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Dolly vs. Whitney
- Whitney Houston took Dolly Parton's song "I Will Always Love You" and made it her own.
- The panel discusses whether they are team Dolly or team Whitney.
Whitney's Impact
- Whitney Houston is considered a pioneer, possibly paving the way for artists like Mariah Carey and Rihanna.
- She had more consecutive number ones than the Beatles and was the first black female artist with heavy rotation on MTV.
Cultural Dilution
- Whitney Houston faced backlash at the 1988 Soul Train Awards, possibly for "cultural dilution."
- This sparked a discussion on cultural shedding and assimilation.