RnB music legend @thedangelo was born 50 years ago in 1974
▪︎The "vocal bible" @brandy was born 45 years ago in 1979
▪︎"The Voice" @whitneyhouston transitioned 12 years ago in 2012
▪︎Superstar @usher performed at the #UsherBowl in Las Vegas on #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay in 2024.
(You're so right @reignofapril!)
📸: #Usher via @gettyimages
#BlackHistoryMonth #ImStillWithKaepernick #D'Angelo #WhitneyHouston #Brandy #BlackHistoryMonth #YallGonnaGetThisBlackExcellence
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Today In History Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey. Houston almost seemed destined from birth to become a singer. Her mother Cissy Houston and cousin Dionne Warwick were both legendary figures in American gospel, soul and pop music. Whitney Houston was one of the greatest global artist of a life time, whose first four albums, released between 1985 and 1992, amassed global sales in excess of 86 million copies. Hits such as “Saving All My Love for You,” “How Will I Know,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay,” just to name a few. CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #cartermagazine #carter #staywoke #whitneyhouston #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history https://www.instagram.com/p/ChCK7RYu8tz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Rest in heavenly peace Bobbi Kristina Houston Brown - child of singers Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston.
March 4, 1993 - July 26, 2015
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