'I Will Always Love You' isn't an easy song to sing. That's why the late Whitney Houston's flawless take on the Dolly Parton-penned tune became one of the biggest hits in music history. But a woman on an American Airlines flight between Los Angeles and New York's version of the song wasn't as well received.
Whitney Houston was more than just a great voice. The singer, who passed away earlier this year, was also one of the greatest hit makers in music history. In fact, she is the only artist to ever chart seven consecutive number one hits on Billboard's Hot 100.
Given that pedigree, it was a sure bet Houston would be a big part of this year's Billboard Music Awards. The only question was who would be singing her songs.
Whitney Houston touched so many lives across generations with her music and passionate performances, which is why we're still looking for that ultimate tribute that can truly pay homage to the iconic singer. We may not have found the most epic one of them all, but we've certainly found the most touching performance by the children's choir PS22 from Staten Island.
Tributes to Whitney Houston have been in no short supply ever since the pop diva died a week ago. But one of the best comes courtesy of 90-year-old dancing grandma Jeanne Harr.
There was some question as to whether or not Kevin Costner would speak at Whitney Houston's funeral. Costner, of course, starred with Houston in "The Bodyguard", an enormous hit for both of them. But there was some question, especially as Costner had stated he'd only speak if the family asked him to. Apparently, they did.
Kevin Coster, who starred opposite Whitney Houston in the 1992 smash 'The Bodyguard,' will speak at Houston's funeral this coming Saturday, according to PEOPLE.
When a famous singer dies, there is understandably an increased interest in their songs. Being that Whitney Houston was one of the most popular performers of her generation, her hits have been all over the radio since her untimely death last Saturday.
In cases like Michael Jackson, this leads to big royalty bucks for their estate. However, this will not happen for Whitney Houston's family. That's because Houston was only a singer, and not a songwriter. Thus, she didn't own the songwriting or publishing rights to many of her biggest songs.
Whitney Houston's sudden passing sparked a wave of condolences from all the corners of the internet. However, one of her biggest fans didn't get to say goodbye because of an elite team of Navy Seals and their scary accurate marksmanship. We're talking, of course, about Osama bin Laden.
Jennifer Hudson was one of the stars most visibly affected by Whitney Houston’s death. Though even under the weight of sadness, the 'Dreamgirls' star stepped out onto the Grammy stage following an 'In Memorium' montage to pay tribute to her idol with a performance of 'I Will Always Love You.'
Whitney Houston's death left a behind a trail of iconic songs and performances that defined a generation, warmed our hearts and just made us 'Wanna Dance With Somebody.' As we look back at the life of this world-renown diva who set the standard of singing for all those who followed, these 10 hits almost immediately come to mind.