Whitney Houston was an American singer, actress, producer, model, and philanthropist, widely recognized as one of the greatest and most awarded vocalists in music history. Known as "the Voice," she broke barriers and set records with her powerful vocal performances and influence on popular culture. Houston signed with Arista Records at 19, releasing her 1985 debut album Whitney Houston, which remains the best-selling debut by a solo artist. Her follow-up album, Whitney, debuted at number one in the US and UK, making her the first woman to achieve this feat. She achieved global success with hits like "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" and her iconic rendition of "I Will Always Love You," which stands as the best-selling single ever by a female artist. Houston also had a successful acting career, starring in films like The Bodyguard and producing hit soundtracks that topped charts and won major awards. Throughout her career, she sold over 220 million records, earned eleven Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, and became the only artist to achieve seven consecutive chart-toppers. Houston was posthumously recognized as the highest-earning female celebrity and has been inducted into multiple halls of fame, securing her legacy as a cultural icon.