Aretha Quote by Clive Davis

Whitney Houston, one of my biggest inspirations, also had that same mindset because her songs vary from R&B, hip hop, pop, and gospel.

— Heather Headley

I've always looked up to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for their outstanding vocal performances. I've always been inspired by them.

— Jessica Mauboy

Aretha Franklin, first and foremost... That's my top girl there.

— Jennifer Holliday

Whitney Houston is my idol and my mentor and my dream forever, like she will always be my favorite artist, ever, on the planet.…

— Brandy Norwood

Whitney Houston's voice was the very first voice I fell in love with. She was the voice that made me want to become a…

— Melanie Fiona

I naturally gravitated first to R&B and pop: Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle.

— Gabby Barrett

When I was really little, I loved Whitney Houston. I thought she was the prettiest thing in the world.

— Valerie June

Whitney Houston was a powerful singer, she inspired people to be all that they can be. She was born a star and she died…

— Leon S

With Whitney she has such a unique sound and powerful instrument that she made those songs her own. She might as well have written…

— Justin Guarini

R.i.p whitney houston

— Anonymous

I've been getting into different gospel artists; Aretha Franklin is someone I've been listening to a lot of.

— Jonny Lang

I know I'm no Whitney Houston.

— Agyness Deyn