Whitney Houston's "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Tops Billboard's Gospel Streaming Songs Chart

For the week of December 13th, the legendary Whitney Houston tops Billboard's Gospel Streaming Songs Chart for her Holiday classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?".

Whitney originally recorded "Do You Hear What I Hear?" for the first A Very Special Christmas benefit album in 1987, donating her recording to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Whitney's version of "Joy to the World" also appears at No. 3 on this chart.

RIAA: Whitney Houston's "The Bodyguard" Soundtrack Certified 19x Platinum + 10 Platinum/Multi-Platinum Singles Certifications

 

The legendary Whitney Houston earns 11 new Platinum and Multi-Platinum Albums and Singles certifications in the U.S. by the Recording Industry Assocation of America (RIAA).

1992's The Bodyguard Original Motion Picture Soundtrack has been certified 19x Platinum. It's leadoff single "I Will Always Love You" is certified 11x Platinum and subsequent singles "I Have Nothing" is certified 4x Platinum and "Run to You" certified Platinum.

Other singles from Houston's career such as "Saving All My Love for You" from her 1985 self-titled debut album Whitney Houston is 2x certified and "How Will I Know" is certified 3x Platinum. 

"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" from her 1987 album Whitney is certified 8x Platinum.

"Count On Me" from Houston's 1995 Waiting to Exhale Original Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring CeCe Winans has been certified Platinum.

Singles from her 1998 album My Love Is Your Love such as "My Love Is Your Love" & "Heartbreak Hotel" featuring Faith Evans & Kelly Price are both certified 2x Platinum.

And "Higher Love" which was originally included on the Japanese edition of Houston's third studio album I'm Your Baby Tonight was revamped and remixed by Kygo in 2019 and is certified 3x Platinum.

Unreleased Whitney Houston Song "Love Is" (Written by Carvin Winans)

RCA Records and Sony Music unveils the release of a long unreleased song by the late-great legendary Whitney Houston entitled "Love Is".

Written by Carvin Winans of The Winans, the track was recorded during the I'm Your Baby Tonight sessions and remained unreleased until now to coincide with the release of Houston's live album, Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa. (Durban), available in stores and online.

"'Love Is' talks about how strong love can be if we put it into action, and no one brings that message across more convincingly than the greatest female singer to ever live, Whitney Houston." -Carvin Winans

RIAA: Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" Single Certified 7x Platinum

The Legendary Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" single certification has been updated by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for 7x Platinum.

Released as the lead single from Houston's now Diamond-certified sophomore album Whitney, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" topped Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks, making it her fourth consecutive No. 1 single in America, the same day that Houston's album Whitney debuted at number one on the Billboard's 200 Albums chart, the first time ever by a female artist.

RIAA: Whitney Houston's Self-titled Debut Album Is Certified 14x Platinum + New Singles Certifications

This week the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) updated their sales certifications for artists who've received new Gold, Platinum, Multi-Platinum and Diamond albums and singles sales in the US.

Among the artists is Whitney Houston for her groundbreaking self-titled debut album for sales of 14 million copies sold, tying her with Britney Spears and Meat Loaf for biggest-selling debut album by a solo artist in the U.S.

Originally released on February 14, 1985, Whitney Houston spent 14 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart, scored three Hot 100 No. 1 singles ("Saving All My Love for You", "How Will I Know" and "Greatest Love of All") and won a Grammy at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards for "Saving All My Love for You" - Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female.

Houston's singles "Greatest Love of All", "So Emotional", "I'm Your Baby Tonight", "I Look to You" and "Do You Hear What I Hear?" have also been updated for new Gold, Platinum and Multi-Platinum sales:

Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" Movie Soundtrack Is Available on Streaming Platforms

Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance with Somebody movie soundtrack is available on all music streaming platforms.

Featuring 35 tracks spanning more than two decades of Houston's legendary career I Wanna Dance With Somebody (The Movie: Whitney New, Classic and Reimagined) includes nearly two hours of rare live recordings, remixed and original versions of Whitney Houston's classic songs with special guest features by BeBe Winans, Clean Bandit, Kygo, Lucky Daye, SG Lewis, Samaria, Jax Jones, Leikeli47, P2J, Oxlade, Pheelz and more.

I Wanna Dance with Somebody is a 2022 American biographical musical drama film about the life story of American best-selling singer and actress Whitney Houston. Written by Anthony McCarten and directed by Kasi Lemmons, the film stars Naomi Ackie (as Whitney Houston), Ashton Sanders, Stanley Tucci, Nafessa Williams, Clarke Peters, Tamara Tunie, Bria Danielle Singleton, Lance A. Williams, Daniel Washington, Tanner Beard and Anne Reardon.

I Wanna Dance with Somebody is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 23, 2022.

RIAA: Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" Is Certified Diamond in the US

 

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently updated their albums and singles certifications and the Legendary Whitney Houston's 1992 worldwide hit single "I Will Always Love You" has been certified Diamond for selling 10 million units in the U.S.

"I Will Always Love You" served as the chart-topping lead single from the 18x Platinum in the U.S. (Diamond) The Bodyguard Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

The power ballad marks Houston's first Diamond-Certified single while her self-titled debut album Whitney Houston (1985) and sophomore Whitney (1987) are both certified Diamond, 13x Platinum and 10x Platinum respectively.

