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A the age of 12, Aretha begins singing and playing piano in her churches gospel choir. Her talent is noticed.
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Aretha begins traveling and touring for her music
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Aretha is signed to Columbia Records. She is 18 years old.
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Columbia releases Aretha's self titled first album
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Aretha wins her first grammy awards for her song "Respect"
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Whitney is signed to Arista records, she is 20
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The self titled album "Whitney Houston" is released
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Aretha becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Whitney sings "The Star Spangled Banner" on Tampa Field. The recording is released as a charitable album with proceeds supporting armed forces.
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The film The Bodygaurd is released, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, soundtrack is best selling soundtrack of all time and Houston wins 3 grammy awards this year for the song "I Will Always Love You"
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Destiny's Child releases self titled album
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Release of Solo album, "Dangerously in Love"
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Aretha sings "My Country Tis of Thee" At President Obama's inauguration
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Whitney Houston dies at the Beverly Hilton Hotel
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Beyonce sings "The Star Spangled Banner" at president Obama's 2nd inauguration
