In the days following her death, interest in both the life and music of Whitney Houston has soared among casual and devoted fans alike.
That was made apparent instantly by the overwhelming reaction on Twitter, and later in the week when album sales and radio play statistics began to roll in -- revealing an exceptional surge in people wanting to hear Houston’s music.
We have pulled together a cross-section of media numbers, exposing the breadth and intensity of this genre-bridging reaction which -- above all else -- serves to reinforce just how influential and remarkable Houston was in a life that ended way too soon.
Thanks to SoundScan, Nielsen BDS, Amazon, ViralVideoChart.com and TweetRiver.com for providing data.
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