Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” Reaches Diamond Certification - Sis2Sis
Sis2Sis
  • Trending
  • Business
  • Culture
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
No Result
View All Result
Sis2Sis
  • Trending
  • Business
  • Culture
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
No Result
View All Result
Sis2Sis
No Result
View All Result
Home Entertainment

Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” Reaches Diamond Certification

Her soulful rendition was the signature song for the 1992 film The Bodyguard. 

Rosa GrillobyRosa Grillo
January 16, 2022
in Entertainment
0
diamond, certified,RIAA,Whitney Houston,I Will Always Love You

Photo Courtesy of Youtube

588
SHARES
3.3k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email

Iconic songstress Whitney Houston received another honor posthumously this week, as her rendition of “I Will Always Love You” reached diamond certification this week– ten years after her death.

The distinction is bestowed by the Recording Industry Association (RIAA) to albums and singles that have sold and streamed 10 million equivalent units in the United States. Diamond status is the same as 10-times platinum. Three of Houston’s albums have received diamond status: The Bodyguard soundtrack, which “I Will Always Love You” appears on, has gone 18-times platinum. It’s the best-selling soundtrack of all time. The megastar also received the diamond status for 1985’s Whitney Houston and 1987’s Whitney.  

You might also like

It’s A No For “Legs, Hips, Body,” Kandi!

Mary J. Blige And Diddy’s Dance Moves Go Viral On TikTok

VIDEO: Denzel Washington ‘Stands By’ His Fellow Boys & Girls Club Members During Sing-A-Long

According to Billboard, Houston is the third female artist to have a diamond-status single and album, following Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift.

Originally recorded as a country track by Dolly Parton, the single was rearranged as an R&B ballad for the 1992 blockbuster movie, The Bodyguard. Houston made her acting debut in the film co-starring Kevin Costner, playing a pop diva who develops this connection with her hired security. Music producers David Foster and Clive Davis looked for a moving closing to convey the bittersweet goodbye captured on the big screen. As Vibe reported, Whitney was set to record a cover of David Ruffin’s “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” until Costner spoke up and asked the producers to reconsider the song originally sung by Dolly Parton and later by Linda Ronstadt. 

The a capella intro to the song made it Houston’s signature song. As Billboard notes, at Houston’s funeral in 2012, the song played as her casket left the church.

The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) is a trade organization that supports and promotes major music companies’ creative and financial vitality. RIAA members create, manufacture, or distribute sound recordings representing approximately 85% of all legitimate recorded music consumption in the United States.

Tags: diamond-certifiedI Will Always Love YouKevin CostnerRecording Industry Association of AmericaRIAAThe BodyguardWhitney Houston
Previous Post

Ronnie Spector, Self-Proclaimed Rock ‘n’ Roll Bad Girl, Dies at 78

Next Post

Epix Renews Drama ‘Godfather Of Harlem’ For Season 3

Related Posts

Legs, Hips, Body, song, Kandi Burrus, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, reality star, A Mother's Love, musical, Twitter, reaction
Entertainment

It’s A No For “Legs, Hips, Body,” Kandi!

byTaylor Berry
May 23, 2022
3.3k
Mary J. Blige, Diddy, Friendship, Dance Moves, Tik Tok, Viral, VIdeo, Social Media, 2022 Billboard Music Awards, Icon Award, Janet Jackson.
Entertainment

Mary J. Blige And Diddy’s Dance Moves Go Viral On TikTok

byJahaura Michelle
May 23, 2022
3.3k
conference, national, Boys & Girls, sing, kids, Denzel, Washington,
Entertainment

VIDEO: Denzel Washington ‘Stands By’ His Fellow Boys & Girls Club Members During Sing-A-Long

byAziah Kamari
May 23, 2022
3.3k
O'Jays final tour announcement Last Stop On The Love Train
Entertainment

The O’Jays Announced Their Final Tour: ‘Last Stop On The Love Train.’

byAmber Alexander
May 23, 2022
3.3k
Sony Chairman, Tom Rothman, Bad Boys 4, Film Series, Will Smith, David Letterman, Netflix Series, Oscar Slap, Comedian, Chris Rock.
Entertainment

Sony Chairman Tom Rothman Confirms Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boys 4’ Is Moving Forward, Report Says

byJahaura Michelle
May 23, 2022
3.3k
Mo'Nique 'BMF' cast Starz show 50 cent Instagram announcement social media
Entertainment

Mo’Nique Joins Cast Of STARZ’s Hit Show ‘BMF’ For Season Two

byAmber Alexander
May 23, 2022
3.3k
Next Post
Godfather Of Harlem Epix Season 3

Epix Renews Drama 'Godfather Of Harlem' For Season 3

RECOMMENDED

Legs, Hips, Body, song, Kandi Burrus, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, reality star, A Mother's Love, musical, Twitter, reaction

It’s A No For “Legs, Hips, Body,” Kandi!

May 23, 2022
3.3k
makeup, artist, Naezrah, looks, campaign, credit, beauty, influencer, ColourPop, brand,

ColourPop Cosmetics Rips Off Black Beauty Influencer Naezrah

May 23, 2022
3.3k
anniversary, celebrated, The Crayon Case, beauty, engaged, fiancee, Rayzor, entreprenuer,

SAY WHAT: Supa Cent Is Engaged!

May 23, 2022
3.3k
Zindzi Thompson youngest Black female graduate Meharry Medical College Nashville Tennessee

South Carolina Woman Becomes Youngest Black Female Meharry Graduate

May 23, 2022
3.3k
Mary J. Blige, Diddy, Friendship, Dance Moves, Tik Tok, Viral, VIdeo, Social Media, 2022 Billboard Music Awards, Icon Award, Janet Jackson.

Mary J. Blige And Diddy’s Dance Moves Go Viral On TikTok

May 23, 2022
3.3k
  • 53.3k Followers
  • fans, Black Rob, Diddy, funeral

    Music Fans Reminded Diddy He Is Trash After He Posted a Tribute To The Late Black Rob

    60805 shares
    Share 24322 Tweet 15201
  • Sonja Norwood Sued The Kardashians For Spending Over $120K On Her Credit Card

    29690 shares
    Share 11876 Tweet 7423
  • Nick Cannon Is Expecting His Seventh Child with Wild N’ Out model Alyssa Scott

    21205 shares
    Share 8482 Tweet 5301
  • Relationship “Guru” Derrick Jaxn Exposed By His Mistress Candice De Medeiros

    12838 shares
    Share 5134 Tweet 3209
  • COPA Lounge Owner In Cincinnati Would Rather Judge Lace Front Wigs Than Make Money

    6738 shares
    Share 2695 Tweet 1685
Sis2Sis

© 2022 SNACKABLE MEDIA LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

ABOUT SIS2SIS

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

FOLLOW US!

No Result
View All Result
  • Trending
  • Business
  • Culture
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle

© 2022 SNACKABLE MEDIA LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.