Houstons as yet unexplained death has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and the music industry alike. Her death on the eve of the Grammys will have an impact on the awards ceremony.
Grammy organisers have tweaked the awards ceremony in order to pay tribute to the 80's star who sold over 170 million records worldwide.
Neil Portnow president of the Recording Academy has announced that Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson will perform a medley of Whitney's hits.
Other performing artists are sure to reflect on the life of Houston and her contribution to music.
