Whitney Houston - Best selling female artist of all time

[borneamyheart]

whitney is the most outsold, with the less release. note it! so u can just imagine if she never connect with drugs and relaeses more and more album ... no one can touch her.

[archidexterous20]

But Whitney Houston is '' The most awarded Female artist of all Time '' and will Always be '' THE VOICE ''..

[Joshua29X]

I still can't get over Oprah getting it so wrong usually she checks her facts. Madonna is #1 by a landslide

[PaNdeM0niuM]

hahahaah

What a load of BullSh*t !!!

it currently stands at ...

1) Madonna

2) Mariah

3) Celine

4) whitney

blame it on the crack for f*cking up whitney's career.

[bolder2009]

Does it REALLY matter? Records are made to be broken. Some have already been broken and others haven't yet, but even without all her incredible commercial success and her status as the most awarded female artist in history, she is still the greatest voice of her generation, and those timeless performance on her albums and on stage are what we remember. The way she moved us with her gift is far more impressive. You can't count the number of people from all walks of life, whom she has inspired.

[alchap9695]

nippyme: Actually Whitney should be #1, Madonna #2, and Mariah and Celine at #3.

[alchap9695]

HungLikeSaddam: Who the fuck is Nana Mouskouri? If she's sold that many records, why hasn't anyone heard of her? Why has she never been mentioned? I've heard Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, and Madonna mentioned, but never this Nana person you speak of. In fact, I've never heard her name until just now.

[alchap9695]

radioshackdiva: No, it's always been Whitney. Once Whitney gets well, she will definitely take the world by storm again and show everyone what a real diva is. I can't wait!

[alchap9695]

bokolomar: Whitney doesn't need to "buy" awards. She's got a presence that people respect,a dn that's why she's in the Guiness Book of Records for being the most awarded artist in history, with over 415 awards. She's also in the Smithsonian Museum for her 1991 Superbowl rendition of the "Star Spangled Banner." Celine Dion doesn't need to "buy" awards either. She's got excellent vocal skills. Mariah, I can't speak for since her people in the 1990s was found to be guilty of payola.

[alchap9695]

bokolomar: Clearly you've never listened to Whitney sing or else you would understand why Whitney has sold over 200 million records. And Madonna has not sold 300 millin records. I'll give her over 200 million, though. And Whitney is not a "pet of her label policy," whatever that means.

[alchap9695]

ramonsuave: And yet, I would much rather listen to Whitney than the horrible generic mess Mariah's putting out these days. So I will take a poor-performing Whitney over most other artists (including the new Mariah) any day. Even if an artists doesn't have a particularly great voice, if they have good music, I'll listen to them and appreciate their music, like I did for Mariah before 2008.

[alchap9695]

Yes, Whitney IS still the best-selling female artist of all time, however, 70sbaby80schild321 is right. There are many other artists who are never mentioned. Janet Jackson, Aretha Framklin, patti LaBelle, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, and Barbra Streisand are rarely mentioned as top-selling female artists. They definitely are!

[alchap9695]

CamWrightborn2sing: Mariah has not sold 250 million. She's only sold 180 million. Stop inflating her numbers. Whitney is aove 200 million, as is Madonna. You're right, though, about Whitney still being the best-selling debut artist of all time. She also has the best-selling soundtrack album and the best-selling Gospel album ("The Preacher's Wife" soundtrack).

[alchap9695]

CamWrightborn2sing: Where are you getting your facts from? Michael Jackson, as of now, is close to 1 billion. I think his numbers are just above 850 million, including the 8 albums that went to #1 after his death. The Beatles have sold over 1 billion. No one said he was the best-selling male artist. Most likely, it was said that he wa ONE OF THE BEST-SELLING of all time, meaning he's up there in sales numbers, and he is.

[alchap9695]

CamWrightborn2sing: Whitney is over 200 million, not at 170 million. The 170 million number was back in 1998. Mariah is only at 180 million now, so your statement about Mariah being the only female artists over 200 million is false. I'm not a big fan of Madonna, but I'm not going to deflate her numbers. She is WAY over 110 million. Like Whitney, she's north of 200 million.

