Whitney Houston will be posthumously honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 68th Grammys.
An artist with a voice that shines on. One we’ll always love. 🌟
Whitney Houston’s unparalleled talent and records have made her one of the most celebrated artists in music history. Born into a dynasty of legendary singers, Houston rose from performing in New York clubs to signing with Clive Davis in 1983 and releasing her groundbreaking self-titled debut album in 1985, which became the best-selling debut album by a solo artist.
Today, the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation advances her lifelong commitment to uplifting youth, ensuring that her voice, spirit and influence resonate for generations to follow.
On January 31, 2026 Billboard will be honoring this year’s Special Merit Award recipients, including Whitney Houston with a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. 🏆
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Houston, who died in 2012 at age 48, earned worldwide renown as “The Voice.” Born into a dynasty of legendary singers, she rose from performing in New York clubs to signing with Clive Davis’ Arista Records in 1983. Two years later, she released her self-titled debut album, which became the best-selling debut album by a solo artist. Houston made history by stringing together seven consecutive No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits. Her acting debut in The Bodyguard (1992) led to one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time and to her career-defining recording of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.” The Bodyguard soundtrack won album of the year at the 1994 Grammys, while that megahit single took record of the year. A six-time Grammy winner, Houston was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.