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Whitney Houston Bio #hollywood #actor #singer
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Whitney Elizabeth Houston was born on
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August 9th
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1963 in Newark New Jersey growing up in
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a musical family Whitney was surrounded
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by the sounds of gospel soul and R andb
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her mother Houston was a renowned
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backup singer and her cousins Dion and
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DD wari were successful singers as well
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Whitney began singing in her church
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choir at a young age and quickly became
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known for her powerful voice she was
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discovered by a record label executive
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while performing at a nightclub in New
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York City and soon signed her first
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record deal Whitney's debut album
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Whitney Houston was released in
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1985 and became a massive success
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selling over 25 million copies worldwide
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the album included hit singles like
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saving all my love for you and how will
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I know Whitney's subsequent albums
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Whitney and I'm Your Baby Tonight
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solidified her position as the
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best-selling female artist of all time
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she won numerous Awards including
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multiple Grammy Awards American Music
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Awards and Billboard Music Awards
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Whitney's impact on the music industry
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went beyond her own success she paved
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the way for future generations of female
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artists and her music continues to
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inspire and influence people around the
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world Whitney's personal life was not
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without challenges she struggled with
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addiction and relationships but
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continued to perform and record music
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music throughout her life in 2012
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Whitney passed away leaving behind a
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legacy of Music love and inspiration her
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music continues to be celebrated and
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enjoyed by people around the world
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Whitney's music is a testament to her
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incredible Talent dedication and
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perseverance she will always be
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remembered as one of the greatest
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vocalists of all time Whitney's Legacy
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extends Beyond her music she was a
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devoted mother daughter and friend and
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her love and generosity inspired
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countless people around the world
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Whitney Houston's story is a reminder
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that with hard work determination and a
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passion for what you do you can achieve
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greatness and leave a lasting impact on
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the world
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