[alchap9695]

janetfeedback27: Okay, who is this Nana person I keep hearing posters mention? Obviously she hasn't sold 450 million or else everyone would have heard of her. Whitney and Madonna are most likely tied for #1 with over 200 million. Celine and Mariah are probably tied for #2 with between 180-190 million. And I'm really glad that you mentioned Janet Jackson because so many times she's overlooked. She is definitely up there. I believe that your numbers are close, with her at 150-160 million.

[alchap9695]

ievapaulina: Okay, that's a stretch. First, Whitney has definitly sold more than Mariah, so at best, she's #2 behind Madonna, or more likely, tied with Madonna. Mariah's only sold 180 million. Second, while I agree Whitney and Madonna have both sold over 200 million, the numbers you gave are a stretch. I doubt they sold THAT many, but your numbers are closer than the ones most people on here are throwing out.

[alchap9695]

ohouui: First, Whitney reached 170 million in 1998, before the release of several albums. Between 1998 and 2011, Whitney has released 7 albums: 1998's "My Love Is Your Love," 1999's "Whitney Love," 2000's "Whitney's Greatest Hits," 2002's "Just Whitney," 2003's Christma album, 2009's "I Look To You," and 2010's "25th Anniversary" album. It's not hard to see how she could have went from 170 million in 1998 to over 200 million in 2011.

[alchap9695]

astralotustslm: Whitney is still the #1 best-selling female artist, with over 200 million records sold. Celine Dion (as great as she is!) may have been the best-selling artist of 2004, but overall, she's not. I'm not saying that to put her down because she's a damn good vocalist. I rank her with the best of the best, up there with Whitney Houston, Barbara Streisand, Patti LaBelle, and Aretha Franklin.

[alchap9695]

nijzien17; And came back strong with a #1 album!

[alchap9695]

robertrpmrob: and yet, she's still whooping Mariah's ass. Whitney's albums have sold more than Mariah's and her concerts have sold more than Mariah's. Whitney's 2009 album, "I Look To You," went to #1; neither of Mariah's 2009 albums, "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" and "The Ballads" (yes, Mariah released 2 albums in 2009) went to #1, so apparently Whitney's "sweaty appearances" and her "vocal deterioration" is still preferred over Mariah.

[alchap9695]

(Previous post continued): The 170 million number Whitney had was before the release of 1998's "My Love Is Your Love," 1999's "Whitney, Love," 2000's "Whitney's Greatest Hits," 2002's "Just Whitney," Whitney's 2003 Christman=s album, and 2009's "I Look to You." Thenumber today is over 200 million, so the order is:1) Whitney Houston: 200 million/Madonna: 200 million/Celine Dion: 200 million and 2) Mariah Carey: 180 million

Whitney's either #1 by herself or tied for #1 with the above 2 artists.

[alchap9695]

Whitney has sold over 200 million records, so SHE is the biggest selling female artist of all time, past and present. If Celine Dion has sold 200 million records, then at best she's tied for #1 with Whitney. Mariah has only sold 180 million, so she's not #1. I don't know where Madonna stands, but she definitely is up there with Whitney and Celine as far as album sales. She's probably somewhere in between Celine and Mariah. The 170 million MimiDahhling30 speaks of is from 1998.

[QueenMariahCarey]

According to soundscan Mariah Carey is the biggest selling female artist of all time. RIAA

1. Madonna

2. Celine

3. Mariah

4. Whitney

FAIL!

[3859650]

Madonna

[Luxiusta07]

Releasing more albums doesn't indicate more sales.Mariah released 3 albums in a row & a compilation between 2008-2010 and sold only 4.5m combined. so the argument of ''more albums = more sales'' fails. Celine's English discography alone suprasses Whitney's discography in sales.Celine became a worldwide star in 1994 singing ''Power of love'' and since Whitney is always behind her in record sales.

[shuaizhang]

@Luxiusta07 the only time that mariah start to get famouse, was after the bodyguard of whitney, she didnt release any albums but a single, in almost 10 years, mariah kept release albums and whitney didnt. the power of love single was only sold over 7 million but i will always love you sold more than 12 million world wide. she is the most awarded female artist as well, so, selling isnt everything.she is black and her achievement is remarkable.

