FILE - Singer Whitney Houston performs at the pre-Grammy gala & salute to industry icons with Clive Davis honoring David Geffen in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 13, 2011. On Aug. 9, 2023, what would have been Houston's 60th birthday, her estate, Primary Wave Music, and Sony will present the 2nd Annual Whitney Houston Legacy of Love Gala. The event will take place at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta and benefit the Whitney Houston Foundation for Children. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Today, we celebrate what would have been the 60th birthday of the legendary Whitney Houston, a voice that touched the hearts of millions and left an everlasting impact on the music industry.
With her unparalleled talent, powerful vocals, and mesmerizing stage presence, Whitney soared to unimaginable heights, becoming one of the greatest voices of all time.
From “I Will Always Love You” to “Greatest Love of All,” her songs continue to resonate with audiences, reminding us of her immense talent and the indelible mark she left on the world of music.
In this Sept. 15, 2004 photo, recording artist Whitney Houston performs at the 2004 World Music Awards at the Thomas and Mack Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)Whitney Houston holds her Grammy in Los Angeles after winning best female pop vocal performance for her song “Saving All My Love For You,” Feb. 26, 1986. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon)A woman arriving for tonight’s Grammy awards looks at a Grammy sidewalk plaque, honoring Whitney Houston’s wins for Record of the Year and Album of the Year in 36th Grammy Awards, outside the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Feb. 12, 2012. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, on the eve of the 54th Grammys, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she was preparing to attend a pre-Grammy party. She was 48. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
As we honor her memory, we celebrate the enduring legacy of a true icon and forever treasure the gift of her timeless music.
Whitney Houston passed away in 2012 at the age of 48.
Happy 60th birthday, Whitney Houston. Your voice lives on in our hearts.
Clay Cane is an award-winning journalist, writer, radio host, and political commentator. A graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in African-American Studies, his work on race, culture, and politics have appeared in national publications, including the Washington Post, CNN, and The Grio. Clay is a regular political commentator on MSNBC.
