Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress who inspired many other artists with her powerful vocals. She is considered the most awarded female act of all time according to Guinness World Records. Artists like Jessie J have cited Houston as a major inspiration and said she made them proud to have a powerful voice. Whitney Houston's vocal style significantly impacted the music industry and led to her being called the "Queen of Pop" during the 1990s. She was described as a great artist mainly due to her incredible voice and stage presence, with her singing often sufficing on its own without additional entertainment.