[arnofreschini]

Biggest selling debut album ? LOL

britney spears first album sold 25 millions.

stop lying please

[Luxiusta07]

@arnofreschini True

[whitneylover76]

@arnofreschini at the time Whitney had the record for best selling debut album, that record was broken by Alanis Morrisettes Jagged little pill album

[arnofreschini]

As far as I know madonna was named biggest selling female artist of all time by Guiness & RIAA in the world and in the US. i don't think you should use YT to promote your dreams. Whitney is great but the bodyguard soundtrack's 2 first singles were remakes of older songs.madonna is # 1 in tour sales, album sales and in international sales.sorry guy.

[johnnypink312]

Actually Celine Dion, is. nice try though.

'Celine Pion?' really? what are you five? Sore loser obviously, just because you dont agree with the facts doesnt mean you have to disrespect the most respected artists out there.

[SilverShadowMusic]

Please, stop the Céline Dion nonsense. Whitney Houston IS THE GREATEST VOICE OF ALL!

She is the biggest, most wonderful female artist of ALL TIME! And no, I'm not speaking of Mariah "Scarey" or Céline Pion! I am talking about WHITNEY HOUSTON!

Goddddd, I love that woman! So incredible!

[MimiDahhling30]

Top Selling Female Artists

Madonna - 200 million - 30 years active

Celine Dion - 200 million - 30 years active

Mariah Carey - 180 million - 20 years active

Whitney Houston - 170 Million - 25 years active

[robertrpmrob]

Whitney is amazing, guys!!! She also holds the record for Most snorted illegal substance, Most Sweaty Appearance, and Grandest Vocal Deterioration!!!

[EduardoSaenzful]

Madonna is the biggest selling female ever, with around 210 million albums + 110 million singles, more or less.

But Whitney Houston has the best average per album, I mean she sold like 12.5 million average each one. Still impressive...

[nijzien17]

duh!!!...all of the people here are fighting for whose the best selling female artist without thinking that as buyers you're the one losing, and those artist that you defend are just there enjoying your hard- earned money!!!

[astralotustslm]

It`s funny coz some of you can't admit that Celine got over Mariah and Whitney in 2004 becoming the best selling female artist of history.

Just notice this, all the proofs you give here are before 2002, same for Mariah.

Since 2004, they say everywhere Celine is the best selling. Just watch this video: «CELINE DION 2008: The Best Selling Female Artist Of All Time» I dont hate Whitney, I love her in facts! But I recognize facts lol

[ohouui]

See, even in this video, they say Whitney reached 110 millions in 1999. So your rank suppose she sold an other 110 millions in the last decade, while she was in desintoxication cure? lol

[ievapaulina]

The Best-Selling Female Recording Artist Ever The best-selling female recording artists of all time: 1.Madonna (entertainer) 257,000,000 Records Sold 2.Mariah Carey 232,000,000 Records Sold 3.Whitney Houston 220,000,000 Records Sold 4.Nana Mouskouri 206,000,000 Records Sold 5.Diana Ross 189,000,000 Records Sold 6.Donna Summer 178,000,000 Records Sold 7.Celine Dion 175,000,000 Records Sold 8.Barbra Striesand 168,000,000 Records Sold 9.Janet Jackson 138,000,000 10.Shania Twain 132,000,000

[ohouui]

This is your own rank, it`s not even close from reality! Mariah doesn`t have over 200,000, not even close, nor does Whitney and Nana. They barely reach 190000. Celine dion thought has sold over 210000. I dunno where you took this but it`s all shit ;P

[janetfeedback27]

Ok everyone here's the facts top 6 biggest selling female artists

1. Nana Mouskouri 300 million

2. Celine Dion 200million

3. Madonna 200 million

4. Whitney Houston 190million

5. Mariah Carey 175 million

6. Janet Jackson 150 million

[Undefeated92]

Whitney :

185 - 190 m !

[HungLikeSaddam]

lol...nana mouskouri is the best selling female artist of all-time with 300 million+....look it up on wikipedia.

