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    Whitney Houston’s ‘Nothing But Love’ Tour Off To Rocky Start


    WhitneyHouston's return to the stage has been plagued with sub-par vocals since herperformance on Good Morning America inAugust to promote her latest album, ILook To You.

    Unfortunately, the singer once praised for her exceptionalvocal talent was still struggling with singing live Monday when she opened her"Nothing But Love" world tour in Australia.

     

    According to a review of the concert,Houston neededto take a break two songs into the show. She reportedly coughed through songs,and at one point had her brother take the lead.

    When Houstonattempted to sing her most notable hit, "I Will Always Love You," she stoppedmid-song to get a drink of water. She ruined the song's popular high note,sounding like a bad American Idolaudition contestant.

    Concertgoers were said to have walked out of the BrisbaneEntertainment Centre. CBS aired interview clips with several angry patrons, whodescribed the show as "the worst concert I've ever gone too," "disgraceful,"and "definitely not worth $165."

    Houston'spublicist released a statement Thursday responding to the critics. "Whitney isin great health and having a terrific time on her tour and with her fans," therep said, AP reports. "The spokesperson said that Houston'sBrisbane show had more than 9,000 attendants,and the Acer Arena in Sydneywelcomed more than 12,000.

    "Her fans were dancing and singing along with her, andWhitney appreciates their support," the spokesperson added.

    Back in November, I blogged that Houston should keepon performing to rebuild her chops. Considering her battles with drugs, ithas clearly taken a toll on her voice.

    I hope her condition improves. I admire her confidence. But it is going to take some time for her to recover.

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    3,373 comments

    • Renata Rice  •  3 months ago
      I know that whitney shared with us a little bit of heaven. We all have heavenly properties I know this for some is hard to accept, but if we acknowledge the "Lord and Savior" we will find hidden treasures. I thank God for the times I heard her angelic voice it still moves me even though she is absent. I've been on youtube listening everyday to her sing memorable songs about life journey. One thing I learn from Whitney is that we are to never put anything before God, because earthly things are temporal things. God is eternal everlasting, unchangable, unstopable and unshakeable. Whitney I Love You back. And God was able to give her rest.
    • mr.p  •  1 year 2 months ago
      i think whitney has what it takes to be the good person she is britney spears needs lessions on keeping her clothes on , she not only having men troubles but children issues and they are drivinging her to the nut doctors maybe u should go with brittney whitney has always and will be an inspiration to the ones whom have presented themselves as people that can say they have been trough some and her new albumn is proof that u can make it if you wanna whitney puch on and keep giving it to the haters i aint got nothing but love...
    • Melvin  •  2 years 3 months ago
      I am extremely heartbroken that this has happen to Whitney. Although I know she has a mind of her own, Bobby took her as his mate and if he was any kind of real man he would realized what they were doing would be detrimental to both of there careers as performers and changed his behavior Regardless of how roles have changed in relationships the man is supposed to take the leadership position and guide and protect his mate. Steve Wonder could see that he had a dominate role in their relationship by her demeanor in his presence and her stand by my man disposition. He helped to destroy a national treasure and I hold him personally responsible for our loss. Maybe she can groom Bobbi Christina, but I think her singing days are done. Much love to Whitney in all your future endeavors.
      You will always be dear to my heart regardless.
    • DJ  •  2 years 3 months ago
      www.spleecher.com
    • Jinky  •  2 years 3 months ago
      she has lost it totally...i feel sorry for her...she better retire...enjoy the rest of her life not through singing:-)
    • corey s  •  2 years 3 months ago
      maybe the @#$% should get off the crack pipe and work on givin her fans that are payin $165 to go see her worthless @#$% a show thats worth the money
    • James J  •  2 years 3 months ago
      There's a long bridge back to Afrika....
    • Justice  •  2 years 3 months ago
      she ain't so crack-a-lackin' when the crack-is-lackin'
    • John  •  2 years 3 months ago
      Crack kills. And if it doesn't it kills your career. O well....there's always room on welfare.
    • DanielE  •  2 years 3 months ago
      She has aged and her voice is different from smoking cigarettes and ....., but the different voice is not a bad voice.

