There's no doubt the chick can sing, but I don't think these songs quite work with Ari's voice. Naturally, when you hear someone cover a Whitney song, you're going to compare it to the original and it will never come close (although Deborah Cox and Alexandra Burke can deliver a similar soul element, which Ari lacks). Ariana's diction still needs work, and so does her stage presence.
Ariana Grande tributes Whitney Houston on 'Greatest Hits'
Ariana Grande tributed Whitney Houston during the finale of ABC’s 'Greatest Hits.' She belted out renditions of ‘How Will I Know’ and ‘The Bodyguard’ classic ‘Queen of the Night.’
There's no doubt the chick can sing, but I don't think these songs quite work with Ari's voice. Naturally, when you hear someone cover a Whitney song, you're going to compare it to the original and it will never come close (although Deborah Cox and Alexandra Burke can deliver a similar soul element, which Ari lacks). Ariana's diction still needs work, and so does her stage presence.
There's no doubt the chick can sing, but I don't think these songs quite work with Ari's voice. Naturally, when you hear someone cover a Whitney song, you're going to compare it to the original and it will never come close (although Deborah Cox and Alexandra Burke can deliver a similar soul element, which Ari lacks). Ariana's diction still needs work, and so does her stage presence.