[LANORDA9]

"Best selling" is always subjective. Nana also put out 450 albums. That means that each one of her albums sold less than 1 million on the average. I wouldn't call her the best selling female artist. I think one has to consider the highest volume per album and per record. Whitney I believe is the only one of these women who has a cd to surpass 40 million. She also has the biggest selling recording of all of the women named.

[moesalim88]

sorry

but every one knows that Celine Dion is the best selling female artist

in one time it was Whitney

then it was Mariah

but untill 2008 Celine Dion is the best selling female artist with 200 m albums sold

[whfan007]

right now it's madonna.  The point is, Whitney held that record and more records than any other female in history.

[SuperBadassbarbie]

@moesalim88 INCORRECT...Beyonce as of now 2010 is the best female selling artist of the decade...

[Joshua29X]

MADONNA is the best selling female artist of the entire rock era. I don;t understand why people post lies like this the video states Whitney sold 85 million albums world wide Madonna is on her way to 400 million. Whitey Houston is the only other female artist globally in the world that is in the top 10. Madonna is #1 solo artist 2nd only to the Beatles

[shuaizhang]

@moesalim88 are you mad? do you know the basic of music industry? whitney had only released 14 albums in her entirely life and celine has got 31. so, is this something to be proud of? if you think so, i suggest you go to see the mental doctors. the biggest selling album for a female artist was made by whitney, the bodyguard, it was sold more than 44 millions world wide, your poor little celine was 10 million lower than that selling.

[MCLAMB4LiFE]

Madonna, Celine, Whitney and Mariah are the best selling female artists of all time we will never know for sure who is actually the best selling.

[rearea718]

im a mariah fan but she has not sold 250 million no one has. i dont even believe anyone has sold 200 million i think they just say it to appear like they are the best seller.

[eze5916]

Once again...Do your resarch y do u put up dis shit dats not true..omg lmfao Whitney's First album sold over 20 mill..second sold over 20 mill..lol think baby come on just look it up..lolModonna sold over 300 mil...wrong its still in the 200 baby..lmfao

[eze5916]

R u stupid r wat?? lol dumby just look it up..From 1989 till 2002 Whitney was the best sellin female artist do some resarch..lol u so stupid.."just bough award show" = STUPID!!..lol do your research honey..lol

[rearea718]

why do you think just because i said all the "white" people were the best sellers you automatically think im white? i even said "im black...race doesnt not matter"

[rearea718]

i have never heard whitney houston is the top female selling artist ever! not bashing her i love her voice. ive heard mariah celine madonna and barba but never whitney.

[ramonsuave]

whitney's selfish and doesn't care about her fans. 3 years apart between albums and she waited 7 this time and listen to how the songs sound. mariah, celine, madonna hardworking release albums for their fans. if whitney had kept busy in music she wouldn't have had time for drugs. She releases not many albums so her fan base is forced to buy the same thing over and over thats all it is why is that so impressive?

[ramonsuave]

have you taken a listen to the new stuff? Money was running out so she slopped some horrible vocals on a couple of songs and thats it! hope you enjoy whitney fans cuz thats all you're getting for the next 5 years.feed her next fix! feed it!

[rearea718]

LMAO!!!! you know thats not right but too damn funny!!!

[LCPD9111]

who is the best selling artist of all time from males and females

[eze5916]

Michael and Madonna..as of now..

[ticklemecrazy]

And MADONNA cant sing live! RIP OFF! Whitney and Mariah and Celine can!

[WestVoice]

Nope, Madonna sold 200+ million... Same with Mariah & Celine, they sold 200+ also....

[radioshackdiva]

To All the Whitney Houston Fans Out Their On September 1, 2009 I am going to buy ten copies of her album i believe all the die hard fans of her's should do the same if not ten then buy five our girl has to make history again

[radioshackdiva]

Sept 1, Whitney Will Become the best selling female artist in history again.

[radioshackdiva]

Yes whitney is the best selling artist of all time and yes she has broken every record in history. now for 2009 the biggest selling artist is celine dion than mariah carey

[Miguelito203]

I have a feeling that will change whenever her next album comes out (soon, I hope).

[whfan007]

september 1st.

