Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9‚ 1963 – February 11‚ 2012) was a world renowned American Musician‚ Model‚ Producer‚ and Actor. She has sold over 170 million albums internationally. She has made and achieved seven studio albums and released 3 soundtrack albums all reaching high achievements such as platinum or gold. Whitney Houston was the only artist to chart seven consecutive billboard hot 100 hits (Wikipedia).” Whitney Houston’s sudden passing on the eve of the Grammys saddened us all‚ and
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Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born in Newark‚ New Jersey‚ on August 9‚ 1963 to gospel and R&B singer Cissy Houston. “By age 11‚ Houston was performing as a soloist in the junior gospel choir at her Baptist church. As a teenager‚ she began accompanying her mother in concert‚ and went on to back artists like Lou Rawls and Chaka Khan” (Huey‚ Steve). Houston is now described as one of the biggest female pop stars of all time. Over her twenty-seven years in the spotlight that began in 1984‚ Houston
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opportunities of fortune for Whitney Houston that created more responsibilities and stress that she never expected. After given the opportunity to sing in the 1991 Super Bowl‚ she starred in her own movie‚ The Bodyguard. She also had to maintain her music performances‚ as well as she was soon to be married to Bobby Brown‚ all posed a great deal of stress in a small amount of time (McNeil). Not only was she buried in responsibilities but she was also trying to keep her mother‚ Cissy Houston‚ and mentor‚ Clive
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Whitney Houston Some may know Whitney Houston‚ then there are some who has just heard of her. Well there are people like me that see’s Whitney Houston as a legend. But even as this historical figure we see her also as living proof that everyone has their own way of life. She’s the type of artist that isn’t only famous for her music. So let me just give you a little bit of this history. Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born August‚ 9‚ 1963 in Newark‚ New Jersey. Her parents were John Russell Houston
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Whitney Elizabeth Houston (born on August 9‚ 1963) is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B/pop Diva‚ actress‚ former fashion model‚ record and film producer. Houston is one of the most successful pop singers of all time‚ having sold over 200 million records worldwide‚ according to her official fan club.[1] Her body of work includes ballads‚ dance-pop and urban contemporary soul. She is well known for her soulful coloratura soprano voice.[2] Houston was one of the first African American artists
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A Case Evaluation of Whitney Houston Marc Kelly Walden University Diagnostic Battery: A Case Evaluation of Whitney Houston A psychological diagnostic battery is an important instrument in diagnosing various psychological conditions of an individual. As counselors‚ having an exact diagnosis and a diagnostic evaluation is essential. This paper will attempt to provide a diagnostic battery assessment of Whitney Houston. Although she has pasted away‚ the paper will present as if she
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Whitney Houston is a star who has touched the hearts‚ and ears of millions of people. She is an American pop and R&B singer‚ actress‚ film producer‚ record producer‚ songwriter‚ and former fashion model. Her crossover success opened doors for other African Americans‚ particularly women‚ to find success in the music business. She is known mainly for her powerful‚ penetrating pop-gospel voice‚ but she has done so much more. She is extremely generous with her time and money and has shown a commitment
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of All Times General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Whitney Houston. Introduction Attention Getter: I have often been told I have a beautiful voice; most people compare me to Whitney Houston….maybe even better. Credibility: Whitney Houston has always been of my favorite artists. Topic Reveal: Today I am going to tell you a little about the life of Whitney Houston. Preview Statement: After discussing my three main points‚ you will understand why she
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Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born into a musical family on 9 August 1963‚ in Newark‚ New Jersey‚ the daughter of gospel star Cissy Houston‚ cousin of singing star Dionne Warwick and goddaughter of soul legend Aretha Franklin. She began singing in the choir at her church‚ The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark‚ as a young child and by the age of 15 was singing backing vocals professionally with her mother on Chaka Khan’s 1978 hit‚ ’I’m Every Woman’. She went on to provide backing vocals for Lou
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(Name) (Teacher) (Class) (Due Date) Whitney Houston: My major is choir. I chose this figure because she inspired me‚ not with her behavior‚ but with her talents. Whitney Houston was an important figure because she was an amazing talented lady. Her life wasn’t perfect; she went through many personal and family issues. She was going the right direction until things got bad. Whitney was born in Newark‚ New Jersey on August 9‚ 1963. People say that it was meant for her to be a singer because people
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