Whitney Houston American Singer (1963–2012)
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Biography
American singer Whitney Houston was born on 9 August 1963 in Newark. She passed away on 11 February 2012 at the age of 48. She was recognised for appearances in American Masters (1986) and Bad 25 (2012).
In all, 25 albums and 54 singles are listed under her name between 1984 and 2023. From Hold Me (1984) to I Go to the Rock – The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston (2023), the list follows her releases year by year. Her recordings are classed as pop music and rhythm and blues. Her recordings came out on Arista Records.
Work listed as notable includes I Wanna Dance with Somebody, How Will I Know and Saving All My Love for You.
She collected 6 awards. The list of wins starts with NRJ Music Award for International Album of the Year in 2000 for My Love Is Your Love. Her latest listed award is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
Discography
79 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | I Go to the Rock – The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston | Album |
| 2019 | Higher Love | Single |
| 2017 | I Wish You Love: More from The Bodyguard | Album |
| 2016 | Memories | Single |
| 2014 | Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances | Album |
| 2012 | Celebrate | Single |
| 2012 | His Eye Is on the Sparrow – From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack SPARKLE | Single |
| 2012 | I Will Always Love You - The Best of Whitney Houston | Album |
| 2012 | Never Give Up | Single |
| 2011 | All Time Best - Reclam Musik Edition | Album |
| 2011 | The Essential Whitney Houston | Album |
| 2010 | Call You Tonight | Single |
| 2010 | Nothin' But Love | Single |
| 2010 | The Collection | Album |
| 2010 | Worth It | Single |
Show all 79 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | I Look to You | Single |
| 2009 | I Look to You | Album |
| 2009 | Million Dollar Bill | Single |
| 2007 | A Song for You: Live | Album |
| 2007 | The Ultimate Collection | Album |
| 2006 | Same Script, Different Cast | Single |
| 2003 | Love That Man | Single |
| 2003 | One of Those Days | Single |
| 2003 | One Wish – The Holiday Album | Album |
| 2003 | Try It on My Own | Single |
| 2002 | Just Whitney | Album |
| 2002 | Whatchulookinat | Single |
| 2001 | Love, Whitney | Album |
| 2000 | Could I Have This Kiss Forever | Single |
| 2000 | Fine | Single |
| 2000 | If I Told You That | Single |
| 2000 | The Greatest Hits | Album |
| 2000 | Whitney: The Unreleased Mixes | Album |
| 1999 | Heartbreak Hotel | Single |
| 1999 | I Learned from the Best | Single |
| 1999 | It's Not Right but It's Okay | Single |
| 1999 | VH1 Divas Live/99 | Album |
| 1998 | My Love Is Your Love | Album |
| 1997 | My Heart Is Calling | Single |
| 1997 | When You Believe | Single |
| 1996 | Count on Me | Single |
| 1996 | The Preacher's Wife - Original Soundtrack Album | Album |
| 1996 | Why Does It Hurt So Bad | Single |
| 1995 | Exhale | Single |
| 1993 | I Have Nothing | Single |
| 1993 | I'm Every Woman | Single |
| 1993 | Queen of the Night | Single |
| 1993 | Run to You | Single |
| 1993 | Something in Common | Single |
| 1992 | I Will Always Love You | Single |
| 1992 | The Bodyguard - Original Soundtrack Album | Album |
| 1992 | We Didn't Know | Single |
| 1991 | I Belong to You | Single |
| 1991 | Miracle | Single |
| 1991 | My Name Is Not Susan | Single |
| 1991 | The Star Spangled Banner | Single |
| 1991 | Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston | Album |
| 1990 | All the Man That I Need | Single |
| 1990 | I'm Your Baby Tonight | Single |
| 1990 | I'm Your Baby Tonight | Album |
| 1989 | It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be | Single |
| 1988 | Love Will Save the Day | Single |
| 1988 | One Moment in Time | Single |
| 1988 | Where Do Broken Hearts Go | Single |
| 1987 | I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) / Moment of Truth | Single |
| 1987 | So Emotional | Single |
| 1987 | Whitney | Album |
| 1986 | Greatest Love of All | Single |
| 1986 | Higher Love | Single |
| 1986 | Whitney Dancin' Special | Album |
| 1985 | All at Once | Single |
| 1985 | How Will I Know | Single |
| 1985 | Saving All My Love for You | Single |
| 1985 | Thinking About You | Single |
| 1985 | Whitney Houston | Album |
| 1985 | You Give Good Love | Single |
| 1984 | Hold Me | Single |
| Japanese Singles Collection -Greatest Hits- | Album | |
| Takin' a Chance | Single |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2013 | New Jersey Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2000 | NRJ Music Award for International Album of the Year | My Love Is Your Love | Won |
| Billboard Millennium Award | Won | ||
| Grammy Awards | Won | ||
| Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program | Won |
Filmography
10 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dolly Parton: Here I Am | Film | |
| 2012 | Bad 25 | Film | |
| 2012 | Sparkle | Film | |
| 2005– | Being Bobby Brown | TV series | |
| 2004 | Nora's Hair Salon | Film | |
| 1997 | Cinderella | Film | |
| 1996 | The Preacher's Wife | Film | |
| 1995 | Waiting to Exhale | Film | |
| 1992 | The Bodyguard | Film | |
| 1986– | American Masters | TV series |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Bobby Brown (1992 to 2007, divorced). She was the mother of Bobbi Kristina Brown. Education on record includes Mount Saint Dominic Academy.
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Whitney Houston at the time of death?
Whitney Houston died on 11 February 2012 at the age of 48. She was born on 9 August 1963.
What is Whitney Houston known for?
Whitney Houston was known for American Masters (1986) and Bad 25 (2012).
What is Whitney Houston’s nationality?
Whitney Houston was American, born in Newark.
Who was Whitney Houston married to?
Whitney Houston’s marriages on record are to Bobby Brown (1992 to 2007).
Has Whitney Houston won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2020).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q34389), accessed October 2026
- Photo: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen · Public domain
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