[radioshackdiva]

No thats not true it was whiney between 94 thur 99 then its mariah Now its celine Dion Not Madonna

[nijzien17]

well maybe whitney become best selling female artist but its only in the past...now she is already overtaken by the other divas particularly mariah and celine...

[whfan007]

only because they released twice or three times more albums than her... so whitney is technically still more impressive.

[nassrol]

@nijzien17 whitney dissapeared for 7 yearsssssss

[kaiboy42]

Ilove me some whitney but I'm sure Madonna has sold more records then her worldwide

[HungLikeSaddam]

you people are stupid. Nana Mouskouri is the highest selling female artist of all-time.

[Museleaders]

Oh thanks, though I love Mariah, but Whitney can sing circles around her!

[Museleaders]

Okay first of all Madonna has sold MUCHHHH more then Britney Spears, and the best selling female artist of ALL time is Celine, she was given the offical award, now Whitney and Celine are my most favorite singers of all time, and Whitney held the spot for the best selling female artist for a LONGGGG time, but not until recently was she passed, i THINK this is the order, I THINK so don't eat me alive if I am wrong:

1. Celine Dion

2. Madona

3. Whitney Houston

4. Mariah Carey

[nippyme]

I love whitney to death and everything you mentioned is true except Mariah should be #3 on that list and whitney #4!!

[akuapiata]

What an accomplishment! Truly amazing!

[happyperson123456]

LMAO. Madonna is the best selling female artist. I love Whitney too, but you taking staning to a whole new level.

[whfan007]

Before Madonna, before Celine, before Mariah, WHITNEY HOUSTON was the best selling female artist of all-time between 1994-2000. DID YOU EVEN WATCH THE VIDEO? Get a life. The only reason why they became best selling is because she stopped doing music and they continued and released 20 more albums than her to even compete. Whitney is unmatched.

[Undefeated92]

Sure, sure... Madonna can't sing!!!!

[whitneyvic]

whitney has few albums and she sells big!

[prettykiray]

whitney is simplt the best!!!!!!

i love whitney to pieces...

[1bulma1]

Whitney is not although she could have been if not for drugs and bobby bround she has just 9 albums and thwy total 150-170

mariah has 15

celine and madonna has about 20

and babra streinsand has about 30

withney has just 9,JUST 9 and she is still ranked with them

[NinhasChannel]

Most awarded female in history: Yes, I guess it's her. Since 1985 she's been very well awarded. Mariah is coming closer.

Whitney has released 11 albums, Mariah has 15 now.

Biggest movie by a singer: D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y

[NinhasChannel]

By the way:

Most #1 singles: Mariah, not Whitney.

Most weeks at #1: Mariah, with 16 for 'One Sweet Day' and 72 weeks (I guess) for all the singles, just behind Elvis for 1 week only.

Most consecutive #1's: Yeah, it's Whitney's

First female debut at #1: Yeah, it's hers. Mariah came after and now helds the record with 3 songs debuting at #1.

[whfan007]

Whitney HOLDS (now) or HELD (past) those records at one point. I will always love you when it was released was longest no.1. Also most weeks on the albums charts is still Whitney Houston to this day. My point is, Whitney held so many records at many points in her career.

[Tarantulas123]

I'd like to see how beyoncé's career goes in the next few decades, she will be huge, I have high hopes for her. Kudos whitney, the greatest of all time.

[MrLabinjo]

Well put!

[NeoEpzilon]

Okay, now, Whitney Houston is by far the best female singer to me, her and Celine Dion.

But everybody knows that Madonna owns this title.

[WH012]

hi whfan007, i was wondering if some how u can send that instrumental of one moment in time, that u have playin @ the end of this video.thank u

[Rbm60III]

Wow, ok, I don't know Alla Pucacheva (or however it's spelled and I'm not from the U.S. I'm from Europe) and Nana Mouskuri?? I didn't know that. What's your source cause I've never heard or read she has sold that much before. ( not that I don't believe you)

[whfan007]

for worldwide sales there's never been a source. Only recently they track worldwide sales, but before that in the 90's, 80's, 70's etc. it's all based on record companies, or articles or just random stuff. There's no proof, just people throwing numbers at us.

[whfan007]

Lol at your Madonna figures. She's in the 200 million range, not 350.