      Wow, the song, "I look to you is gorgeous." I pray she follows the Lord and stays off the drugs, this next phase of her life and career may not produce the technically perfect music of the 80s or 90s, but songs like this may inpire millions to Look to Him!
    • Jenneria  •  2 years 3 months ago
      say what u want about whitney she has been singing for along time now i think she knows whats wrong with her voice.she has worked hard to get back what she loves to do.why cant u guys just let her pass b her pass?no matter what they say whitney ''I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU"
    • Johanna  •  2 years 3 months ago
      Whitney is strong. The song is beautiful. It doesn't necessarily display the extent of her talent, but she sang it beautifully and from her heart. She has been a strong talent for more years than she would want me to mention, and yes, she fell down but she can come back up. I will pray that she continues to prayerfully heal, not only in her addiction, but in her life, in her talent, and spiritually.
      Whitney, if the high notes don't work anymore, sing the low ones. Just keep singing, because I believe that is where your healing is. God bless you
    • TRINA J  •  2 years 3 months ago
      Listen people the thing with Ms Whitney is that she had a problem with drugs o.k. fine, she should have known better but the fact remains that she did what she wanted to do which leads us here, now drugs do take a toll on your body period but she can recover, we must learn to forgive her and help her heal by leaving words of encouragement and not being so judgmental things happen. I'm sorry that the concert tour has been a rough ride but she wanted to come back to her fans and she loves to sing and how quickly we forget that we love her and her music so can we blame her for trying to give us what we wanted to hear. I think we should thank her for having the courage to come back after her problems and hope for the best with her not be critical. Let's give her time she has never let us down before with her music, but on the same note Ms. Whitney if you ever read these comments for now while you are still recovering just put out your music and not tour until you know that you are back to your old self so that you are not disappointed in yourself and you don't disappoint the fans either. I love all your music and I am glad that you are on the road to recovery, take care of yourself. One of your loyal fans
    • John P  •  2 years 3 months ago
      Washed up crack @#$%.
    • Lo Lo  •  2 years 3 months ago
      I am a big Whitney fan too the path that she choose to take was a rocky one. The Whitney that I grew to love seems to be gone but I do hope that she'll overcome her problems and bounce back a new and improved Whitney. For those of you who think that you walk on water and cant be touched, keep on haten and see just how fast you'll sink. You know who don't like ugly and some of your comments are down right ugly. Yes you have the right to your opinons, but some things are better kept to yourselves. Words are sometimes detramental to one's self'esteem and could cause them to doubt their true abilities. Try to always have atleast one positive thing to say so that karma won't bite you in the - - -. Much love to Whitney and all of her true fans. Lo Lo ONE!!!!!!!!!
    • Ruby J  •  2 years 3 months ago
      I think it is too soon for her to be back to have a concert since she just came back from rehab her chops were still damage from the drugs. I feel bad about her. Take a rest Whitney and take your time to be heal.
    • Felicia  •  2 years 3 months ago
      keep on strivin witney nothing is impossible baby girl. it still some of us who still belive in you. may god bless you and keep you strong
    • Mitchell K  •  2 years 3 months ago
      smoking crack isbad
    • HdH  •  2 years 3 months ago
      I'm sorry but when I saw Whitney on the Oprah interview, it was just sad. Whitney wasn't willing to take ownership for any of her issues - she said she did drugs and drank and that she had quit without going to rehab and still had a drink when she wanted. An addict can't quit without help and she obviously needs help. She was an extremely great talent, I think she needed to get the proper help before jumping back on the tours. Obviously, she's not up to the heavy load of touring the world and needs some time regaining her strength and vocal skills. I wish her luck and believe like some of the others have said - I'm concerned that drugs and alcohol have severely damaged her voice. It's sad she was an incredible talent - I hope she can find her way back.
    • ImeldaJ  •  2 years 3 months ago
      She' my favorite singer. Sayang!!!! ! ! !