Whitney Houston Receives Three New RIAA Certifications

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently updated their certification statuses and the late Legendary Whitney Houston was among the artists to receive new certifications for three of her biggest hit singles: "How Will I Know" & "I Have Nothing" (2x Platinum), "All the Man that I Need (Platinum)

All three tracks can be found on her 2012 compilation album I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston

30 Years Ago Whitney Houston topped the Billboard Hot 100's Chart with "All the Man that I Need"

30 years ago today the Legendary Whitney Houston topped the Billboard Hot 100's and R&B Singles Charts respectively with her power ballad "All the Man that I Need".

Originally recorded by Linda Clifford in 1982, Houston recorded her version for her multi-platinum selling 1990 album I'm Your Baby Tonight via Arista Records which was produced by Narada M. Walden and released as the second single.

"All the Man that I Need" remains Houston's 4th biggest Hot 100 hit.

Whitney Houston's "One Wish (For Christmas)" Gets An Official Video

The estate of the late-great Whitney Houston has issued an official video for "One Wish (For Christmas)". See HERE

Featuring lyrics and previous clips from music videos, "One Wish (For Christmas)" appears on Houston's first-ever 2003 Christmas album One Wish (The Holiday Album).

Whitney Houston Becomes the First Black Artist to Achieve Three Diamond-Certified Albums

According to an Associated Press report, the Legendary Whitney Houston has officially reached diamond status for her second studio album Whitney which was released in 1987 and features four No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 singles: "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)", "Didn't We Almost Have It All", "So Emotional" & "Where Do Broken Hearts Go".

Whitney is Houston's third album to achieve this impressive milestone after her self-titled debut and The Bodyguard Soundtrack, making her the first black artist male or female to achieve this.

Next week, Houston will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony alongside fellow icons in music such as The Notorious B.I.G. & Depeche Mode.

Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube

Whitney Houston's iconic worldwide hit song "I Will Always Love You" has officially hit one billion YouTube views, making it her first ever music video to reach that milestone.

Recorded for the 1992 blockbuster film The Bodyguard which starred Houston & Kevin Costner, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a then record-breaking 14 consecutive weeks, topped the singles charts in almost every international country and is one of the best-selling singles of all time. 

Ranked: Whitney Houston’s My Love Is Your Love Album 20 Years Later

On this day, 20 years ago Grammy Award-winning International Superstar WHITNEY HOUSTON released her fourth studio LP My Love Is Your Love via Arista Records. The album peaked at No. 13 in the US and produced three top 5 Billboard hits: Heartbreak Hotel, It’s Not Right But It’s Okay and the title track My Love Is Your Love, selling 4 million copies domestically and 10 million copies internationally. @RnBJunkieOfficial do the honor of ranking My Love Is Your Love 20 years later...

13 IN MY BUSINESS

Houston once again paired with Missy Elliott on this autobiographical jam which tells the story constantly scrutinizing and judging her and her man.

12 I WAS MADE TO LOVE HIM

This Stevie Wonder cover and Lauryn Hill produced jam was added as a bonus cut. This remarkable and brilliant remake closes the My Love Is Your Love album perfectly.

11 YOU’LL NEVER STAND ALONE

One of Diane Warren’s typical ballads, however; Houston carried the lyric pleasantly well.

10 UNTIL YOU COME BACK

From the opening of this song it puts you in the mind of “vintage” Houston i.e. “I Have Nothing” / “Why Does It Hurt So Bad”. Produced by Babyface and Daryl Simmons.

09 IF I TOLD YOU THAT

This piano driven urban dance track finds Houston’s desire to evolve something more into a friendship. Subsequently, this Rodney Jerkins produced song was later released as a duet with George Michael for Houston’s Whitney: The Greatest Hits where it peaked in the top 10 in the UK.

08 GET IT BACK

An edgy jam produced by Rodney Jerkins which finds Houston refreshing and carefree vocally.

07 I BOW OUT

Another standout gem. Written by Diane Warren and produced by Babyface and Rodney Jerkins.

06 OH YES

The longest song on the album which also happens to be one of the standout non-singles which should have been a single. Produced by Missy Elliott and showcases Houston in rare form with her sultry, seductive and sexual side.

05 I LEARNED FROM THE BEST

Written and produced by hit-making team Diane Warren and David Foster, this remarkable ballad was released as the fifth and final single.

04 WHEN YOU BELIEVE (DUET W/ MARIAH CAREY)

Houston collaborated with Mariah Carey for this Grammy-nominated song originally for The Prince of Egypt Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Subsequently it was released as the lead single and would go on to win Best Song at the 1999 Academy Awards.

03 MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE

This Platinum-selling single was produced by Wyclef Jean and showcased a different side for Houston sonically fusing Reggae, R&B and Hip Hop Soul which sets the tone for the album. Peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100’s and No. 2 on the R&B chart making it another one of Houston’s top 20 biggest hits.

02 HEARTBREAK HOTEL (FEAT. FAITH EVANS & KELLY PRICE)

Houston teamed up with fellow powerhouse vocalists Faith Evans and Kelly Price for this Platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated song which was released as the second single. Another one of Houston’s top 20 biggest hits. Peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100’s and No. 1 on the R&B chart.

01 IT’S NOT RIGHT, BUT IT’S OKAY

Released as the overall third single and produced by Rodney Jerkins, this Grammy Award-winning song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100’s and No. 1 on the R&B chart becoming one of Houston’s top 20 biggest singles of her illustrious career.