[pannoni1]

Worldwide however, Madonna is the best with 250 million. Whitney has sold only around 200 million.

[whfan007]

Well Whitney at one point was the biggest worldwide between 1994-2000, but someone like Madonna kept releasing albums, Whitney hasn't released an album in like 6 years and has only 7 albums total compared to like 20 albums by Madonna! yet Whitney is up there with anyone even today when she's practically has been retired for a decade. Whitney accomplished everything with only a few albums, incredible. Other divas have to work 3 times more to reach her.

[Rbm60III]

you certainly got a point. And let's not forget, she's the second best selling BLACK artist of all time ( behind my boy Michael Jackson) not only in the U.S. but also worldwide, the 4th best selling female of all time ( behind Madonna, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey), holds the record for being the most awarded female in history, just to name a FEW of her achievements with, just like you said: "very few albums released" Go Whit!

[Chimier]

Actually, Mariah's official site says she has sold 160 million post-Emancipation of Mimi. Whitney, before the release of Just Whitney in 2002, had already been stated to have sold over 170 million records. Probably more now.

[NinhasChannel]

You guys are trying to make us believe that in the last 6 years, with piracy, internet and everything else and no more huge hits Whitney sold 30 million albums? LOL That's not even the real numbers. Have you seen Mariah's performance on the Canadian Idol last month? Have you hear what they say at the beginning? 200 million albums sold for Mariah. Would you just believe that? So check out my videos and you'll see people presenting Mariah as the biggest selling female since 2003. ALL of them.

[NinhasChannel]

Just for the record, I'M NOT HATING. I LOVE Whitney, I have almost all of her albums, and I really hope her to have a huge comeback, 'cause she deserves to for all she has done and overcome through out her career.

[Chimier]

I never said that Whitney sold 30 million in the last 6 years. I said that her record sales 6 years ago were 170 million. I never said they were 200 million now.

[NinhasChannel]

Sorry, I replyied you 'cause you're talking about Whitney with 170mi albums sold by 2002. What I wanted to say is that people say whatever they want all the time, and we can't trust in every source. Even Mariah... I've heard about many selling numbers, like 160 millions (the one I trust the most), 180mi, 200mi, 220mi (this one I believe to be albums + singles)... anyway, I just said that because it was what we saw on this video... that whitney should've sold 200mi until now.

[whfan007]

whitney released Just Whitney, One Wish, The Ultimate Collection and Love Whitney in the past 6 years. Plus add catalogue sales worldwide of her older albums. And yes she's around 200 million now.

[Chimier]

Whitney has sold 170 million-230 million records worldwide.

[Azone01]

That was the same award show (that year) of which her speech was literally cut off (I'm not joking) because her acceptance speeches were notorious for being sooo long.

[QueerSwede]

And to think the best is yet to come;)

[nippyme]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW I love this video, whitney has surely raised the bar by which every other female artist is compared to TODAY.....

MY GIRL!!!

[RJJ12]

She also if I'm not mistaken still holds the title for most consecutive number 1's with a total of seven in a row. She has indeed done it all and IWALY is my favorite love song of all time.

[scramasboy]

mmkay whatever thats why I didnt say anything in the first place.

[NOSAJ01]

Great Video

[whfan007]

Next time before some people start talking and making negative comments, READ. It cleary saids that she EITHER HELD AT ONE POINT or STILL HOLDS these records, and that she did it with very few albums released. I never said that she still holds all the records today. Some of them she does and some she did in the past. So I cleaned up the messages because I don't want pointless discussion if the people do not even take time to read. The point is, she's the only diva to have DONE IT ALL.

[dannyboi123444]

great video.. the truth..

[whfan007]

Thanks... Well it's too late now but I'll put a mention in the description...

[soulshock4444]

U tell'em whfan07!

[whfan007]

Thanks.. Anyone with a good IQ would realize that Whitney is the ultimate diva and that she's incomparable.

[nippyme]

yes yes yes, I agree with everything you said: in the video and in your comments....

whitney really did do it all, she has nothing to prove, she is a already a LEGEND!!!!!!

love her soooo much:-)

[xxepdudexx]

Another great video by you [=