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Woman Kicked Off Plane For Repeatedly Singing 'I Will Always Love You'

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:27:44 +0000

‘I Will Always Love You’ isn’t an easy song to sing. That’s why the late Whitney Houston’s flawless take on the Dolly Parton-penned tune became one of the biggest hits in music history. But a woman on an American Airlines flight between Los Angeles and New York’s version of the song wasn’t as well received. [...]

Girl Amazes With Cover of 'I Will Always Love You' in Department Store [VIDEO]

Leslie Reynolds — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:30:43 +0000

It's safe to say that Whitney Houston's song "I Will Always Love You" is one of the most covered songs of all time. The song is a difficult song to sing anyway, but the fact it has Whitney's name behind it makes anyone having to sing it nervous. While there is no one who can come close to the amazing talent that was Whitney Houston, a few come close. This cover is one that I have no doubt would bring Whitney herself to her feet if she were still with us.

Billboard Music Awards Pay Tribute to Music Icons [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:01:23 +0000

The Billboard Music Awards show last night had many great moments and performances, but the moment that took everyone’s breath away, had to be Jordin Sparks and John Legend’s tribute to Whitney Houston. Country group Lady Antebellum received the Top Country Artist Award and Jason Aldean took home the award for Top Country Album for [...]

Jessica Sanchez Rocks American Idol with Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' [VIDEO]

Chase Colston — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:14:51 +0000

After the contestants on American Idol were trimmed down to 13 last week, Wednesday night was when we were exposed to the immense amount of talent that fills Season 11. And as Wednesday’s performances started winding down, 19-year-old Jessica Sanchez stole the show. In the night’s second-to-last performance, Sanchez went for it all on a [...]

90-Year-Old Grandmother Dances to Whitney Houston [VIDEO]

Chase Colston — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:06:04 +0000

The title says it all. This 90-year-old grandmother is a huge Whitney Houston fan, and she wanted to pay tribute to the late queen of pop by doing a little dance to “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Granny’s got some skills. You can also like her page on Facebook! Watch This 90-Year-Old Grandmother Dance to [...]

Whitney Who? Facebook Pics Claim Celeb Deaths Get More Attention Than Fallen Soldiers

Baby J — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:20:10 +0000

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It seems news is first broken via social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and usually it is the first place people get their information — sometimes true and at time hoaxes. With the news of mega-star Whitney Houston‘s death, naturally it was and has been the hottest news topic of the past week.

Country Music Shone Brightly At Grammy Awards [VIDEOS]

Amy Austin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:36:06 +0000

I watched the Grammy’s last night and was very proud of how well country music was represented. Is it just me, or do you think country music is gaining a bigger part each year in the Grammy’s? I think so! I say it’s about time! Of course the show had a more somber feel due [...]

Jennifer Hudson Honors Whitney Houston in 2012 Grammy Awards Tribute

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:45:39 +0000

Whitney Houston was mournfully remembered at the 54th annual Grammy Awards Sunday (Feb. 11) with an emotional performance by Jennifer Hudson. Houston, who was a six-time Grammy winner, shockingly passed away on Feb. 11 in her room at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

A Legend Is Gone But Not Forgotten – Whitney Houston [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:00:17 +0000

The news of Whitney Houston's passing has hit us hard! Everyone has heard her music and now she is gone. Her music was a big part of my life. In the '80s and '90s we all danced to her music (and I can't dance but I did whenever a Whitney song came on!) I will miss her music and that magical voice. God Speed Whitney!

54th Grammy's Tonight & Country Music Is Represented [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:29:36 +0000

The biggest night in the music industry is this Sunday - The 54th Grammy's. Every genre will be represented. Rock, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Rap, Metal, Alternative, Instrumental, Gospel, Christian and of course - Country. It's always a thrill to see the mish-mash of artists who come together to share a love of music. But this year their will be cloud of sadness over the event - Whitney Houston passed away yesterday at the age of 48.

'This Day In Country Music' – Dolly Parton [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:45:18 +0000

On this day, June 13, 1973, Dollly Parton records 'I Will Always Love You' in a morning session in Nashville's Studio B. Dolly wrote that song as a tribute to Porter Wagoner. Dolly was a co-host on the Porter Wagoner show from the late 60's to the early 70's. Together they recorded 12 albums and had several top 10 hits on the country charts.

Nana and PawPaw Can Boogie! [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:05:09 +0000

What’s the old cliche’? “Dance like no one is watching”. My kids usually hide their faces when I so much as tap my foot…can’t wait to lay these moves on them.