Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In honor of four-time Grammy winner Clive Davis, who died June 22, 2026, watch Whitney Houston celebrate the music industry legend at the 2009 Grammy Awards.

While presenting the Grammy for Best R&B Album, Houston took a moment to celebrate Davis, who received the Recording Academy's President's Merit Award at the Grammy Salute To Industry Icons celebration during the 2009 Pre-Grammy Gala the previous night.

As Houston paid tribute to her mentor and so-called "industry father," the heartfelt moment reflected Davis' lasting impact on the artists, recordings, and careers that have defined music for generations.

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