Whitney Houston Accomplishments

Not content with one chart-topper, Houston released "Greatest Love of All" as her final single from the album. In a remarkable triumph, this rendition of George Benson's chart-topper replicated the same extraordinary achievement by claiming the coveted throne on the Hot 100 chart, reigning supreme for a remarkable duration of three weeks. This remarkable milestone etched Houston's name in history as the pioneering female artist to garner an unprecedented trio of No. 1 singles from her debut album. She topped the 1986 Billboard year-end rankings as the top artist of the year, solidifying her status as a global sensation.

Whitney Houston's debut album continued to make history as it became the first album by a woman to hold the No. 1 spot on

With heightened anticipation, Houston released her second album, Whitney, in June 1987. Once again, she collaborated with producers Michael Masser, Kashif, and Narada Michael Walden, along with Jellybean Benitez. The album made history as Houston became the first female artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, a feat she accomplished in both the US and the UK. The album also reached the top of the charts in numerous other countries, cementing her global popularity.

The lead single from Whitney, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)," became an international sensation, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominating charts worldwide. Houston followed it up with three more consecutive No. 1 hits: "Where Do Broken Hearts Go?" "Didn't We Almost Have It All," and "So Emotional," These successes broke the previous record set by The Beatles and the Bee Gees, as Houston became the first artist to achieve seven consecutive number-one singles from a single album. Her album Whitney sold a staggering 20 million copies worldwide and received a 9-Platinum certification in the US alone, a testament to her unparalleled