Whitney Houston is ready to show just how strong she is on prime-time television.
On Nov. 22, the 46-year-old entertainer will sing her Diane Warren-penned ballad 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength' on the 37th annual American Music Awards telecast. The song is a featured single from Houston's seventh studio album 'I Look to You,' which debuted atop the charts and marks the biggest first-week sales of her career.
The 'I Will Always Love You' singer's AMA performance will be her first time on the show in a decade. She previously performed 'Until You Come Back' and 'My Love Is Your Love,' with Babyface and Wyclef Jean, on the 1999 telecast. It will also mark Houston's first prime-time U.S. network performance in five years since appearing on the 'World Music Awards' in 2004.
According to a rep for Dick Clark Productions, Houston will also be presented with the American Music Awards International Artist Award in recognition of "special artists who have gone beyond the borders of their own country to be acknowledged for their superstar status around the globe." She will be the eighth honoree to join an elite group of award-winning recipients, including Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Led Zeppelin, the Bee Gees, Aerosmith, Madonna and Beyoncé.
Previously announced American Music Award acts include Rihanna, Green Day, Shakira, Mary J. Blige, Keith Urban, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert. The American Music Awards will broadcast live from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.Since releasing her 1985 self-titled debut, Whitney Houston has become one of the best-selling female artists of all time. Though her signature voice and amazing vocal range made her a household name, this New Jersey native made headlines for her marriage to New Edition singer Bobby Brown, her alleged drug use and her recent relationship with Ray J. On the cusp of Houston's latest comeback album, 'I Look to You,' Blackvoices.com takes a look at the singer throughout the years.
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By: vic1101 on 11/11/2009 10:21PM
Yes, but I don't want to see Whitney.
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By: kay on 11/15/2009 9:36AM
SO DONT WATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By: dre on 11/11/2009 10:29PM
I'm flattered and thankful that she is recovering from her drug addition. The fact that she is a singer who I like makes it all the more better. I come from a family of drug addicted persons and it is truly painful to have seen them go through it. I am in my forties and have never been into drugs at all, nor am I inclined to indulge. All of my family members are deceased now, including my parents and four siblings. Thank God that she was able to escapt the downward spiral.
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By: I'm_real on 11/12/2009 2:48AM
Go Whit!!! don't mind them haters girl,just keep doing you :)
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By: KENNY KING on 11/12/2009 11:49AM
Nobody does it any better than whitney.......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkjAghQmnXs
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By: clifton taylor on 11/14/2009 2:56PM
sugarbowl, you need therapy. Anyone that has such an evil heart as yours need help. God have mercy on your soul.
Salute
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By: igor on 11/15/2009 12:37AM
this a comment of a hater and a complete idiot........shame on you.........whitney is back big time and you can not handle it.........grow up!!!!!!!!!!!have some respect for people!!!!!!
God will punish you for your hurting comments!!!!!!!
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By: Pcola on 11/15/2009 10:42AM
Thats The Only Show I watch. Cant wait to see Whit Whit.. Welcome Back My Sister, Its Been A Long Time Coming. Pray For Those Who Might Judge You. Get Your Heart Right Mean People.
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By: sebrina on 11/15/2009 12:28PM
To sugarbowl,You are a stupid ass,it is people like you that make this world bad.This country does not belong to White people,yall STOLE it from the Indians,then yall were to dumb to build it up so yall came and Stole Black people.Do your history!White people were in Europe living in caves eating, raw meat, and beating each other over the head with sticks.When yall brought us over here we had to teach yall how to cook,clean ,and raise your Damn kids.So who are the real Dumbasses?
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By: Alexis on 11/15/2009 12:41PM
Don't worry Whitney. It's easy to be critical of another person. Haters are the devil's pride and joy. What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. Show them the strength that you didn't know. Your fans still love you. I can't wait to see your performance. You are God's pride and joy because you don't live on your past mistakes you are moving forward just as he planned for you. Go Whitney!!!
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